Secondary Math Solutions
2,600 Followers
Texas, United States
About the store
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>.
Read more
Store categories
All resources
Filters
Grade
Resource type
Standard
Audience
Math Brain Puzzles (Warm-ups)
These brain puzzles are great for any age math class from 4th grade through 12th! Get those math brains going. Every slide (20 of them) has a diagram containing a number of squares. Can your students find all of them? Enjoy! Key included as well as suggestions for the teacher. Also available: Picture Puzzles (Warm-ups)© 2019 Secondary Math Solutions Products created by Secondary Math Solutions and purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers are for classroom use only. All rights reserved. No part o
4th - 12th
Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
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
Is It Linear? Mini-Bundle
Can your students determine if a function is linear or not? This mini-bundle teaches them how and contains everything you need for a one-day lesson plan! First, begin with the included PowerPoint that explains the concept of "Is It Linear?" The presentation takes the student through determining if graphs, equations in both slope-intercept and standard form and tables of values are linear or not. Flash cards of the two equations are included for the student so that they can participate with the
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Function Machine PowerPoint
This is a PowerPoint presentation used to teach students about the Function Machine, Function Rules, Input/Output and Domain & Range. The presentation begins with a diagram of the function machine with input, output and rule labeled on the machine. The next two slides define domain, range and rule for the student. Then, the presentation explains using baby steps what a rule is and how one uses it. I begin with lingo that the student can understand and end with function notation. After that,
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.12.B
Also included in: Functions Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Intro to Exponents PowerPoint
This is a 20-slide presentation over the basic concepts of exponents, bases and coefficients. This is a great presentation to teach the concepts to beginners or to review (which is what I use it for with my Algebra 1 students) before moving on to a unit on Exponent Laws.
The presentation begins with a schematic of a typical expression containing a coefficient, base and exponent. The schematic is labeled and each part is explained. Next, examples follow where the student is given an expression a
6th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Identifying Variables PowerPoint
This is a powerpoint presentation explaining how to determine the two variables from any scenario (without looking at or having the question present). I developed this lesson because my students were not only struggling with Independent/Dependent variables, but they couldn't even figure out what the two variables were!!
I have developed 3 criteria that I teach them to look for to determine the variables in a situation. (Then once we have the two variables, the next step is to determine which o
6th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Method
PowerPoint and Coloring Activity over Solving Quadratics by the Square Root Method. This is a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation intended to be used to teach the Square Root Method when solving a quadratic equation. The first slide tells the student the format that their equation needs to be in in order to use this method. The next slide tells them that the next step is to square root both sides. 6 examples follow where students can try the methodology using a personal student whiteboard or a pi
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.8.A
Also included in: Solving Quadratic Equations Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Systems Word Problems Group Activity
This is a group activity that helps the student learn how to set up, solve and feel more comfortable with systems word problems. The specific type of word problems that are covered in this activity are the ones that describe two numbers such as "the sum of two numbers is 12. One number is 3 more than the other number". Students work in groups of 4 and the concept is introduced through a PowerPoint Presentation containing two clues that describe the two numbers. Once the students get the hang of
7th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.5.C
Also included in: Algebra 1 Curriculum - Activities Only Bundle
Polynomials PowerPoint Activity
This is a PowerPoint Activity used to teach the basics of Polynomials: Standard Form, Classifying and finding the Degree. The PowerPoint presentation contains 30 slides and covers these topics with explanation and plenty of examples (please see the preview). The activity part makes the learning interactive. Also included in the file are flash cards containing the words "monomial, binomial, trinomial, polynomial, linear, quadratic and degree 3 or cubic" (please see the preview). As the students p
7th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Slope from a Table Notes & Practice for 8th grade
Teach your students how to find the slope of a line from its table. I teach my students to find a pattern in the table to find the slope and then to write it as the change in y over the change in x. These notes follow this and do not use the formula (y2-y1 over x2-x1). This method is easier for those who struggle with math. 6 examples plus steps included. 10 more problems follow that can be assigned for independent practice. Key included. © 2024 Secondary Math Solutions This purchase is for
8th
Math
TEKS
MA.8.4.C
Also included in: Linear Functions Unit Bundle for 8th Grade Texas TEKS Aligned Curriculum
Intro to the Quadratic Formula PowerPoint
This is a brief 9 slide powerpoint presentation to introduce the Quadratic Formula. The presentation introduces the Quadratic Formula and focuses on correctly finding a, b & c in any quadratic equation. 6 examples follow where students can find a, b & c on student whiteboards. Teacher notes & key included in the notes section of each slide. Slides are not editable and do not have animation. Related resources that you might be interested in: Quadratic Formula NotesQuadratic Formula Practic
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Also included in: Solving Quadratic Equations Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Picture Puzzles (Warm-ups)
These picture puzzles are great for any age math class from 4th through 12th grade! Get those math brains going. Every slide (10 of them) contains a picture puzzle that students use mental math to solve. Great for warm-ups or when you have a few minutes left at the end of class. Enjoy! Key included as well as suggestions for the teacher. © 2021 Secondary Math Solutions Products created by Secondary Math Solutions and purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers are for classroom use only. All rights
4th - 12th
Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Lesson
This is a 19-slide PowerPoint presentation used to teach how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring. The first slide is used to review how to factor. The next slide tells the student the first two steps to solving any quadratic: 1) make sure the equation is quadratic and 2) make sure the equation is set equal to zero. From there, 5 slides follow with equations to allow the student to practice these two steps. Next, the next step introduces the next steps of solving by factoring. From there
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.8.A
Also included in: Solving Quadratic Equations Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Solving Systems by Substitution PowerPoint (A5C)
This is a 10-slide presentation on Solving Systems by Substitution. There is nothing fancy here - just 8 examples to use to teach the substitution method. HOWEVER, I have included a link to a YouTube video on a very unique and effective way to teach the substitution method. Download this PowerPoint and check out the YouTube video! If your students struggle with the substitution method, then you've got nothing to lose! The PowerPoint and video are both free! Key for each example included i
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Also included in: Systems of Equations Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Writing Linear Function Rules PowerPoint (8.5B, 8.5I)
Intro to Writing Function Rules This is a brief 9 slide powerpoint presentation to introduce writing linear function rules. The presentation begins with a schematic of a function machine. Next the student is given some tables of values and asked to predict what the rule is that was applied to the input. The rules begin easy and become more difficult as the slides progress. Finally, the last slide mentions the fact that there must be an easier way to do this which leads straight into finding the
7th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Also included in: Linear Functions Unit Bundle for 8th Grade Texas TEKS Aligned Curriculum
Writing Linear Inequalities PowerPoint (A2H)
This is a PowerPoint Presentation used to teach the concept of writing linear inequalities from graphs and from word problems. 5 examples included. Key in the notes section of each slide. Follow this presentation up with my Writing Linear Inequalities Practice for a complete one day lesson plan! © 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 p
8th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Also included in: Linear Inequalities Unit Bundle - Algebra 1 Curriculum
Showing 1-16 of 16 results
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!
www.SecondaryMathSolutions.com
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands