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Bluffton, Ohio, United States
About the store
Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora have a combined 53 years experience of teaching in the classroom and many, many hours of one-on-one tutoring. Although Jay may not appreciate how it will be noted that there is a significant age difference between us, our success as a small company is the product of understanding, monitoring and helping students maintain key mathematical disciplines. Our goals are established by our line of "trendy" and creative products.
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Preview of AP AB Calculus,No Calculator,limits using L'Hopital's Rule - or not, Puzzle 9

AP AB Calculus,No Calculator,limits using L'Hopital's Rule - or not, Puzzle 9

This offering is a "mathacrostics" puzzle affording teachers and students another opportunity to practice and/or review finding limits using L'Hopital's Rule - or not. It is intended to help students prepare for the no-calculator part of the AB AP calculus test. For this reason (and several others) a sheet with complete solutions of all problems given in the puzzle will be included. This puzzle is one of 30 puzzles created for a "first quarter college calculus-type course" - in high school, home
Preview of AP AB Calculus,No Calculator,derivatives of inverse trig functions, Puzzle 7

AP AB Calculus,No Calculator,derivatives of inverse trig functions, Puzzle 7

This offering is a "mathacrostics" puzzle affording teachers and students another opportunity to practice and/or review finding derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions. It is intended to help students prepare for the no-calculator part of the AB AP calculus test. For this reason (and several others) a sheet with complete solutions of all problems given in the puzzle will be included. This puzzle is one of 30 puzzles created for a "first quarter college calculus-type course" - in high scho
Preview of AP Calculus,36 Puzzle Package,3 Beginning of Year,3 End of Year,30 for Year

AP Calculus,36 Puzzle Package,3 Beginning of Year,3 End of Year,30 for Year

The Three Pre Calculus and Three Post Calculus Puzzles This is a six puzzle set of pre- and post- calculus course puzzles that are different from the “mathacrostics” puzzles. Three of the puzzles might best be given before the study of Calculus begins, 3 would best be given after the study of Calculus is completed. The six puzzles are: First, a Pre Calculus Mathematician Search wherein the puzzle-doer will search in a "word search" type puzzle for many of the mathematicians, ancient and lat
Preview of Complete Set 20 Pre-Calculus Board Sessions,Review WITH solutions,ACT/SAT Prep

Complete Set 20 Pre-Calculus Board Sessions,Review WITH solutions,ACT/SAT Prep

This is the complete set of all 20 Pre-Calculus Board Sessions. These twenty sessions will take teacher and student through the entire year of a typical Pre-Calculus course at the high school level . . . giving problems that constantly review and blend topics, challenge,"come out " relatively nicely (No calculator is needed.) . . . AND have solutions with explanations! ( An early aside . . . Though this was NOT their original purpose, any of the twenty sessions included in this package would b
Preview of No Calc Calc Mathacrostics - an AB AP No Calculator Puzzle Book

No Calc Calc Mathacrostics - an AB AP No Calculator Puzzle Book

These individual puzzles (at present thirty puzzles), and the Calculus Mathacrostic Puzzle book they will make up are intended: to be a “last second” no-calculator Advanced Placement preparation review of a, perhaps, forgotten topic in first quarter Calculus; to be a more pleasant additional assignment (with mostly nice and semi-nice answers) on topics that the teacher feels a class needs more work on; to be given to an individual student who the teacher has noticed needs more work in a certain
Preview of Complete Set Algebra II Board Sessions, Rev/Solutions, Common Core, ACT/SAT Prep

Complete Set Algebra II Board Sessions, Rev/Solutions, Common Core, ACT/SAT Prep

This set of Board Sessions consists of an entire year's worth of material from a typical Algebra II class. The order may be a bit different from the order in which the buyer/user is used to . . . but that's the beauty of having all twenty sessions . . . you can use the problems in any order and whenever your heart desires. The intent is to give a teacher problems for their students to do at the board. ( An early aside . . . Though this was NOT their original purpose, any of the twenty sessions i
Preview of High School Algebra,Mathematics,graphing,activities,Combo + Package 12

High School Algebra,Mathematics,graphing,activities,Combo + Package 12

Here’s a package of arithmetic and math activities bound to please any High School Algebra teacher . . . a great present for yourself, or a favorite teacher. The “combo +” includes five different forms of activities geared to improving the atmosphere and the testing scores of any High School Algebra classroom . . . and it’s priced at a 26% discount from buying the five items separately. Included are: the complete set of High School Algebra Board Sessions WITH SOLUTIONS to all the problems, not j
Preview of 5th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,5th Grade math,quiz bowl

5th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,5th Grade math,quiz bowl

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of Complete Set 20 Algebra I Board Sessions,Review WITH solutions,ACT/SAT Prep

Complete Set 20 Algebra I Board Sessions,Review WITH solutions,ACT/SAT Prep

This set of Board Sessions consists of an entire year's worth of material from a typical Algebra I class. The order may be a bit different from the order in which the buyer/user is used to . . . but that's the beauty of having all twenty sessions . . . you can use the problems in any order and whenever your heart desires. The intent is to give a teacher problems for their students to do at the board. ( An early aside . . . Though this was NOT their original purpose, any of the twenty sessions
Preview of ALGEBRA 1 (HALLOWEEN JOKE) PERCENT INCREASE/DECREASE word problems w/ solutions

ALGEBRA 1 (HALLOWEEN JOKE) PERCENT INCREASE/DECREASE word problems w/ solutions

KIDS will decode a funny joke involving an assortment of percent increase and decrease word problems. Some problems involve finding original and new prices using a percent increase AND a sales tax. This worksheet COVERS every kind of basic INC/DEC percent problem. Solution worksheet is available too.
Preview of 8th Grade,Mathematics,Algebra,Geometry,activities,Combo + Package 8

8th Grade,Mathematics,Algebra,Geometry,activities,Combo + Package 8

Here’s a package of arithmetic and math activities bound to please any 8th grade teacher . . . a great present for yourself, or a favorite teacher. The “combo +” includes five different forms of activities geared to improving the atmosphere and the testing scores of any 8th grade classroom . . . and it’s priced at a 26% discount from buying the five items separately. Included are: the complete set of 8th Grade Board Sessions ($19.95), the complete set of 8th Grade Mathnerdy “game boards” ($2.95)
Preview of Geometry Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,ACT,SAT,Graduation Test

Geometry Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,ACT,SAT,Graduation Test

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficulty.
Preview of AP AB No Calculator,derivatives using the power, product, quotient rule,Puzzle 2

AP AB No Calculator,derivatives using the power, product, quotient rule,Puzzle 2

This offering is a "mathacrostics" puzzle affording teachers and students another opportunity to practice and/or review finding derivatives using the power, product, and quotient rules with just polynomial functions. I HAVE responded to the notifications from two purchasers noting that there are mistakes and HAVE corrected the puzzle TWICE now (and believe me, I DO appreciate knowing that I've made mistakes) . . . and I DO believe that I've/we've found ALL the mistakes on this puzzle. (At the
Preview of Substantial Prime Number Neat Numbers,order of operation,exponents,mental math

Substantial Prime Number Neat Numbers,order of operation,exponents,mental math

This prime set of Neat Numbers is intended to supplement work with learning essential number properties and operations at all levels in el-hi education . . . from First Grade to Calculus. Two of my major goals in teaching math have always been, first, to show how what we’re learning can be used and, second, to blend the “topic for the day” with other subjects whenever possible (integrate subjects and teach cross-curricularly, as it were). To that end, each of the 71/73 Neat Numbers is nea
Preview of Pre-Calculus Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,ACT,SAT,Graduation Test

Pre-Calculus Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,ACT,SAT,Graduation Test

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficulty.
Preview of High School Algebra,Mathematics,Geometry,activities,Combo Package 11

High School Algebra,Mathematics,Geometry,activities,Combo Package 11

Here’s a package of arithmetic and math activities bound to please any Algebra teacher . . . a great present for yourself, or a favorite teacher. The “combo” includes three different forms of activities geared to improving the atmosphere and the testing scores of any Algebra classroom . . . and it’s priced at a 21% discount from buying the three items separately. Included are: the complete set of Algebra Board Sessions ($19.95), the complete set of Algebra Mathnerdy “game boards” ($2.95), and th
Preview of Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,reflections,Plane and Simple

Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,reflections,Plane and Simple

Plane and Simple In this graphing puzzle, the student will: 1). plot points in the first quadrant of a coordinate plane. 2). reflect a plane-figure across the y-axis Please do not be intimidated by the 8.1 Core Standard number if it appears in the "core numbers" . . . it is the one that has the student work with reflections (among other things). Our reflections are not all that complex. Our Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle series is intended to offer different slants and blends from most of the
Preview of Middle School Algebra,Algebra,mathematics,activities,Combo Package 9

Middle School Algebra,Algebra,mathematics,activities,Combo Package 9

Here’s a package of arithmetic and math activities bound to please any Middle School teacher . . . a great present for yourself, or a favorite teacher. The “combo” includes three different forms of activities geared to improving the atmosphere and the testing scores of any Algebra classroom . . . and it’s priced at a 21% discount from buying the three items separately. Included are: the complete set of Algebra Board Sessions ($19.95), the complete set of Algebra Mathnerdy “game boards” ($2.95),
Preview of Dang, You're Fast at Math,Mental Math,Adding,Subtracting,Squaring,Percents

Dang, You're Fast at Math,Mental Math,Adding,Subtracting,Squaring,Percents

The intent of this puzzle book’s “companion volume”, A Substantial Prime Number of Neat Numbers, was to help with awareness of math facts and properties that would benefit ALL pre-college test takers . . . grade level requisite exams, graduation exams, SATs, ACTs, quiz bowls, math counts. Dang, You’re Fast at Math! works with various math short cuts and “tricks.” Though it can benefit all math students it does reach beyond classroom topics and aims at those teachers and students who desire,
Preview of Algebra I Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,ACT,SAT,Graduation Test

Algebra I Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,ACT,SAT,Graduation Test

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
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About the store

Experience

Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora have a combined 53 years experience of teaching in the classroom and many, many hours of one-on-one tutoring. Although Jay may not appreciate how it will be noted that there is a significant age difference between us, our success as a small company is the product of understanding, monitoring and helping students maintain key mathematical disciplines. Our goals are established by our line of "trendy" and creative products.

Teaching style

Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora agree that students and teachers will have success in the math classroom by using 3 simple rules. 1) Teaching and Learning has to be FUN! 2) Students must memorize basic facts about numbers and their operations. 3) Monitoring of student performance must be weekly and should be cumulative using calculator and non-calculator assessments.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Jay Waggoner: Teacher of the Year Award at Shawnee High School (Lima, OH) 1996

My own education history

Jay Waggoner: BA and MA in teaching Mathematics Matt Lora: BA and MA in teaching Mathematics

Additional biographical information

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