Secondary Math Solutions
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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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Special Right Triangles Activity
This is a fun Escape Room activity over solving problems using Special Right Triangles (45-45-90 and 30-60-90). There are 15 questions hung around the room (lift the flap style). Working in pairs, the students answer each question. The correct answer yields a clue to a 4-digit code number. Students will need to know how to rationalize the denominator for this activity - there are no decimal answers. Put on a timer to make this activity super fun! Student answer document, teacher directions and
8th - 11th
Geometry, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.9-12.G.9.B
Also included in: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Conditional Statements Activity
This is a fun Escape Room activity over Conditional Statements. There are 15 questions hung around the room (lift the flap style). Working in pairs, the students answer each question. The correct answer yields a clue to a 4-digit code number. Put on a timer to make this activity super fun! Student answer document, teacher directions and key included. Questions ask the student to find the inverse, converse or contrapositive of the given if-then statement or to rewrite a definition as a bi-co
8th - 11th
Geometry, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.9-12.G.4.B
Also included in: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Geometry GROWING Bundle
This is a GROWING Bundle of all of my Geometry Resources. Purchase the bundle now and get all future resources for free! Plus the bundle price gives you an extra 20% off! © 2018 Secondary Math Solutions This purchase is for one teacher and for classroom use only. All rights reserved. No part of this product may be reproduced, transmitted or distributed without express permission from the author. This product may not be posted or uploaded to the Internet in any form including classroom websites
8th - 12th
Geometry
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: 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: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Tessellations Project (Geometry End of Year)
This is a fun and creative Geometry project over creating Pure and Semi-pure Tessellations by hand intended for Honors or Pre-Ap Geometry students. The student selects the tessellation that they will create from the guide provided, from the internet or from their textbook. The tessellation must be made of regular polygons that they will construct themselves with a compass and straightedge. Complete directions and examples are included for both the teacher and the student. Construction directio
9th - 10th
Geometry
Proving Triangles Congruent Coloring Activity
This is a double-sided practice page over proving triangles congruent. The student uses the given information, labels the diagram, adds in any additional information such as vertical angles, definition of midpoint or reflexive property and then decides which shortcut (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL) would prove the two triangles congruent. They use their answer to color a large tessellation design. Finally, 6 more questions are provided for the student to write a congruency statement for some of the pra
8th - 12th
Geometry, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.9-12.G.6.B
Also included in: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Triangle Inequality Theorem Coloring Activity
This is a double-sided coloring page with 16 questions over the Triangle Inequality Theorem. On questions 1 - 12, the student is given 3 side lengths and has to determine if the lengths would determine a triangle. They answer yes or no. On questions 13 - 16, the student is give 2 side lengths and 2 answer choices. They choose the side length that would make a triangle if used with the other two. All answers lead to the correct color to use on the triangle coloring design. For fun, students can
8th - 11th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
TEKS
MA.9-12.G.5.D
Also included in: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Algebra 1 Semester 1 Review Activity
This is a fun around the room review activity with 20 questions. Each question is printed on a full sheet of 8-1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. Concepts covered include: Solving Equations including Literal EquationsFinding the Domain & Range of a GraphFinding Function Values in Function NotationDetermining if a Relation is a Function or NotIdentifying Slope & the Intercepts from a graph and a tableFinding the Slope from two pointsTranslating from Standard Form to Slope-Intercept FormWriting the Equatio
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
Also included in: Algebra 1 Curriculum - Activities Only Bundle
Geometry End of Year Project
This is a fun and creative Geometry project ~ great for the end of the year! Students find 15 Geometry concepts in real-life. The only difference with this project is that the concepts are more difficult than just finding "a square" such as congruent figures, dilation, parallel lines cut by a transversal, midsegment of a triangle, etc. Students find the Geometry concepts and take a picture. At least one photo is required to be a selfie. Students then title the concept and have to provide a knowl
8th - 11th
Geometry
Angles and Arcs of a Circle Challenge Assignment
This is a set of 2 challenging assignments that cover all angle and arc relationships of a circle. The first challenge has 14 questions and the second one has 16 questions. The student is given a diagram with some beginning information and has to use their geometry knowledge to find the rest of the angle and arc measures. Both pages are very challenging and will take the students some time to work through! Completely comprehensive over angles in and out of a circle! Key included. © 2019 Second
8th - 10th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Pythagorean Theorem Activity
This activity contains a variety (8) of Pythagorean Theorem questions. Some questions are straight forward and very easy such as providing the lengths of the legs and asking for the length of the hypotenuse while side lengths belong to a Pythagorean triple. While other questions are more difficult as they are application questions in which some questions have the diagram already drawn and some do not. Correct answers lead the student to 8 letters which they have to unscramble to form a math wo
8th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.8.7.C
Circumference & Area Coloring Activity
This is a fun coloring activity with 9 questions over circumference and area of circles. Questions vary with the radius or diameter given and the student being asked to find either the circumference or area OR the opposite where the student is given either the circumference or area and asked to find the radius or diameter. Finally, the last question gives the student the circumference of a circle and asks them to find the Area. All questions and answers are not in terms of pi - student is asked
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
TEKS
MA.7.9.B
Also included in: Pre-Algebra Skills Coloring Bundle
Special Right Triangles Digital Drag & Drop Activity - Distance Learning
This drag & drop activity for use with Google Slides is great for distance learning or one-to-one classrooms! The student is given a 45-45-90 or 30-60-90 triangle with one side length. They find the other two sides lengths by dragging and dropping two of the six answer choices into the boxes next to the sides. All answers are whole numbers or radicals; no decimals. 10 questions total. Key included. Save paper and go digital ~ plus the key is color-coded for easy grading! © 2020 Secondary
8th - 11th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
4 Types of Slope Activity (A2G)
This is a fun activity designed to get the student to learn and recognize the 4 types of slope (of a line). The student is given 3 different examples of how to remember the 4 types. Then they are asked to design their own. Great for interactive notebook and/or word wall. Bloom's Level --> Create!! Key included. 2 pages
This resource can also be found in the Slope Mini-Bundle which contains 10 slope resources at a discount!
Also, check out the Algebra Projects Bundle. A great project-based
6th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
Also included in: Algebra 1 Curriculum - Activities Only Bundle
Simplifying Radicals Coloring Activity
This is a one-sided practice page containing 20 questions over simplifying square roots. A few of the square roots contain perfect squares, but most need to be simplified. Once the student simplifies the square root, they find their answer in a tessellation design and color it. Why not color something mathematical?! Key included. My other Algebra 1 Simplifying Radicals resources include: Intro to Radicals NotesSimplifying Radicals NotesRational Exponents Notes & Coloring PracticeSimplifying Radi
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.11.A
, MA.9-12.A2.7.G
Also included in: Algebra 1 Coloring Bundle
Translations, Reflections & Rotations Review for 8th grade
This double-page worksheet provides lots of mixed practice over translations, reflections and rotations including applying or writing their rules. 18 questions total including STAAR type questions. 2 pages total. Key included. © 2024 Secondary Math Solutions This purchase is for one teacher and for classroom use only. All rights reserved. No part of this product may be reproduced, transmitted or distributed without express permission from the author. This product may not be posted or uploaded t
8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.8.10.A
, MA.8.10.B
, MA.8.10.C
Radicals Flip Book
This is a flip book over all square root concepts. The first page defines the symbols: radical, radicand, & index and explains how to find a perfect square root. The following pages give directions on how to simplify, add & subtract, and multiply & divide (including rationalizing the denominator) square roots. Each page contains 3 or 4 examples where the student can apply each concept. Finally the last page contains application questions in the form of solving a quadratic by quadratic f
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
Introduction to Geometry Proofs
This is a two page document introducing proofs to beginning Geometry students. Each "proof" is just one step. They label the diagram with the given information, create a statement and then a reason for their statement. Concepts covered include: Definitions: midpoint, perpendicular, bisector, congruence & collinearSegment Addition Postulate & Angle Addition PostulateProperties: Reflexive, Transitive & SubstitutionTheorems: Vertical Angles are CongruentPlease see the preview to view some of the q
10th
Geometry
TEKS
MA.9-12.G.1.D
, MA.9-12.G.1.E
, MA.9-12.G.1.F
+5
Also included in: Geometry GROWING Bundle
Pythagorean Theorem Converse Coloring Activity for 8th Grade
This is a one-page coloring activity with 10 questions over the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem. The student is given 3 dimensions and has to decide if those side lengths would determine a right triangle, an acute triangle, or an obtuse triangle. After circling their answer, the student colors a tessellation design. If you're going to color, it might as well be math! Key included. Check out my Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem NotesAlso available: Pythagorean Theorem Amazing Race Acti
8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8.7.C
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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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