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Transformation of Graphs of Functions Task Cards QR HW

By Joan Kessler

This engaging, challenging activity on Transformation of Graphs of Functions includes 28 Task Cards, Optional QR, and 2 Handouts which can be used for HW, assessment or enrichment.These cards reinforce the concepts of graphs of the transformations

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.C.7, HSF-IF.C.7a, HSF-IF.C.7b, HSF-IF.C.7d, HSF-BF.B.3

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Zeros of Polynomial Functions from a Graph Task Cards plus Guided Notes

By Joan Kessler

Here is a great intuitive activity for your students to learn and practice determining the equation of a polynomial function from a graph, guided by notes and examples. Students determine the polynomial of minimum degree in factored form from a

Subjects:

Math, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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CCSS:

HSA-APR.B.3, HSF-IF.C.7c

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Inverse Functions Task Cards with Matching and Sort

By Joan Kessler

With this Inverse Functions Task Card activity your students use their reasoning skills along with their algebraic skills to find inverses of algebraic functions. The cards are designed to reinforce the concepts taught in class and to build

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

HSF-BF.B.4, HSF-BF.B.4a

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Piecewise Functions Digital Activities

By Joan Kessler

In this Piecewise Defined Functions Digital Activity with Google® Slides your students analyze and match the graphs of 16 piecewise defined function with their algebraic equations in this activity for Algebra or PreCalculus. Slide 1 contains Linear

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-IF.C.7b

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Piecewise Functions Digital Maze and Matching Activities plus Print

By Joan Kessler

Engage and challenge your students learning about Piecewise Defined Functions with two digital activities in one resource! The first activity is a maze with 16 Piecewise Defined Functions. Students evaluate the functions at a given value working

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-IF.A.3, HSF-IF.C.7d

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Transformation of Functions Digital plus Print

By Joan Kessler

In this rigorous, engaging, and paperless NO PREP activity on Transformations of Functions, your PreCalculus and Algebra 2 students will identify the type of function, its graph, and the transformations which have been applied to its parent

Subjects:

Math, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-IF.B.5, HSF-IF.C.7, HSF-IF.C.7a, HSF-IF.C.7b, HSF-IF.C.7c, HSF-BF.B.3

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Parent Functions Graphic Organizers

By Joan Kessler

Your students will love these Parent Functions Graphic Organizers FUN Notes with a fun theme. This engaging format encourages your students to learn about the key features and properties of each function and practice their skills. Use them one at

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.2, HSF-LE.A.3, HSF-LE.A.4

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$3.99

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Trig Ratios of Sine Cosine Tangent Task Cards plus HW QR

By Joan Kessler

This Right Triangles Finding Trig Ratios - Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Task card activity comes with optional QR and works well with small groups or partners. What's Included? 2 sets of 32 Task Cards, one with QR codes and one without. Students

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Trigonometry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

HSG-SRT.C.7, HSG-SRT.C.8

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Inverse Functions Digital Matching

By Joan Kessler

This Inverse Functions Matching Digital Activity is a great interactive activity to reinforce your students' skills with Inverse Functions. There are 10 functions, 5 on each slide. Students match each function with its inverse, its graph, and a

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

HSF-BF.B.4, HSF-BF.B.4c

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Composition of Functions FUN Notes Doodle Pages plus Practice

By Joan Kessler

These FUN notes on Operations and Composition of Functions with Practice will be a hit with your students and can be used as homework, assessment, or enrichment. This engaging format will help your students to succeed while learning and practicing

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

8^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.B.3, HSA-APR.A.1, HSF-IF.C.9

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Transformations of Graphs of Functions 28 Matching Digital Task Cards

By Joan Kessler

With this interactive Transformation of Graphs of Functions Digital Cards activity your students use their reasoning skills along with their algebraic skills to identify the graph of transformed functions from a choice of four similar graphs.

Subjects:

PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-IF.C.8, HSF-BF.B.3

$3.75

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PreCalculus Final Exam or Review Editable plus Task Cards

By Joan Kessler

This Comprehensive PreCalculus Review or assessment is designed for the Algebra Topics of PreCalculus and AP PreCalculus. It includes four assessments and a set of 30 Task cards.What topics are included?Polynomials Rational and other algebraic

Subjects:

Calculus, PreCalculus, Trigonometry

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment

$5.75

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Piecewise Functions Task Cards plus HW

By Joan Kessler

Students evaluate and graph piecewise defined functions, and determine the equations for them from a given graph. There are no trigonometric or exponential functions. Activity Based Learning with Task Cards really does work to help reinforce your

Subjects:

Calculus, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

HSA-CED.A.3, HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-IF.C.7b

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PreCalculus AP PreCalculus Back to School Readiness Review

By Joan Kessler

This PreCalculus Back to School Readiness Review of Algebra 2 Topics is a perfect way to start the year. It is challenging, comprehensive, and fun! Do you want to assess the skills of your PreCalculus students and WOW them at the same time? If so,

Subjects:

Math, PreCalculus

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$4.95

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Domain and Range Digital Match Up

By Joan Kessler

Domain and Range Match up with GOOGLE® Slides. Algebra students traditionally have so much difficulty with domain and range. This activity is fun and no mess. No glue, no scissors, but the same great results from hands-on activities. In this

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.A.2

$3.50

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PreCalculus Word Wall Posters

By Joan Kessler

Help your PreCalculus and AP PreCalculus students grasp essential concepts and terminology with these colorful visual math posters. Use as a Word Wall or on a Bulletin Board, while brightening up your classroom at the same time! Included are 47

Subjects:

PreCalculus

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Word Walls, Graphic Organizers, Posters

$8.75

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Composition of Functions Task Cards HW Notes

By Joan Kessler

This resource on Operations and Composition of Functions is designed for Algebra 2, PreCalculus, and AP® PreCalculus Topic 2.7. Composite functions is a topic with which students have much difficulty. This activity will enhance their knowledge and

Subjects:

Math, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Task Cards

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.B.5

$4.25

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End Behavior of Polynomial Functions Digital Sort plus Printable

By Joan Kessler

In this fun activity on Polynomial End Behavior your students classify and sort functions digitally by dragging the function into the correct section on a digital sorting mat. A printable version is included.There are 18 functions to sort, with a

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.B.3, HSA-APR.B.3, HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-IF.C.7c

$3.50

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Parent Functions Foldable

By Joan Kessler

This Parent Functions Graphic Organizer is a great way for your students to learn about or review the graphs and key properties of 16 Basic functions. This handy organizer works well with Algebra 2 or PreCalculus students. Students determine domain,

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Study Guides, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-IF.A.3, HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-IF.C.7, HSF-IF.C.7a, HSF-IF.C.7b, HSF-IF.C.7c, HSF-IF.C.7d, HSF-IF.C.7e

$3.00

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PreCalculus Algebra 2 Combo Bundle of FUN Notes Doodle Pages

By Joan Kessler

With so many teachers teaching both Algebra 2 and PreCalculus, and because there is so much overlap, I have bundled together both the Algebra 2 and PreCalculus Bundles of FUN Notes, and discounted them even more to save you money.Algebra 2 FUN Note

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

HSN-CN.A.1, HSN-CN.A.2, HSN-CN.A.3, HSN-CN.C.7, HSN-CN.C.8, HSN-CN.C.9, HSN-VM.C.6, HSN-VM.C.7, HSN-VM.C.8, HSN-VM.C.9, HSN-VM.C.10...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Welcome. I'm Joan Kessler and have been teaching Secondary and College Mathematics for over 30 years. It has been and continues to be an incredible journey starting with chalk, blackboards, and ditto machines, transitioning to markers and whiteboards and beginning LMS's, and now incorporating the most amazing classroom and distance learning technology, all with student success as my primary goal.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Discovery with Technology, and activity-based learning with a bit of humor. I enjoy trying new techniques and sharing the ones that work. I strive to make math fun for my students and I love using hands on activities.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified Teacher, Teacher of the Year, ICTCM Innovation in Technology in Education Award Certified "Teachers Teaching with Technology" Texas Instruments Calculator Instructor. I have spoken professionally at Mathematics Conferences worldwide including China and France about effective teaching of mathematics with Technology Enhancements.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS and MA in Mathematics plus over 24 graduate hours in Educational Technology.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have taught in Rhode Island, Illinois, Florida, and Online. I was the VP of Education for a Mathematics Software company for over two years. I am also an inventor with a patent and trademark.

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Calculus, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Science, Biology, Physics, Special Education, Math Test Prep, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, Algebra 2, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Test Preparation, End of Year, Women's History Month, Classroom Community