Search by Topic | MTBoS - search engine |
Pacing Guides | MissCalcul8 Blog - Algebra 1 |
Mathematical Processes | |
Box Method | MissCalcul8 Blog - explains multiple ways to use process |
Number System | |
Integers | Zero Game - activity to practice adding & subtracting integers |
Complex Numbers | |
Expressions & Equations | |
Combining Like Terms | YouTube Video - good burger funny video clip |
Distributive Property | Mathy Cathy Blog - inquiry strategy |
Multiplying Polynomials | Open Middle Question - make statement true |
Factoring Trinomials | Factor Dice - activity to practice finding factors Factoring X Puzzles (Diamond Problems) - practice finding factors |
Two Step Equations | Open Middle Question - largest or smallest possible values of x Clothesline Activity - double number line |
Linear Equations | 3 Act - Wall Pictures - creating & solving linear equations Open Middle Question - solution closest to zero Open Middle Question - solution equal to -1/2 |
Types of Solutions | Open Middle Question - one solution, no solution, infinite solutions |
Linear Inequalities | 3 Act - Woody’s Raise - creating & solving linear inequalities Open Middle Question - solution less than -1/2 |
Linear Functions | |
Linear Patterns | 3 Act - Pixel Pattern - creating & solving equation from pattern |
Slope of Two Points | Open Middle Question - biggest & smallest slope Dice Game - find slope and also equation of line |
Slope Intercept Form | |
Standard Form | 3 Act - Sweet Snacks - linear combinations & solving equations Open Middle Question - steepest & flattest slope Open Middle Question - x & y intercepts |
Linear Functions | 3 Act - How Many Hot Dogs - linear modeling 3 Act - Styrofoam Cups - linear modeling Barbie Bungee1 or Barbie Bungee2 - linear modeling Vroom Vroom - blog by Fawn |
Systems of Equations | |
Linear Systems | 3 Act - Stacking Cups - creating & solving systems of equations 3 Act - Elevator or Stairs - creating & solving systems of equations 3 Act - Gym Choice - creating & solving systems of equations Open Middle Question - creating & solving systems of equations Open Middle Question - create equation to satisfy the solution Open Middle Question - create equations that fit no solution |
Elimination | Open Middle Question - infinitely many solutions Open Middle Question - no solution |
Graphing | Open Middle Question - create equations to satisfy the solution (1, 1) |
Quadratic Functions | |
Changing Forms | Open Middle Question - vertex, intercept, and standard form |
Factoring | Open Middle Question - find missing value to factor Open Middle Question - create equation w/ fraction solution Open Middle Question - create equation w/ fraction solution Open Middle Question - create equation w/ only 1 solution Sneaking in Factoring - blog by Mr. Orr Factor Dice - activity to practice finding factors Factoring X Puzzles (Diamond Problems) - practice finding factors |
Quadratic Function | 3 Act - Record Flip - quadratic modeling 3 Act - Will it Hit the Hoop - quadratic modeling Warm Up - Projectile Motion - quadratic modeling Quadratic Fireworks - Projectile Motion - blog by Julie R. Vroom Vroom - blog by Fawn |
Minimum Value | Open Middle Question - minimum in vertex form |
Maximum Value | Open Middle Question - maximum in vertex form Open Middle Question - maximum in standard form |
Exponential Functions | |
Integer Exponents | Open Middle Question - biggest 3 digit number |
Exponent Properties | Open Middle Question - quotient & power properties Open Middle Question - product & power properties |
Growth & Decay Application | 3 Act - Dominos - exponential modeling 3 Act - Fry’s Bank - creating & solving exponential equations Skittles Activity - exponential growth & decay model M&Ms/Zombie/Desmos - exponential modeling Zombie Attack - exponential modeling Zombie Word Problem - exponential modeling |
Regression Equations | |
Exponential | 3 Act - Super Mario Bros - regression used to determine model type |
Rational Functions | |
Dividing Rational Expressions | Open Middle Question - find missing values to solve expression |
Logarithmic Functions | |
Logarithms | Zombie Activity - create need for logs |
Logarithmic Applications | Decibels - blog by Hilbert’s Hotel Murder Mystery - blog by Math Mama |
Functions | |
Parent Functions | Desmos Activity Builder - function card sort |
Geometry | |
Angle Relationships | Dance Dance Transversal - reviewing angles cut by transversal |
Transformations of Geo Shapes | Video Explanation - rotation, translation, reflection, dilation |
Transformations of Geo Shapes | Pac Man Activity - video game & geo transformations |
Similarity/Trig Ratios | Measuring Angles & Finding Ratios - introduces trig ratios topic |
Geometric Mean | YouTube - video explanation |
Trigonometry | |
Pythagorean Theorem | |
Trigonometric Ratios | Tap Tap Trigonometry - reviewing sohcahtoa |
Right Triangle Trigonometry | 3 Act - Marine Ramp - trigonometric modeling 3 Act - Boat on the River - trigonometric modeling |
Law of Sines & Cosines | 3 Act - Laying Sod - trigonometric modeling |
Trigonometric Graphs | 3 Act - Ferris Wheel - trigonometric modeling |
Reference Angles | |
Trig Review | |
Probability | |
Theoretical & Experimental | |
Basic Probability | |
Combinations & Permutations | Lies in Advertising - activity with combinations & permutations |
Expected Value | |
Binomial Probability | |
Statistics | |
Box N Whisker Plot | Game of Greed - helps students see usefulness in box plots |
Histograms | Histogram Generator - create your own histograms |
Bar Graph | Bar Graph Generator - create your own bar graphs |
Courses | |
PreCalc | |