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.
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.
This is an engaging and self-checking derivatives practice - 8 (black kitten and pumpkin- themed) task cards each containing 4 tasks/problems. On each card is given a function.
CARDS 1- 4, 7, 8
Students are asked to
find the first derivative (1 task)
find the second derivative (2 task)
compute first and second derivatives at given points and then substitute the values in a given equality to verify it (3 task)
prove that the given function satisfy a given first or second - order differential equations (4 task)
Students do NOT need to solve the differential equations! They only substitute in them.
CARDS 5 and 6 require finding the first, second, third and forth derivatives. Students calculate derivatives at given points and show that a given equality is true. Then they prove that the given functions satisfy third and fourth – order differential equations.
Students can use the cards working in groups of 2 and/or 4.
The cards can be also used as an independent practice. The teacher or the student can choose which problems of each card to be solved like 1a, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5d…etc.
Student recording sheets and detailed answer keys/solutions (handwriten clearly) are included.
This is a self-checking circuit activity on finding the general and particular solutions of a separable differential equation. There is provided space for students to show work on the pages.
Activity directions: Students begin with the problem #1, solve the problem, find the answer somewhere else on the pages ( which are three) and write “2” in the blank. Then student solve that problem (#2), search for the answer again and when find it write “3” in the next blank. Students continue in this manner until they return to the problem #1. They should solve all the 15 problems before returning to the start point.
Answer keys are included.
In this engaging and self - checking activity students will practice finding particular solutions to 12 differential equations. The problems are of various difficulty and require using separation of variables and integration. There are 12 task cards – recording sheets with space provided for students to show their work. After finding the particular solution, students must fill in the missing function f(x) for the answer given coded at the bottom of the card.
The product is great for independent practice and it is appropriate for cooperative work as well. It can be possibly used as a partner or a group activity.
Answer keys are included.
In this engaging and self - checking activity students will practice finding general solutions to 12 differential equations. The problems are of various difficulty and require using separation of variables and integration. There are 12 task cards – recording sheets with space provided for students to show their work. After finding the general solution, students must fill in the missing function f(x) for the answer given coded at the bottom of the card.
The product is great for independent practice and it is appropriate for cooperative work as well. It can be possibly used as a partner or a group activity.
Answer keys are included.
This is a bundle of Algebra 1 warm-ups/bell-ringers/exit/entrance tickets/do-nows/mini quizzes/mini homework for the entire year. Each of warm-ups is a half-sheet in size and contains from 2 to 14 problems.
So far the bundle covers the following topics:
Multi-Step Equations (Variables on Same Side)
Multi-Step Equations (Variables on Both Sides)
Multi-Step Equations (Special Case Solutions)
Absolute Value Equations
Quadratic Equations (Square Root Method)
Quadratic Equations (Solving by Factoring)
Quadratic Equations (Complete the Square)
Quadratic Equations (Quadratic Formula)
Literal Equations
Proportions (Cross Multiplication)
Writing & Solving Equations (Text Problems)
Ratios and Proportions (Text Problems)
Multi-Step Inequalities (Variables on Same Side)
Multi-Step Inequalities (Variables on Both Sides)
Multi-Step Inequalities (Special Cases)
Absolute Value Inequalities
Compound Inequalities (OR)
Compound Inequalities (AND)
Systems of Linear Equations (Solving by Graphing)
Systems of Linear Equations (Solving by Substitution)
Systems of Linear Equations (Solving by Elimination)
Systems of Linear Equations (Text Problems)
Multi-Step Inequalities (Text Problems)
Exponent Laws (Product and Power Rules)
Exponent Laws (Quotient Rule)
Exponent Laws (Zero and Negative Exponents)
Scientific Notation and Operations with Scientific Notation
Simplifying Radicals (No Variables)
Simplifying Radicals with Variables
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Multiplying Radicals
Dividing Radicals
Rationalizing the Denominator
Operations with Radicals
Combining Like Terms
Distributive Property
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial
Multiplying Binomials (FOIL Method)
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial
Dividing Polynomials (No Remainders)
Factoring Out the GCF
Factoring Difference of Squares
Factoring Sum and Difference of Cubes
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
Factoring Quadratic Trinomial
Factoring by Grouping
Factoring by Combined Methods
Slope of a Line from 2 Points
Slope of a Line from a Graph
Slope of a Line from a Table
Slope of a Line from an Equation
Graphing Lines in Slope-Intercept and Standard Forms
Writing Equations of Lines from Graphs
Writing Equations of Lines from 2 Points
Writing Equation of a Line Given the Slope and a Point
Writing Equation of a Line from a Table of Values
Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
X- and Y- Intercepts
Linear Function Applications
Inverse Linear Equations
Piecewise Linear Functions
Graphing Absolute Value Functions
Equations of Proportional and Non-Proportional Relationships
Answer keys are included.
This is an engaging multiple-choice practice on solving trigonometric equations(basic, multiple angles, of quadratic type, such that can be solved by factoring). There are 5 pages, containing a total of 20 problems each having five optional answers. The first 8 problems are finding all the solutions of each equation given, the next 12 problems are determining the sum of the solutions of an equation on a closed interval. Students have an empty field below each problem where to write down their solution.
Detailed typed solutions are provided.
This is an engaging multiple-choice extra practice/review on properties of logarithms. The included problems are 30 each having five optional answer choices. Students will have to find
which of following statements is true
which of following statements is not true
which of following numbers is positive/negative/greatest/smallest
the value of a logarithm
to what is equal an expression given
to express a logarithm in the terms of a and b where a and b are also logarithms
Please view the preview to see all the problems included.
There are not provided empty boxes where students to write down their findings so students can use a separate sheet of paper to show work.
Answer key is included.
This is an engaging multiple-choice practice on solving basic trigonometric equations. There 4 pages, containing a total of 17 problems each having five optional answers. The first 13 problems are finding all the solutions of each equation given, problems 14-16 are determining the solution of an equation on the closed interval 0;2pi and the last problem is findind the number of the solutions of an equation on the closed interval 0;2pi. Students have an empty field below each problem where to write down their solution.
Detailed typed solutions are provided.
These are 4 pages of notes, worked out examples and practice problems on factoring special products of polynomials. The first 2 pages are on factoring perfect square trinomials and the last 2 pages - on factoring a difference of perfect squares. First, it is given a definition of pefect square trinomial/ difference of perfect squares. There are given examples that illustrate the definition. Students are encouraged to give their own examples. Then the steps how to factor a perfect square trinomial/difference of two squares are given followed by three worked out examples. Students have another three very similar problems to the worked out to solve them by their own. There are another 4 problems for students to practice the concept. At the end a mixed practice of 5 mixed problems is provided. Students have enough space to show work on the worksheets.
This is a fun and engaging matching game for 2 players on solving systems of linear equations by the substitution method called “Collect More Open Boxes and Win!”. Students are given a total of 20 problems. Player A starts first choosing at random two systems to solve, then player B chooses another two problems to solve. Players continue in this way until all problems are finished. They search for their answers written on closed or open boxes on the boxes board. Whoever has collected more open boxes wins the game. There is one bonus box that anyone who has solved all problems correctly gains. This box can be gained by the two players at the same time. If a player has solved a problem incorrectly he/she does not get any box. Recording sheets for the players are provided. There students show their work and mark open or closed box is gained with the solution of each problem.
Answer key is included.
These practice worksheets (5 pages) contains 21 well thought and carefully selected various problems on ratios and proportions. Students will
fill in tables
determine ratios using given diagrams and converting units of measure
solve geometric and word problems
compare ratios
prove that given statements are proportions
form proportions
evaluate ratios given proportions and equations
find unknown member x of a proportion
prove statements given a proportion
Students have enough room to show work on the worksheets.
Answer keys are included.
Students will review on rational expressions with these 16 multiple-choice questions. They will determine domain of rational fractions, simplify rational expressions and perform operations with rational expressions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, raising a rational fraction to a power), evaluate rational expressions. The last 6 problems are more challenging.
Students have to show work on separate sheet of paper.
This resource can be used as independent class practice, challenging extra practice, assessment or homework assignment.
Please view the preview to see the problems included.
Answer key is included.
This is a fun and engaging matching game for 2 players on solving rational equations called “Collect More Open Boxes and Win!”. Students are given a total of 20 problems. Player A starts first choosing at random two equations to solve, then player B chooses another two problems to solve. Players continue in this way until all problems are finished. They search for their answers written on closed or open boxes on the boxes board. Whoever has collected more open boxes wins the game. There is one bonus box that anyone who has solved all problems correctly gains. This box can be gained by the two players at the same time. If a player has solved a problem incorrectly he/she does not get any box. Recording sheets for the players are provided. There students show their work and mark open or closed box is gained with the solution of each problem.
The rational equations are various (extraneous solutions included). Please view the preview to see all the problems included.
Answer key is included.
This is EASTER themed maze on solving quadratic equations in vertex form with real roots. 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 draw on the worksheet to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Student recording sheet is provided.
Answer keys are included.
Engage your students with various problems on product to sum and sum to product trigonometric identities with these 9 task cards (3 to 5 similar problems per card) containing a total of 30 problems. Students will express sums and differences as products and products as sums, simplify expressions and verify identities. They can work independently on cards or in groups of 2 and 3.
Full typed solutions are provided.
Engage your students to multiply binomials using the FOIL method with these 12 multiple choice task cards. The cards are kids at desks themed so to be student friendly. The problems and distractors are well thought. Students have empty space provided to show their work directly on the cards.
Answer key is included.
This is a fun and engaging matching game for 2 players on solving logarithmic equations called “Collect More Open Boxes and Win!”. Students are given a total of 20 problems. Player A starts first choosing at random two equations to solve, then player B chooses another two problems to solve. Players continue in this way until all problems are finished. They search for their answers written on closed or open boxes on the boxes board. Whoever has collected more open boxes wins the game. There is one bonus box that anyone who has solved all problems correctly gains. This box can be gained by the two players at the same time. If a player has solved a problem incorrectly he/she does not get any box. Recording sheets for the players are provided. There students show their work and mark open or closed box is gained with the solution of each problem.
The logarithmic equations are various (extraneous solutions included). Please view the preview to see all the problems included.
Answer key is included.
Students will explore and graph exponential functions with these engaging practice worksheets (3 pages). Students describe the characteristics (domain, range, x- and y- intercepts, growth or decay, asymptotes, end behaviour) and graph 4 exponential functions (task 1). Students have to match four graphs with their corresponding exponential functions and then determine which of 6 statements concerning these 4 functions are true (task 2). Students record and graph on the worksheets (enough space and grids are provided).
Answer keys are included.
With these 24 multiple-choice review cards students apply their skills to factor polynomials. Students will factor
by factoring out the greatest common factor
by grouping
perfect square trinomials
difference of squares
quadratic trinomials with a=1 and a>1
by using the formula for the cube of a sum
sum and difference of cubes
Student works on a card problem, circles the letter of the chosen answer of the problem (between four answer choices) and shows his/her work on a recording sheet provided.
These cards can be completed independently or students can work in groups of two.
Answer key is included.
This is a fun and engaging matching game for 2 players on solving exponential equations called “Collect More Open Boxes and Win!”. Students are given a total of 24 problems. Player A starts first choosing at random two equations to solve, then player B chooses another two problems to solve. Players continue in this way until all problems are finished. They search for their answers written on closed or open boxes on the boxes board. Whoever has collected more open boxes wins the game. There is one bonus box that anyone who has solved all problems correctly gains. This box can be gained by the two players at the same time. If a player has solved a problem incorrectly he/she does not get any box. Recording sheets for the players are provided. There students show their work and mark open or closed box is gained with the solution of each problem.
The exponential equations are various. Please view the preview to see all the problems included.
Answer key is included.
