Tammy ODea

A game modeled after the tv show "The Weakest Link". Students in groups try to answer each problem correctly and earn as many points as possible. If a team answers correctly and hasn't banked their earnings, they loose all of there points. Topics include zeros, end behaviors, multiple zeros, number of turning points, graphing, and writing equations.

A puzzle worksheet that allows students to practice the order of operations while solving an encrypted puzzle. The puzzle format allows students to recognize errors and make corrections.

Crossword style puzzle on polynomial division. Student should know how to perform synthetic as well as long division. Good activity for teams of students to try to solve and compete against other teams in the class.

A power point BINGO game that provides students additional practice solving systems of linear equations. Problems include solving by graphing, elimination, and substitution. It also asks students to determine where systems are consistent or inconsistent. Students create their own bingo card by randomly arranging the answers from the 25 questions. The class then randomly selects problems to be answered. Play traditional BINGO (5 in a row) or alternate games such as four corners or creating an

This is a wheel of fortune type game is focused on the study of the graphs of sinusoids. Questions focus on writing equations, determine period, amplitude, frequency and domain and range. Student solve problems while trying to determine the answer to a riddle.

A packet of almost 40 puzzle worksheets on fundamental trigonometric identities, sum and difference formulas, half-angle formulas, and double angle formulas.  The format provides an alternative to the typical assignment with a variety of question types and ways to verify the accuracy of solutions.  Each Puzzle is identified by level (A-C). Level A provides entry-level questions appropriate after an introduction to the topic, while level B offers a standard level of questioning, and level C provi

A wheel of fortune type game where students solve equations in order to pick a letter and solve a riddle. The puzzle includes 20 problems. The first puzzle has students solve equations involving multiple grouping symbols and word problems. The second puzzle has equations involving fractions and decimals, and the third puzzle has problems where students are asked to solve a formula for a specified variable.

This BINGO game gives students the opportunity to review simplify and working with operations on complex numbers (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing).

This book of 30 problem sets provides students with a review of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry that will be essential for success in a first year calculus course. Each problem set contains 12 questions designed to review concepts as well as develop problem solving skills. The sets ask questions in unfamiliar ways, integrate different concepts, and pose interesting and thought provoking problems. Calculus students need to be able to flexibly apply knowledge and these sets will build and te

This worksheet was developed for an algebra 2 honors class. It focuses on common mistakes made by students such as multiplying before dividing when parentheses are used to indicate multiplication. The worksheet varies the type and emphasizes skills that will be necessary for future topics in the course.

A jeopardy style game that reviews exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations. These problems are ideal for an average level algebra 2 class or an initial assessment for an honors or precalculus class.

A puzzle worksheet that scaffolds the process of solving quadratics using completing the square. (Determine the number needed to complete the square. Solve an equation by taking the square root. Solve a quadratic by completing the square.) Students solve the problem then cross off the letter associated with the answer in a list. When all problems are answered the remaining letters answer a riddle.

A set of five worksheets on the transformation of functions. The first few worksheets focus on rigid transformations while the last few include non-rigid transformations. Worksheets have students state transformations, graph functions and write equations. An answer key is included.

The clues for the short crossword puzzle are in the form of word problems that can be solved using one variable. The problems involve translating verbal statements into algebraic equations and solving simple age problems. This puzzle can be used to summarize a lesson on solving word problems or used the next day to give additional practice.

An additional practice puzzle solving linear equations. Problems involve parentheses, fractions, and decimals. The questions are arranged in a grid so that the solutions in rows and columns add to the same "magic" number. The puzzle format encourages students to check their work.

A bundle of four activities for algebra 1 honors or algebra 2 students. A cutout (tangram) reviews the concept of slope. Understanding of the graphs of linear equations is tested through a puzzle. Cubes used to practice writing the equations of lines given different information and a clue game summarizes and reviews these concepts. Answers for each are included for easy implementation into the classroom.

Use these flash cards to engage students in learning the exact value of the six trigonometric functions. Students can compete in partners or a individuals. Several suggested games motivate students to learn this important trigonometric values.

A Smartboard lesson on the order of operations and evaluating expressions and formulas. The lesson provides plenty of practice and review games and focuses on common mistakes made by algebra students. There are challenge problems and standardized test prep questions that provide students with the opportunity to reason.

A class competition where students find the inverse of a function. Student compete against others of the same ability to try to find the inverse first.

A two day, seven example lesson that teaches how to solve absolute value equations graphically and algebraically. The lesson involves several interactive features included a self-quiz after the first half of the lesson, answer icons that reveal answers and a tic tac toe game to summarized the lesson.