High School Arithmetic Handouts

Saddle up for an exhilarating mathematical journey with this no prep "Kentucky Derby Riddle" solving equations activity! This engaging resource combines the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with the thrill of solving two-step equations, making math learning a memorable and enjoyable experience for students.

In this activity, students will embark on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the riddle: "What do you call a horse that can't lose the Kentucky Derby?" Through a series of carefully crafted two-step equations, students will apply their equation-solving skills to uncover the answer to this intriguing question.

But that's not all! We all understand the importance of differentiation in the classroom, which is why included is a modified version of the Kentucky Derby Riddle activity. This additional resource ensures that all students, regardless of their learning needs and abilities, can participate and enjoy the equation-solving adventure.

Key Features:

• Engaging Kentucky Derby-themed riddle that captures students' interest and curiosity.
• Practice solving two-step equations in a fun and interactive way.
• Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Promotes collaboration and active participation in the classroom.
• Modified version included for differentiated instruction and accessibility.
• Ideal for middle and high school students of all proficiency levels.

Whether used as a standalone activity, a warm-up exercise, or part of a math center rotation, our Kentucky Derby Riddle activity is guaranteed to spark enthusiasm and foster a love for equation-solving in your classroom. Watch as students race towards mathematical success while unraveling the mystery of the Kentucky Derby!

Included:

Kentucky Derby Solving Equations Riddle (Modified Version Included)

Answer Key

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It is always a very good time to review important pieces of our students' Math journey with them!

This task card covers all the important topics in arithmetic sequences and series and can be used as an end-of-chapter assessment. The task card covers

• Explicit and Recurring formulas
• the formula for the n-th term in a sequence
• the formula for the sum of n terms in a series

The task card contains all needed formulas and a complete answer key. Students practice how to ...

1. calculate the n-th term
2. the sum of n terms
3. how many terms add to a certain sum and
4. they calculate the first term of an arithmetic series.

Recurring formula, Explicit formula, first term a, constant difference d, Term n in the sequence, the sum of n terms of an arithmetic sequence.

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Engage your students with this fun and interactive mystery-solving activity while reinforcing key algebra skills! In this activity, students work through 18 evaluating expressions problems to uncover clues and solve a mystery.

How It Works:

• Students solve each problem, then find their answer on the Who, Where, When sheet.
• As they match each correct answer, they’ll cross off boxes.
• The final three boxes that remain uncrossed will reveal who committed the mystery, where it happened, and when it occurred!

This hands-on approach helps students practice evaluating expressions in an engaging, puzzle-like format. It’s perfect for review, homework, or an in-class activity.

What’s Included:

• 18 evaluating expressions problems:
• Who, Where, When mystery sheet to guide students through solving the puzzle.
• Modified guided version for differentiated instruction, helping all students succeed.
• Answer Key

Students will love the challenge of solving both the math and the mystery!

Students are alive and paying attention when any discussion on money is involved.

These tasks tie together many units into one - Arithmetic Sequences and Series, Geometric Sequences and Series as well as Compound Interest and Financial Math.

In these tasks, (with complete answer keys), students get to practice their skills on all Sequences and Series. They then discover that we can use the same formula that is used to calculate the sum of a geometric series for the future value of an annuity. It is here that the real-life application of this section of mathematics comes to life.

This skill is a life skill that shows the real-life application of the topic of sequences and series in the financial world.

Arithmetic Sequences, Arithmetic Series, Geometric Sequences, Geometric Series, Compound Interest, Future Value, Present Value, Annuities, Mortgage Repayments, Investments. 

This task covers all the important topics in arithmetic sequences and series. The task contains all needed formulas.

Recurring formula, Explicit formula, first term a, constant difference d, Term n in the sequence, the sum of n terms of an arithmetic sequence.

This task covers the topic of Geometric Sequences and Series and makes the very important real-life link to Financial mathematics, compound interest, investments, present value, future value, annuities, mortgage payments, the value of single payments (investments) over time, the value of recurring payments (investments) over time.

Arithmetic Sequences, Sum of Arithmetic Series, Geometric Sequences, Sum of Geometric Series, Sigma-notation, Investments, Compound Interest, Annuities, Future Value, Present Value, Recurring Formula, Explicit Formula, constant difference, constant ratio, first term, n-th term, sum of n terms.

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No better exercise for children to do to cement all the Math they have learnt thus far.

So make sure you take advantage of this incredible resource, as it could keep them busy for quite a while!

These tasks, (with complete keys) help teachers and their students see in a powerful way where and how the math they do gets applied in real life. A sample of the 35 products include:

• Division, prime numbers and Encryption
• Trig and building a lean-to roof.
• Geometric Sequences and Financial investments
• Slope and building the right stairs for old people.
• Statistics and making informed consumer choices.
• Line of best fit and predicting Track world records.
• Logs, Ln, e and Financial investments
• Linear Equations and Optimization (Linear Programming)
• Exponents and Encryption
• Pythagoras and design and gardening

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