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Palmyra, Illinois, United States
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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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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
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
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
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
Investing - Angel Investors
This is a great group activity for students to learn what factors angel investors analyze before investing in a company. Students look at COGS, selling price, competition, industry trends, and demand. They are given $10,000 to either invest all in one business or split between businesses. The results are included in this file. Companies either lost or gained money. There is an explanation for success or failure of each business. Whichever team makes the most money, wins!
10th - 12th
Business, Economics
Classifying Parallelograms Wheel
Students will be paired into groups of two. Each pair will have a set of clothespins and a legend that correspond to the wheel. (The legend tells you what to write on the clothespins) The students will solve the different problems by determining whether or not the figure is a parallelogram and the reason. Students will then match the correct clothespin by placing it on the wheel. Check with the key that is included.
8th - 11th
Geometry
Solving Multi-Step Equation Coloring Activity
This coloring page has students solving a variety of multi-step equations including word problems. Key is included as cover page.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Piecewise Card Sort (Matching)
Print two copies of this off. One will serve as your key. The other should be copied, laminated, and cut into sets for each group. Pair students, give each group a set, and have them match the graph to the scenario described.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Symmetry Wheel Activity
•Students will be paired into groups of two. •Each pair will have a set of clothespins and a legend that correspond to the wheel. (The legend tells you what to write on the clothespins) •The students will solve the different problems by determining whether or not the figure has rotational/line symmetry and find the number of lines of symmetry/angle of rotation. Students will then match the correct clothespin by placing it on the wheel.
8th - 11th
Geometry
Solving and Graphing Inequalities Matching Activity
Print out two copies of this activity. One should serve as your key. Make copies of the other, laminate, and cut based on how many groups will be working on the activity. Students will solve 10 inequality problems and find the answer and graph that matches the solution they obtained.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Evaluating Polynomial Wheel
Students will be divided into groups of 2. Each group will receive clothespins with answers written on them that correspond to the problems on the wheel. The students will solve the problems and place the correct clothespin on the wheel. See the picture to label clothespin.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Vertex/Max&Min of a Quadratic Wheel
Students will be divided into groups of 2. Each group will receive clothespins with answers written on them that correspond to the problems on the wheel. The students will solve for the vertex of quadratic equations in standard form and determine whether the vertex is a max/min. They will then place the correct clothespin on the wheel. See the picture to label clothespin.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Multiplying Polynomials Puzzle
Pair students in groups of two. Each student will work together through a set of problems. The problems on one piece should have a matching answer on another. Align them so that the answer touches the corresponding question.
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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