Robert Mullen

This comprehensive Weekly Planning Template is designed for co-teachers aiming to align their instruction for optimal student outcomes. The template provides structured sections for daily topics, learning targets, assessments, language targets, and differentiation strategies, ensuring thorough preparation for each lesson. Co-teachers can easily track content, skill, and effort progress, while documenting materials and establishing clear responsibilities. With spaces for differentiating instructi

Engage your students in a collaborative, hands-on exploration of trigonometry with this Inclinometer Project! Designed to help students understand the real-world application of trigonometric ratios, this activity guides them in calculating the height of tall objects using a simple, homemade inclinometer. Students will work together in pairs, constructing their own inclinometers, measuring angles, and applying trigonometric formulas to solve problems. This project emphasizes teamwork, critical th

This activity reinforces 3 calculator-focused test taking strategies. Problems are adapted from a 2020 CCSS NYS Algebra 1 Regents Exams. Students are introduced to the strategy and see problems where the strategy fits. Then, they have the opportunity to practice using the strategies on new problems. This is a great test-prep activity for an Algebra 1 class. A version translated to Spanish is included in the document.

Students will analyze common errors made by students to help avoid them in the future. The task asks students to examine an incorrectly completed problem. They will then explain the error in their own words. Lastly, they will complete the problem independently, being careful to avoid the error they just described. Problems are taken from the January 2023 Geometry Regents Exam with added annotations.

Have your students identify and explain common errors in triangle congruence proofs. They'll analyze a completed problem, describe the mistake using provided thought prompts, and then solve the problem on their own, avoiding similar errors. The problems include a mix of teacher-generated and Geometry Regents Exam questions.

Students will analyze common errors made when performing operations with polynomials. They are tasked with explaining the error in their own words before correcting the errors. Problems are adapted from past Algebra 1 Regents Exam questions.

Discovering Pi - Hands-on ActivityEngage your students in uncovering the value of pi () just like ancient mathematicians! In this hands-on activity, students will explore the concept of pi by measuring the circumference and diameter of various circles and calculating their ratios. This practical exercise encourages critical thinking and collaborative learning as students compare their findings and analyze the results. With guiding questions to reflect on the process, this activity is perfect for