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I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving. Research says that if anyone sits for more than 15 minutes, their brain disengages and learning is not happening. So I design a lot of activities to get kids moving, talking, thinking and participating.

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I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving. Research says that if anyone sits for more than 15 minutes, their brain disengages and learning is not happening. So I design a lot of activities to get kids moving, talking, thinking and participating.
Tangent Angles--Solve for x Matching Card Set
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Tangent Angles--Solve for x Matching Card Set

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Students solve angles formed by tangents to circles in this matching card set. Included are 20 pairs of matching cards, half with the picture of the circle with angle identified and the other half has the angle measure. Students use their knowledge of circle/tangent theorems to identify parts, set up the equation and solve for x and then substitute that solution to find the measure. A great challenge for student who need it. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Corner Collaboration--Scientific Notation
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Corner Collaboration--Scientific Notation

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Students convert between standard notation and scientific notation in this collaborative activity. Students work in home groups to complete their worksheet, 1 of 4 variations included. Set the timer to your students needs. When the timer goes off, students meet in one of the four corners to collaborate with a new group to compare answers, correct errors and improve discourse.
Tangent Arcs-Solve for X Matching Card Set
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Tangent Arcs-Solve for X Matching Card Set

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Students use their theorems of circles and tangent angles to find arc measures by solving for x. This is for students who have mastered the theorems and are looking for a challenge in solving for arc. Great practice in using equations as well. Half the matching cards have the picture of a circle with arcs indentified, and the other half of the cards have the arc measures. Students will need to apply the theorems to set up the equations and then solve for x and plug back in equation to find the measure. Use with pairs or small groups or as a great station activity.
Partner Practice Two Step Equations
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Partner Practice Two Step Equations

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Great collaborative activity where students practice solving two step equations. Partner A works out his problems while Partner B works hers. When they have finished, they compare answers. If the same--move on, if different, they work together to review their work and find the error. Have an odd number of students? No problem, just have 2 A Partners or 2 B partners and three students can work together, Included are two verions so they can be used different days, and an exit ticket to assess student understanding.
Corner Collaboration Distance Formula
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Corner Collaboration Distance Formula

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Students practice using the distance formula in this group collaborative activity. Teacher passes out 4 different versions of the worksheet, students work to solve the problems getting help from their group. When the timer goes off, students meet in one of the four corners matching their worksheet to compare and correct their answers, discussing with a new group. When finished students return to their home groups to debrief as a class. Included is the exit ticket I have used to assess understanding. Exit ticket given in 3 different versions, can use all the versions with different students or use on different days.
Partner Practice Absolute Value Equations
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Partner Practice Absolute Value Equations

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Students practice solving absolute value equations in this partner activity. Pairs of students work to complete 2 different versions of a worksheet. When partners solve their problems, they compare answers. If answers are the same, they move on and if different they compare steps to determine the error. This works well for students of all levels, and includes are 2 sets of worksheets for partners a/b on one day and different partners c/d on another day. Also included is an exit ticket to check for understanding.
Arithmetic Sequences Matching Card Set
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Arithmetic Sequences Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding a specific term in an Arithmetic Sequence in this matching card activity. Included is 18 pairs of matching cards, half the cards have the first 4 terms of a sequence and the other half of the cards have a specific term for that sequence. Great practice in looking at a sequence, finding the pattern and determining which terms matches.
Odd Man Out Determining Chord Lengths
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Odd Man Out Determining Chord Lengths

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Great analysis activity for students. Four problems on each page, 3 of which have the same answer. Student work to identify which problem does not fit with the others and to explain why. Good activity for use as a review, warm up or as part of an assessment. Resource includes 12 different sheets: 3 pages each of 4 different levels of difficulty. The first level requires knowledge of theorem, Level two : two steps Level 3: Pythagorean Theorem Level 4: Pythagorean Theorem plus one step. When I have used in the classroom, I demonstrate with one of the pages and double side the other two in a version for the students.
Corner Collaboration Multiplying Scientific Notation
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Corner Collaboration Multiplying Scientific Notation

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Students practice multiplying scientific notation in this group collaborative activity. Teacher passes out 4 different versions of the worksheet, students work to solve the problems getting help from their group. When the timer goes off, students meet in one of the four corners matching their worksheet to compare and correct their answers, discussing with a new group. When finished students return to their home groups to debrief as a class. Included is the exit ticket I have used to assess understanding. Exit ticket given in 3 different versions, can use all the versions with different students or use on different days.
Absolute Value Inequality Trios
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Absolute Value Inequality Trios

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This is a cut and match activity for students to practice Absooute Value Inequalities. Preparation includes copying and cutting the 3 piece puzzles, students work page and sorting the pieces into envelopes for groups of students. Students will solve the equations, then match to the solutions and graphs with their group. For an extra challenge use the additional 2 puzzles which do not match to mix in the envelopes. Great activity to demonstrate understanding of multiple representations.
Pythagorean Theorem Station Quest
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Pythagorean Theorem Station Quest

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A station activity with a twist! Students use the pythagorean theorem and the converse of the theorem in this 9 station activity. Students who correctly solve the station problems will receive the piece of the quest puzzle. Once all 9 stations are finished, students assemble the 9 piece puzzle and solve the final problems. Students love this activity. This can be used with or without the additional puzzle.
Corner Collaboration Absolute Value Equations
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Corner Collaboration Absolute Value Equations

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Students practice solving absolute value equations with this activity. Students work with their home groups to help each other solve the equations, then when the timer goes off, move to their designated corner to collaborate with different students using this Kagan strategy. When they have compared thier answers, corrected any problems, class debriefs and teachers uses the included exit ticket to check for understanding.
Evaluating Arithmetic Sequences Matching Cards
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Evaluating Arithmetic Sequences Matching Cards

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Students practice evaluating an Arithmetic Sequence when written in Sigma Notation in this set of 18 matching cards. On half the cards is the sequence written in sigma notation and the other half has the sum. Great for use in pairs or small groups or use as exit ticket. You can also use these as a speed dating activity where students take turns explaining the solutions to each other. Find other ways of using these cards in my free resource : Ways to use Matching Cards.
Finding the Discriminant Matching Card Set
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Finding the Discriminant Matching Card Set

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Students finding calculating the discriminant of a quadratic equation in this matching card set. Included are 18 pairs of matching cards, one half with the quadratic equations the other half has the discriminant. Great for pairs and small groups. Print and cut out the student matching card sets and laminate for repeated use. Make sets of cards with the discriminat for the groups, show one of the equations and groups that calculate the correct discriminant get a point. Many other uses are detailed in my free resource : Ways to Use Matching Card Sets.
Quadratic Quartet
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Quadratic Quartet

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Great activity to use in small groups, pairs or as an activity in stations. I print the cards, cut them out and laminate for repeated use. Then students identify key points on the graph and match the four pieces together. The four pieces to these mini puzzles are quadratic equation , axis of symmetry , x and y intercepts and graphed parabola. Students increase their ability to identify key points, increase their vocabulary use and used with groups--increase discouse about quadratic graphs. Included are 20 different 4 piece puzzles, I use 8 puzzles with each group, and keep 4 puzzles for students that need extra practice.
Equations in Standard Form Matching Cards
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Equations in Standard Form Matching Cards

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Students have practice identifying quadratic equations in standard for to their graphs in this matching card activity. These cards are larger than many of the other matching card sets I use. There are 20 pairs of matching cards in the set, half the cards have the parabola graphed and the other half has the quadratic equation in standard form. Great for use with pairs or small groups or use in centers. Find more uses in my free resource "Ways to Use Matching Cards"
Binomial Expansion Coefficients Matching Card Set
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Binomial Expansion Coefficients Matching Card Set

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Students practice using the coefficient in Binomial Expansions with this matching card set. This is a great activity used in pairs or small groups. One way to use these is as an exit ticket or entrance ticket as a fun assessment. Use them also as a "speed dating" activity. Students can use them individually to practice finding the coefficients. More great ideas to use matching cards available in my free resource "Ways to Use Matching Cards"
Dividing Scientific Notation Matching Cards
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Dividing Scientific Notation Matching Cards

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Students practice dividing scientific notation with this set of 18 matching cards. Half the cards have a division problem an the other half have the quotient for that problem. Great to use with pairs or small groups and also makes a great centers activity. Use as a exit ticket or entrance ticket or one of the other many ways in my free resource "Ways to use Matching Cards". I like to laminate sets of these cards to use with early finishers too.
Corner Collaboration--Pythagorean Theorem
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Corner Collaboration--Pythagorean Theorem

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Using a kagan strategy, students work in their home groups to find the missing side of a missing right triangle using the pythagorean theorem. When they are finished, they use the symbol on top of their worksheet to form a new group in one of four corners to compare answers, discuss errors and get additional help if needed. They then return to their home group to correct errors and finish activity. Included is 4 versions of a worksheet and 3 versions of an exit ticket to use as an assessment, or even a review at a later time. Answer keys are included for all.
Multiplying Scientific Notation Matching Card Set
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Multiplying Scientific Notation Matching Card Set

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Students practice multiplying numbers written in scientific notation and match with the answer also written in scientific notation in this matching card set. Included are 18 pairs of matching cards, half with the multiplication problem and the other half with the product. Use cards for whole classroom activities , warm ups or as flash cards. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.