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Both Kathryn and Erin were selected as Golden Apple Scholars in their preservice years of teaching. As Golden Apple Scholars, Kathryn and Erin spent their summer teaching in inner-city Chicago schools while obtaining 180 hours of professional development each summer. They are both getting ready to begin their fourth year of teaching high school mathematics and business. Kathryn recently obtained her masters in Secondary Mathematics with hopes to teach both college and high school math. Erin recently obtained her masters in Business Administration in order to obtain a second certificate in business. This allows her to teach both math and business at the high school level and business level college level.
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Quadratic Catapult Project
You will need:
Access to Excel
Popsicle Sticks
Rubberbands
Tape
Bottle Cap
Timers
Measuring Device (suggest meter sticks or tape measures)
Desk
Description:
Students will build and launch a catapult in this project. They will collect data such as time and distance of the launch. Using this information, they will plug data into the excel file provided and it will generate the a, b, c values to the quadratic function or the h and k values of their average launches. Given these values, students w
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Solving Literal Equations Snowball Fight Activity
With this activity, each student will receive a problem to crumple up into a paper ball. The teacher will turn the lights off to signal to the students to through their problem, creating the snowball fight. Once the lights are turned back on, the students each find a problem, solve their problem, and then stand by their solution which is displayed around the room. The process would then continue. A key and specific instructions are included.
Coding the problems on colored paper is a great wa
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Multiplying and Dividing Monomials CSI
The following activity is similar to the game Clue. Students will receive ten clues by answering ten problems correctly. At the end of the packet, the students should know who, with what, and where the crime happened. These are editable so that you can make it school specific. There are 6 teachers, one principal, and the name of your school that will need to be entered. There are instructions for doing this quickly at the bottom of the document. The kids LOVE these!
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Transformations Discovery Activity
This is a discovery activity dealing with transformations of absolute value graphs, constant graphs, linear graphs, and quadratic graphs. Students will use sliders on Desmos Online Graphing Calculator to see how each variable affects the parent graph of a function. Students will then draw conclusions and answer questions about similar functions without looking at the graph based on what they discovered. Note: You will need computers. We suggest pairing students in groups of two.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither Cart Sort with Word Scramble
Students will be given a set of cards with linear equations on them. Students will have to sort them based on whether the two lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. Some of the lines need to be solved for y. Once the are sorted, students will flip them over and do the word scramble. Each group represents one word. After unscrambling the words, they will fill in the blanks to a quote.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Partner Worksheet
Partner students up in groups of two. One person should get partner A worksheet and the other should get partner B worksheet. Each worksheet has different problems but the same solutions. This allows for students to check whether they have the correct answer. If not, they have to work with their partner to find the mistake.
Directions: For each question, simplify the expression and name the resulting polynomial. Once completed, check your answer with your partner. If they match, move on. If no
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Basic Operations
Graphing Reciprocal Functions Matching
1) Divide students into groups/pair. 2) Each group will receive a set of cards to match. -This includes a card for reciprocal functions, a card of the graph, and a card stating domain/range, and horizontal/vertical asymptotes. 3) After the students match the cards in groups of three, check with the included answer key.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Factoring Trinomials Battleship
Once everyone receives a file folder of materials, have the students draw 7 X’s on their
board. These are the “ships” that the other person is trying to sink. (We suggest having the boards laminated and allowing the students to use a dry erase marker to mark their X’s.) Once the X’s have been marked, have the students begin solving problems on the
worksheet in their folder. After partner 1 solves a problem, he/she will check his/her
answer with partner 2. Partner 2 will use the answer key provid
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Rate of Change and Initial Value Partner Worksheets
Included are two worksheets each containing 7 different problems and a key. Each problem asks the student to find both rate of change and initial value of a table, function, or graph. The two worksheet's answers correspond. Pair students in groups of two. Give them a partner 1 and partner 2 worksheet. After answering each question, they should make sure that they get the same answer even though they are given different problems. If they get the same answer, they should move on. If not, they shou
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Slope Project
Students are required to find slope in everyday life and create a visual representation. Rubric is included and editable.
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Operations with Radicals Placemats
Divide students into groups of four. Each group will receive a set of placements (1-6, depending on time). Each student will complete his/her problem on a whiteboard. After all members of the group have finished, the group will add all of their answers together. One student will write the sum of their answers in the circle on the mat. If the group is correct, they will move to the next placemat.If the group is incorrect, they will look through each other’s work to identify and fix the mistake.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Absolute Value/Step Functions Graphing
Students may complete this individually or in pairs. Students will be given 5 step functions and 5 absolute value functions. They will also be given 10 graphs. Students must match the graph to the corresponding function. Check with the answer key provided.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Writing and Solving Equations Placemat Activity
Divide students into groups of four. Each group will receive a set of placements (1-5, depending on time). Each student will complete his/her problem that is closest to them on a whiteboard.After all members of the group have finished, the group will add all of their answers together. One students will write the sum of their answers in the circle on the mat. If the group is correct, they will move to the next placemat. If the group is incorrect, they will look through each other’s work to identi
8th - 11th
Algebra, Math
Solving Rational Equations and Inequalities Partner Worksheet
Partner students up in groups of two. We usually provide two worksheets so that each person has a separate worksheet to write on. Partner A will work on the problems in the left-hand column. Partner B will work on the problems in the right-hand problem. Each column has different problems but the same solutions. This allows for students to check whether they have the correct answer. If not, they have to work with their partner to find the mistake.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Differentiated Solving Linear Equations Wheel Activity
Directions:
• Students will be divided up and separated based on their ability levels.
o Wheels are ordered easy to hard.
• #1
• #2
• #3
• #4
• #5
• #6
• Give the group the difficulty level that you feel is appropriate based on the numbers listed above.
• Each group will receive a set of clothespins with answers written on them that correspond to the problem on the wheel.
• The students will solve the difference problems and match the correct clothespin by placing it on the wheel.
• Check the
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Radical Operations Placemats (Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide)
Divide students into groups of four. Each group will receive a set of placements (1-3, depending on time). Each student will complete his/her problem on a whiteboard. After all members of the group have finished, the group will add all of their answers together. One student will write the sum of their answers in the circle on the mat. If the group is correct, they will move to the next placemat.If the group is incorrect, they will look through each other’s work to identify and fix the mistake.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Solving Linear Equations and Word Problems
Divide students into groups of four. Each group will receive a set of placements (1-4, depending on time). Each student will complete his/her problem on a whiteboard. After all members of the group have finished, the group will add all of their answers together. One student will write the sum of their answers in the circle on the mat. If the group is correct, they will move to the next placemat.If the group is incorrect, they will look through each other’s work to identify and fix the mistake.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Solving Absolute Value Equations Partner Worksheet
Each partner will solve the absolute value equation located in their column. When each partner has found their solutions, place the solutions in the middle three columns of table. If solved correctly, there will be one "shared" solution - to be placed in the middle section of the table.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry
Solving Compound Inequalities Maze
We suggest laminating these mazes so that the students can write on them and you can reuse them. Start at the arrow and solve each inequality until you have reached the END space. Connect your path with a dry erase marker.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Factoring Polynomials Flow Chart
This flowchart helps students through the process of factoring. The chart first requires students to factor out the GCF. Then it guides them through factoring when given 2 terms, 3 terms, or 4 terms. Note: we teach factoring trinomials by grouping (ac method).
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
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About the store
Experience
Both Kathryn and Erin were selected as Golden Apple Scholars in their preservice years of teaching. As Golden Apple Scholars, Kathryn and Erin spent their summer teaching in inner-city Chicago schools while obtaining 180 hours of professional development each summer. They are both getting ready to begin their fourth year of teaching high school mathematics and business. Kathryn recently obtained her masters in Secondary Mathematics with hopes to teach both college and high school math. Erin recently obtained her masters in Business Administration in order to obtain a second certificate in business. This allows her to teach both math and business at the high school level and business level college level.
Teaching style
Both Erin and Kathryn believe in the "I do, we do, you do" style of teaching. On a typical day, their lessons include a warm up, lecture, pair/group activity, check for understanding, and a short homework assignment will be given. Kathryn teaches block schedule (85 minute periods) while Erin teaches traditional schedule (50 minute periods).
Awards & shining teacher moments
Golden Apple Scholars-Masters in Secondary Mathematics-Masters in Business Administration
My own education history
[Erin: Undergraduate -Mathematics (Eastern Illinois University)-Graduate - Business Administration (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)]
[Kathryn: Undergraduate - Mathematics (Eastern Illinois University)
Graduate - Secondary Mathematics (Eastern Illinois University)]
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