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I have over 25 years of experience working with and encouraging high school students to be successful in math! I have taught everything from Pre-Algebra concepts to Pre-Calculus and every student from the Pre-AP high achievers to those that are repeating a course.
I love getting the average student to realize that they can be good at math, that it isn't a horrible thing, and actually enjoy coming to class!
If you have any questions about any of the resources in my store, please let me know by asking a question (under the "ask a question tab") or send an email directly to <strong>SecondaryMathSolutions@gmail.com</strong>.
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Functions Review Activity
This is a review activity for a Functions Unit that covers the following topics: functions or notfinding function values from a function or a graph in function notationidentifying the domain and range of discrete and continuous graphs, a mapping, a table and a real-world situation. The student visits several stations posted around the room covering most of the topics and then works some additional problems on paper to finish up the review. 14 pages. Key included. Related resources that you migh
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
CCSS, TEKS
8.F.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.2
 +4
Also included in:Â Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Functions, Domain & Range Project
This is a project-based assessment covering Functional Relationships, Independent/Dependent Variables and Domain/Range. The student is given a scenario such as "Jacob charges $6 per hour to haul junk". The student is asked to determine the ind/dep variables, create a table of values, determine whether the scenario represents a functional relationship or not (they all do), determine whether the graph would be discrete or continuous, and then find the domain and range. Finally, they are asked to
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.2.A
, MA.8-9.A1.12.A
, MA.8-9.A1.12.B
Algebra 1 Projects Bundle
This is a bundle of 12 Algebra Projects. You can buy all twelve here at a reduced price instead of buying them individually in my store. Great for project-based assessment or alternate assessment! The 12 projects are: Defining Algebra ProjectFunctions, Independent/Dependent Variables, Domain/Range ProjectSlope in Real-life Project Linear Functions ProjectA Linear Function Written 3 Ways ProjectSystems of Equations ProjectInequalities ProjectExponents Project - only available in this bundle
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Writing Linear Equations from Tables Notes & Practice
Writing Equations of the form y = mx + b from tables. This is a one-sided notes page on how to write linear equations from tables. There are nine examples. In some of the examples, the y-intercept is missing, so the student needs to extend the pattern in the table to find it. In other examples, points are missing and so there seems to be no pattern. Also included is an independent practice page with 9 more questions that can be assigned for homework. Key included. Also available: Writing Equ
8th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8.5.B
, MA.8.5.I
Also included in:Â Linear Functions Unit Bundle for 8th Grade Texas TEKS Aligned Curriculum
Graphing Exponential Functions Practice
This is a one-sided page used to provide practice graphing exponential functions by hand. There are 6 questions total. TEKS Aligned: A9A The student creates a table of values, graphs the function, states the domain & range, draws in the horizontal asymptote and names it as well. Transformations that are included: vertical stretch, flip over x-axis and shift left and down. Some bases are greater than 1 and some are between 0 and 1. Once the functions are graphed, the teacher can review the tr
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.9.A
Also included in:Â Exponential Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Direct Variation Practice
This is a double-sided practice page with 10 questions over Direct Variation. On questions 1 - 3, the student is asked to identify direct variations from graphs, equations and tables. On question #4, the student is given a verbal description and is to decide if it represents a proportional relationship or not. On question #5, the student is given a graph, a table and verbal description and is to write an equation to represent each. Finally, questions 6 - 10 are word problems, some real-life, so
7th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math
TEKS
MA.8.5.A
, MA.8.5.E
, MA.8-9.A1.2.D
Domain & Range in Real-World Situations Notes & Practice
This is a double-sided page that can be used for instruction and independent practice over the concept of Domain & Range in Real-World Situations. TEKS Aligned: A2A Each question comes with a word problem that includes a function. The student identifies values of each variable that make sense in the situation by making a table of values. Then they decide if the situation is discrete or continuous and then find the domain and range of the situation. 2 examples for instruction, followed by 6 more
8th - 11th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.2.A
Also included in:Â Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Linear, Quadratic or Exponential? Practice
This is a double-sided practice page on the difference between linear, quadratic and exponential functions. The first 12 questions give the student a function and ask them to identify each as either linear, quadratic or exponential. One question is none of them. Questions 13 through 21 give the student a table of values and ask them to identify each as that of a linear, quadratic or exponential function. Questions 22 through 27 give the student a graph and ask the same question. Finally, questi
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.9-12.A2.8.A
Also included in:Â Exponential Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Inequalities Project
This is a project that brings one-variable inequalities to real-life. The student surveys six different groups of people and turns the results into 6 different inequalities ( <, >, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to, =, and not equal to). Directions for the student, a grading rubric, directions for the teacher, and a finished example are all included. Can be finished in one class period (after students have gathered their data) or completed outside of class for extra credit.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math
TEKS
MA.6.9.A
, MA.6.9.B
Quadratic Applications Notes & Practice
The Quadratic Applications notes are a double-sided notes page used to teach quadratic applications. There are two examples with 5 to 6 questions each. The first example gives the student a graph of a quadratic application situation and asks the student questions such as "How long is the ball in the air?", "What is the maximum height achieved by the ball?" and "What is the domain/range of this situation?". The second example asks the same questions, but gives the student an equation instead. Th
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.6.A
, MA.8-9.A1.7.A
Also included in:Â Quadratic Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Systems of Equations Project
This is a project-based assessment over Solving a System of Linear Equations. The student is given a scenario such as "Josh currently has $200 in his savings account and is depositing $50 per month. His brother Jorge currently has $300 in his savings account and is depositing $25 per month." They are to find the variables, write an equation for each situation, create a table of values (graphing calculator could be used) and a graph. Then they answer two questions such as "At what time are the t
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.2.I
, MA.8-9.A1.5.C
Linear Functions Test
This is a 3-page linear functions test containing 22 questions (some with multiple parts). Specifically, question #1 gives the student a graphed line and asks them to identify the slope, x-intercept and the y-intercept. On questions 2-4, the student finds the slope from an equation, a graph and a table. On question #5, the student identifies the rate of change from a verbal description. Question #6 entails a direct variation question. On question #7, the student is given an equation in standard
8th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.2.B
, MA.8-9.A1.2.C
, MA.8-9.A1.2.D
 +8
Also included in:Â Linear Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Area of Regular Polygons Practice Activity (G.11A)
This is a challenging double-sided practice page for Geometry students over Finding the Area of Regular Polygons.
There are 12 questions total and the answer to each question can be found somewhere on the page. Part of the student's job (in addition to finding the area of each regular polygon) is to find the order of the questions. If they answer every question correctly, they will end up back at the first question. Therefore, this page is self-checking!
Regular polygons included on the two pa
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â Geometry GROWING Bundle
Segment Addition Postulate Coloring Activity
This is a one-sided coloring page with 9 questions over the Segment Addition Postulate. This coloring page is scaffolded: Five of the questions do not involve Algebra. The student labels the diagram and then uses the postulate to either find x or the length of one of the segments. On one of the questions, they have to draw a diagram. Four of the questions involve using Algebra. The student uses the postulate to set up a multi-step equation and then either solves for x or finds the length of
8th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
Also included in:Â Geometry GROWING Bundle
Exponential Functions Review Activity
This is a challenging cut & paste review activity over Exponential Functions. The student is given 9 exponential equations and has to match them to the correct word problem, graph or table of values by cutting them out and gluing them in place. The challenging part is that all of the equations are very similar or use the same or similar numbers. Check out the preview to see a sample of the questions and the equations. Key included! For a digital version of this activity, click here: Expon
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.9.B
, MA.8-9.A1.9.C
, MA.8-9.A1.9.D
Also included in:Â Algebra 1 Curriculum - Activities Only Bundle
Linear vs. Quadratic vs. Exponential Functions Foldable
This is a foldable used to compare and contrast the 3 functions that an Algebra 1 student needs to be familiar with by the time they take the state of Texas STAAR test: Linear, Quadratic & Exponential Functions. The student records the 3 parent function equations (I used 2^x for my exponential function), graphs each function by making a table of values, then identifies the domain & range of each. Finally, one example of a type of question for each function is included. Key included. My other
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.3.C
, MA.8-9.A1.7.A
, MA.8-9.A1.9.D
 +1
Also included in:Â Algebra 1 Foldables Bundle
Finding Regression Equations Mixed Practice
This is a double sided page designed to provide practice finding linear, quadratic and exponential regressions. The front provides 9 questions where the student is given a table of values. They are asked to use their graphing calculator to find a regression equation, identify the equation as linear, quadratic or exponential and then give the correlation coefficient if it is linear. The back provides practice on making predictions using regression equations. On the first 3 questions, the stude
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.4.A
, MA.8-9.A1.4.C
, MA.8-9.A1.8.B
 +3
Also included in:Â Regression & Data Analysis Mini-Bundle
Intro to Exponential Functions Notes
This is a double-sided notes page used to introduce exponential functions and compare them to linear and quadratic functions. The notes begin by having the student graph 3 functions that look alike, but are different. One is linear, one is quadratic and the third one is exponential. (See preview) They use their calculator to help them and then fill in a table of values as well. The student is then asked to analyze the graphs and the table of values to determine what type of function each one is
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.9.A
, MA.8-9.A1.9.B
, MA.8-9.A1.9.D
Also included in:Â Exponential Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Association vs Causation Notes & Practice
This is a double-side page with notes on one side and independent practice on the other over Association and Causation. The front provides fill in the blank notes to explain the similarities and differences between association and causation. An example is included with each explanation. Causation is taught as a special type of association and is presented on the notes in a Venn diagram format. On the back, 10 examples are provided where the student has to determine if the two variables are only
8th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.4.B
Also included in:Â Regression & Data Analysis Mini-Bundle
Solving Quadratic Equations Test
This is a 3-page test with 20 questions over all 5 methods of solving quadratic equations including the discriminant and writing quadratic equations. On questions 1 - 4, the student is given a quadratic equation and asked to solve it using the factoring method. On question #5, the student is given an equation and asked to solve it by quadratic formula. The discriminant is a perfect square. On questions 6 & 7, the student is asked to solve the quadratic equation by graphing (on the calcul
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.7.B
, MA.8-9.A1.8.A
Also included in:Â Solving Quadratic Equations Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
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About the store
Experience
I have over 25 years of experience working with and encouraging high school students to be successful in math! I have taught everything from Pre-Algebra concepts to Pre-Calculus and every student from the Pre-AP high achievers to those that are repeating a course.
I love getting the average student to realize that they can be good at math, that it isn't a horrible thing, and actually enjoy coming to class!
If you have any questions about any of the resources in my store, please let me know by asking a question (under the "ask a question tab") or send an email directly to <strong>SecondaryMathSolutions@gmail.com</strong>.
Teaching style
My goal is to make math easy to learn by making it engaging and fun with foldables, activities and games. In addition, I tend to make notes and practice sheets that are very focused on the specific skill or skills (sometimes pre-requisite) that need to be developed so that the student can be successful. My resources reflect this.
In addition, the students that I teach are on-level or below and usually struggle with math and/or don't like it. My approach is to start with where they are and what they know and bring them up from there.
My resources reflect this and do not contain too many tricky numbers or super high-level questions because I want to keep them engaged and feeling successful. Finally, I try to vary the approach and not do the same thing from day to day (notes, game, activity, foldable, etc.). Therefore, my store contains a variety of resources for each unit.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Who's Who Among America's High School Teachers, nominated 3 times by students;
Team Leader;
Teacher of the Month;
Instructional Specialist;
Academic Specialist & Math Interventionist
My own education history
Bachelors in Mathematics from the University of North Texas;
M.Ed from the University of Texas A & M - Commerce
Additional biographical information
Math is beautiful and is all around us! Let's get our students to love math as well!
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