Author: Cassidy and Chloe Hill
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Triangle Congruency- Old Maid Game
Triangle congruence is always a topic in which my students feel like they are learning through dry memorization. This year, I decided to take a Delta Math worksheet and add a fun twist to create an Old Maid card game featuring the 5 triangle congruence conditions – SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, and HL. In this…
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Taboo: Algebra I Style
Are you looking for an engaging way to reinforce Algebra I vocabulary? Look no further than “Algebra I Taboo”! This clever adaptation of the classic word game Taboo brings mathematical concepts to life in a fun and interactive way. How It Works: Students are divided into teams. One student from each team takes turns being…
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Designing a City with Linear Equations
Calling all future urban planners! In this activity, students will put their knowledge of linear equations to use by designing a city on a coordinate plane. They will be tasked with creating linear equations representing the streets of their city and then graphing these streets on the plane. Students will also draw commercial and residential…
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Writing Function Rules: Linear and Nonlinear Functions
As a math teacher, I’m always on the lookout for engaging ways to teach complex concepts. Recently, I introduced a “Writing Function Rules” activity with my Algebra 1 students that’s been a hit. The worksheet features six scenarios inspired by popular movies, games, and TV shows. Both linear and nonlinear…
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The Classroom Mole: A Math Mystery Game
“The Classroom Mole” is an engaging math mystery game we created, inspired by the 2001 reality TV show “The Mole.” This exciting activity has quickly become a favorite among students, combining mathematical problem-solving with detective work. In the game, students collaborate to tackle math challenges while trying to identify a secret “mole” within the class…
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Linear Regression: Social Media Manager
In this activity, students act as a social media manager for a client. They must determine if there is a linear relationship between the days since their client has made a post, and the amount of likes/views the post receives. Students must have access to social media to complete this activity as they will be…
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A Useful Tool for Math Teachers: Calculator Emulator
Hey fellow math teachers, I wanted to share a resource that’s been extremely useful in my classroom. It’s a calculator emulator created by Spencer Putt, Chris Shappell, and James Montelongo. If you’ve ever struggled with students not having the same calculator or not being able to see what you’re doing on yours, this tool is…
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Linear Inequalities – Planning the Ultimate Graduation Party
In this activity, students are tasked with using inequalities to plan the ultimate graduation party. Groups will create several compound inequalities to represent budget constraints. Each group will get to add their own personal touch to the party and gain valuable planning experience by researching…