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A  CARD MATCH ACTIVITYOBJECTIVEMatch Radical functions with the correct graph, transformation, domain and range INCLUDED16 Radical Functions (square roots and cube roots) 16 Transformations Cards 16 Domain/Range cards 16 Radical Functions Graphs DIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards  for each small group and have the students cut them out. OR You can print them out on different colored card stock paper, laminate

OBJECTIVEMatch factored form of a polynomial with the standard form and graph.  Students will use knowledge of factoring, multiplicity, end behavior, and x and y intercepts to identify the correct graphs.Students can multiply the factored form to obtain the standard form.  INCLUDED16 Factored Form of Polynomials  16 Standard Form of Polynomials  16 Graphs of Polynomials  Key  DIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards  f

SIMPLIFY EXPONENTIAL EXPRESSIONS   MATH JOKES TO MAKE YOUR STUDENTS SMILE AS THEY DO MATHOBJECTIVESUse product of powers, power of power, power of product, negative exponents, zero exponent, quotient of powers, and power of a quotient to simplify expressions.  INCLUDED3 PRACTICE WORKSHEETS, 3 JOKES, 33 PRACTICE PROBLEMS!KEY INCLUDED STUDENT DIRECTIONS Simplify each problem and show your work. Once you simplify write the corresponding letters in

CARD MATCHING ACTIVITYOBJECTIVESIdentify horizontal and vertical transformations on a parent functionIdentify vertical stretch and shrink on a parent functionIdentify reflections over x and y axis on a parent functionIdentify domain and range of a function. INCLUDED18 Quadratic Equations cards (A-R)18 Transformations cards (1-18)18 Domain and Range (A1-A18)18 Quadratic Graph cards (G1-G18)Student Recording WorksheetActivity keySTUDENT DIRECTIONS Start with equations A-R cards, for each equation

A CARD MATCH ACTIVITYOBJECTIVEMatch polynomial functions with end behavior INCLUDEDActivity #124  Polynomial Functions (Standard Form, Non standard From, Factored Form) 4 End Behavior Baskets in visual form  4 End Behavior Baskets in notation form  Recording Worksheet KeyActivity #216  Polynomial Graphs 4 Baskets for leading coefficients and degree Recording Worksheet KeyDIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards  for

Sequences and Series Activity - Who am I? Objectives Covered 1. Find the recursive and explicit formulas of arithmetic and geometric sequences. 2. Find the nth term of an arithmetic and a geometric sequence.  3. Find the sum of finite arithmetic and a geometric series  4. Find the sum of an infinite geometric series.  The activity gives clues to help students identify the first African American woman to earn a Doctorate in Mathematics.  Directions for the teacher 1.  Print the task cards

A CARD SORT ACTIVITY THAT A SUBSTITUTE CAN ADMINISTEROBJECTIVESUse product of powers, power of power, power of product, negative exponents, zero exponent, quotient of powers, and power of a quotient to simplify expressions.  INCLUDED40 Cards to be sortedStudent Recording Worksheet to show workActivity keySTUDENT DIRECTIONS Work in pairs or groups of 4. Distribute the cards evenly to each member of the group. Simplify the expressions on the card to identify with ‘quadruplets’ have the same solut

This Card sort activity will give students a structure for meaningful math talk. Assigning this activity to a group of two or three allows students to explain their reasoning and assess the reasoning of others. I print the cards out on colored stock paper. Have students cut them out. You may laminate them for subsequent use. I suggest students take turns matching the cards. As they place the card, they should explain why they have matched it with the given card. Select the cards to use depending

Coloring ActivityObjective:Solve radical equations (Square roots and Cube roots) Included: Radical Equations Worksheet Coloring Picture Student Recording WorksheetColored picture -KeyDirections:  Make a copy of the Solve Radical Equations Worksheet  and the  coloring picture for each student. You can  copy the coloring picture on back of the worksheet to save paper.  Have students show their work on the provided worksheet or their paper or use the blank recording worksheet. Solve each equatio

OBJECTIVESFactor quadratic expressions: Difference of two squares, quadratics  with a=1, quadratics when a>1 Solve by factoring  INCLUDED20 Quadratic Equations 20 Factors Card 20 Roots Cards Student Recording Worksheet for the cardsStudent Recording Worksheet to show workActivity keySTUDENT DIRECTIONS Start with equations A-T cards, for card each equation, match with a factor card,and a roots card.Record your answers on the recording table and then show your work on page 7 recording workshee

MATCHING QUADRATIC GRAPHS WITH EQUATIONSOBJECTIVE Identify the Quadratic Equation that matches each graph. INCLUDEDStudent worksheet with 20 graphs and blank boxes to paste or write the correct equation.· 20 x 4 choices to select from. Each set of choices has a correct equation for a graph.Key for the activity STUDENT DIRECTIONS Cut out the correct equation from each set of choices and paste it to match the correct graph. TEACHER DIRECTIONS Print the copies of the activities worksheet for s

Factoring Quadratic Expressions - Factoring GCF - Difference of two squares - Factoring Quadratic equations when a > 1 or a = 1

This flipbook contains notes, examples and practice problems on transformations of Quadratic, Exponential, Radical and Absolute value functions.

This flipbook has notes, examples and practice problem on factoring quadratic expressions

OBJECTIVESUse distributive property to simplify linear expressions. INCLUDED16 Station CardsRecording worksheetDIRECTIONSPrint 16 stations and scatter them around the room, on desks, walls, and even the hallway for more adventure.Distribute the recording worksheet to each student, then organize students in pairs or have them work individually.Assign a starting problem to each group. Students will simplify each expression showing their work on the recording worksheet. The answer they get will l

The activityThis activity uses clues to get the kids moving from place to place working together or individually to solve math problems. Students now have an excuse to explore the room or hallway as they have fun doing math! OBJECTIVESAdd /subtract rational expressions INCLUDED16 Station CardsRecording worksheetDIRECTIONSPrint 16 stations and scatter them around the room, on desks, walls, and even the hallway for more adventure.Distribute the recording worksheet to each student, then organize s

Row Game: This is a collaborative activity where students work in pairs to solve parallel problems on one row to arrive at the same answer.OBJECTIVESolve Exponential equations with and  without logarithmsSolve word problems involving exponential equationsINCLUDEDRow game activityRow Game activity KeyDIRECTIONS Print a copy of the worksheet for each student. Pair students to complete the activity. Student A solves the problems in the left column , while student B solves the problems in the right

CARD MATCHING ACTIVITYOBJECTIVESMatch a quadratic function with the correct graphIdentify the vertex of a quadratic functionFind the y-intercept of a quadratic function INCLUDED20 Quadratic Equations cards (A-T)20 y-intercept cards (A1-A20)20 Vertex Cards (C1-C20)20 Quadratic Graph cards (G1-G20)Student Recording WorksheetActivity keySTUDENT DIRECTIONS Start with equations A-T cards, for each equation, match with correct y-intercept, ,vertex, and graph.Record your answers on the recording works

THE STOLEN CAR MYSTERYOBJECTIVE : Solve exponential equations using properties of exponents  DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTSStudents will solve each of the five clues given, each one will give you some information about the perpetrator and help you eliminate other suspects. Solve all the clues to identify the perpetrator. They will show all your work on the recording worksheet.

This activity provided for differentiation for students based on abilities. Given an equation, the students will find it's correct slope intercept form, slope, x and y intercepts, and graph. This activity appeals to all the learning styles especially if students work in small groups. See the preview for more details.