The Math Machine
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Georgia, United States
About the store
I have taught math for 29 years in a public school system. The first 2 years were at a junior high school and the last 27 have been at a 9-12 high school. The subjects include basic math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus AB. I have also taught the many new math courses the state of Georgia has implemented in the past decade: Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, and Math 4. We are currently implementing the Common Core math courses of which I will be teaching Pre-Calculus and Statistical Reasoning.
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Graphing the Cosine Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the cosine function then graph the wave. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the sine and cosine graphs. This activity is part of the Graphi
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the Sine Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the sine function then graph the wave. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the sine and cosine graphs. This activity is part of the Grap
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Transformations of Sinusoidal Functions
This activity uses a graphing calculator to help students discover the rules for changing amplitude, shifting the midline, and horizontal shifts of sinusoidal waves. Students are prompted to complete some of the steps without using the calculator to show mastery. The teacher would follow up by teaching how to draw the graphs without the graph paper prompt. Answer key included.
11th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the Tangent Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the tangent function then draw the graph. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the tangent and cotangent graphs.This activity is part of t
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Transformations of Tangent and Cotangent Functions
This activity uses a graphing calculator to help students discover the rules for shifting the midline, and horizontal shifts of the tangent and cotangent functions. Students are prompted to complete some of the steps without using the calculator to show mastery. The teacher would follow up by teaching how to draw the graphs without the graph paper prompt. Answer key included.
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Transformations of Secant and Cosecant Functions
This activity uses a graphing calculator to help students discover the rules for shifting the midline and horizontal shifts of secant and cosecant graphs. Students are prompted to complete some of the steps without using the calculator to show mastery. The teacher would follow up by teaching how to draw the graphs without the graph paper prompt. Answer key included.
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the Secant Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the secant function then draw the graph. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the secant, cosecant, tangent and cotangent graphs.This acti
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the Cotangent Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the cotangentt function then draw the graph. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the tangent and cotangent graphs.This activity is part o
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the Cosecant Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the cosecant function then draw the graph. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the cosecant, secant, tangent and cotangent graphs.This ac
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the -Cosine Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the negative cosine function then graph the wave. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the four basic sinusoidal graphs. This activity is par
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
Graphing the -Sine Function
Students use calculators to generate a table of values for the negative sine function then graph the wave. After completing the graph the student is led to look for patterns so the graph can be done without the use of a calculator and table. There are guided questions regarding the characteristics of the graph that can be answered in a whole group or cooperative learning setting. A follow-up worksheet is available at The Math Machine using the four basic sinusoidal graphs. This activity is part
10th - 12th
Other (Math), PreCalculus
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About the store
Experience
I have taught math for 29 years in a public school system. The first 2 years were at a junior high school and the last 27 have been at a 9-12 high school. The subjects include basic math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus AB. I have also taught the many new math courses the state of Georgia has implemented in the past decade: Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, and Math 4. We are currently implementing the Common Core math courses of which I will be teaching Pre-Calculus and Statistical Reasoning.
Teaching style
I believe learning math is like learning to play an instrument; you must practice. I assign homework almost every night and plan work sessions for at least part of the block each day (we are on a modified 4 block schedule). Technology in the form of the graphing calculator is integrated throughout the learning process.
Awards & shining teacher moments
STAR Teacher 2012
My own education history
Three years at Georgia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Changed to Secondary Education in Mathematics and completed B.S. at Albany State College. Also continued with my education and earned M.E.in Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Supervision
Additional biographical information
Love mathematics and showing students how it is used in the real world.
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