Smith Math

This PowerPoint turns any worksheet or review packet into a game. Students work in teams to fill their tank by correctly completing sections of problems. Each team that has a full tank at the end of class wins (and usually receives bonus points on their upcoming test in my class)! Even if a team's tank gets filled before class is over, they must keep playing because their tank can be partially drained by other teams.

This graphic organizer helps students understand the difference between discrete and continuous functions through various representations: graphs, tables, and equations. A real world example is given for each type of function to help illustrate the differences. Included in this product are: 1) Graphic Organizer pdf Sheets. There are two versions: one version with blanks for students to fill out, and a second “completed version” (i.e. no blanks) for simple reference. 2) An animated (and edita

Ten key concepts are visually represented in this Word Wall and specifically formatted to fit on 8.5"x11" paper for easy printing. Complete with colors and concise annotations, this Word Wall is an ideal reference for students on their journey to mastery. I have an entire wall in my classroom dedicated to Word Wall use, so I print each sheet on 8.5"x11" and post words as we cover them in class. By the end of the year, the wall is covered in math concepts. However, if you have limited wall space

Learning how geometric elements (segments, angles, etc.) relate to circles can be overwhelming! These color graphic organizers were developed for students who struggle with math. This resource contains 15+ formulas and 20+ terms/concepts. Teachers can distribute these sheets at the beginning of the unit for students to fill out as they go, or they can be used at the end of the unit as a review activity. Or the completed sheets (i.e. sheets without blanks to fill in) can be given to students at

This resource contains two graphic organizers. The first one helps students see how one solution, no solution, and infinitely many solutions show up in equations, in graphs, and algebraically. The second one helps students decide when to solve systems using graphing, substitution, or elimination. Included in this product are: 1) Graphic Organizer pdf sheets. There are two versions of each sheet: one version with blanks for students to fill out, and a second “completed version” (i.e. no blank

This PowerPoint turns any worksheet or review packet into a game. Students work in teams to advance down the Arkansas River by correctly completing sections of problems. The first group to reach the Mississippi River wins (and usually receives bonus points on their upcoming test in my class)!

This PowerPoint turns any worksheet or review packet into a game. Students work in teams to reach the top of the mountain first by correctly completing sections of problems. The first team to the top wins (and usually receives bonus points on their upcoming test in my class)!

This is lesson 3 in my Laws of Exponents video series and was developed for distance learning. It covers the Quotient Rule at the Algebra 1 level (but could be used for review at higher levels as well). The lesson structure:The instructor (that's me) works an Example. Each Example is worked out with a concise but detailed explanation.Then students work a set of 2-3 practice problems on their own as a check for understanding (called a Quick Check). They are instructed to pause the video while th

This is lesson 2 in my Laws of Exponents video series and was developed for distance learning. It covers the Product Rule at the Algebra 1 level (but could be used for review at higher levels as well). The lesson structure:The instructor (that's me) works an Example. Each Example is worked out with a concise but detailed explanation.Then students work a set of 2-3 practice problems on their own as a check for understanding (called a Quick Check). They are instructed to pause the video while the

This is lesson 1 in my Laws of Exponents video series, and was developed for distance learning. It covers Zero and Negative Exponents at the Algebra 1 level (but could be used for review at higher levels as well). The lesson structure:The instructor (that's me) works an Example. Each Example is worked out with a concise but detailed explanation.Then students work a set of 2-3 practice problems on their own as a check for understanding (called a Quick Check). They are instructed to pause the vid

This is lesson 5 in my Laws of Exponents video series and was developed for distance learning. It covers a Quotient Raised to a Power at the Algebra 1 level (but could be used for review at higher levels as well). The lesson structure:The instructor (that's me) works an Example. Each Example is worked out with a concise but detailed explanation.Then students work a set of 2-3 practice problems on their own as a check for understanding (called a Quick Check). They are instructed to pause the vid

This is lesson 4 in my Laws of Exponents video series and was developed for distance learning. It covers a Product Raised to a Power at the Algebra 1 level (but could be used for review at higher levels as well). The lesson structure:The instructor (that's me) works an Example. Each Example is worked out with a concise but detailed explanation. Then students work a set of 2-3 practice problems on their own as a check for understanding (called a Quick Check). They are instructed to pause the vi