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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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Perimeter and Area in the Coordinate Plane Summay
I use this MS PowerPoint presentation file in my 8th grade Pre-Algebra and 9th grade Math I classes to initiate our study of the methods that can be used to calculate the perimeter and area of 2-D shapes in the coordinate plane. It includes the review of 2 methods I use to compute the side lengths of various shapes (triangles, rectangles, etc.) on a graph grid. It is a totally animated ppt file and is easy for students to understand the concepts. Any of the ppt animations can be modified as d
8th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSG-SRT.A.1
, HSG-GMD.A.1
Also included in:Â Math 1 / Algebra 1 Bundle - Unit 10 Connecting Algebra and Geometry
Exponential Function Transformations
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for transforming Exponential Functions. I have used this presentation multiple times in my 9th, 10th and 11th grade Math 2 and Math 3 / Algebra 2 classes. The presentation is fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused and it includes the detailed solution technique for 9 different example exponential function transformation problems. Each transformation is compared against the parent exp
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSF-IF.C.7
, HSF-IF.C.7e
, HSF-BF.B.3
Non-Right Triangle Trigonometry (Law of Sines & Cosines) Solution Summary
This MS PowerPoint (ppt) presentation covers the methods and steps that students can use to determine which of the trig functions (Law of Sines or Law of Cosines) to utilize to find the missing sides and/or angles of a non-right triangle. A brief review of the normal or basic right triangle trig functions (SOH-CAH-TOA) including the proper labelling of a right triangle is provided at the beginning of the slide pack. This right triangle review is followed by the review of the non-right triangl
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSG-SRT.D.10
, HSG-SRT.D.11
Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities by Graphing Solution Summary
The attached MS PowerPoint slideshow describes in detail the steps I use to solve a system of linear inequalities by graphing. It specifies the graphing steps to use for inequalities in both slope-intercept form and standard form to ultimately determine the common solution area for the system of inequalities. This presentation is classroom-tested in my Math 1 classes. It can be used in any grade level and given the animations contained in the ppt presentation, it is easy for separate setting/
8th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSA-REI.A.1
Also included in:Â Math 1 / Algebra 1 Bundle - Unit 3 Systems of Equations & Inequalities
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
Linear Function Transformations
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for transforming Linear Equations. I always start with this presentation when we begin the study of functions. I have used this presentation multiple times in my 10th and 11th grade Math 3 / Algebra 2 classes. The presentation is fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused and it includes the detailed solution technique for 7 different example linear function transformation problems. Eac
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Graphing
Geometric Translations
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for solving 2D geometric translation problems. I use this presentation in my 9-11th grade Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 classes during our review of the first of the four (4) transformations (translations, reflections, rotations and dilations). The presentation is very detailed and fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused. It includes detailed, animated steps on how to translate 2D sha
9th - 11th
Algebra, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSG-CO.A.4
, HSG-CO.A.5
, HSG-CO.B.6
Also included in:Â Math 2 / Geometry Bundle - Unit 9 Transformations
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:Â Math 3 / Algebra 2 Bundle - Unit 9 Circles
Quadratic Functions Transformations
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for transforming Quadratic Functions. I have used this presentation multiple times in my 9th, 10th and 11th grade Math 2 and Math 3 / Algebra 2 classes. The presentation is fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused and it includes the detailed solution technique for 9 different example quadratic function transformation problems. Each transformation is compared against the parent quadrat
9th - 11th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Geometry
CCSS
HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
, HSF-IF.C.7a
Absolute Value Function Transformations
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for transforming Absolute Value Equations. I have used this presentation multiple times in my 10th and 11th grade Math 3 / Algebra 2 classes. The presentation is fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused and it includes the detailed solution technique for 9 different example absolute value function transformation problems. Each transformation is compared against the parent absolute valu
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Graphing
Four (4) Points of Triangle Concurrency
This presentation describes in detail the algebraic and geometrical properties of the 4 points of triangle concurrency - the circumcenter, the incenter, the centroid and the orthocenter. It has been classroom-tested multiple times as I use it to introduce this topic to my 10th and 11th grade Math 3 students. It includes a brief review of the 3 basic triangle types (acute, obtuse and right) and it demonstrates in detail (i.e., line by line and angle by angle as applicable) how the circumcenter,
10th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
Right Triangle Congruence Solution Summary
This MS PowerPoint presentation covers the details associated with the following right triangle congruence properties or postulates: Hypotenuse-Angle (HA) Congruence PostulateHypotenuse-Leg (HL) Congruence PostulateLeg-Angle (LA) Congruence PostulateLeg-Leg (LL) Congruence PostulateI review this slidepack with my Math 2, Math 3, Algebra 2 and Geometry students when first introducing the topic of right triangle congruence. The slides are highly animated to keep the students focused and attentive
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Geometry
CCSS
HSG-CO.B.8
, HSG-CO.C.10
, HSG-SRT.B.5
Calculating the Endpoint, Midpoint & Distance of a Line in the Coordinate Plane
The purpose of this presentation lesson is to give your students a good understanding of the various methods that can be used to calculate the endpoint, midpoint and distance of a line (both straight and angled) in the coordinate plane. This geometry ppt presentation is fully animated and engaging for students. I use this presentation in my 9th/10th grade Math 1 and 2 classes and it is a very good instructional document to introduce the subject matter. It also includes 3 practice problems an
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Geometry
CCSS
HSG-GPE.A.1
, HSG-GMD.A.1
Also included in:Â Math 1 / Algebra 1 Bundle - Unit 10 Connecting Algebra and Geometry
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
Also included in:Â Intro to Circles and Arc Length, Sector Area & Segment Area Solution Bundle
Circle Flip Book Guided Notes - Unit Circle
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PREVIEW SLIDEPACK FOR THIS PRODUCT IS THE "STUDENT VERSION", WHICH DOES NOT HAVE ALL OF THE GUIDED NOTES "FILL IN THE BLANK" LINES AND BOXES COMPLETED. THESE BLANKS ARE ALL FILLED IN ON THE TEACHER VERSION WHICH IS ALSO INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT. As noted above, there are 2 versions of the product included - a Student Version and a Teacher Version. Both are contained in the .zip file which is downloaded after the purchase of the product. The Teacher Version includes all o
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.1
, HSF-TF.A.2
, HSF-TF.A.3
Triangle Concurrency Flip Book Activity - Teacher Material & Student Booklet
This flip book covers the 4 points of triangle concurrency which are: CircumcenterIncenterCentroidOrthocenterI complete this flip book activity with my Math 3 and Geometry students prior to starting the detailed review of triangle concurrency them. This activity includes both a teacher-led instructional PPT file for the teacher to initially review with the students as well as a student-led booklet for them to complete as the activity. Completing the booklet will help the students understand an
10th - 12th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
HSG-SRT.B.4
, HSG-SRT.B.5
Cubic Polynomial Function Transformations
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand and classroom-tested technique for transforming Cubic Polynomial Functions. I have used this presentation multiple times in my 9th, 10th and 11th grade Math 2 and Math 3 / Algebra 2 classes. The presentation is fully animated to keep the students engaged and focused and it includes the detailed solution technique for 9 different example cubic polynomial function transformation problems. Each transformation is compared against the
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
CCSS
HSA-APR.D.6
, HSF-BF.B.3
Inverse Functions Solution Summary
This presentation covers the steps involved in solving function inverses using a list or table of coordinates, a graph and/or algebra. The presentation package includes very detailed animations for each of the 28 slides included in this slide pack. The first several slides include detailed information on the definition and structure of functions in general and the remainder of the slides explains the 3 methods and detailed steps involved in solving function inverses using algebra, graphing and c
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSF-BF.B.4
, HSF-BF.B.4a
, HSF-BF.B.4b
 +1
Exponential Functions/Equations Solution Summary
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand solution technique for determining exponential functions/equations given a graph or a table of values. The presentation includes the detailed, step-by-step techniques students can use to determine exponential functions/equations with and without a graphing calculator. 4 example graphs and 2 tables are used to illustrate the solution steps. The slidepack is fully animated and can be modified as desired by the teach
8th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.1
Also included in:Â Math 3 / Algebra 2 Bundle - Unit 4 Exponential Functions
Triangle Midsegment Construction Activity
This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an informative and fun construction activity for students that will visually confirm to and validate for them the concept of the Triangle Midsegment Theorem. The slidepack provides and discusses 6 detailed steps that the students use to fold a standard triangle to a final shape that demonstrates the precept of the Triangle Midsegment Theorem. There are a total of 12 detailed and highly animated slides that demonstrate the specific construction steps i
10th - 11th
Algebra, Applied Math, Geometry
CCSS
HSG-SRT.B.4
, HSG-SRT.B.5
Also included in:Â Math 2 / Geometry Bundle - Unit 8 Triangles and Similarity
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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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