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Hello teachers friends! My name is Niki.I have been teaching mathematics for over 20 years. My subjects are Algebra through Calculus 3 along with Geometry, Trig and Differential Equations. My passion is to create engaging fun and rigorous math resources of high quality for teachers and students. My products include partner and group activities, matching and sorting activities, multiple-choice games, rigorous worksheets & lessons, challenging independent practice, homework assignments, etc.

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Hello teachers friends! My name is Niki.I have been teaching mathematics for over 20 years. My subjects are Algebra through Calculus 3 along with Geometry, Trig and Differential Equations. My passion is to create engaging fun and rigorous math resources of high quality for teachers and students. My products include partner and group activities, matching and sorting activities, multiple-choice games, rigorous worksheets & lessons, challenging independent practice, homework assignments, etc.
Finding Determinants of 2x2 and 3x3 Matrices - Partner Relay Activity
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Finding Determinants of 2x2 and 3x3 Matrices - Partner Relay Activity

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This is an engaging and collaborative partner activity for students to practice finding determinants of 2x2 and 3x3matrices. There are 20 questions to be solved. Partner A start solving first. He finds the determinant a of his first problem (matrix) and gives his answer to his partner. Partner B takes the answer a of his partner and plugs it into his first matrix to find its determinant b. Then partner A takes the answer b and plugs it into his second matrix to find its determinant c. The activity goes still the same way - partners must use the answer from the previous question to substitute into the next problem. Students are given the final result so that they can check whether their work is correct. Answer keys are included.
Linear Systems with 3 Variables - Partner Activity "Get the Same Answer"
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Linear Systems with 3 Variables - Partner Activity "Get the Same Answer"

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In this 12 questions - partner activity, students will solve systems of linear equations with three variables. The problems are adaptable to all methods ( elimination, substitution, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s Rule) so the teacher or students can choose the methods they will use. All systems have one and only one solution ( All systems are consistent and their equations are independent)! The answer of each of Partner’s A problems are the same as the answer of each Partner’s B corresponding problem. (Problems A1 and B1 are corresponding, so as problems A2 and B2 and so on). Students are instructed to check whether their results match. If their answers don’t match, they work together to figure out what went wrong. Student recording sheets and answer keys are provided.
Pythagorean Theorem with Other Shapes  - 27 CLASSIFIED problems
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Pythagorean Theorem with Other Shapes - 27 CLASSIFIED problems

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This resource contains a total of 27 practice problems and focuses on using Pythagorean theorem with other geometric shapes. The problems are classified into 5 categories as follows: A. Problems with equilateral and isosceles triangles (finding the altitude, area and perimeter of the triangle) (6 problems) B. Problems with rectangles (finding the diagonal) (6 problems) C. Problems with squares and rhombi ( finding the diagonals and the area) (6 problems) D. Problems with trapezoids (finding the diagonals, non-parallel sides, perimeter and area) (6 problems) E. Other shapes/cases (finding the area of regular hexagon and circle) (3 problems) The practice sheets give room for students to show work. Answer keys are included.
Quadratic Functions (Exploring) - "True" or "False" Activity
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Quadratic Functions (Exploring) - "True" or "False" Activity

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This is an engaging activity on exploring quadratic functions. On each slide/page students are given a quadratic function in standard form and six statements concerning its characteristics (vertex, axis of symmetry, x-and y-intercepts, range, intervals of increase or decrease, value of the minimum or maximum). Each statement is written in a cell of a table where there are also given two options/buttons ā€œTrueā€ and ā€œFalseā€. Students are asked to determine which of the statements are true and which are false and then to strike through the incorrect buttons or choose/mark the correct buttons/options. The slides/pages with problems are 8 (8 quadratic functions to be explored). This activity can be used as an independent practice, extra practice, homework assignment. Answer key is contained at the end of this document. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two and three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions-Partner Activity/Independent Practice A&B
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Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions-Partner Activity/Independent Practice A&B

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This is an engaging and collaborative partner activity on simplifying trigonometric expressions. Students will practice using Pythagorean, quotient and reciprocal trig identities. Each partner is given 11 expressions. The partners’ corresponding problems are very similar so partners can discuss which method to use and help each other simplifying the expressions. Students compare their answers and see that these answers are very similar too like their problems. This product can be also used as independent practice with two different forms A and B. Students can simplify the expressions of A form in class and to have the problems of B form as a homework assignment. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions - Matching Activity
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Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions - Matching Activity

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In this matching activity, students will practice simplifying 15 trigonometric expressions using fundamental trigonometric identities such as Pythagorean identities, quotient identities and reciprocal identities. In each slide/page (the pages/slides with problems are 3) students are given 5 expressions to simplify and 6 answer choices. There is an empty text box next to each answer choice so students can record the letter of the problem next to its answer. Answer keys included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Double and Half Angle Identities - Practice 4 Forms (A,B,C and D)
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Double and Half Angle Identities - Practice 4 Forms (A,B,C and D)

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These are 4 forms practice on double and half angle identities. Each form contains 5 challenging problems. The first problem is finding the exact value of trigonometric function using half angle identities. The second problem is evaluating a trig function of double angle 2α given the value of trig function of angle α and in which quadrant lies the angle alpha. The third problem is finding the values of three trig functions of angle alpha, half alpha or double alpha given the value of one trig function and in which quadrant lies the angle alpha. The fourth problem is simplifying two expressions and the fifth problem is proving an identity. The product can be used as independent practice, extra practice, group activity (groups of 2,3 and/or 4), enrichment, homework, and as an assessment. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has **two slides **on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Trigonometric Functions on the interval 0 to 180 degrees -MCh Practice Forms A&B
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Trigonometric Functions on the interval 0 to 180 degrees -MCh Practice Forms A&B

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These are two practice forms A and B containing similar multiple-choice questions on trigonometric functions on the interval from 0 to 180 degrees. Students will need to use cofunction and reduction identities to handle the problems. Each form consists of 9 problems. 1,2 and 7 problems are evaluating an expression, problem 3 is finding the measure of the angle teta given an equation. Problem 4 is finding the value of sin/cos (teta) given the value of the cofunction of teta, it is given to which quadrant belongs teta. Problem 5 is evaluating an expression as students are given the value of one trig function. Problem 6 is finding the value of a product. Problem 8 is evaluating an expression as students are given the value of the angle teta. Problem 9 - students have to determine when a trig function will not be defined. Please view the preview for more details. This resource can be used as a review on the topic, as partner activity or one of the forms can be completed individually in class and the other can be used for homework. Each form can be used as an assessment as well. Answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Quadratic Functions - Practice Forms A & B
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Quadratic Functions - Practice Forms A & B

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These are two practice forms A and B containing similar problems on quadratic functions. Each form has eight problems. Problem 1 is finding the leading coefficient of a quadratic function f(x)=ax^2 passing through a given point. Problem 2 is finding the vertex of a given quadratic function. Problem 3 is finding the extrema of a quadratic function on a given closed interval. Problem 4 is determining how many points of intersection have the graphs of two quadratic functions. Problem 5 is finding the range of quadratic function. Problem 6 is finding the interval of increasing, problem 7 is finding the interval of decreasing of a quadratic function and problem 8 is determining the equation of a quadratic function given its graph. Students are provided with empty boxes where to record their answers. The resource can be used as a review, partner activity or one of the forms can be completed independently in class and the other can be given for homework. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Solving Radical Equations - 12 Riddles Guessing Activity
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Solving Radical Equations - 12 Riddles Guessing Activity

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This is a fun and engaging activity on solving radical equations with one and two radicals, equations with extraneous solutions included. There are two problem pages/ slides. On the first page/slide students are given 12 problems as each problem is ā€œaccompaniedā€ by a riddle. On the second page/slide there are given the answers of the problems as each answer of a problem is ā€œaccompaniedā€ by the answer of the riddle. 12 ā€œfalseā€ answers are included to mislead the students if they try to guess the riddles without solving the equations. Students can draw numbered ovals (from 1 to 12) in the fields of the answers they have chosen to be correct. I would make my students show work on this activity. Answer key is included on page/slide 3. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Logarithmic Equations - Maze
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Logarithmic Equations - Maze

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This is a Solar System planets themed maze on solving logarithmic equations (equations with extraneous solutions included). Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 15 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Rational Equations - Maze
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Rational Equations - Maze

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This is a vegetables themed maze on solving rational equations (equations with extraneous solutions included). Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 15 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions - Thanksgiving Maze
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions - Thanksgiving Maze

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This is a Thanksgiving themed maze on evaluating algebraic expressions. The problems included are algebraic expressions with two variables a and b as the value of each variable for each problem is given in the maze box. Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 15 problems properly to complete the maze. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. It would be nice if students show work on this activity. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here.
Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms -13 Cards for 2 Partners (26 problems)
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Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms -13 Cards for 2 Partners (26 problems)

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Students will simplify 26 expressions using the distributive property and combining like terms with these pumpkin alphabet themed task cards. On each slide/card students are given two similar problems to solve therefore these cards are especially suitable for two partners (working in pairs). The problems have 3 levels of difficulty: Level 1: Distribute once only (3 slides/cards) Level 2: Distribute and combine like terms (7 slides/cards) Level 3: Distribute twice and combine like terms (3 slides/cards) I have included problems where the factor in front of the brackets is a fraction and/or a decimal (the last 4 slides, more challenging problems). This resource also works well as independent practice, extra credit/practice. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has four slides/cards on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Exponent Laws - "Which is my Chick?" Multiple-Choice Game
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Exponent Laws - "Which is my Chick?" Multiple-Choice Game

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This is a fun multiple-choice activity on applying exponent laws (only positive exponents included). On each slide/page there are two similar problems (expressions with two or three variables). Students have to simplify each expression and choose the correct answer between four optional answers. The problem is ā€œlabeledā€ with a large Latin letter written on a picture of a hen. The answer choices are ā€œlabeledā€ with small Latin letters written on pictures of chicks. Students write the letter of the chosen chick to the hen so to match the problem to its answer. The problem pages/slides are 10 (so students are provided with 20 problems). The problems increase in difficulty. This activity can be completed individually or in pairs. The answer key is included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has four slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Nonlinear Systems - Maze with Two Optional Ends (One is the True End!)
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Nonlinear Systems - Maze with Two Optional Ends (One is the True End!)

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This is parrots themed maze on solving nonlinear systems. Students start solving and use each answer to navigate through the maze. Students will need to solve 13 problems correctly to complete the maze. The maze has two optional ends, one is the true end. This is made with the purpose students to puzzle what is the true way when they solve even the last problem. Students can draw a line to display their answer path. Systems included have two or four solutions. There is included one system with no solution, but it is not on the true way. I would make students show their work on this activity. Answer key is included.
Systems of Linear Equations-36 Problems (included no sol,infinite many sol) Practice/Group Activity
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Systems of Linear Equations-36 Problems (included no sol,infinite many sol) Practice/Group Activity

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This is an engaging rainy girls themed group activity (groups of three) or independent practice on solving systems of linear equations (2 equations and 2 variables). Problems pages/slides are four as each slide contains 9 systems/problems. On each page/slide "the girl asks"the systems to be solved and else one specific question. On page/slide 1 ā€œthe girl asksā€ which of the systems given have the same solution. On page/slide 2 ā€œthe girl asksā€ which of the systems have no solution and whether students can determine this without solving the systems. On page/slide 3 ā€œthe girl asksā€ which of the systems have infinite many solutions and whether it can be determined without solving the systems. And on page/slide 4 ā€œthe girl asksā€ which of the systems have the only one solution and again if this can be determined without solving the systems. There are empty boxes provided where students can record their answers. This product can be used as engaging group activity if the students will solve all the systems given on the pages/slides or as independent practice if student will solve only the systems on page/slide 1 and will use another methods to answer the questions on the next 2nd, 3th and 4th pages/slides. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two and four slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Properties of Square Roots - Partner Activity plus Independent Practice
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Properties of Square Roots - Partner Activity plus Independent Practice

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These are two pages/slides with problems on the properties of square roots. The first page/slide is partner activity (problems for partners, 11 problems for each as the problems of the partners are very similar). Students have to evaluate expressions and determine which of given statements are true. The second page/slide is independent practice with 12 challenging problems, students will simplify expressions. There are provided two pages/slides with empty boxes where students can record their answers. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Approximating Square Roots - Part1 Fill in the Gaps & Part2 Estimate & Record
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Approximating Square Roots - Part1 Fill in the Gaps & Part2 Estimate & Record

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This is an engaging activity on approximating square roots. It consists of two parts/slides. On the first page/slide (Part 1 of this activity) students are given 16 double inequalities like a< empty<b where a and b are decimals (positive and negative). Students are also given 18 square roots (numbers) in a table. They are asked to fill in the gaps in the double inequalities so the inequalities to become true statements. On the second page/slide (Part 2 of this activity) students are given 20 radical expressions in a table to estimate rounding to nearest tenth. They are asked to record their approximations in the empty cells of the given table. The expressions are of the types a√b, a±b√c and (a±b√c)/d where a,b,c and d are integers. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has two slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!
Rationalizing the Denominator - Guiding Practice
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Rationalizing the Denominator - Guiding Practice

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This is a guiding practice on dividing radicals applying rationalizing the denominator. On each page/slide students are given an worked out example and similar problem(s) to solve by their own. Students are provided with empty boxes where to write so to show their answers. The worked out examples increase in difficulty and are six. The problems that students have to solve are nine. This resource can be used as a lesson on rationalizing the denominator or after a lesson on rationalizing. Answer keys are included. NOTE: This product is created as a Google Slides product. I have converted it to PDF item here. I have included 2 PDF files - the one has each slide as a page and the other has three slides on a page for easy and more economic printing!