Monday Must Reads: Volume 57

This summer, I’ve been doing lots of thinking about how I want to structure my 3 Algebra 2 and 3 Pre-Calculus classes for next year. One way I’ve been doing this is reading through my previous volumes of Monday Must Reads and looking for which ideas match my courses I will be teaching and look like something worth implementing. Seeing how useful I have found these previous compiled volumes of Monday Must Reads has encouraged me to put together another volume as I continue to think about what I want my classroom to look like this coming year.

Hopefully you can find some ideas for your own classroom in this post!

End of Year Geometry Project

Ginger Richey shares a great culminating project that combines synthesizing the year’s learning with a fun arts and crafts project.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/GingerRichey1/status/1128813722586292225
 

Polynomials in Real Life

Check out these awesome hands-on projects shared by the SBA Mathematics Department.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/DepartmentSba/status/1104396633826099201

Constructing Radians

Image Source: https://twitter.com/DepartmentSba/status/1135643415008423936
 

Faces, Edges, and Vertices with Triangles

Stephanie Worthington inspires with her giant triangle based lessons.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/stephworthy249/status/857627149297213443
 

Radian and Degree Cards

Leslie Byrd shares several creative ideas for using radian and degree cards in the classroom.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/MrsLeslieByrd/status/985979259645825025
 

Hypothesis Testing with Reese’s Pieces

Stats teachers, check out this idea for hypothesis testing from Mary Ollier.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/mom_ollier/status/827975745012170757
 

Mega Exponent Rule Task

This problem shared by Dan Rodriguez-Clark really caught my eye.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/InteractMaths/status/1136359217433124864
 

Teaching Others to Play SET

David Butler shares an excellent post he wrote about teaching people to play SET. As someone who really struggled to wrap my mind around this game for quite awhile, I love this well thought-out approach. Also – check out how he has modified the game so that color blind people can play!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/DavidKButlerUoA/status/1135781808535064576
 

3D Sine Wave

Check out this awesome mathematical artwork created by the students of Ashley Tewes!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/ashleyanntewes/status/1135597085498249217
 

Ashley’s project was inspired by previous projects by Stephanie Woldum. Check out Stephanie’s newest project.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/mrswoldum/status/1135680154133549056
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Graphing Peg Board

Marilyn Burns shares some photos of a math classroom in 1968. I absolute love the peg board for graphing!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/mburnsmath/status/1135299466376802304
 

Positive Post Cards

Kristy Jacob inspires with her positive post cards.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/KristyJacob26/status/1134911839807188992
 

Polar Parametric Graph-Off

What a cool idea to host a Polar-Parametric-Coolness-Desmos-Graph-Off. Amazing idea, Mr. Flory!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/ADHSPreCalFlory/status/537224431060656128
 

Straw Rockets

Looking for a data collection project? Rebecca Goodman had her students build straw rockets after watching October Sky. Check out a video of the rockets in action.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/goodmansclass/status/1127278051480543232
 

Proportional Reasoning Blueprint Project

Jourdan Hager shares an inspiring project that involves studying blueprints and creating a full-size drawing of a WW2 plane. What a memorable lesson!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/hypotemooose/status/1132734519063252992
 

Tempting Errors

Check out this post from James Tanton on “tempting errors.”

Image Source: https://twitter.com/jamestanton/status/1130116920001191936
 

Unit Circle Posters

Julia Anker gives us an inside look into the creation of the awesome unit circle projects that I always admire whenever I see pictures of her classroom!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/AnkerMath/status/1132397827374477312
 

End of Year Reflection

Shelby Guillory shares some lovely responses to an end-of-year reflection prompt.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/ShelbyGuillory1/status/1132138261567102976
 

Clever Test Questions

Want to make quiz/test grading more fun? Check out these clever questions that Ms. Clifford adds to her assessments.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/MsClifford3/status/674787167420456960
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Arc Length and Area of a Sector Project

I’m teaching three sections of trig/pre-calculus next year, so I’ve been on the lookout for creative project ideas. Check out this arc length and area sector project idea from Jennie Mayola-Galay.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/MsJG19/status/1105604616111063041
 

Trigonometry Diorama Project

Check out these other trig projects, too.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/MsJG19/status/1126623534929862658
Image Source: https://twitter.com/MsJG19/status/1128786694763945986
 

Introducing Radians with Twizzlers

Henry Thompson shares a yummy way to introduce radians using Twizzlers.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/JCHSCoachT/status/1085995805645959168
 

Birthdays in Radians

John Golden shares the brilliant idea of finding your birthday in radians.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/mathhombre/status/1101240988062961665
 

Conics Open Middle Problem

Katrine shares an open middle problem for conic sections.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/KatrineBryan/status/671915251604971520
 

Spring Break Conics Project

Christee Joesten shares a vacation-based conic section project that looks like a lot of fun.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/ChristeeJoesten/status/982226957160013826
 

Making Smores with Parabolas

 Kristi Stephens makes learning about parabolas and conic sections with s’more making.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/KristiMStephens/status/996485704598409218
 

Marco Polar Game

I’m not entirely sure how it works, but Paul Naanou‘s game of “Marco Polar” sounds like a lot of fun!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/PNaanou/status/1070118790212579328
 

Parabolic Curve Project

Mrs. G‘s Parabolic Curve project looks like a lot of fun!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/kgerdeshhs/status/1039873026173661184
 

Math Art Display

Check out this inspiring art from Amy McNabb!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/amcnabb3/status/1132024964176130048
 

Locker Puzzles

Paul Jorgens shares the brilliant idea of solving puzzles which lead to locker combinations and more clues/puzzles. How fun!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/pejorgens/status/1131723032936894465
 

Extreme Makeover Clock Edition

How awesome does “Extreme Makeover: Clock Edition” sound? Check out this project from Anna Pfeiffer.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/makinginmath/status/1131739663088021504
 

Positive Post-It Notes

Looking to spread positivity with some encouraging notes? Check out this daily practice from Emily DeLuca.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/DeLucaPSD/status/1111709939121209346
 

Unit Circle Flower Project

Patricia Pinder shares the results of a Unit Circle Flower Project.

Image Source: https://twitter.com/trishmollo/status/1123202173410660352
 

Which Method are You Still Unsure About?

I really like this sticky note prompt from Mrs. Csoke: which method are you still unsure about?

Image Source: https://twitter.com/csokemath/status/1113906167992942592
 

More Unit Circle Projects

And, check out these unit circle projects!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/csokemath/status/1123745239922036737
 

Literal Equation Posters

These literal equation posters from Mr. Perez‘s students look amazing!

Image Source: https://twitter.com/SrPerezMath/status/1068488788027027457
 

Until next time, keep sharing your awesome ideas!

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  1. Reading your Monday post on Tuesday night as usual. How do you find time to curate (is that the right word?) such diverse, entertaining and useful stuff? Kudos for you! Much appreciated.
    Tommy

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