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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.
Corner Collaboration--Special Right Triangles
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Corner Collaboration--Special Right Triangles

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Corner Collaboration is a Kagan strategy also called 4 Corners where students work in their home group to solve problems and then at teacher signal, go to pre determined corners to compare answers with a new group and get a different perspective on solving problems. In this activity, students will find 2 sides of special right triangles: both 45-45-90 right triangles and 30-60-90 right triangles. Students will use formulas to find those missing sides lengths. There are 4 different worksheets with 6 problems each. Each group will get a different version of the worksheet as identified by a musical symbol. I allow about 15-20 minutes for the students to complete (your class may need more) and then when the timer goes off, students go to the corner with the symbol matching their sheet. They can compare answers and discuss any errors. When the timer goes off again, we meet as a group to discuss any difficult or confusing problems, and this gives me an idea to reteach or move on. Great for promoting discourse in the classroom.
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.
Binomial Term Matching Card Set
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Binomial Term Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding the specific terms in a binomial expansion in this matching activity. Half of the 18 cards have a binomial raised to a power with the term identified. The other half of the cards have the that term. 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.
Measures of Arcs Matching Card Set
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Measures of Arcs Matching Card Set

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Set includes 20 pairs of matching cards: one half the cards has a diagram of a circle with arc indicated and the other half has the measure of the arc. Students use their knowledge of circle theorems to solve for the arc measurement. Use individually, in pairs or small groups to have students match cards or use as a warm up, team competition or one of the other ways described in my free resource.
Adding Decimals Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards
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Adding Decimals Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

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Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice adding decimals. This deck includes 40 cards. My students love Boom Cards so much they play at home. Once assigned to a class and student the deck is available for homework/review at home. These cards are hosted on Boom Learning™ site which will provide customers with an account in order to use any purchased decks. These decks CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THIS APP and cannot be printed, downloaded or transferred to Google classroom–or any other platform. You can provide the link to the cards in using any online platform but the cards themselves can ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE boomlearning™ platform. You can check out how the cards play by clicking on the preview and playing a sample. Perfect for assessing understanding. This set of Boom Cards features 30 different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Digital Self-Checking Boom Task Cards do not require printing, laminating, or cutting! Great to use for: • Whole Class Instruction • Mini Lessons • Small Group Instruction • Math Centers • Independent Work • Intervention
Exponent Rules Puzzle Set
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Exponent Rules Puzzle Set

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Students practice rules of exponents in these 5 puzzles of 3 different levels of difficulty. Each puzzle has 16 pieces, finishes at nearly 9 inches square and highlights one of the different rules of exponents. Answer keys are included for each. In the 2 basic level puzzle, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside and turn the center letters toward the student. In the more challenging level, 2 of the puzzles have edges with additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. I always have the students start by pairing up matching squares instead of attempting to put the entire puzzle together at once. The fifth puzzle is very challenging. It has the distractor problems/answers on the borders as well as very challenging exponent problems. This finishes to a larger size to accommodate those larger problems. Puzzles can be taped or glued to card stock or scrap paper. Makes a wonderful display on your bulletin board.
Angle Relationship Partner Practice
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Angle Relationship Partner Practice

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Practice solving angle relationships with 6 different pairs of collaborative worksheets for students. Pairs of students complete different worksheets of 8 problems--each pair with the same answers. This allows students to work their problem and check the answer with a partner, if they do not match, then both students work together to find the error. Topics include Linear Pairs, Vertical and Adjacent Angles. Angles formed by Parallel lines cut by a transversal. Also included are 9 different exit tickets to use to assess student understanding. . Great activity for students to check their work, and promote problem solving skills. Use on one day for different levels of learners in the classroom or different days. You can also use as homework checks using one of the versions and follow up with the matching version the next day to have students check their homework answers. Answer keys for all are also included.
Simple Interest Domino Set
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Simple Interest Domino Set

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Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice finding simple interest. 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. Students cut out the dominoes, turn face down and mix up the pile. Then each student draws the dominoes into their hand. The student with the "start" plays this domino first. Then whichever student has the solution/problem that matches the played domino plays. 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. Each month we see who the Domino Masters are
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.
Piecewise Functions Matching Card Set
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Piecewise Functions Matching Card Set

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Students will identify the functions from the graphs in these 20 pairs of matching cards. Half the cards have two or three functions and the other have have the graped piecewise functions. Students work individually, in pairs or small groups to match the cards. Students need practice analyzing graphs and this will help them get that practice without the dreaded worksheet. Great collaborative activity to encourage students to work together and talk about math. Just print the cards and either cut yourself or have students cut. You can laminate for repeated use. Do you have students who finish everything quickly while others are just getting started? Give them an extra challenge. Also included are 4 additional graphs and 4 additional function cards which do not match. Mix these with the other cards to give your advanced students a more diffcult activity. Have students who struggle? Remove some of the matching cards for their set. Included: ☀20 pairs of matching cards ☀Additional Graphs and Equations to differentiate ☀Directions and tips for using ☀Answer Keys 
Triangle Sum Matching Card Jumbo Set
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Triangle Sum Matching Card Jumbo Set

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Students practice using the triangle sum theorem in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 24 pairs of matching cards—one side with diagram of angles, the other side a measure. In this deck, half the cards have a diagram of a triangle with the missing angle measure identified. Students will view the diagram and find the angle measure that matches it. 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.
Exterior Angle Theorem Matching Card Theorem
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Exterior Angle Theorem Matching Card Theorem

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Students practice finding the exterior angle of a triangle by using the Exterior Angle Theorem. 18 pairs of matching cards- one half the cards has a detailed diagram of a triangle with the angle measurement desired and the other half of the cards have a measurement. Students can work in pairs, small groups to match up and explain their answers to each other. Bonus pages: For students who need a little extra challenge , or as an introduction to a more difficult activity students have a set of 10 matching cards where students just need to solve for x to match up cards. Half the cards have the diagram and the other half have the x value. Great for differentiating in the classroom.
Pythagorean Theorem Digital Matching Cards
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Pythagorean Theorem Digital Matching Cards

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Students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem in this quick and easy Drag and Drop activity in Google Slides for Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive. Students have 16 diagrams of right triangles with a missing side and must find the answer on one of the other slides. Students then cut the slide from its position and paste it next to the problem. The first time I used digital matching cards in the classroom, students took 2 days to complete all 16 pairs of cards, subsequent times they were much faster to understand the process. Included in the directions is the link to the activity in Google Slides, answer key, instructions on how to share with students and instructions on adding additional notes or instructions to students before sharing.
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.
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.
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.
Exterior Angle Theorem -Solve for X to find the Measure Matching Card Set + Bonus Pages
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Exterior Angle Theorem -Solve for X to find the Measure Matching Card Set + Bonus Pages

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Students practice finding the exterior angle of a triangle by setting up an algebraic equation and solving for x, then using that value of x to find the measure of the angle. Great extention activity for students who need a little challenge. 18 pairs of matching cards- one half the cards has a detailed diagram of a triangle with the angle measurement desired and the other half of the cards have a measurement. Students can work in pairs, small groups to match up and explain their answers to each other. Bonus pages: For students who need a little help, or as an introduction to the more difficult activity students have a set of 10 matching cards where students just need to solve for x to match up cards. Half the cards have the diagram and the other half have the x value. Great for differentiating in the classroom.
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.
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.