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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.
Dividing Polynomials (No Remainders) -Partner Activity "Get the Same Answer"
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Dividing Polynomials (No Remainders) -Partner Activity "Get the Same Answer"

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This is a partner activity on dividing polynomials (no remainders) called “Get the Same Answer”. There are three problem pages/slides as each page/slide contains four sections. In each section are gven one problem for partner A and one problem for partner B. The partners’ problems of one section are very similar. Partners are asked to perform the division operation and then to compare their answers. There is an empty box provided in each section where partners can record their one and the same answer. Problems increase in difficulty with each section. Dividends are polynomials from 2nd to 6th degrees and divisors are linear, quadratic and cubic binomials and quadratic trinomials. Answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Dividing Polynomials Using Long Division - 6 Levels Practice 30 problems
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Dividing Polynomials Using Long Division - 6 Levels Practice 30 problems

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This is an engaging famous inventors themed 6 levels practice on dividing polynomials using long division. The problem pages/slides are 6 as the problems included on 1st page/slide are level 1 problems, the problems included on 2nd page/slide are level 2 problems and etc. Each page/slide contains 5 similar problems. Students can record their answers in the empty boxes on the pages/slides. This resource can be used as individual practice, as partner or even group activity. 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Calculus Review End of Year - Practice - 35 Problems
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Calculus Review End of Year - Practice - 35 Problems

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Students will review the most of the concepts of Calculus with this funny themed practice. There are 3 problem pages/slides as the first contains 12 problems on Differential Calculus (finding the first derivative the product and chain rule, implicit differentiation, relative extrema, inflection points, finding limits using L’Hospital’s Rule), the second page/slide contains 12 problems on Integral Calculus (finding indefinite integrals -basic integration,u-substitution, integration by parts, evaluating definite integrals, improper integrals, differential equations) and the third page/slide has 11 problems on both Differential and Integral Calculus (finding limits of radical and trigonometric functions, limits at infinity, absolute extrema of functions on given intervals, evaluating integrals, finding the volume of a region bounded by given functions and revolved about x and y axes). Students can work independently which is better if time permits or in groups of 2 or 3. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Determinant of a Matrix - Practice/Homework
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Determinant of a Matrix - Practice/Homework

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This is an engaging practice on calculating the determinant of a matrix (2x2 and 3x3). It consists of two parts. Part 1 are problems on matrices 2x2 and part 2 are problems on matrices 3x3. There are included a total of 5 tasks. Task 1 (part 1) is calculating the determinants of six matrices 2x2. Task 2 (part 2) - students have to express the determinant of each of eight matrices 2x2 in the terms of the variables in them. Task 1 (part 2) is computing the determinant of each of six matrices 3x3. Task 2 (part 2) -students have to express the determinants of each of 5 matrices 3x3 in the terms of the variables in them. Task 3 (part 2) is solving four equations of type detA=detB as A is a 3x3 matrix and B is 2x2 matrix, detA=Number as A is a 3x3 matrix. Tasks 2 and 3 of part 2 contain challenging problems. Worksheets have enough room for students to show work. This resource can be used as independent/extra practice, enrichment and homework. Answer keys are included.
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial - Maze
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Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial - Maze

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This is a circus animals themed maze on dividing a polynomial by a monomial. (Polynomials included are with one and two variables). Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 12 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a colored line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity on a separate sheet of paper. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. **I have converted it to PDF item here. **
Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial - 5 Levels Practice
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Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial - 5 Levels Practice

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This is an astronaut themed 5 levels practice on multiplying a polynomial by a monomial. The problem pages/slides are five as the first page/slide are first level problems, the second page/slide are 2nd level problems, etc. Each page/slide contains 5 problems. Students have to multiply, then write in standard form and then classify the obtained polynomials. There are empty boxes provided where students can record their answers. 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Multiply & Divide Rational Expressions - Challenging Practice/HW
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Multiply & Divide Rational Expressions - Challenging Practice/HW

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This is an engaging practice on multiplying and dividing rational expressions that consists of 4 tasks. The first task is multiplying and dividing rational expressions (eight problems), the second task are three problems, students have to perform the indicated operations and then to evaluate the obtained expressions for the given values of the variables. Task 3 is proving that two statements are true and task 4 is finding an unknown rational expression U so that a given statement to be true. This product can be used as independent extra practice, homework or assessment. There is provided a page/slide with tables where students can record their answers.(Students can show their work on separate sheet of paper). Answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Complex Fractions - "What Kind of Butterfly is This?" Matching Activity
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Complex Fractions - "What Kind of Butterfly is This?" Matching Activity

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This is a fun matching activity on complex fractions called “What kind of butterfly is this?”. Students are provided with 10 challenging problems as there is one problem given on each page/slide. The number of the problem is the number of a butterfly/moth given on a picture. Students solve the problem and search for its answer in a table. The answer reveals the name of the butterfly numbered with the same number as the problem. Students are instructed to record in the table the number of the problem/butterfly in the row where is its answer and beside the name of the butterfly (to match the problem with its answer). There is also an interesting fact given for each butterfly on each page/slide. This product stimulates student interests in both algebra and zoology. 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 two or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions - Monster Themed Task Cards (14 problems)
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Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions - Monster Themed Task Cards (14 problems)

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These are 7 monster themed task cards as there are 2 problems per card/slide/page - the one problem is multiplying two rational expressions and the other problem is dividing rational expressions. Students multiply or divide as they factor the numerators and denominators and then cancel the common factors. Students will need to use factoring out a GCF and the polynomial identity for difference of squares to simplify each expression given. This product can be used as independent and extra practice, partner activity (in the first page/slide partner A will perform multiplication and partner B will perform division, on the next page/slide partner A will divide and partner B will multiply rational fractions and etc), homework assignment and even as an assessment. The 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Simplifying Rational Expressions/Fractions - Four Levels Practice (24 problems)
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Simplifying Rational Expressions/Fractions - Four Levels Practice (24 problems)

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This is an engaging 4 levels practice on simplifying rational expressions. On the first page/slide (problems level 1) students are given 6 rational fractions. Students will need to factor out a GCF in the numerator and denominator and then to cancel the common factor to simplify. On the second page/slide (level 2) students will need to use the difference of squares formula and factoring out a GCF to simplify 6 rational fractions. On the third page/slide students have to factor the numerators and denominators of 6 rational fractions which are quadratic trinomials. And on fourth page/slide (problems level 4) students use the formulas for sum and difference of cubes to simplify the last 6 rational expressions. Some problems require using the polynomial identities for square of sum and square of difference. This product can be used for independent practice, extra practice, enrichment, group work and homework. The 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Complex Fractions - "Right or Wrong?" Activity
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Complex Fractions - "Right or Wrong?" Activity

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This is a fun and engaging activity on simplifying complex fractions. On each page/slide students are given a complex fraction to simplify and a picture of an animal holding a blank sign on which is written an answer. There are also two buttons labeled “Right” and “Wrong”. Students have to determine whether the animal “saying” the answer is right or wrong and then to strike through one of the buttons. The pages/slides are 12 as the problems increase in difficulty with each next page/slide. The 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
POLYNOMIALS (Operations, Polynomial Identities) - Activities BUNDLE
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POLYNOMIALS (Operations, Polynomial Identities) - Activities BUNDLE

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This is a growing activities bundle on polynomials (classifying, evaluating, operations, polynomial identities). It consists of PDF items. There are included partner and group activities, maze, multiple-choice St. Valentine’s Day activity, getting points activity, African animals themed activity, review activity, four levels practice with hints, five levels practice, six levels practice, practice of two parts, practice of two different forms. The bundle covers the following topics: Classifying Polynomials Evaluating Polynomial Functions (using direct substitution or Horner’s method) Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Multiplying Monomials Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial Multiplying Binomials (FOIL method) Multiplying Polynomials Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial Dividing Polynomials (No Remainders) Dividing Polynomials Using Long Division Polynomial Identity - Square of a Sum Polynomial Identity - Square of a Difference Polynomial Identity - Difference of Squares Short Multiplication Formulas Answer keys are included.
Short Multiplication Formulas- Review/Group Activity/42 Challenging Problems
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Short Multiplication Formulas- Review/Group Activity/42 Challenging Problems

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Students will review and practice the short multiplication formulas with this engaging circus animals themed activity. On each page/slide students use the indicated short multiplication formula to simplify six expressions (page/slide 1 problems use the square of a sum formula, page/slide 2 problems use the square of a difference formula, page/slide 3 - product of the sum and difference of two terms, page/slide 4 - cube of a sum, page/slide 5 - cube of a difference, page/slide 6 - sum of cubes and page/slide 7 - difference of cubes formula). This activity can be completed independenlty (some of the problems can be solved as classwork and the rest - as homework) or as the problems are many and challenging it will be great if students can work in groups. Students can type their answers in the empty boxes of tables provided. 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Difference of Squares Formula - Practice (Part1 & Part2) - 30 problems
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Difference of Squares Formula - Practice (Part1 & Part2) - 30 problems

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This is an engaging practice on applying the difference of squares formula. It consists of 2 parts as each part contains two tasks. The first part is applying the formula (a - b)(a+b)=a^2 - b^2 to simplify expressions and the second part is applying the formula a^2 - b^2=(a -b)(a+b) to factorize expressions. Detailed description: Part 1 Task 1. Students have to apply the difference of squares formula to simplify 9 expressions (problems level 1). Task 2. Students have to simplify 6 expressions as they will have to multiply binomials and also use the formulas for square of sum and square of difference (problems level 2). Part 2 Task 1. Students have to factorize 9 expressions (problems level 1). Task 2. Students will need to apply the difference of squares formula from left to right and from right to left to solve 6 equations (problems level 2). They will use the square of sum formula once and the square of difference formula also once. The practice sheets give room for students to show work. Answer keys are included.
Polynomial Identities - SQUARE OF A DIFFERENCE - Practice Two Forms
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Polynomial Identities - SQUARE OF A DIFFERENCE - Practice Two Forms

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These are two similar forms of engaging practice on polynomial identities – square of a difference. Each form contains 7 problems. Students are asked to expand and simplify 6 expressions. The questions are of varying difficulty, ranging from simple to complex. Student will be required to apply their knowledge of multiplying monomial by binomial and adding and subtracting polynomials. The seventh problem is evaluating the value of an expression with two variables given the values of the variables. The product can be used as an extra/independent practice, for group activity (groups of two), quiz, enrichment and homework assignment. Answer keys are included.
Operations with Rational Expressions - Australian Animals' Task Cards
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Operations with Rational Expressions - Australian Animals' Task Cards

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These are Australian animals themed task cards on operations with rational expressions. Students will practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions. There are given twelve expressions as four of them are more challenging (including three fractions or including expressions within parentheses). Students will need to consider the order of operations to simplify the expressions correctly. The cards can be used for independent work or classwork. Student recording sheet and full typed solutions are included.
Simplifying Rational Expressions - Maze
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Simplifying Rational Expressions - Maze

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This is a soccer balls themed maze on simplifying rational expressions. Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 12 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a colored line to display their answer path. Answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Distributive Property - 5 Levels Practice
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Distributive Property - 5 Levels Practice

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This is an engaging party animals themed 5 levels practice on applying the distributive property of multiplication. Each page/slide contains 7 problems of one and the same level. The first page/slide are problems of level 1, the 2nd page/slide are problems of level 2 and etc. Each page/slide contains 7 problems. Students can type their answers in the tables provided on each page/slide. Detailed description of the problems: 1 level are expressions of type a(x+b), where and a and b are positive integers; 2 level are expressions of type a(±x+c), where a and/or c can be negative integers; 3 level are expressions of type a(bx+c), where a, b and c can be positive or negative integers; 4 level are expressions of type a(bx+c) where a, b or c can be decimals; 5 level are expressions of type a(bx+c) where a is a fraction and b and c are integers. Answer key is included. This resource can be used individually or students can work in pairs. The practice can be given as homework as well. 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Matrix Equations - Matching and Answering Questions Activity
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Matrix Equations - Matching and Answering Questions Activity

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This is an engaging teacher and board themed activity on solving matrix equations. There are four problem pages/slides. On the first page/slide, students are given four matrix equations of types A+X=B, X-A=B and A-X=B. Students are also given the answers and have to type the number of each problem next to its answer (matching). The matrices are of 2X2 dimensions. On the second page/slide, students are given three matrix equations of the same types as the matrices are 3X2, 2X3 and 3X3 dimensions. This time students have to answer three questions concerning the answers (like what is the sum of the elements of the obtained matrix X of problem 1). On the third page/slide, students have to solve 4 matrix equations of types AX=B and XA=B. They will need to find the inverse matrix of the matrix A and them to multiply A^(-1)B or BA^(-1). Students are given the answers and have to match each problem with its answer. And on the fourth page/slide, students have two matrix equations of types AX=B and XA=B as the matrices are of 3x3 dimensions. After solving the equations students are asked two questions concerning the obtained answers (like what is the sum a11+a22+a33 of the elements of the matrix X of problem 1). Students type their findings in empty boxes provided. This activity can be completed individually or students can work in pairs. 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Multiplying Polynomials "Find the Polynomial of Each Animal" Group Activity
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Multiplying Polynomials "Find the Polynomial of Each Animal" Group Activity

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This is an engaging and fun group activity (maximum of 5 members) on multiplying polynomials. The first page/slide is a table as the first column of it are given polynomials from A to G, the first row are given polynomials from H to L (the cell 11 is empty). There is a picture of an animal in each of the other cells. Students have to find the polynomial of each animal finding each of the products AH, BH,…AJ, BJ…,etc. Each member of the group have to find the polynomials of 7 animals (the teacher can chose which to be the animals). I have included one page/slide sample and another page where the teacher to chose the tasks of each member of the group. There is else one page/slide with questions to the group like how many animals have polynomials of third degree and which of the animals have sixth degree polynomials. There are provided empty boxes where students to record their answers. This activity can be also used as independent practice along with homework (the students can find the polynomials of some of the animals and the rest of the problems can be done as 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 or three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!