Category: Algebra

  • Prime Factorization Challenge

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    Prime Factorization Challenge Math Game The Prime Factorization Challenge is a fast-paced card game that turns practicing prime factorization into an exciting classroom activity. Using a standard deck of playing cards, students compete to factor numbers quickly and accurately, earning points for their prime factorization skills. Here’s How It Works: Players are dealt 5 cards…

  • Systems of Equations and Inequalities: BeatStream Music Subscription Analysis

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    This activity puts students in the role of a marketing team for a fictional music streaming service called BeatStream. Students will apply various mathematical concepts to analyze subscription data, calculate revenue, and make informed business decisions. Mathematical Concepts Covered: Systems of equations Algebraic problem-solving Revenue calculations Percentages Systems of inequalities Graphing inequalities Optimization problem Activity…

  • Doubles Dash

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    “Doubles Dash” is an engaging and interactive math game based on the popular Saran Wrap Christmas Game. Two partners (or groups of 3) compete against each other to complete math problems. Here’s how it works: 1. Setup: Each student receives a worksheet with the same math problems. 2. Rolling the Dice: One partner rolls two dice while the…

  • Lucky Charms Statistical Analysis

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    Math educators, are you ready to sprinkle some statistical magic into your classroom this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than the Lucky Charms Statistical Analysis activity! This engaging, hands-on lesson turns a beloved cereal into a powerful tool for teaching statistics and probability. Here’s why we love it: The Sweet Setup:Students analyze the distribution…

  • Shamrock Slope Challenge

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    This March, let the Shamrock Slope Challenge bring some mathematical magic to your classroom. This activity turns linear equations into a treasure hunt, perfect for middle or high school students. Here’s the scoop: The Premise:Leprechaun Liam has hidden his pot of gold at the intersection of three magical rainbow lines on a coordinate plane. Students…

  • Leprechaun’s Golden Parabola

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    Looking for a fun way to teach quadratic functions this St. Patrick’s Day? Try the “Leprechaun’s Golden Parabola” activity! This engaging lesson revolves around a mischievous leprechaun who throws his pot of gold from a rainbow, creating a parabolic path described by a quadratic function. Students use the quadratic equation to solve various problems, from…

  • Super Bowl Math

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    Cassidy and Chloe Hill
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    With Super Bowl Sunday coming up this weekend I wanted to share an extra credit assignment I give to all my classes this time of year: Super Bowl Math. The Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns and commercials—there’s a lot of math behind every aspect of the big game! This worksheet is designed to engage students…

  • Taboo: Algebra I Style

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    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…

  • Designing a City with Linear Equations

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    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…

  • Writing Function Rules: Linear and Nonlinear Functions

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    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 (quadratic and exponential) function problems…