Not only are functions fun, they are the basis of all of Algebra 1 - linear, quadratic, and exponential. Out of 49 Texas standards in Algebra 1, 20 involve functions -- that is over 40%! It is important that students have a firm grasp on understanding how to identify, evaluate, and graph a function to prepare them for more complex problems. Teaching Functions in Algebra ...
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Middle School Math Curriculum
I'M READY TO JOIN YOU CAN REACH YOUR MATH STUDENTS WITHOUT THE "I STILL HAVE TO PREP FOR TOMORROW" STRESS, THE CONSTANT OVERWHELM OF TEACHING MULTIPLE PREPS, AND THE HAMSTER WHEEL DEMANDS OF CREATING YOUR OWN TEACHING MATERIALS Let me tell you a story... There once was a math teacher who taught three different preps. She had an out-of-date textbook and a district ...
Online Courses for Middle School Math
Even without the historical end to the 2019-2020 school year, I think teachers can agree that most students experience the ‘summer slide’ when they return to school in the fall which means there is a need for online math courses this summer. If you are not familiar with the term summer slide, here is Scholastic’s explanation: “The concept of the summer slide has been on researchers’ ...
Free Math Performance Tasks for Middle School
Middle School Math Teachers, we would love to give you THREE math tasks that you can use for the next school year! You can get them paper-based or digital! Click the link below, enter your email address and we send these right over to your email. Then, read below for different ways to incorporate them into your classroom! This is a thank you for all the hard work you have done during ...
WAYS TO END THE SCHOOL YEAR REMOTELY
This school year has been unlike any other school year ever. I think we can all say that while we don’t know what next year will hold, we can do our best to finish this year strong. I was thinking about how I normally would end the school year. Our grade level participated in an end of year field trip after STAAR, my students would pie my face based on a test prep incentive they were ...
Algebra 1 Short Sales Page
BUY NOW ALGEBRA CURRICULUM YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE While minimizing your planning time, reducing your stress, and maximizing student engagement FOR TEXAS TEACHERS NEW RESOURCE DISCOUNTED PRICING Days Hours Minutes Seconds TEACHING ALGEBRA DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT DIFFICULT As former classroom teachers, we understand how teaching is a giant juggling act! You are doing your best ...
Teaching Domain and Range in Algebra 1
Domain and range is heavily emphasized in the Algebra 1 TEKS. The concept is found in two readiness standards and a supporting standard. Having taught it, I thought I would share some tips from my failures and successes. A.2(A) determine the domain and range of a linear function in mathematical problems; determine reasonable domain and range values for real‐world situations, ...
8th Grade Math Review and Test Prep TEKS
Teachers use this COMPLETE review unit to organize your 8th Grade Math TEKS Review and Test Prep to best suit your students’ needs. This resource is aligned to the TEKS standards. All 8th grade TEKS standards are covered in the pack. This review was written to support students in preparation for the STAAR assessment. This file is jam packed with teacher guides, warm ups, cheat sheets, ...
7th Grade Math Review and Test Prep TEKS
Teachers use this COMPLETE review unit to organize your 7th Grade Math TEKS Review and Test Prep to best suit your students’ needs. This resource is aligned to the TEKS Standards. All 7th grade TEKS standards are covered in the pack. This review was written to support students in preparation for the STAAR assessment. This file is jam packed with teacher guides, warm ups, cheat sheets, ...
6th Grade Math Review and Test Prep Unit TEKS
Teachers use this COMPLETE review unit to organize your 6th Grade Math TEKS Review and Test Prep to best suit your students’ needs. This resource is aligned to the TEKS standards. All 6th grade TEKS standards are covered in the pack. This review was written to support students in preparation for the STAAR assessment. This file is jam packed with teacher guides, warm ups, cheat sheets, ...