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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 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.
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.
Arcs of Tangents Matching Card Set
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Arcs of Tangents Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding the measure of tangent arcs in this matching activity. Half of the 20 pairs of cards have a picture of a circle with tangents . The other half have the measure of the arc . 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.
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.
Fraction Operations Matching Card Bundle
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Fraction Operations Matching Card Bundle

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Students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions 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 4 sets of 18 pairs of matching cards --one set for each of the 4 operations. Cards have one side with the fraction problem, the other side with a solution. Great activity to practice or review before a test. Individual Matching Card sets of each operation available separately. Fraction Multiplication Matching Card Set. Fraction Subtraction Matching Card Set. Fraction Addition Matching Card Set. Fraction Division Matching Card Set. 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.
Systems Treasure Hunt
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Systems Treasure Hunt

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Students love to be out of their seats in the classroom, so give them some math to do. Students work in teams to solve systems of equations and complete the problems in order. Post the problems around the room and have student teams begin anywhere. They place the first answer in the pentagon on their answer sheet and then solve the problem to find their next answer--posted somewhere in the room. It can be chaotic but students enjoy this fast paced review and practice. Answer key included as well as full directions and worksheet for students to show their work.
Measure of Angles Matching Card 2 Deck Set
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Measure of Angles Matching Card 2 Deck Set

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Students practice finding the measures of complementary, supplementary, vertical and adjacent angles 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 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with diagram of angles, the other side a measure. This is a two deck set. One deck has students solve for the correct angle measure. The other deck uses an algebraic expression for the angle measures. Students will need to write an equation from these expressions to solve for the value of x that gives the correct measure. In both sets, students will have opportunities to practice identifying different types of angle relationships and solving for the measures. 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.
Writing Trig Ratios Domino Set
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Writing Trig Ratios Domino Set

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Students practice identifying trig ratios in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. Each set has a triangle with side measures and the trig ratio(either sine, cosine or tangent) sought on half the cards with the other half has a ratio. 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 diagram/trig ratio 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 identifying their trig ratios. For students who struggle, have them practice checking the solutions into the system to determine the answer.
Finding Slope from Tables Matching Card Set
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Finding Slope from Tables Matching Card Set

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Students practice finding slope from tables 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 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with slope, the other side with a table-- that have the same solution. 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. This purchase is for one teacher only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license. You may not upload this resource to the internet in any form. If you are interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote at www.bluemountainmath@gmail.com
Finding Slope Puzzle Set
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Finding Slope Puzzle Set

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Students practice calculating slope from two points in two of these puzzles and and practice calculating slope from a tables in the other two puzzles. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice finding slope. Answer Keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. Puzzles finish at about 9 inches square and can be taped/glued to card stock or poster paper and make a lovely bulletin board display. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation.
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.
Quadratic Standard Form vs Vertex Form Domino Set
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Quadratic Standard Form vs Vertex Form Domino Set

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Students practice converting between Quadratic standard form and vertex form by playing a lively game of dominoes. 4 complete sets included: sets of 8, 12, 16, and 24, with answer keys. Smaller sets are perfect for partner play while larger sets can be used for small groups. Students shuffle the pieces face down and divide the pieces evenly (in a set of 12, 2 players would each have 6 dominoes). The player with "Start" goes first and then each player works the problems in their hand to see which player would match the played domino. Play continues until one player is out of dominoes--and they receive 5 points for each domino left in opponents hand.
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.
Systems of Linear Equations Domino Set
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Systems of Linear Equations Domino Set

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Students practice solving Systems of Linear Equations using algebraic methods 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/system 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 solving linear systems of equations. For students who struggle, have them practice checking the solutions into the system to determine the answer.
Fraction-Decimal-Percents Puzzle Set
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Fraction-Decimal-Percents Puzzle Set

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Students practice converting between fractions and decimals in two of these puzzles and and practice converting between fractions and percents in the other two puzzles. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all as well as a recording sheet for students to show their work. In the simpler level, 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 the letters are all facing in the same direction. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice with fractions, decimals and percents. This is a great activity for students to self-check their understanding and giving them the opportunity to work together. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation.