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The GoalStudents will practice their skills on graphing linear equations through this 21-question worksheet. What's Included1. Two pages which include 21 questions on slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope form. 2. Worksheet begins by identifying which format the equation is in. Then it leads into identifying features of the line from the equation such as slope and special points. Finally, students will graph lines from different formats by identifying key features. 3. Answer Key

Provide your students with some extra practice on linear piecewise functions. This worksheet covers topics such as evaluating from a function and a graph, writing the function from a graph, and graphing functions. There are 12 examples total and the answer key is provided. This worksheet only covers LINEAR piecewise functions.

The GoalStudents will create their own rational function and then graph by identifying asymptotes, a point of discontinuity and additional points. The rational function will be graphed and decorated to fit a holiday ride. Use this activity as extra credit, part of an assessment, or to fill an extra day. It's intended to be a smaller project that can be finished in one period. I used large poster graph paper for students to graph. What's Included1. Rubric to score graphs a. Includes cat

Add some color to your walls with these motivational posters. It includes a set of 15 MATH posters to inspire your students.

Let your students take the lead in discovering the rules of exponents! This activity encourages students to collaborate with peers and together identify the patterns that create the rules of exponents. Students will expand exponential expressions and make conclusions about their results. In addition to the discovery worksheet of the seven rules, two graphic organizers are included.

Review the different representations of exponential functions with this worksheet. Students will practice writing equations from tables, graphs, and situations. They will also graph exponential equations and write equations from situations. The worksheet includes 20 questions that serve as a review of exponential functions. Answer key not included.

The GoalStudents will generate their own trigonometry equation using transformations. Once created, they will graph the function and create a roller coaster theme out of it. What's Included1. Rubric to score graphs 2. Rubric includes four categories: sine or cosine curve, equation, graph and creativity.

Build your own polynomial and disguise it as a gnome. The GoalStudents will create their own polynomial by identifying features such as multiplicity, zeros, turns, end behavior, maximum/minimum, y-intercept, domain, and range. The polynomial function will be graphed and disguised as a gnome. You can choose to disguise the polynomial as anything you choose. I chose a gnome since we were approaching the holiday season. Use this activity as extra credit, part of an assessment, or to fill an ext

Provide students with review on parabolas (as conics) in standard form. The worksheet provides 16 examples that range from identifying features to graphing parabolas. Its intention is to apply the form (x-h)^2 = 4p(y-k).

Has it been difficult for students to choose a method when solving quadratics? Students can decide which method is best to solve a quadratic equation by following the flowchart.

The GoalStudents will review the factoring of polynomials. What's Included1. Two pages of practice with 18 examples 2. Factoring topics include GCF, trinomials, difference of squares, cubes, and mixed review. 3. Answer Key

Grant students some extra practice on linear systems with this resource. It includes 15 example where students identify solutions from graphs, identify the number of solutions, solve by graphing, and solve algebraically. Answer key included.

Provide additional practice on transformations of functions! The functions covered are quadratic, absolute value, cubic, square root, and cube root. This worksheet consists of 21 examples that cover topics such as: -Identifying transformations from an equation -Writing an equation given transformations -Writing an equation from a graph -Graphing function transformations

The GoalMatch exponential representations including graph, table, situation, and equation. What's Included1. Ten sets each including four representations: graph, table, situation, and equation. 2. Answer Key How To UseReview activity in teams or pairsEach student gets one card and must find the other matching representations. Can be used to group students into groups of four.I have, who has

The GoalStudents will be able to convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. What's Included1. Eleven matching sets. Each set contains four equivalent values. 2. Cut the cards and distribute one per student. They must find the other three values that are equivalent to theirs. The activity can also be used to group students or to create seating charts based on the final groupings. 3. Cards can also be used to play a matching game in groups.

The GoalPractice solving multi-step linear equations in a collaborative setting. What's Included1. Eight examples of solving multi-step linear equations. One example per page. 2. Students collaborate in groups of 2-4 to solve each equation. Each student completes only one step (distribute, combine like terms, etc.) and passes the problem to the next person. Prior work should be checked before completing the next step. 3. Answer key included.

Provide your students with some extra practice on ellipses! This practice worksheet contains 16 examples that range from graphing ellipses to rewriting equations in standard form.

Have students practice identifying intercepts from different representations. This worksheet provides 15 examples where they identify intercepts from three graphs, three tables, and nine linear equations. Answer key is included

The GoalStudents will practice their skills on multiplying polynomials What's Included1. Two pages which include 34 questions on multiplying polynomials 2. Worksheet begins by identifying the type of polynomial. Then it leads into examples and special patterns. Finally, it ends with mixed review of polynomial proucts. 3. Answer Key

The GoalStudents use their creativity to create a creature whose population is growing or decreasing exponentially. They will describe the creature, create a sketch, and create an exponential model. What's Included1. First page of the activity is to describe the creature and its habitat, diet, range, behavior, and life cycle. 2. Second page of the activity is to draw a sketch of the creature and write the exponential model that corresponds to its growth or decay. The model is th