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Geometric Sequence Investigation

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This geometric sequence investigation will support students thinking through the definition of geometric sequence, finding equations for geometric sequences, finding missing terms, and making the connection to exponential functions. Students can

Subjects:

Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

HSF-BF.A.2, HSF-LE.A.2

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Arithmetic Sequence Investigation

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This arithmetic sequence investigation will support students thinking through the definition of arithmetic sequence, finding equations for arithmetic sequences, finding missing terms, and making the connection to linear functions. Students can work

Subjects:

Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

HSF-BF.A.2, HSF-LE.A.2

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Finding Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes Partner Worksheet

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This finding asymptotes of rational functions partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through finding vertical and horizontal asymptotes of rational functions. Students work with a partner to complete nine (9) different

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSF-IF.C.7d

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Completing the Square Investigation

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This completing the square investigation will support students developing the process of completing the square to transform quadratics into different forms. Students will work from recalling the distributive property, noticing the patterns with

Subjects:

Math, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSA-REI.B.4a

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Compound Inequality Partner Worksheet

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This solving compound inequalities partner worksheet provide an engaging way for students to think through problems with "and" and "or" compound inequalities. Students work with a partner to complete ten (10) different compound inequality problems

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

HSA-REI.B.3

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Finding & Verifying Inverses Jigsaw Rotation Activity

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This finding and verifying inverse jigsaw rotation will support students thinking about the process of finding and verifying inverses! Students work in groups to complete problems, breaking each problem down step by step. All ten (10) included

Subjects:

Math, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSF-BF.B.4

$3.00

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Trinomial Factoring (a not equal to 1) Partner Worksheet

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This factoring trinomials (when a does not equal 1) partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through problems with factoring trinomials (with guess and check, AC method, or another option). Students work with a partner to

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.A.1a, HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-SSE.B.3a

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Transformations of Sine and Cosine Graphs Jigsaw Rotation

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This transformations of sine and cosine jigsaw rotation will support students thinking about basic characteristics of sine and cosine graphs including amplitude, period, horizontal and vertical shifts, and reflection over the x-axis! Students work

Subjects:

Math, PreCalculus, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSF-TF.A.4, HSF-TF.B.5

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Writing Equations of Lines Given Two Points Partner Worksheet

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This writing equations of lines partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through creating equations of lines given two points on the line. Students work with a partner to complete nine (9) different writing equations of lines

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.F.B.4, HSF-BF.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a, HSF-LE.A.2

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Mixed Simplifying Radicals Partner Worksheet

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This mixed simplifying radical expressions partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through problems with simplifying radicals including operations of addition, subtracting, and multiplication. Students work with a partner to

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.EE.A.1

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Writing Equations of Lines Given Slope and a Point Partner Worksheet

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This finding equations of lines partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through creating equations of lines given the slope and a point on the line. Students work with a partner to complete nine (9) different writing

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.F.B.4, HSF-BF.A.1, HSF-LE.A.2

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Transformations of Quadratic Graphs Investigation

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This transformation investigation will support students thinking through the transformations of graphs including vertical and horizontal shifts, reflections over the x-axis, and vertical stretch and shrink by focusing on quadratic graphs. Students

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

HSF-BF.B.3

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Solving Radical Equations Partner Worksheet

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This solving radical equations partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through problems with solving equations with radicals. Students work with a partner to complete eight (8) different solving radical equation problems

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSA-REI.A.1, HSA-REI.A.2

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Operations with Complex Numbers Partner Worksheet

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This operations with complex numbers partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through problems with operations with complex numbers. Students work with a partner to complete eight (8) different operations with complex numbers

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

HSN-CN.A.1, HSN-CN.A.2

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Writing Equations of Lines Jigsaw Rotation

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This writing equations of lines given two points jigsaw rotation will support students thinking about the key characteristics of a line including slope and intercepts, writing the equation of the line, and graphing the line! Students work in groups

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

8.F.B.4, HSF-BF.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1a, HSF-LE.A.2

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Finding Zeros of Polynomials Jigsaw Rotation

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This finding zeros of polynomials jigsaw rotation will support students thinking about the steps involved in finding zeros of polynomials! Students work in groups to complete problems, breaking each problem down step by step. All ten (10) included

Subjects:

Math, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.B.3a, HSA-APR.B.2, HSA-APR.B.3

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Polygon Interior Angle Sum Investigation

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This polygon interior angle sum investigation will support students developing the formula for the interior angle sum based on the number of non-overlapping triangles that can be drawn in a given polygon. Students will work from triangles to

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

MP2, MP3, MP7

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Basic Matrix Operations Partner Worksheet

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This basic matrix operations partner worksheet provides an engaging way for students to think through addition, subtraction, and multiplication by a scalar with matrices. Students work with a partner to complete nine (9) different basic matrix

Subjects:

Math, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

HSN-VM.C.7, HSN-VM.C.8

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Exponent Rule Investigation

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This exponent rule investigation will support students developing the rules for simplifying with exponents. Students will work from writing out exponential expressions in product form to developing the rules for simplifying exponents to working

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.EE.A.1, 8.EE.A.3

$2.50

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Multiple Representations of Slope Jigsaw Rotation

By Thinking Tricks By Tomson

This multiple representations of slope jigsaw rotation will support students thinking about slope with points, graphs, tables, and equations! Students work in groups to complete problems, breaking each problem down step by step. All ten (10)

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

7.RP.A.2a, 8.F.B.4, HSF-IF.B.6

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I believe my teaching career officially started in kindergarten when I decided to be a teacher. In 8th grade, I decided I wanted to teach math because of the growth in mathematical thinking I gained in Algebra 1. As an undergraduate, I tutored at our school’s learning center as well as with Upward Bound. As a graduate student, I taught courses at OSU and tutored (almost everything including reading and study skills) at Sylvan Learning Center. Upon completing my education, I taught mathematics (algebra through pre calculus) at a public high school in Oklahoma for 10 years. I currently teach at a community college in Oklahoma.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is based off the process standards (NCTM). When teaching, I want my students to be engaged in the mathematics. I want them to do the thinking. I want them to be precise in their vocabulary, units and answers. I love to do activities to access prior knowledge, investigations to develop concepts, and real-world applications to make the ideas applicable to students. I enjoy getting students hooked with a problem, game or activity to where they don’t even realize how much they are thinking and learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award at Rose State College Spring 2021 Received Excellence in Teaching Award at Rose State College Spring 2022

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics with minors in secondary education and sports administration. I graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma with a Master’s degree in mathematics with an emphasis in mathematics education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love teaching, reading, working out, cooking and hanging out with my family. I am married and have a wonderful little boy who loves math!

GRADES

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

Math, Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus, Algebra 2