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Hello teachers friends! My name is Niki.I have been teaching mathematics for over 20 years. My subjects are Algebra through Calculus 3 along with Geometry, Trig and Differential Equations. My passion is to create engaging fun and rigorous math resources of high quality for teachers and students. My products include partner and group activities, matching and sorting activities, multiple-choice games, rigorous worksheets & lessons, challenging independent practice, homework assignments, etc.

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Hello teachers friends! My name is Niki.I have been teaching mathematics for over 20 years. My subjects are Algebra through Calculus 3 along with Geometry, Trig and Differential Equations. My passion is to create engaging fun and rigorous math resources of high quality for teachers and students. My products include partner and group activities, matching and sorting activities, multiple-choice games, rigorous worksheets & lessons, challenging independent practice, homework assignments, etc.
Distance Formula and Midpoint Formula - Two Mazes
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Distance Formula and Midpoint Formula - Two Mazes

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These are two mazes - the one is red panda themed and is on finding the distance between two points and the other is Australian animals themed and is on finding the midpoint of a segment. Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. They can draw a line/curve to display their answer path. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Theorem -Partner Activity/Practice(A&B forms)
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Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Theorem -Partner Activity/Practice(A&B forms)

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This is an engaging and collaborative partner activity on Pascal’s triangle and the Binomial Theorem. It consists of 9 sections. In the first section partners have to generate consecutive rows of the Pascal’s triangle. In the second section each partner has to evaluate three binomial coefficients (here it is used two different notations of the coefficients). Partners are asked to compare their results to see that they have obtained the same answers of their corresponding examples. Section three : each partner is given three problems – it is to determine which is the nth element of the mth row of Pascal’s triangle. Partners compare their results and see that again they have gotten the same answers. Section four: partners have to determine how many terms there are in the expansions of given binomials. Each partner has three problems to solve. Section five: each partner has to find the coefficient of the middle term in the expansion of a given binomial. Section six: each partner will expand completely four binomials. The problems of the partners are similar. In sections seven, eight and nine partners are given one and the same binomial. In section seven, partner A has to determine the coefficient of x and partner B – the coefficient of x^3 in the expansion on the binomial. In the last two sections each partner has to find the nth term of the expansion of the given binomial. This activity can turn into competitions between groups of two. The resource can be also used as two different forms ( A and B) of independent practice, homework and even as an assessment. (I have included modified pages so that the product to be also used as an independent practice, homework or as an assessment). Answer keys are included.
LINEAR INEQUALITIES in one variable - one, two & multi - step( 3WS, 20 problems)
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LINEAR INEQUALITIES in one variable - one, two & multi - step( 3WS, 20 problems)

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This resource contains total of 20 problems. Students will practice solving linear inequalities in one variable. Problems of various difficulty are classified into 3 different types: ⟐ The first worksheet has the students solving 8 one-step inequalities. They are asked to solve each inequality, graph its solutions and express the graph using interval notation. ⟐ The second worksheet is finding the solution sets of each of 6 two-step inequalities. Students are asked to solve each inequality, graph its solutions and express the graph as an inequality involving x. They are also asked to express the graph using interval notation. ⟐ The third worksheet has the students solving 6 multi-step inequalities. They solve each inequality, graph its solutions and express the graph as an inequality involving x. Students also express the graph using interval notation. Students are provided a drawn number line for each inequality. The product can be used in class for cooperative learning , as a partner or a group activity ( groups of 3), independent practice, an assessment or homework assignment. Answer keys are provided.
Combining Like Terms - Finding Equivalent Expressions - Autumn Alphabet Themed Slides/Cards
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Combining Like Terms - Finding Equivalent Expressions - Autumn Alphabet Themed Slides/Cards

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In this autumn alphabet themed activity students will distribute and combine like terms in order to simplify expressions. In each slide students are given three expressions. They have to simplify each of the expressions and determine which two of them are equivalent. Students can work independently or in groups of three. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Quadratic Functions - Finding the Vertex - Maze
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Quadratic Functions - Finding the Vertex - Maze

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This is a sleepy sloths themed maze on finding the vertex of a quadratic function given the standard form of the quadratic function. Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 13 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line/curve to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Quadratic Functions (Exploring) - "True" or "False" Activity
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Quadratic Functions (Exploring) - "True" or "False" Activity

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This is an engaging activity on exploring quadratic functions. On each slide/page students are given a quadratic function in standard form and six statements concerning its characteristics (vertex, axis of symmetry, x-and y-intercepts, range, intervals of increase or decrease, value of the minimum or maximum). Each statement is written in a cell of a table where there are also given two options/buttons “True” and “False”. Students are asked to determine which of the statements are true and which are false and then to strike through the incorrect buttons or choose/mark the correct buttons/options. The slides/pages with problems are 8 (8 quadratic functions to be explored). This activity can be used as an independent practice, extra practice, homework assignment. Answer key is contained at the end of this document. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two and three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions-Partner Activity/Independent Practice A&B
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Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions-Partner Activity/Independent Practice A&B

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This is an engaging and collaborative partner activity on simplifying trigonometric expressions. Students will practice using Pythagorean, quotient and reciprocal trig identities. Each partner is given 11 expressions. The partners’ corresponding problems are very similar so partners can discuss which method to use and help each other simplifying the expressions. Students compare their answers and see that these answers are very similar too like their problems. This product can be also used as independent practice with two different forms A and B. Students can simplify the expressions of A form in class and to have the problems of B form as a homework assignment. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions - Matching Activity
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Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions - Matching Activity

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In this matching activity, students will practice simplifying 15 trigonometric expressions using fundamental trigonometric identities such as Pythagorean identities, quotient identities and reciprocal identities. In each slide/page (the pages/slides with problems are 3) students are given 5 expressions to simplify and 6 answer choices. There is an empty text box next to each answer choice so students can record the letter of the problem next to its answer. Answer keys included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Double and Half Angle Identities - Practice 4 Forms (A,B,C and D)
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Double and Half Angle Identities - Practice 4 Forms (A,B,C and D)

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These are 4 forms practice on double and half angle identities. Each form contains 5 challenging problems. The first problem is finding the exact value of trigonometric function using half angle identities. The second problem is evaluating a trig function of double angle 2α given the value of trig function of angle α and in which quadrant lies the angle alpha. The third problem is finding the values of three trig functions of angle alpha, half alpha or double alpha given the value of one trig function and in which quadrant lies the angle alpha. The fourth problem is simplifying two expressions and the fifth problem is proving an identity. The product can be used as independent practice, extra practice, group activity (groups of 2,3 and/or 4), enrichment, homework, and as an assessment. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has **two slides **on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Simplifying Trig Expressions -Win the Hearts GAME
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Simplifying Trig Expressions -Win the Hearts GAME

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In this fun Valentine’s themed activity, students will practice simplifying trig expressions using the fundamental Pythagorean, quotient and reciprocal identities. Activity Directions: Students are asked to simplify 12 trig expressions. The corrected equivalent expresssions (the answers) are recorded on twelve of 13 hearts on a given picture. Every time students arrive at a correct answer, they will “win the heart” having this answer written on it. Students are also asked to find the only one heart who can NOT be won. The product can possibly be used as a partner or a group activity(group of 3). Student recording sheets, answer keys and solutions are provided. I hope you and your students ENJOY!
Radical Equations (Which ONE doesn't have the same solution as the others?)- Group Activity
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Radical Equations (Which ONE doesn't have the same solution as the others?)- Group Activity

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This activity is designed to be used for groups of 4, 3 and/or 2 members. It practices: • solving radical equations with one and two square roots • solving linear and quadratic equations • checking for extraneous solutions The radical equations contain: a monomial and/or a binomial under a radical symbol a radical expression on one side of the equation and a monomial or a binomial on the other side radical expressions on one side and respectively on the both sides of the equations (“radical equals radical”) Most of the equations require rearranging and isolating the radical and the rest are set up to square both sides. All the equations require squaring once. Activity Directions: Partners will each have their own set of eight problems of various difficulty. They reduce them to linear or quadratics and continue solving by any method they choose. Students write down the solutions of the problems on the recording sheet provided. They are instructed to check for extraneous solutions. Partners record their answers in tables on a group response sheet designed in such a way that students can analyze and compare their results easily. They must verify that all equations actually have the same solution except only one which has two distinct roots. I called this special equation “black sheep equation” and it is the equation B8. It can not be simply found without checking for extraneous solutions. All answer keys are provided. I hope your students enjoy searching for the “black sheep” and have fun with this activity.
Finding Limits Analytically -  8 Task Cards (2 problems per card)
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Finding Limits Analytically - 8 Task Cards (2 problems per card)

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There are two problems (A and B questions) on each of the 8 cards. Question A is to evaluate a limit analytically and Question B is to prove a limit’s equality. Half of the cards are 8 questions asking students to find the limits of rational and involving radicals functions as x approaches infinity. The other half of the cards contains limits where x approaches a finite number. Students are to find the limits of rational functions, functions involving radicals and trigonometric functions (some of which use the “special Limits" ( sin x /x, (1 - cos x)/ x^2)) . The limits in this activity can all be found without L’Hopital’s rule. The cards can be used as a partner or a group activity or as a review. There is a student recording sheet included. Answer keys are provided.
Trigonometric Functions on the interval 0 to 180 degrees -MCh Practice Forms A&B
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Trigonometric Functions on the interval 0 to 180 degrees -MCh Practice Forms A&B

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These are two practice forms A and B containing similar multiple-choice questions on trigonometric functions on the interval from 0 to 180 degrees. Students will need to use cofunction and reduction identities to handle the problems. Each form consists of 9 problems. 1,2 and 7 problems are evaluating an expression, problem 3 is finding the measure of the angle teta given an equation. Problem 4 is finding the value of sin/cos (teta) given the value of the cofunction of teta, it is given to which quadrant belongs teta. Problem 5 is evaluating an expression as students are given the value of one trig function. Problem 6 is finding the value of a product. Problem 8 is evaluating an expression as students are given the value of the angle teta. Problem 9 - students have to determine when a trig function will not be defined. Please view the preview for more details. This resource can be used as a review on the topic, as partner activity or one of the forms can be completed individually in class and the other can be used for homework. Each form can be used as an assessment as well. Answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Quadratic Functions - Practice Forms A & B
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Quadratic Functions - Practice Forms A & B

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These are two practice forms A and B containing similar problems on quadratic functions. Each form has eight problems. Problem 1 is finding the leading coefficient of a quadratic function f(x)=ax^2 passing through a given point. Problem 2 is finding the vertex of a given quadratic function. Problem 3 is finding the extrema of a quadratic function on a given closed interval. Problem 4 is determining how many points of intersection have the graphs of two quadratic functions. Problem 5 is finding the range of quadratic function. Problem 6 is finding the interval of increasing, problem 7 is finding the interval of decreasing of a quadratic function and problem 8 is determining the equation of a quadratic function given its graph. Students are provided with empty boxes where to record their answers. The resource can be used as a review, partner activity or one of the forms can be completed independently in class and the other can be given for homework. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Solving Radical Equations - 12 Riddles Guessing Activity
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Solving Radical Equations - 12 Riddles Guessing Activity

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This is a fun and engaging activity on solving radical equations with one and two radicals, equations with extraneous solutions included. There are two problem pages/ slides. On the first page/slide students are given 12 problems as each problem is “accompanied” by a riddle. On the second page/slide there are given the answers of the problems as each answer of a problem is “accompanied” by the answer of the riddle. 12 “false” answers are included to mislead the students if they try to guess the riddles without solving the equations. Students can draw numbered ovals (from 1 to 12) in the fields of the answers they have chosen to be correct. I would make my students show work on this activity. Answer key is included on page/slide 3. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Logarithmic Equations - Maze
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Logarithmic Equations - Maze

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This is a Solar System planets themed maze on solving logarithmic equations (equations with extraneous solutions included). Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 15 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Rational Equations - Maze
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Rational Equations - Maze

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This is a vegetables themed maze on solving rational equations (equations with extraneous solutions included). Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 15 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions - Thanksgiving Maze
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions - Thanksgiving Maze

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This is a Thanksgiving themed maze on evaluating algebraic expressions. The problems included are algebraic expressions with two variables a and b as the value of each variable for each problem is given in the maze box. Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 15 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms -13 Cards for 2 Partners (26 problems)
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Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms -13 Cards for 2 Partners (26 problems)

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Students will simplify 26 expressions using the distributive property and combining like terms with these pumpkin alphabet themed task cards. On each slide/card students are given two similar problems to solve therefore these cards are especially suitable for two partners (working in pairs). The problems have 3 levels of difficulty: Level 1: Distribute once only (3 slides/cards) Level 2: Distribute and combine like terms (7 slides/cards) Level 3: Distribute twice and combine like terms (3 slides/cards) I have included problems where the factor in front of the brackets is a fraction and/or a decimal (the last 4 slides, more challenging problems). This resource also works well as independent practice, extra credit/practice. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has four slides/cards on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Exponent Laws - "Which is my Chick?" Multiple-Choice Game
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Exponent Laws - "Which is my Chick?" Multiple-Choice Game

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This is a fun multiple-choice activity on applying exponent laws (only positive exponents included). On each slide/page there are two similar problems (expressions with two or three variables). Students have to simplify each expression and choose the correct answer between four optional answers. The problem is “labeled” with a large Latin letter written on a picture of a hen. The answer choices are “labeled” with small Latin letters written on pictures of chicks. Students write the letter of the chosen chick to the hen so to match the problem to its answer. The problem pages/slides are 10 (so students are provided with 20 problems). The problems increase in difficulty. This activity can be completed individually or in pairs. The answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has four slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!