by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Geometry, Teaching
Properties of parallelograms are a challenge in themselves. Teaching students how to prove parallelograms using a coordinate plane…that’s a whole ‘nother level! We teach this concept soon after students learn the properties of parallelograms,...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Teaching
I have taught equations of parallel and perpendicular lines in Geometry during the Coordinate Geometry Unit and in Algebra 1 in the Linear Functions Unit. Wherever you’re tasked with teaching it, here are some ideas for making it better for you and your classes!...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Teaching
We teach conic form in Geometry during our Coordinate Geometry Unit. Wherever you’re tasked with teaching it, here are some ideas for making it better for you and your classes! For us, students have just learned how to sketch the graph of a circle from standard...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 1, Teaching
Transformations of quadratics is an important part of Algebra. I’m always primed to find new ways to teach, practice, and assess. Here are some ideas for making it easier for you and better for your students. Google Slides Introduction Letting students make...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 1, Teaching
When you get into the quadratics unit of Algebra, teaching average rate of change is soon to be in your lesson plans. Here are some suggestions for making it easier for you and better for your students. Warm Up with Slope Formula Don’t go into the lesson with students...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 1, Teaching
Graphing quadratics is an important component in Algebra. I’m always happy to find new ideas for making it better for students to understand. Here are some ideas for making it less stressful for you! 6 Ideas for Teaching Graphing Quadratics Graphing Quadratics...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 2, Teaching
Does the thought of teaching exponential functions and logarithms make you want to run and hide? Lol, I hope not…but if they do…I’ve created 11 formative assessments to make it easier! There’s one Google Forms mini assessment for each...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Geometry
Can I take the assessment part of transformations off your plate? Teaching transformations, including vocabulary, translations, rotations, reflections, mixed practice, dilations, and perimeter and area after dilation…whew! It’s not a small task! Finding a...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 1, Teaching
Teaching exponents in Algebra can be a challenge. Here are FOUR Google Forms mini formative assessments already done for you! They cover basic exponent rules…quotient rule, zero rule, power rule, product rule, and negative exponents. See the actual assessments...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 2, Teaching
There are so many aspects involved in teaching rational functions! Here are examples of five mini formative assessments made with Google Forms. They are done for you, or you can copy them for yourself and build your own. The assessments featured in this video include...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Algebra 2, Teaching
If you’re teaching rational functions, students have to know those exponent rules. I created a Google Forms mini formative assessment that covers these exponent rules but doesn’t require students to do any factoring. They’ll do plenty of that...