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It has been about two weeks since my wife and I got back from Australia. Although it's nice to be back home, I still find myself wishing I had a few more days in Sydney! If you follow me on Instagram (@middleschoolmathman), you probably saw a few of these pictures along the way, but here are a few of my favorites (and then I promise I will get to the freebies!). Now...on to the freebies! As many of you, and myself included, are recharging batteries and getting geared up for another school...

One fun math idea to incorporate as a weekly routine is a Challenge of the Week problem. It is optional for students to give it a try, but I've found that just by adding the word challenge and hyping it up a little bit...kids love to give it a shot! The problem is always an extension of what we are studying that week in class. I put each new challenge up on Monday morning and students have until the end of the day on Thursday to turn in their solutions to the turn in basket pictured. We go...

Give your calculus students practice applying the power rule for derivatives with this fun bingo activity featuring 40 unique printable bingo cards for free!

I don't know about you, but I have a ton of post its sitting around everywhere. Every color and size...I even purchased the Post Its Teacher Treasure Box :) I use them often! I was ready to start teaching Riemann Sums in Calculus the other day and I happened to look down at the post its I had on my desk and I realized...hey I can use these! So, I made this one page worksheet to get my students started on learning Riemann Sums. The worksheet is the perfect size to use the post its that are...

Today we are five weeks from the AP Calculus Exam, slated for Monday May 13, 2024 at 8:00 am. Let me share a few of my ideas for a self-directed student review to help our students focus, in preparation for this BIG DAY! It is important that students understand the expectations of this intense practice period. […]

square root of negative one teach math: Sketching f' from f (Calculus, derivative)

Free Printable Set of AP Calculus AB Unit Dividers. I made these colorful dividers to help my AP Calc AB students keep their notes organized throughout the year. Free Download Available on my Blog!

Are you looking for an engaging activity that will help you sharpen your Calculus abilities? Look no further! With our free printable AP Calculus AB Graph Sketching Activity, you can test your knowledge of calculus principles and graph sketching while having fun! This activity provides an interactive and educational way to explore Calculus, math, and problem-solving strategies.

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