Valerie's Math Class

Students take the 1st through 6th derivative of a polynomial function (7 options). They write each derivative on a feather of the turkey. Fun review of the power rule with an emphasis on using proper notation of a derivative. Perfect review activity before break!

Editable Microsoft Word Document Every year I fill out this sheet to give me a quick 1 page view for each of my IEP and/or 504 students. This does not replace the power of a full written IEP but does create a cheat sheet for you to quickly reference when you need it. It will keep you accountable with the quick guide of accommodations.

I used this as the INTRO activity for solving linear equations. It is basic word problems where students naturally come to realize they already search for a "missing variable" in life all the time! I LOVE that students get the WHY behind solving linear equations right away when you introduce through this. In addition, students realize that ONLY ONE solution will make a scenario make sense - hence why we can substitute back in to confirm our answer. I also then introduced NO SOLUTION and INFINITE

Students will find the slope algebraically given two points. Then, plot two points to confirm the slope graphically. Afterwards, students circle if the slope is positive, negative, zero or undefined. There are four problems and students experience each of the 4 kinds of slopes! It is great for them to see and experience doing each of the four ways. We end with two critical thinking questions with slopes of zero and undefined.