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This is one of my FAVORITE lessons to do with my middle schoolers. At the end of the year this is the activity that most of them remember. In s...
Grade 7 Common Core: Ratios and Proportions Math Worksheet 7.RP.1
Objective: Identifying equivalent ratios and solve complex proportions
Common...
Version 2 ~ Easier problems then version 1. Not as many fractions with in fractions.
Grade 7 Common Core: Ratios and Proportions Math Worksheet ...
Common Core: Coordinate Graphing and Classifying 2D Figures
Subject: Math Grades: 4 – 8
Objective: Creating two-dimensional shapes on a coord...
Mayhem!! A Get Up and Move Game
~ All Operations Bundled Integer Edition
A $4.00 savings when bought as a bundle
One of the hardest things i...
One of the hardest things in elementary and middle school is making computation practice fun. I use this game with all sorts of topics in my cl...
Mayhem!! A Get Up and Move Game
~ Adding Integer Edition
One of the hardest things in elementary and middle school is making computation pra...
Mayhem!! A Get Up and Move Game
~ Subtracting Integers Edition
One of the hardest things in elementary and middle school is making computati...
Mayhem!! A Get Up and Move Game
~ Subtracting Integer Edition
One of the hardest things in elementary and middle school is making computatio...
Grade 6/7 Common Core: Identifying Equivalent Ratios and Proportions Math Worksheet 6.RP.1 and 7.RP.2
Objective: Identify equivalent ratios
Com...
This 53 slide Jeopardy Game is a great way to review working with Exponents. This is game is a great activity to get the entire class involved. ...
Practicing complex addition and subtraction problems can be boring. Why not make practice interesting and add a level of challenge to the...
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Ready to go Warm Ups and Bell Work.
The file contains a Power Point presentation with 19 standardized test problems and a student friendly work...
Every student could use more practice with solving equations. Why not make it fun? Students are going to be thrilled when told they are playing...
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My students dread quizzes and any sort of assessments. However they like these quizlets. Short snip-it quizzes (six questions each) that are eno...
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Calculating proportions and working with percents are a major part of the middle school math curriculum. Students will explore world currencies ...
Students will explore world currencies and flags found around the world. Students will use current currency conversion website to calculate how ...
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Ready to go Warm Ups and Bell Work.
The file contains a Power Point presentation with 9 standardized test problems and a student friendly works...
Ready to go Warm Ups and Bell Work.
The file contains a Power Point presentation with 22 standardized test problems and a student friendly work...
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Mayhem!! A Get Up and Move Game
~ Dividing Integer Edition
One of the hardest things in elementary and middle school is making computation p...
FEEDBACK
gjohnson73
thanks for the great game
May 19, 2013
travismoore
Great activity. My seventh graders loved it. I brings real life into mathematics.
May 15, 2013
jaschneider87
What a great activity!! Thank you!!
April 29, 2013
MrsSeaglesClass
:)
April 24, 2013
snowlady
Looking forward to using this today!
April 24, 2013
nmedjesky
AWESOME!
April 23, 2013
cplindsey
A lot of content. Thanks
April 20, 2013
lorraineanesi
Great extra practice for my 7th graders. Thanks!
April 9, 2013
tadami
Fun activity!
March 18, 2013
gjohnson73
good review
March 10, 2013
mebbradley
I can't wait to do this activity with my middle kids!
March 4, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
great! Hope your students enjoy it as well. Be sure to check out my other Mayhem editions :)
March 3, 2013 
kares99
Great review for the students!
February 23, 2013
MrPooler (TpT Seller)
Nice worksheets. Good for real-life application of decimals.
February 22, 2013
meahilton
Great game. We ended up having table group "races"! Thanks
February 8, 2013
toby5229
Thank you
February 3, 2013
Gwendolyn Huggins (TpT Seller)
Students amazed how fast money goes. Very real-life.
February 3, 2013
jjmiles
Awesome activity. My kids need to move and they loved this!
February 3, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
I am glad they enjoyed it. Check out my other versions if you are looking for another game to get your students moving.
March 3, 2013
dlziba
Thank you
February 1, 2013
amypatterson
Very unique!
January 23, 2013
abiabi
Good for my advanced students!
January 22, 2013
cblloyd
Love it. It should motivate my students to review.
January 21, 2013
Mrs O (TpT Seller)
I love this idea. It will be a great ending activity for our upcoming lesson! Thank you for the freebie!
January 20, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Great! I hope it goes well. check out my other versions if the enjoy it!
March 3, 2013
gjohnson73
love this
January 20, 2013
wimo0701
My students love these activities!
January 15, 2013
slapshot1352
Great activity.
January 13, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Thrilled you think so! My students request this one all the time! Enjoy
January 13, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Thrilled to hear that! Let me know if you need anything similar or specific for your class. :)
January 13, 2013
jackjoli
Thank you
January 13, 2013
jackjoli
looks good
January 13, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Hope it is helpful :) let me know if you are looking for anything in particular.
January 13, 2013
KMRichard
Always looking for new Math games!
January 9, 2013
pudinpie78
This is great!
December 14, 2012
Common Core Connection (TpT Seller)
Great - I love math games that get kids up and moving! Anne
December 4, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Anytime you can get students moving I know it is going to be a great day. Enjoy
March 3, 2013
lisaferguson7
great resource for my grade 5/6
December 4, 2012
abiabi
Good challenge for my advanced students :)
November 29, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
That is great! Let me know if you are looking for anything specific. I am always creating new things to challenge my advanced students as well.
~Sarah
~Sarah
November 29, 2012
visserb
nice resource
November 26, 2012
tsutton24
Thanks for this cute activity! Boys will love it.
November 26, 2012
Innovative Teacher (TpT Seller)
Great product! Thank you for sharing. I am your newest follower and I am Innovative Teacher. Please visit my store to download my freebies, leave a comment, or become a follower of mine. :-)
November 19, 2012
Michelle Lubman (TpT Seller)
Love these to bring multiculture into the classroom! Thanks!
November 17, 2012
4mulaFun (TpT Seller)
This is awesome! I'm keeping it handy for a sub day I have coming up! Will review skills I've taught and allow a sub to not worry about teaching a new lesson! Thanks!
November 15, 2012
kimberly1
First time I am teaching this in a long time, really like this packet.
November 13, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
I am thrilled!! Thank you for feedback. Please feel free to email me if you are looking for something specific. I have tons of things to put up and I am not sure which direction to head next.
~Sarah
Elkins.sarah2@gmail.com
~Sarah
Elkins.sarah2@gmail.com
November 13, 2012
kimberly1
Love this, very easy to follow for kids.
November 13, 2012
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Kathleen Cool (TpT Seller) re: Currency around the World_Flags
Can these be used commercially do you know? To sell here on TPT? Thanks.
January 3, 2013
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
I searched their copywrite information and could not find anything. I would not be comfortable using them to sell as they are tagged with their website. That is why I put them up as free to use in conjunction with one of my commercial products.
January 3, 2013
Reading and Writing Redhead (TpT Seller) re: Ratios and Proportions - Complex Fractions - Dividing & Multiplying Fractions
Hey Sarah,j know this is random but not sure how to reach you best. Saw you on Pinterest and have to ask is that your dog in the pic ? With the rope toy? Mastiff? He's adorable. Or she ! I have a Saint Bernard and I have a soft spot for really big dogs.
- bex Mawn
- bex Mawn
December 15, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Ahhhh...Thanks for reaching out! He is an English Mastiff. His name is Bishop and he is 6 and a half years old. I actually rescued him three years ago. He is actually a runt and only weighs 120 pounds. Your dog looks adorable!
~Sarah
~Sarah
December 15, 2012
Algebra4All (TpT Seller)
Now I understand...the partners are a team and they are racing against other teams for the most correct answers. I didn't get that from the product description. You may want to add that in. I think you were very smart to offer a free fractions mayhem. Teachers will try the game and like it and come back for more!
December 5, 2012
Common Core Connection (TpT Seller) re: Adding Fractions Game ~ Adding Fractions with Common Denominators
Hi Sarah, I love your fraction game. I teach a different level - but was wondering if you might have a minute to take a look at my free math games too. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
December 4, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
I definitely will check them out! Thank you for responding. I was starting to feel like I was all alone on here.
~Sarah
~Sarah
December 4, 2012
Algebra4All (TpT Seller) re: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers Game
I am interested in your mayhem game...but I can't really tell how it's played from your disctription...I know you don't want to say too much, but could I have a hint before I spend $6.00?
December 2, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
I am thrilled you are interested! Basically the students are working on a problem set. They number their blank white lined paper page 1 to 30 and then get up to retrieve problems placed around the room. I set rules on how many kids get up at a time so that it is not pure chaos. The students retrieve a problem card and return to their seat to solve. When they complete the problem they get up and swap with another card. The students repeat this process until I say times up. I usually give them 10 to 20 minutes depending on the level of the group. I put out more problems then I have students so that there are always cards available. Each game set includes a list of 30 problems, a separate list of the answers and then 30 playing cards (8 to a page)
I was thinking about publishing the rules and one game set as a freebie to get people interested. Honesty the game is pretty straight forward... Most of my time spent creating is making the printer ready cards and multiple game sets.
Let me know if this helps or if I can send you more info.
Sarah
I was thinking about publishing the rules and one game set as a freebie to get people interested. Honesty the game is pretty straight forward... Most of my time spent creating is making the printer ready cards and multiple game sets.
Let me know if this helps or if I can send you more info.
Sarah
December 2, 2012
Algebra4All (TpT Seller)
Hi, I saw your "Please help" on the forum today. Just an idea...most of your products are for math, but your freebie is language arts. You may want to change that. Also, all the common core numbers are fine, but I wouldn't put so much of them in the title or the first sentence that appears with the thumbnail. Buyers know what they are looking for, stick with the main concept in the title. Remember, buyers are scanning hundreds of items quickly...if they have to think too hard, they won't slow down long enough to give your item a chance. Finally, I noticed sales got better after I started posting more small freebies to entice buyers to my store. Not my best things of course, just useful stuff, like a multiplication chart, and a homework folder insert. Search your files for small but useful things you could post for free...then attach a one page product list with thumbnails and labels to your free product (not the first page, but at the end). If you want to know what I am talking about, visit my store and download one of my smaller free items. Hope these suggestions help.
November 14, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Thank you SOOO much for the feedback. I am going to get right on adding more freebies. I also forget that not all schools are Common Core crazy. Thank you for the suggestions!
November 14, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I saw your posting on the Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your store.Here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products.
First of all, you cannot have a book jacket in any item that is for sale or free. It violates copyright laws. You could add a clipart image to add color or just color some of your font. For some reason buyers like color on the original even though they may copy your product in black and white.
Create a cover page for each of your products which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers even if the product is only one page in length. Remember, you are competing with over 23,000 sellers! You might also add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Here is how you do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011 Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also number your pages. Finally, unless you want your products revised (I do for my tests) save everything in a PDF format as it is harder to change.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
I am proud to be your very first follower, and if you would like, you are welcome to follow my store as well: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Continue to check out the Sellers Forum for tons of ideas and helpful suggestions given by TPT veterans. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
First of all, you cannot have a book jacket in any item that is for sale or free. It violates copyright laws. You could add a clipart image to add color or just color some of your font. For some reason buyers like color on the original even though they may copy your product in black and white.
Create a cover page for each of your products which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers even if the product is only one page in length. Remember, you are competing with over 23,000 sellers! You might also add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Here is how you do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011 Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also number your pages. Finally, unless you want your products revised (I do for my tests) save everything in a PDF format as it is harder to change.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
I am proud to be your very first follower, and if you would like, you are welcome to follow my store as well: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Continue to check out the Sellers Forum for tons of ideas and helpful suggestions given by TPT veterans. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
October 25, 2012
Sarah Elkins (TpT Seller)
Scipi,
Thank you so much for all of the helpful feedback!! I am working to go back and edit my previous loaded items and continuing to improve the items I post moving forward. My next big challenge will be to increase my number of followers and maybe even make a sale.
Thanks again!
~Sarah
Thank you so much for all of the helpful feedback!! I am working to go back and edit my previous loaded items and continuing to improve the items I post moving forward. My next big challenge will be to increase my number of followers and maybe even make a sale.
Thanks again!
~Sarah
October 31, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching for ten years. The majority of those ten years were spent in middle school math classroom. Sprinkled amidst the years of math was a couple of years teaching Computer/Study Skills, a semester teaching math in an Adult Education nursing program and a semester teaching 5th grade at the Universal American School in Kuwait.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I am a creative, energetic person with a desire to re-ignite imagination and curiosity in the minds of the Tweens that enter my room every day. I feel that in addition to increasing their understanding of math it is my job to spark a love for learning in ALL of my students.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Middle School Teacher of the Year, NH 2011-2012
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Lesley University Cambridge, MA 2011 ~ Master of Education in Educational Technology Keene State College Keene, NH 2002 ~ B.S. Elementary Education K-8 and Psychology
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
When I am not in my classroom I love adopting animals, taking pictures and playing roller derby.
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