Why Can't Math Be Fun

I use these circuits in my Algebra 2 class to review Algebra 1 and Geometry skills prior to the students needing them. I have 9 different topics each with their own circuit. Solve Linear Eqs in 1 VarFraction OperationsSimplify and Perform Operations with RadicalsExponent RulesOperations with PolynomialsLiteral EquationsSystems of EquationsExact Answers and Complex FractionsFactoring Quadratics

This is an 80 page packet that takes each topic in Calculus 1 and 2 (limits through intro of 3D Calculus), and explains them in a way that is down to earth and easy to understand. Reading the 1-2 page summary of any given concept can help a student come to class prepared to learn the deeper insights of the topic, or help them review for a test. These summaries are designed to spark questions, and get students excited to learn. I have also included a word document with the TeX I used to create

Based on the information given in each row of the “Student Recording Sheet,” students should be able to match the remaining 4 types of cards to complete the set. The “Follow Up Questions” are a great way for individual students to solidify their understanding of the contexts and the connections of the equations to the scenarios, or debrief the entire class.

These are a full year set of Learning Targets (LTs) that are connected to my FREE grading system that I have posted. These are the LTs I used in the most recent school year. Check out the grading system as well as these LTs.

These notes cover factoring GCFs, quadratics with a=1, grouping, and a not 1. They aren't fancy, but they are robust enough to take students with no factoring ability to factoring any quadratic in two 45 min class periods.

Let your students loose playing with probability in the context of the TV game show Deal or No Deal. The students' goal is to work together to find out how the bank uses probability to give offer deals to buy the contestant's case as more values are revealed throughout the game. Included is a prompt for the students, a lesson plan, and a exel spreadsheet (blank and filled in) so the students can analyze many episodes easily.

Just a way to help students in Algebra 1 or 2 organize their thoughts on Vertex, Intercept, and General form of quadratics.

This project is set around finding SIDE LENGTHS using trigonometry. Your students will go outside and actually use trigonometry. You can also incorporate similar triangles very easily to this project.

For 7th, 8th, or pre-algebra students learning how simple interest works by using simple interest. This activity can be done individually, but is more effective in groups. This product includes the PDF file of the activity, the LaTeX file that can be edited to tweak the activity on a LaTeX editor (I use Overleaf.com), and the powerpoint that corresponds with the instruction prior to the activity. This activity takes the prospective of an investor. If you have questions please let me know.

This document is a FULL description to a hybrid grading policy. The grading policy is a hybrid between standards-based grading, and the standard system. Students must show proficiency, and they get multiple attempts to show proficiency, but they are also hurt by not mastering the material in a timely manner. This combination connects standards based grading with accountability. Students are given three attempts to show proficiency of the contents in class, and a fourth attempt outside of class o

For 7th, 8th, or pre-algebra students learning how simple interest works by using simple interest. This activity can be done individually, but is more effective in groups. This is the powerpoint that corresponds with the "Simple Interest Activity." This takes the prospective of an investor.