A lesson focused on identifying and correcting common mistakes in factoring, specifically GCF and basic trinomials. Students take on the role of 'Math Detectives' to solve factoring 'crimes'.
Students will learn the concept of a health insurance deductible, focusing on the math of reaching the deductible amount before insurance coverage begins.
A middle school inquiry project where students collect, analyze, and interpret local data to solve 'mysteries' in their community. Students learn to select appropriate graph types and draw evidence-based conclusions.
A comprehensive review lesson covering all health insurance concepts, including terminology, cost calculations, and plan comparisons to prepare for assessment.
A comprehensive assessment covering health insurance basics, cost calculations, and plan comparisons for consumer math students.
A strategic masterclass for the ACT Science section, focusing on speed-reading data sets, identifying experimental variables, and decoding scientific logic. This lesson emphasizes the 'Straight to the Data' approach to maximize score in the 35-minute time limit.
An introductory exploration of calculus-adjacent concepts tested on the ACT, focusing on limits, instantaneous rates of change, and function optimization. Students will master the Limit Blueprint and apply rate-of-change logic to complex algebraic scenarios.
An intensive masterclass on advanced trigonometric identities, the unit circle, and non-right triangle laws. Students will master the Pythagorean identities, Law of Sines/Cosines, and the specific ACT-style unit circle coordinates required for top-tier scores.
A specialized deep dive into advanced geometry concepts including circle equations, 3D volume/surface area of complex shapes, and coordinate geometry involving perpendicularity and distance. Students will master completing the square for circles and visualizing 3D cross-sections.
A specialized deep dive into trigonometric functions, mastering the critical distinction between period and frequency. Students will apply the 2π/b blueprint to decode sine and cosine graphs and solve high-difficulty periodic motion problems.
A focused deep dive into imaginary and complex numbers. Students will master powers of i, arithmetic with complex conjugates, and solving quadratic equations with complex roots—all through the lens of ACT-style 'Final Ten' questions.
A comprehensive lesson focused on performing and interpreting linear regression analysis using real-world UN population and surface area data. Students will learn to identify variables, evaluate the impact of outliers, and draw conclusions based on correlation coefficients.
A comprehensive lesson focused on high-level ACT Math topics including matrices, complex functions, trigonometry, and advanced statistics. The lesson emphasizes identifying common 'traps' and applying architectural-style problem-solving strategies.
A comprehensive lesson on converting between fractions, decimals, and percents using a differentiated choice board. Students explore benchmark values and real-world applications through varied tasks tailored to different learning needs.
A comprehensive lesson on interpreting and analyzing complex data visualizations, including trends, correlations, and statistical distributions for high school students.
A review and application of both strategies through a competitive classroom game.
Focused practice on the standard long division algorithm to build fluency and accuracy with multi-digit divisors.
Step-by-step introduction to the standard algorithm for long division, connecting it to the partial quotients method.
Practice with partial quotients to solve more complex multi-digit division problems, emphasizing estimation and subtraction accuracy.
Introduction to division through partial quotients, focusing on using "friendly numbers" to build confidence with large numbers.
A focused lesson on solving quadratic equations and understanding quadratic functions, featuring a review presentation and a multiple-choice assessment.
A comprehensive lesson covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers using visual models and algorithmic rules.
A summative assessment evaluating mastery of the Data Decoder sequence. Students apply their skills to a final case study involving complex data analysis and interpretation.
A deep dive into distinguishing between correlation and causation. Students analyze the correlation coefficient (r) and explore how external factors can influence perceived relationships between variables.
Explores bivariate data through scatter plots, trend lines, and the basics of linear regression. Students learn to use technology or manual methods to find the line of best fit and interpret the slope and intercept.
Instruction on organizing and interpreting categorical data using two-way frequency tables. Students calculate joint, marginal, and conditional relative frequencies to find associations between variables.