Tammy ODea

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 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

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

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.

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 help students learn the exact value of the six trigonometric functions. Several classroom tested games allow students to compete individually or with a partner and motivate students to learn these important trigonometric values.

Class activity to review solving absolute value equations. Students compete against each other to get three in a row while focusing on solving absolute value equations.

A packet of seven worksheets with answers. Topics include solving by graphing, factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula and discriminant. Questions give students a chance to practice each method and choose the best method.

Class activity to review solving absolute value equations. Students compete against each other to get three in a row while focusing on solving absolute value equations.