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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.
Polynomials in Real Life
Check out these awesome hands-on projects shared by the SBA Mathematics Department.
Constructing Radians
Faces, Edges, and Vertices with Triangles
Stephanie Worthington inspires with her giant triangle based lessons.
Radian and Degree Cards
Leslie Byrd shares several creative ideas for using radian and degree cards in the classroom.
Hypothesis Testing with Reese’s Pieces
Stats teachers, check out this idea for hypothesis testing from Mary Ollier.
Mega Exponent Rule Task
This problem shared by Dan Rodriguez-Clark really caught my eye.
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!
3D Sine Wave
Check out this awesome mathematical artwork created by the students of Ashley Tewes!
Ashley’s project was inspired by previous projects by Stephanie Woldum. Check out Stephanie’s newest project.
Graphing Peg Board
Marilyn Burns shares some photos of a math classroom in 1968. I absolute love the peg board for graphing!
Positive Post Cards
Kristy Jacob inspires with her positive post cards.
Polar Parametric Graph-Off
What a cool idea to host a Polar-Parametric-Coolness-Desmos-Graph-Off. Amazing idea, Mr. Flory!
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.
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!
Tempting Errors
Check out this post from James Tanton on “tempting errors.”
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!
End of Year Reflection
Shelby Guillory shares some lovely responses to an end-of-year reflection prompt.
Clever Test Questions
Want to make quiz/test grading more fun? Check out these clever questions that Ms. Clifford adds to her assessments.
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.
Trigonometry Diorama Project
Check out these other trig projects, too.
Introducing Radians with Twizzlers
Henry Thompson shares a yummy way to introduce radians using Twizzlers.
Birthdays in Radians
John Golden shares the brilliant idea of finding your birthday in radians.
Conics Open Middle Problem
Katrine shares an open middle problem for conic sections.
Spring Break Conics Project
Christee Joesten shares a vacation-based conic section project that looks like a lot of fun.
Making Smores with Parabolas
Kristi Stephens makes learning about parabolas and conic sections with s’more making.
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!
Parabolic Curve Project
Mrs. G‘s Parabolic Curve project looks like a lot of fun!
Math Art Display
Check out this inspiring art from Amy McNabb!
Locker Puzzles
Paul Jorgens shares the brilliant idea of solving puzzles which lead to locker combinations and more clues/puzzles. How fun!
Extreme Makeover Clock Edition
How awesome does “Extreme Makeover: Clock Edition” sound? Check out this project from Anna Pfeiffer.
Positive Post-It Notes
Looking to spread positivity with some encouraging notes? Check out this daily practice from Emily DeLuca.
Unit Circle Flower Project
Patricia Pinder shares the results of a Unit Circle Flower Project.
Which Method are You Still Unsure About?
I really like this sticky note prompt from Mrs. Csoke: which method are you still unsure about?
More Unit Circle Projects
And, check out these unit circle projects!
Literal Equation Posters
These literal equation posters from Mr. Perez‘s students look amazing!
Until next time, keep sharing your awesome ideas!
MathManTP
Wednesday 12th of June 2019
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