Valerie's Math Class

This is the MOST successful lesson I taught because of the emphasis on conceptual learning. Students start with identifying opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse (pg 1). They practice pythagorean theorem to find the third side length. Pg 2 students measure side lengths and create ratios. Students next to each other have opposing investigations (1 and 2). They then compare their ratios and we talk about why we get the same ratio decimal even though side lengths are totally different - ANGLES! I then

Graphing logs and exponential graphs. Guided notes take students through parent functions, recognizing (1,0) and (0,1) to graphing shifts. KEY is also included. Add the Graphing Logs & Exp Exit Ticket to complete the lesson!

All types of solving exponential equations. Guided notes with separate sections. Worked great in my lesson because each type was broken up. The last page has all the types combined for students to try using their notes on the previous page. Worked GREAT! KEY INCLUDED

Side by side direct to indirect proofs worksheet. Students use the given direct proofs and reasons and put them into indirect proofs. Students do much better with indirect proofs when seeing the same proof done directly right next to it.

Good first day of basic geometric proofs w key. Pictures are given for students to label as they go for a good discussion beforehand. The front page serves as guided notes in class and the back page is for them to try on their own and write as paragraph proofs.

Two different versions A and B. Goes along with the guided notes product.

Guided Notes - beginning with recognizing slope for parallel and perpendicular lines. Then graphing regular linear equations. Then finding the equation of a line parallel and perpendicular and graphing both. Worked great in my lesson and students could graph both parallel and perpendicular lines after.

Super successful lesson as students connect the triangle congruence theorems to the specific needs each one has. I included a writing prompt at the end and examples. The writing prompt forced students to draw connections. I FOUND THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL in my classroom!

Great Worksheets (2 included) for Review during class after learning - KEY INCLUDED

Half sheet (to save paper) - First page is guided notes and three examples of the three ways to find the equation (1- given two points, 2-give slope and a point, 3-give x or y-intercept(s)). The back page is practice. KEY Included for the back page.

I used this lesson after my investigation to go from making 6 ratios to making 1. Then we did notes on finding side length given an angle and a side length. The back is practice doing both types with key included. Great lesson- most successful one I have taught!

Bell Ringer - two versions fitted for a half sheet. Perfect for following a lesson on pythaogrean theorem, converse and special right triangles. The back contains optional conceptual question.

Special right triangles practice + note area to PROVE the special right triangle formula

I break this lesson up into multiple days but I use the chart throughout. I put the chart on colored paper and add to it each day. Super helpful for students to keep things organized. The back page is practice for day 1 doing reflections.

Used great as a review for chapter 1 drawings