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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.
Quadratic Review Treasure Hunt
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Quadratic Review Treasure Hunt

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Students practice reviewing the graphs, equations, vertex, minimums of quadratic equations.. The 12 problem pages are posted either around the room or in stations. Students work in groups and can start at any place, once they solve the problem, they are directed to the next page to go. Students with an error find they they have been misdirected to the wrong place and work together to find their mistake and get back on track. This is an active classroom activity that gets students moving and talking. Teacher can check individual answer sheets or play a stand up/sit down game once students are finished. Teacher calls out one of the answers and students find it on their answer sheet and then teacher calls out the next answer. Students who have this answer remain standing, if not they sit down. This gives teacher feedback on which problems gave the most difficulty. Answer key is included as well as student worksheet to show their work.
Equations of Circles Matching Card Set
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Equations of Circles Matching Card Set

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Students write equations of circles given the center and radius in this matching card activity. One half of the 18 pairs of matching cards has a center of a circle and the radius and the other half has the equations of circles. Students work individually, in pairs or small groups to match the cards. You can also use the activity as a warm up, competition, ticket in the door or out the door or in one of the other activities described in my free resource.
Equations of Circles Matching Card Set
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Equations of Circles Matching Card Set

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Set includes 20 pairs of matching cards, half with the graph of a circle and the other half has the equation of the graphed circle. Students practice identifying graphs of equations. Cut out cards and laminate for reuse if desired, or have students use individual cards to create posters/displays. Great for individual practice, pairs, small groups. Can use as an exit ticket, warm ups or stations activity. Additional uses for matching cards are included in my free resource.
Measure of Central Angles Matching Card Set
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Measure of Central Angles Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding the measure of central angles in a circle in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. The set includes 20 pairs of cards, one side with the diagram of the circle with angle indicated and the other side with the measure. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students or as a group/station activity. 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.
Measures of Central Angles by Solving Matching Card Set
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Measures of Central Angles by Solving Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding the measures of central angles in this engaging activity. This set included 20 pairs of matching cards: one half the cards have a diagram of a circle with angles indicated using expressions and the other half has the solution of that expression after solving for x. This activity can be used as a warm up, practice in groups or pairs, additional uses are detailed in my free resource. This set, combined with other sets finding measures of central angles makes an excellent resource for differentiating in the classroom.
November Sampler Freebie
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November Sampler Freebie

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Need some fun ideas for the holidays or just some activities for early finishers? Included is a word search with a November theme with a hidden message, 18 I have/Who has cards calculating slope from two points, a November calendar for planning and give boxes to make to show thanks. Enjoy...
Two step Equation Domino Set
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Two step Equation Domino Set

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Great for review and practice solving two step equations. Package include sets of 8, 12, 16 and 24 dominoes. Smaller set is ideal for partner practice while the larger sets are great for groups of 3 or 4. Students cut apart and shuffle dominoes and then draw an equal number for their hand. The student with the start places that domino first and then students solve the equations in their hands to see who can place the next domino. Student who uses all their dominoes wins. My classroom always features Fun Friday where we play review games and activities to develop skills in a collaborative atmosphere.
Two Step Equation Chain Reaction
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Two Step Equation Chain Reaction

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Students practice solving two step equation in this activity. 3 single chains each with 9 triangles and 1 double chain with 18 triangles included in file. Students work individually or in pairs: Each begins with the triangle marked "start", solves the equation and looks for the answer on the top of another triangle. Triangles are glued or taped together. This continues until all triangles are attached together in one long chain. I love seeing these with different colored paper hanging in the room, makes a lovely bulletin board display. Answer keys are included.
Midpoint Formula Domino Set
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Midpoint Formula Domino Set

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Students practice using the midpoint formula in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice using the midpoint formula in a fun fast paced game.
Distance Formula Domino Set
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Distance Formula Domino Set

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Students practice using the distance formula in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to use the distance formula while having fun.
Arc Length Domino Set
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Arc Length Domino Set

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Students practice finding the arc length in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/arc length in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice finding the arc length in circles.
Fraction Addition Domino set
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Fraction Addition Domino set

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Students practice solving adding fractions in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice adding fractions.
Fraction Subtraction Domino Set
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Fraction Subtraction Domino Set

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Students practice solving subtracting fractions in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/fraction problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice subtracting fractions. For students who struggle, have them practice matching the problems with the answers before the game.
Solving Absolute Value Equation Domino Set
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Solving Absolute Value Equation Domino Set

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Students practice solving absolute value equations in a game format. This set includes 4 different sets of dominoes" an 8 Domino set, a 12 Domino sets, a 16 Domino sets and a 24 Domino sets. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. This is a great activity for review and practice. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/ problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally. Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice and review solving equations that have absolute value..
Prisms Treasure Hunt
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Prisms Treasure Hunt

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Students practice find surface area and volume of prisms: rectangular, triangular and cubes. The 8 problem pages are posted either around the room or in stations. Students work in groups and can start at any place, once they solve the problem, they are directed to the next page to go. Students with an error find they they have been misdirected to the wrong place and work together to find their mistake and get back on track. This is an active classroom activity that gets students moving and talking. Teacher can check individual answer sheets or play a stand up/sit down game once students are finished. Teacher calls out one of the answers and students find it on their answer sheet and then teacher calls out the next answer. Students who have this answer remain standing, if not they sit down. This gives teacher feedback on which problems gave the most difficulty. Answer key is included as well as student worksheet to show their work.
Corner Collaboration Slope
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Corner Collaboration Slope

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Students practice finding slope from two points 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.
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.
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.
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.
Arithmetic Sequences--Write Explicit Formula Matching Cards
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Arithmetic Sequences--Write Explicit Formula Matching Cards

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Students examine an Arithmetic sequnce and match with the explicit formula that represents it in this matching card set. Included are 18 pairs of matching cards, half with the sequence and the other half with the explicit formula. 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.