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This pattern puzzle works well as an individual or partner activity. Students cut out the cards and arrange them by the type of transformations of parent functions. There are four equations of each type of transformation. Square roots, absolute value, squares, and exponential functions are used in this activity. An answer key is also included for teachers. A class set could be could be easily created on colored paper and laminated for use class to class, year to year. This pattern puzzle is vers

Help your students learn the basics of logarithmic functions with these guided notes. Teach your students the phrase "ROLL THAT LOG!" to convert from logarithmic form to exponential form and back. My students turned into a game show audience during this lesson shouting "Roll That Log" out when practicing. You should try it out! These notes also cover common logarithms, natural logarithms, logarithms of 1, and finding inverses of logarithms. Enjoy! The Math Lab

Domain, horizontal asymptotes, vertical asymptotes, oblique/slant asymptotes, holes, x and y-intercepts ... it can all be a bit overwhelming for students. Try using this graphic organizer to clarify all the steps needed to graph rational functions. Completing each problem in the same order will help your students find success. Enjoy! The Math Lab

Multiply monomials, binomials, trinomials, and polynomials with four or more terms.These guided notes review exponent rules and vocabulary before teaching students step by step how to multiply by a monomial, multiple two binomials, and multiple by a binomial. The graphic organizers for each problem will make every student a success. Check out the FREE quiz that is posted for this lesson too. Happy multiplying, The Math Lab

Word problems do not need to be intimidating or difficult. Set your students up for success with this practice worksheet on writing equations from word problems. In part one, students are given equations based on a scenario and must write what the equation means. For example, c + a =10, child tickets plus adult tickets equals ten tickets. Part two has students writing equations from a scenario. The repetition with help solidify your students understanding of how to write an equation from a word

Classifying Polynomials by degree and number of terms can be tricky business. These guided notes will help lead your students to success. The notes are complete with bellwork on standard form, vocabulary section, organization tables, and plenty of practice for your students and a review section on evaluating functions. Enjoy! The Math Lab

We teach factoring again and again and again... this practice worksheet was put together to help with the practice and review process. Students will identify and work with perfect squares and cubes, then go through one of each type of factoring. Identifying what type of factoring needs to used is always an area of difficulty. Students then work through 10 problems, identifying the type and completing the work. The following types of factoring are included: - Greatest Common Factor (gcf)

Are you going to be factoring sum and difference of cubes soon? Try out this graphic organizer with your students. Start with an introduction on identifying cubes then teach them the benefits of "SOAP." This acronym makes factoring sum and differences a breeze. Kelly Zunkiewicz

Take solving logarithmic and exponential functions and make it fun for your students! Try the Logarithm 500 Racecar Competition. Students must solve 25 logarithmic and exponential equations to find their path from start to finish. This puzzle can be used as an individual assignment, classwork, or small group activity. Enjoy! The Math Lab

Do you want to spice up your Algebra class? Are your students struggling with solving one-step inequalities? This activity is for you! Your students must color code each problem with the step that is necessary to solve the inequality. For example, if you need to multiply to solve, the problem needs to be colored pink. If you need to add, the problem needs to be colored yellow. This is a great quick check for teachers when circulating the classroom. When the problems are colored correctly, studen

This bundle contains my guided notes and graphic organizers for solving systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination. These can be purchased separately for $2.50 each, or all together for $6.00. These are great lessons for your Algebra courses and remedial courses. Enjoy! Kelly Zunkiewicz

Try out this Conjugate Root Theorem worksheet for additional practice or as a homework assignment. This worksheet covers the following - identifying additional roots (easy, medium, hard) - writing 3rd and 4th degree polynomials from given roots Students will get the extra practice they need to fully understand the Conjugate Root Theorem. The Math Lab

Are your students struggling or bored with factoring trinomials? Try the Factoring Dominoes. Students complete the activity with traditional Domino rules, but must match trinomials and their factors end to end. Your students will have fun while factoring, and that really is possible! The Math Lab

These guided notes review multiplying monomials and binomials before teaching two special cases, difference of two squares and squaring a binomial. The step by step instructions go through foiling and give opportunities to discuss student common mistakes. Happy multiplying, Kelly Zunkiewicz

Converting degrees to radians and radians to degrees is not difficult, but students need practice. This worksheet has students convert 34 problems in a graphic organizer. Conversions couldn't be easier.

Try out these guided notes on solving systems of equations by graphing. The first page teachers finding the point of intersection given a graph and the second is finding the point of intersection given two equations. There are step by step instructions for students on putting equations in slope-intercept form, graphing, identifying the solution and checking their answer. If you're interested in notes for graphing, substitution and elimination, check out the bundle pack in my store. Enjoy! Kell

What a time saver! This is a bank of 135 questions on exponent rules, operations with radical expressions and rational exponents. There 27 different types of questions, with 5 of each type for practice. An answer key is included. The following topics are covered in this file: -exponent rules -simplifying radicals (index 1-5) -simplifying radicals with quotients -rationalizing denominators -multiplying and dividing radicals -adding and subtracting radicals -multiplying binomials -writing radica

The product, quotient, power, and change of base properties are all included in the guided notes. Each property is broken down and there are plenty of examples for your students to practice with. There are also examples and practice problems on condensing and expanding logarithms which brings the properties together. An 8 question recap is included at the end to assess your students and prepare you for your next lesson. Make logarithms much simpler with these guided notes! Kelly Zunkiewicz The

Here are notes and practice problems on evaluating basic functions. Start out with two completed practice problems and have students write the steps and answer questions. Discuss what f(1) means and why it is not part of the expression you simplify. The Math Lab

Students can never have enough practice with exponent rules. These guided notes work through each rule separately and combine them as well. There are plenty of practice problems for students to work on independently or with a partner. This would be a great introduction to exponents or review when exams come around. An answer key is included. Enjoy! The Math Lab