Ms Mathematician

Students have a chance to be creative and do math at the same time! This is one activity that students really enjoy. GREAT engagement even from reluctant students. Students create an imaginary creature then chart its population growth in the first activity and the decline in the second activity. Can be completed in one 90 minute class period or it can be split over 2 days. Great end of unit project or formative assessment. This activity is aligned with common core standards for Math 1 and Alge

This activity allows students be creative while demonstrating their knowledge of exponential functions. Students model an exponential scenario with a written description, picture, table of values, graph and equation. Can be used as a formative assessment, individual student project or in collaborative groups. I have included how I use the activity in the About the Activity page included in the download.

Great way to introduce students to regression equations. Students like this activity because it is interactive and the data they collect has meaning to them, so they are engaged throughout the activity. I have also included information on how I use the activity. This activity can also be used as a test review or formative assessment.

Classic Ice Breaker activity, or first day of school activity with a twist! Students will look for students that fit the description on the grid, but have the opportunity to choose some the questions they ask by choosing from a list at the bottom of the page! I have done this twist on the activity for several years and it gives students more ownership of questions they want to ask, and makes every student board different. We go through the "winners" board and verify correct answers to the que