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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
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
Rotations 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 7 teachers 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!
9th - 11th
Geometry
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
Central and Inscribed Angles Partner Worksheet
This worksheet covers central and inscribed angles in/on a circle. It is editable. Partner students up in groups of two. One student will work on the first column and the other will work on the second column. Each student will solve the problems in their column. While their problems are different, their solutions will be the same. This allows them to check their own understanding and work through mistakes together.
8th - 11th
Geometry
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
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
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
Rewriting and Evaluating Logarithmic and Exponential Functions Wheel Activity
Students will be divided into groups of two. Each group will receive a laminated wheel. In the corner, it will have answer options that go with each section of the wheel. Students will solve the problems on each section and write the letter with the corresponding answer on the blank section on the outside of the wheel. Check the answers using the attached key.
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Other (Math), PreCalculus
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
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
Right Triangle Trigonometry 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 2, Geometry, Other (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
Solving Quadratic Equations & 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 shared 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
Coterminal Angles, Converting Angles, and Arc Length Matching
This matching activity contains 6 coterminal angles questions,10 converting angles to radians and degrees questions, and 6 arc length questions.
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Other (Math), PreCalculus
Radical Foldable
This foldable contains practice problems and steps to solving each of the following:
1. Simplifying Radicals
2. Multiplying Radicals
3. Adding and Subtracting Radicals
4. Rationalizing the Conjugate
5. Solving Radical Equations
6. Rationalizing
This foldable is EDITABLE!
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, PreCalculus
Inverse Matching
Students will either be given a graph and inverse graph or an equation and its inverse equation and will have to match them. Check with the key provided.
9th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Volume and Surface Area Around the Room
Different problems will be hung around the room. The answer to the problem the students choose to solve will be in the upper left hand corner of another problem. Students will then do the problem that is on the card with their answer to the previous problem. They will continue around the room until they end up back in the same spot they started. This around the room is lengthy so you may want to plan for 2 class periods or just assign them a portion of the problems. Key is attached. When checkin
8th - 11th
Geometry
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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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