Teaching Math the Write Way
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Keith has 15 years experience in education. He taught in Virginia (following VA SOLs) for ten years, China (following CCSS) for 3 years, and Cambodia (following Cambridge standards) for 2 years. Keith has taught Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Calculus.
Mary has 40 years experience in education. She has taught in the middle school, high school, and college settings. Mary began teaching in South Carolina, but has also taught in Florida and Virginia. She has taught 8th grade math, 7th grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig, Computer Science, Pre-Calculus, Consumer Math, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, Math for Elementary School Teachers, and Multivariable Calculus.
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Nonogram Puzzles
At parent / teacher conferences, I often heard: “I was never very good at math.” What the parent really meant is that they struggled with abstract high school math concepts, working through a procedure in a logical manner and having the self-confidence to persevere when challenged. Logic puzzles help develop all these skills.
1st - 5th
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP5
+3
Authentic Task - Creating and Using Equations - Improving Horsepower
In this authentic task, students take on the role of a racing team member trying to increase the horsepower of their racecar. For this task, students will determine the missing amount of horsepower from the engine, find the amount of horsepower provided by each replacement part, and find a combination of parts that can be replaced to recover the missing horsepower. This project relates math to the real world in a way that is designed to drive student interest. The equation used is certainly simp
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-CED.A.1
Tea Time
This project investigates the history of an English Tea, why European recipes measure ingredients by weight rather than volume, and why the US uses cups for both liquid and dry ingredients. There are two recipes included: scones and quiche. There are also directions for weaving a placemat and suggestions for customizing napkins. There is a simple science experiment investigating the affect of temperature on sugar absorption.
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Science
CCSS
2.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
+3
The Toy Chest Dilemma
In this authentic task, students take on the role of a child who needs to build a toy chest in order to clean his room. Students use critical thinking skills to determine the appropriate size of a toy chest, find the total amount of lumber needed, and calculate the total cost of building the toy chest. Directions are included so students can build their own version if they want! This authentic task is intended for students in grade 3 through 5. However, younger students can complete it with add
1st - 5th
Applied Math, Math
Review of AP Statistics CED Unit 1
This is the first in a series of cross curricular reviews following the AP Statistics CED. This review assignment is for CED unit 1 and can be used summatively or formatively. However, it is not recommended for use as a formal assessment, as the majority of the assignment is self-checking. Each review utilizes a variety of question strategies through a key moment in the main character's high school experience. In this episode, we Meet Sam, sketch his picture, learn about his daily life at home
11th - 12th
Math, Statistics
Systems of Equations - Party Planning
For this authentic task, students take on the role of a Party Planner who has been hired to plan a graduation party for the local high school. In this role, students will need to make decisions about the size of the party, the venue, catering, music, decorations, and security. Students will fill in tables, create equations, and/or graph in order to help make party planning decisions. At each stage of the project, students need to explain their choices. Once the party is planned, students will ne
8th - 9th
Algebra
Laws of Real Numbers - Excitement at SETI
In this authentic task, students take on the role of an entry-level researcher at SETI. Aliens have just made contact, and among the first batch of data is an operation table! The student’s job is to determine which laws of real numbers (identity, commutative, associative) are followed by the alien math operation. Critical thinking questions also give students the opportunity to consider if the alien operation is distributive, has an inverse, and is a closed system.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Direct Variation - Authentic Task - Running the Concession Stand
The math club has volunteered to run the concession stand at the next football game in order to raise money for new protractors. Students are given information about the items sold at the concession stand. They are then asked to create an equation which models profit, fill in a table using the equation, and then use their table to graph on the provided axes. They then need to analyze the data to answer questions. This authentic task is designed to be used as a differentiated, jigsaw activity. C
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
, HSA-CED.A.2
, HSA-CED.A.3
Fireworks Pop up Card
For this art activity, your child will create a simple pop-up card that can be customized to celebrate a birthday, Independence Day, or to send a congratulatory note to someone. An envelope template is included.
1st - 5th
Art
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, MP7
Review of AP Stats CED Unit 2 - Exploring Two Variable Data
This is the second in a series of cross curricular reviews following the AP Statistics CED. This review assignment is for CED unit 2 (Exploring Two Variable Data). Non-linear transformation is covered in parts 4 and 5 and can be assigned at a later date. The review can be used summatively or formatively. However, it is not recommended for use as a formal assessment, as the majority of the assignment is self-checking. Each review utilizes a variety of question strategies through a key moment i
11th - 12th
Math, Statistics
CED Unit 3 Review - Lunch Time
This is the third in a series of cross curricular reviews following the AP Statistics CED. This review assignment is for CED unit 3 (Collecting Data) and can be used summatively or formatively. However, it is not recommended for use as a formal assessment, as the majority of the assignment is self-checking. Each review utilizes a variety of question strategies through a key moment in the main character's high school experience. In this episode, Sam and Sally use their knowledge of data collectio
11th - 12th
Math, Statistics
Probability Sudoku
Appropriate for AP Statistics, this is a 6x6 sudoku with 18 probability problems labeled A to R. The answer to each probability question is converted to a number from 1 to 6 which is then entered into the lettered cell. After all problems are completed, students can solve the sudoku as a check on their answers.
11th - 12th
Statistics
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About the store
Experience
Keith has 15 years experience in education. He taught in Virginia (following VA SOLs) for ten years, China (following CCSS) for 3 years, and Cambodia (following Cambridge standards) for 2 years. Keith has taught Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Calculus.
Mary has 40 years experience in education. She has taught in the middle school, high school, and college settings. Mary began teaching in South Carolina, but has also taught in Florida and Virginia. She has taught 8th grade math, 7th grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig, Computer Science, Pre-Calculus, Consumer Math, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, Math for Elementary School Teachers, and Multivariable Calculus.
Teaching style
Both Keith and Mary believe in student-centered classrooms. They have found that authentic tasks and critical thinking applications lend themselves well to engaging students while driving understanding and retention.
My own education history
Keith graduated from high school in 1998 before earning his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2002. In 2019 Keith completed his Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.
Mary graduated from high school in 1971 before earning her bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Goucher College in 1974. She earned her Master's in Mathematics from University of Central Florida in 1982. Mary has also been a reader for the AP Statistics exams 14 different times.
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