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In this project, students will create a "face" with at least 8 different functions from 4 different function families. Students will use what they know about the shapes of basic function families, function transformations, and domain restrictions to graph their face on a TI graphing calculator. As students use trial and error to get their face "just right," they will begin to take ownership of the function transformations.

Algebra Students will practice graphing linear equations with this short activity. Equations are written in different forms and students can rewrite them in slope-intercept form before graphing. Each line also has a restricted domain (or range) that students will use to create a Thanksgiving-themed picture. Great practice for the day before break! Note: In the thumbnail the lines on the coordinate plane do not all appear. They will appear in the downloaded file.

This math experiment packs in a variety of algebra concepts! As students seek to find the ramp slope that will allow a matchbox car to travel the longest distance, they are required to make slope calculations, find averages, create a scatter plot, find a function of best fit, find a maximum value, and reflect on where the longest distance is seen on the graph. There are two different versions of the data analysis, written summary, and rubric: one for pre-algebra, and one for algebra. Check ou

In this activity, students are given a problem that they may or may not be able to solve. Students are then guided through five different problem solving techniques to help them solve the problem: solve a simpler problem, draw a picture, make a table, look for a pattern, and write an "input-output" rule. This activity provides scaffolding for struggling students, and at the same time challenges high-achieving math students to go beyond solving the original problem, into finding an algebraic r

This activity is a great introduction to working with patterns, sequences, or fractals. Having students create the Sierpinski triangle is a great way to motivate "math-shy" students, and provide a visual connection to a pattern of numbers. The triangles also look great hanging around the classroom: use them on the walls, as a border on a bulletin board, or string to create a pennant banner. If you like this activity, please take time to write a review and follow my store: http://www.teachers

Holiday themed practice with writing and evaluating algebraic expressions at the Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 level. After evaluating the expressions, students will color in the answers on a hundreds board to create a picture. If you like my material, please follow my TpT store, The Math Toolbox. I am continually adding new content.

Want to give your math students a math-related Valentine? "Be My PASCALintine!" is an opportunity to encourage your math students to explore pattern's in Pascal's Triangle while earning a few bonus points. To earn the bonus points, students must first identify and complete the pattern, and then color all of the even numbers red.

This is a multiple choice quiz that focuses on the vocabulary associated with function graphs. It includes twelve vocabulary words: asymptote, x-intercept, y-intercept, maximum, minimum, increasing interval, decreasing interval, slope, constant slope, varying slope, zeros, and symmetry. Students match the word with a picture or short definition. Domain and Range are not part of the quiz.