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Get your students excited about logarithms with this math version of speed dating. Students start in two concentric circles facing one another. They "date" by working through each others condensing and expanding logarithm problems. There are 25 cards that cover the following properties: - Product Property - Quotient Property - Power Property - logb1 = 0 - logbb = 1 Your students will have a blast with Logarithm Speed Dating. Enjoy! The Math Lab

Have some fun with Multiplicity and End Behavior of functions by using this matching activity in class. Students are given eight graphs and eight similar functions with varying end behaviors and multiplicities with the zeros -2, 0, and 1. They will need to identify the end behavior and multiplicity at each zero to match the functions to the correct graph. Students can work in pairs, or individually. This is a great activity for bellwork, review, end of class, or even remediation. It will give yo

Simplify the process of solving for the roots of a polynomial with this graphic organizer. Students struggle with the multiple steps and options they have for solving for roots so teach them the first time with the aid of this graphic organizer. You and your students will love it. Kelly Zunkiewicz The Math Lab

Do your students struggle with setting up right triangle trig problems? I know mine were, but this puzzle made a difference! Have your students choose the correct set up for these right triangle trig problems. They are all word problems with similar numbers which will require students to distinguish the difference between sine, cosine, and tangent. The puzzle will allow students to check their choices. Once they have completed the puzzle, students can solve all eight problems. They will need to

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

Your students will get from start to finish of this maze by analyzing the properties of logarithms to determine if each problem is true or false. The properties include: - Product Property - Quotient Property - Power Property - Change of Base - logb1 = 0 - logbb = 1 After identifying all the correct problems, students correct the other problems using the logarithm properties. This maze is a great addition to your classroom as a partner activity, bellwork, homework, or

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)

My students look forward to the Unit Circle Project every year! This project takes the unit circle and has students transform it into anything they can imagine. You will be surprised and amazed at their creativity and focus. I have done this several years and continue to get new and unique projects each time. Your students will have a blast while demonstrating their knowledge of the Unit Circle. The Math Lab View student products at the link below: https://plus.google.com/photos/1132860803730

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

This bundle contains the first three quizzes for polynomial functions that I sell separelty. The quizzes cover the following Quiz 1: classifying polynomials by degree and number of terms, end behavior, and number of turning points Quiz 2: linear factors, zeros, end behavior, turning points, multiplicity, and graphing Quiz 3:factoring by GCF and sum and difference of cubes, real and imaginary solutions, and identifying solutions from a graph Try using these as bellwork, classwork or homework ass

Try the Properties of Logarithms Egg Hunt in your classroom for a fun review of the following topics: - Condensing Logarithms - Expanding Logarithms - Other Properties of Logarithms Your students will have a blast searching for their eggs and reviewing this challenging material. Enjoy! The Math Lab

After teaching a unit on Polynomial Functions, use the Polynomial Function Stations to review and build your students’ confidence while identify remaining areas of weaknesses your students have. The Polynomial Function Stations include: •Finding real zeros using the graphing calculator •Identifying the remainder •Using the Rational Root Theorem to identify the possible rational roots •Finding the quotient of two polynomials •Identifying a zero within a given interval Enjoy!

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

After teaching a unit on Polar Equations, use the Polar Stations to review and build your students’ confidence while identify remaining areas of weaknesses your students have. The Polar Stations include: •Converting polar coordinates to rectangular •Converting rectangular coordinates to polar •Converting polar equations to rectangular •Converting rectangular equations to polar •Matching rose equations to graphs •Identifying the number of petals, length of petals, and axe

Do you need a class starter, review, or enrichment activity on sine, cosine, and tangent values? If so, this is it! Unit Circle Dominoes are quick and easy to use in the classroom. Students can work in pairs or individually to complete the puzzle of dominoes. This activity includes sine, cosine, and tangent values in all four quadrants and axes. Students should be familiar with radians and degrees. Enjoy! The Math Lab

Check out this review and test with answer key for Rational Functions. It covers the following topics: - domain - x and y-intercepts - horizontal asymptotes - vertical asymptotes - holes - oblique asymptotes - graphing The review will push your students to think deeply about rational functions and why functions have certain attributes. They will need to answer basic questions to more complex questions such as writing a function with a horizontal asymptote of 5 and y-intercept of 4. The test con

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.

Check out this pack of 130+ examples for the Logarithmic and Exponential Functions Unit. The topics covered are the following: - evaluating - condensing and expanding - change of base - solving logarithmic equations - solving exponential equations - and much more The Math Lab