Smits Docs
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Norfolk, Virginia, United States
About the store
12 years teaching experience
12 years team leader experience in Algebra 1 through Calculus 3
6 years as department chair
Clinical faculty for multiple practicum students
Test taking and questioning strategies instructor
3 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor
National Board certified
Presenter for NMSI in AP Calculus AB
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Application of Polynomials (project)
This is a project appropriate for Algebra 2 students after graphs, and equations of polynomials have been covered. It has students algebraically, graphically, numerically, and verbally apply polynomials to a real world situation involving packaging.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Other (Math)
Rational Graphs (project)
This project has the students determine which (of two) packaging models is most efficient in packaging a certain product for their school. It shows the students a real world use of rational functions and has them analyze those functions numerically and graphically.
This is a good introduction to rational functions or as a method to help them solidify what they have already learned.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Other (Math)
Application of Quadratics (project)
This is a project that takes the students through two variations of the same problem involving quadratics. It allows the students to apply quadratics to a real world situation utilizing algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal representations. It should be given to an Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 student who already knows how to solve and graph quadratics.
Situation 1 is more suitable for an Algebra 1 students where Situation 2 is more advanced.
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
12 years teaching experience
12 years team leader experience in Algebra 1 through Calculus 3
6 years as department chair
Clinical faculty for multiple practicum students
Test taking and questioning strategies instructor
3 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor
National Board certified
Presenter for NMSI in AP Calculus AB
Teaching style
Very energetic, creative, funny teaching style. I enjoy the conceptual aspects of mathematics and like to focus my questioning on multiple methods and representations of mathematical ideas.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the year
Voted "most entertaining"
Awarded with 3 other teacher achievement awards (omitted due to specificity of the awards)
My own education history
BA in Philosophy (minor in Mathematics)
MS in Secondary Education in Mathematics
21 post graduate credits (18 in Mathematics)
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