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Bahama, North Carolina, United States
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I am a retired mechanical engineer who, upon retirement, became a middle and high school math and science teacher via the lateral entry process in NC. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9-12 grade math (Math 1, 2 and 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Precalculus) over the last 15 years.
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Key Characteristics of Functions Summary
This MS PPT includes a review of the following 8 basic characteristics for functions. 1. Domain & Range 2. Increasing, Decreasing and Constant Intervals 3. End Behavior 4. Positive and Negative Intervals 5. Maximum and Minimum (Extrema) Values 6. X and Y Intercepts 7. Symmetry 8. MultiplicityThe 48 slides included in this slidepack are very detailed and highly animated. Multiple slides are included for each topic and various function gra
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-IF.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.2
, HSF-IF.C.7a
+3
Exponential Growth & Decay Functions Calculation & Graphing Project
PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE "PRODUCT VERSION" INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT.This activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of exponential growth and decay functions. I have my Algebra 1/Math 1/Math 2 students complete this project toward the end of the unit on exponential functions. A total of five (5) exponential growth functions
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.2
, HSF-LE.A.3
, HSF-LE.B.5
Introduction to Probability Bundle
This bundle includes the following separate MS PowerPoint (PPT) slide packs: Part 1 - Probability - Simple Events Solution SummaryPart 2 - Probability - Sample Spaces Solution SummaryPart 3 - Probability - Fundamental Counting PrinciplePart 4 - Probability - Compound (Independent and Dependent) EventsPart 5 - Probability - Theoretical and Experimental EventsPart 6 - Probability - Mutually Exclusive and Overlapping Compound EventsI use each of these slide presentations when first introducing th
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS
7.SP.C.5
, 7.SP.C.6
, 7.SP.C.7a
+3
Guided Notes - Scatter Plots and Correlation (Student & Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving and developing Scatter Plots for linear equations or functions. It also includes a review of Correlation and how to calculated it using a graphing calculator. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 full pages of notes for the students to complete and includes t
8th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-ID.B.6
, HSS-ID.B.6b
, HSS-ID.C.7
Inequality, Set and Interval Notation Summary
This MS PPT presentation provides a very detailed and comprehensive introduction to 3 basic types of notations that are used to define a data set. The Table of Contents of the slidepack is as follows: Notation Types:Inequality NotationSet NotationInterval NotationGeneral Number Data Set ExamplesDomain and Range SummaryNotation Examples:Domain Data SetRange Data SetThe 3 data set notation types are first reviewed in detail in the presentation package. This review is followed by the completion
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-IF.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.2
, HSF-IF.B.4
+1
Order of Operations Bracelet Project
This project involves the design and creation of a bead wrist bracelet based on the student's answers to a series of Order of Operations problems. This is typically a 6th thru 8th grade math project activity, but I have used it in my Algebra 1 and Math 1 classes as a review project. It reinforces the student's understanding and ability to accurately solve Order of Operations problems. The students are given (or provide for themselves) a set of multi-color, letter or number beads (or combinati
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
7.NS.A.3
Math 3 / Algebra 2 Bundle - Unit 2 Quadratic Functions
This bundle includes various instructional MS PowerPoint (PPT) slidepacks that I initially use when covering the content area titled: Quadratic Functions. The following slidepacks are included in this bundle: Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Greater Than1Multiplying Binomials SummaryConverting Quad Fcts from Std Form to Vertex Form and Vice VersaSolving Quadratic Equations - Factoring and the Zero Product PropertySolving Systems of Linear and Quadratic SystemsQuadratic Function
10th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
Evaluating, Graphing & Writing Piecewise Functions Instruction & Guided Notes
NOTE: The PREVIEW COPY included with this product is the Student Version of the MS PowerPoint slide pack so it does NOT include the answers to the various problems that are included. The Teacher Version includes all of the answers and graphs to each problem that is included. This PPT presentation slidepack provides easy-to-understand and classroom-tested techniques for evaluating, graphing and writing linear piecewise (PW) functions. It is a great introduction to the topic of piecewise funct
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
CCSS
HSF-IF.C.7b
Math 1 / Algebra 1 Bundle - Unit 7 Quadratic Functions
This bundle includes various instructional MS PowerPoint (PPT) slidepacks that I initially use when covering the Math 1/Algebra 1 content area titled: Unit 7 - Quadratic Functions. The following slidepacks are included in this bundle: Solving Quadratic Equations - Factoring and the Zero Product PropertySolving Quadratic Equations by Graphing (without a Calculator)Solving Quadratic Equations using the Square Root MethodThe MS PPT resources noted above are highly animated slidepacks that are des
9th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Mean, Median, Mode, Range and Standard Deviation Summary
I use this MS PowerPoint presentation file to kickoff our study of Statistics in my 9th grade Math I or Algebra I classes. It reviews the definitions and detailed methods required to calculate the mean, median, mode, range and standard deviation of a data set(s). It is a totally animated ppt file and very easy for students to understand. Any of the ppt animations can be modified as desired by the presenter (teacher). It also includes 2 example problems for the students to complete at the en
8th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-ID.A.2
Intro to Circles and Arc Length, Sector Area & Segment Area Solution Bundle
This bundle includes three (3) PowerPoint slide packs that cover various concepts associated with circles. These topics covered in these slidepacks include the following: Introduction to Circle Angles, Degrees and RadiansConversion of Degrees to Radians and Vice VersaArc LengthSector AreaSegment AreaThe three (3) PPT slidepacks included in this bundle are titled as follows: 1. Circle Characteristics – Introduction to Angles, Degrees and Radians 2. Arc Length, Sector Area and
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSG-C.A.2
, HSG-C.A.3
, HSG-C.B.5
Math 2 / Algebra 1 & 2 Bundle - Unit 3 Quadratics
This bundle includes various instructional MS PowerPoint (PPT) slidepacks that I initially use when covering the Math 2 / Algebra 1 & 2 content area titled: Unit 3 - Quadratics. The following slidepacks are included in this bundle: Quadratic Functions TransformationsSolving Quadratic Equations - Factoring and the Zero Product PropertyConvert Quadratic Equations from Standard Form to Vertex Form and Vice VersaSolving Systems of Linear and Quadratic EquationsSolving Quadratic Equations - Quadr
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
Guided Notes - Introduction to Quadratic Functions (Student/Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that provides an introduction to quadratic functions/equations. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Math2 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes for the students to complete. It also includes a graph of a typical quadratic function (parabola) and the students are required to label the key component parts of it. The 2-page companio
8th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
CCSS
HSA-APR.B.3
Solving Quadratic Equations - Factoring and the Zero Product Property
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring and by using the Zero Product Property. The students use their previously-learned method of factoring to first find the factors of the quadratic equation and then use the zero product property to find the actual solutions or zeros of the equations. There are 5 basic methods to solve quadratic equations and they are: 1. Graphing 2. Factoring and the Zero P
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-SSE.A.2
, HSA-SSE.B.3a
+2
Also included in: Math 3 / Algebra 2 Bundle - Unit 2 Quadratic Functions
Guided Notes - Angle Types Teacher and Student Versions
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews the characteristics and properties of basic angles. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2, Algebra 1 and Geometry students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 4 full pages of notes for the students to complete for Ithe following angle types: Acute AnglesObtuse AnglesRight AnglesComplimentary AnglesSupplementary AnglesStraight AnglesVertical or Opposite AnglesAlterna
9th - 11th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
HSG-CO.A.1
, HSG-CO.A.4
, HSG-CO.C.9
Guided Notes - Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit (Teacher & Student Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving and developing Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit for linear equations or functions. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 full pages of notes for the students to complete and includes the detailed steps that I teach my students to use to develop and graph a
8th - 10th
Graphing, Math, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-ID.B.6
, HSS-ID.B.6c
General Statistics - Mean, Median, Mode, Range and Mean Absolute Deviation
I use this MS PowerPoint presentation file to kickoff our study of Statistics in my 7th and 8th grade math classes. It reviews the definitions and detailed methods required to calculate the mean, median, mode, range and mean absolute deviation (MAD) of a data set(s). It is a totally animated ppt file and very easy for students to understand. Any of the ppt animations can be modified as desired by the presenter (teacher). It also includes 2 example problems for the students to complete towar
7th - 8th
Algebra, Arithmetic, Statistics
CCSS
7.SP.A.1
Circle Characteristics - Introduction to Angles, Degrees and Radians
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for introducing the basic characteristics of the angles, degrees and radians that are associated with circles. I have used this presentation in my 10th and 11th grade Math 3 / Algebra 2 classes when first starting the math unit on Circles. The presentation is fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused. It covers the basics of angles within a circle as well as the concepts associated wit
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
CCSS
HSG-C.B.5
Also included in: Math 3 / Algebra 2 Bundle - Unit 9 Circles
Arc Length, Sector Area and Segment Area (Angle Radians) Solution Summary
This presentation covers the concepts associated with and the steps involved in solving arc length, sector area and segment area problems for circles. This slidepack covers the formulas for each of the above 3 concepts that use radians for the angle measure. A separate slidepack covers the same 3 concepts and formulas when degrees are used as the angle measure. The slidepack includes a brief review of the general characteristics of circles to refresh the student's memory of these topics. I
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSG-C.A.2
, HSG-C.A.3
, HSG-C.B.5
Solving Quadratic Equations by the 5 Basic Methods Bundle
There are 5 basic methods to solve Quadratic Equations and they are listed below. This bundle includes individual instructional MS PowerPoint (PPT) slidepacks for each of these 5 solution methods. I initially use the applicable slidepack listed below whenever I cover that specific solution method in the study of the Quadratics Unit in my Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Precalculus classes. The following slidepacks are included in this bundle: Solving Quadratic Equations by G
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-SSE.B.3a
, HSA-SSE.B.3b
+3
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About the store
Experience
I am a retired mechanical engineer who, upon retirement, became a middle and high school math and science teacher via the lateral entry process in NC. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9-12 grade math (Math 1, 2 and 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Precalculus) over the last 15 years.
Teaching style
I typically use a 4-prong approach to teaching math and science in my classroom: 1) 8 to 10 minute presentation (usually a ppt) to introduce and provide some basic instruction for a new math topic, 2) a guided notes paper with lots of blanks to be jointly completed by my students and me, 3) online or hard copy practice worksheets to reinforce the current concepts and confirm understanding and 4) multiple, relevant, hands-on projects to connect the various math and science subjects to the real world. I am a strong proponent of Project Based Learning (PBL) using STEM projects and lessons.
I use my Smartboard and document camera daily during class.
Note: I use all of the MS PPT products that I have listed on TpT website in my own classrooms.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina
Teacher of the Year Finalist 2017 - Alamance Burlington School System (North Carolina)
My own education history
BS in Mechanical Engineering from N.C. State University and
MS in Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University
Additional biographical information
Lived and worked overseas 6-1/2 years designing and constructing various energy facilities/plants.
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