The Sample Hack: Quadratics
A great first day activity for quadratics that let’s students analyze and define the key features of their graphs and equations… entirely on their own!
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The Population Project: Linear and Exponential Modeling
An article from NPR came in a touch to late to get credit. It analyzed data from the U.S. Census and reports that babies of color are now the majority. Sadly for NPR, my students broke that story months ago. Enter the population project. When we learn new models, we like to know why they matter. … Read moreThe Population Project: Linear and Exponential Modeling
Three Favorites: Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Applications
When I build activities, I often look for patterns in things we talk about outside of class. Here are three of our favorites from this school year. Early P.S. Don’t skip the final section of this post. It’s where I explain why they’re our favorites. Spoiler: It’s not about the content. Linear: Buying the Win Among the strongest college … Read moreThree Favorites: Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Applications