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Pioneer Math Shop

Certified K–12 math educator and curriculum developer with over a decade of experience creating high-impact, classroom-tested resources. My engaging lessons—many featuring Desmos and other interactive tools—are designed to spark student interest, deepen understanding, and make teaching math more effective and enjoyable.

Certified K–12 math educator and curriculum developer with over a decade of experience creating high-impact, classroom-tested resources. My engaging lessons—many featuring Desmos and other interactive tools—are designed to spark student interest, deepen understanding, and make teaching math more effective and enjoyable.
Graph Slope-Intercept using a Graphing Calculator (TI 83, 84, 89)
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Graph Slope-Intercept using a Graphing Calculator (TI 83, 84, 89)

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Activity with instructions on how to graph a linear equation given in slope-intercept form on a graphing calculator. Instructions followed by questions related to features of linear equations such as discussions of positive and negative slopes as well as intercepts. Introduction into slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines as well.
Solutions to Systems of Equations Activity (Desmos)
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Solutions to Systems of Equations Activity (Desmos)

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In this activity, students are tasked with graphing a few systems of equations and using Desmos to verify their graphs. Students also discover how to identify when a system has one solution, no solutions, or infinitely many solutions through discovery.
Slope of Roller Coasters Activity
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Slope of Roller Coasters Activity

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Students apply what they have learned about slope and rate of change to find the slope of roller coasters using their real life measurements. Students can then discuss which is the steepest.
Solutions to Systems of Equations Activity (Desmos)
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Solutions to Systems of Equations Activity (Desmos)

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In this activity, students are tasked with graphing a few systems of equations and using Desmos to verify their graphs. Students also discover how to identify when a system has one solution, no solutions, or infinitely many solutions through discovery.
Graphing Linear Inequalities Activity (Desmos)
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Graphing Linear Inequalities Activity (Desmos)

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Activity that helps students to graph linear inequalities by focusing on why graphs contain solid or dashed lines, as well as where to shade in a linear inequality. Also contains an example that intersects the origin.
Scale Factors of Different Size Hershey Bars Project
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Scale Factors of Different Size Hershey Bars Project

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Students are asked to physically measure the length and width of the standard Hershey bar, then use scale factors to calculate the size of various other Hershey bars (mini, king sized, etc) Students then create a poster drawing each size bar and decorating as needed
SOLVE Word Problem Graphic Organizer
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SOLVE Word Problem Graphic Organizer

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Graphic Organizer using the acronym for S-O-L-V-E to help students that struggle to solve any type of work problem. S - Study the Problem O - Organize the Facts L - Line up a plan V - Verify your plan with Action E - Examine your Results