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Multiplying Binomials Task Cards FREEBIE

By Joan Kessler

With this engaging and challenging activity your students multiply pairs of binomials, collect like terms, and then simplify the expression. Simple reinforcement which will help your students gain fluency in this topic. What's included in the

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

HSA-APR.A.1

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Quadratic Functions FUN Notes Doodle Pages FREEBIE!

By Joan Kessler

Your students will love these new Comic Book Style FUN Notes for Quadratic Functions. It is a fun and engaging format for your students to learn the characteristics and key properties of Quadratic Functions. No Prep! Just Print & Go !Questions

Subjects:

Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

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

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HSA-REI.B.4

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Common Core Standards Mathematical Practice Posters plus Growth Mindset

By Joan Kessler

These Standards for Mathematical Practice Posters with Famous Quotes for Growth Mindset are perfect for your classroom.Introducing the Common Core State Standards to your students is no easy task. These posters provide a simple and effective way to

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Math, Back to School, Tools for Common Core

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Calculus Back to School Ice Breaker - Fun Activity Freebie

By Joan Kessler

This Calculus Back to School Engaging Ice Breaker is designed as a first week and maybe even first day warm up. So many Calculus students get very nervous about remembering all they learned from last year and start the school year stressing.

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Math, Calculus, Back to School

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Task Cards

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Polar Graph Paper Freebie with Unit Circle

By Joan Kessler

This Polar Graph Paper and Polar Graphing Symmetry Notes Freebie will save you time and help your students understand and grasp Polar Functions. These can also be used as a Unit Circle resource.It's that time of year. Everyone's looking for that

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Graphing, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

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HSF-TF.A.1, HSF-TF.A.2, HSF-TF.A.4

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Editable Digital Checklist for ANY Subject or Grade

By Joan Kessler

Here is great Editable Digital Checklist for all teachers, whether you are teaching remote or in the classroom. It is adaptable for all grades and subjects, and best of all it is free! After opening the link in the PDF and making your copy, this

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For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

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Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Interval Notation Posters

By Joan Kessler

Here is exactly what you were looking for to help your students visualize Interval notation.Included are two posters, one with open and closed circle notation and the other with bracket - parentheses notation. Also included is a half-sized page

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Algebra, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

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

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Handouts, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

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HSA-SSE.B.3, HSF-IF.A.2

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Histograms on the TI-84 Graphing Calculator Reference Sheet Freebie

By Joan Kessler

FREEBIE Statistics Creating Histograms on the TI 83 84 PlusThis easy to follow handout helps your students learn to use the TI 83 - 84 Plus Graphing Calculator to enter data into lists and create histograms from a list of data, and to customize

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Algebra, Graphing, Statistics

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

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HSS-ID.A.1

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Calculus Volume of Revolution by Shells Plus Polar Area FREEBIE

By Joan Kessler

These 2 Calculus Volume of Revolution by Cylindrical Shells Plus Polar Area Under the Curve resources will give your students extra practice on two difficult topics.This resource is sample of the many resources available for all Levels of calculus.

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Math, Calculus, Mathematics

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Activities, Task Cards, Lesson

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Find the Coefficients of a Binomial Expansion | TI-84 FREEBIE

By Joan Kessler

Here is a great way to teach your students how to use the Graphing Calculator to find the coefficients of the Binomial Expansion, (a + b)^n, all at once. Sometimes these are called pascal's Numbers. These step by step instructions and examples are a

Subjects:

PreCalculus, Statistics, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Activities

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HSA-APR.C.5

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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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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