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Sarah Rainsberger
Canada - Prince Edward Island - Summerside
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"It's hard to keep your mouth shut; harder still to make noise. - Page/Robertson".
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TOPICS COVERED:
1. Writing equations of lines
2. Finding x- and y- intercepts of lines
3. Graphing lines from their given equations
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Student worksheet to accompany "Equations of Lines - instructional sheets"
Please note: these worksheets have been handwritten on a tablet PC....
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Worksheets
Student worksheet to accompany "Equations of Lines - instructional sheets"
Please note: these worksheets have been handwritten on a tablet PC....
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Worksheets
Student worksheet to accompany "Equations of Lines - instructional sheets"
Please note: these worksheets have been handwritten on a tablet PC....
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Worksheets
Student worksheet to accompany "Equations of Lines - instructional sheets"
Please note: these worksheets have been handwritten on a tablet PC....
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Worksheets
Topics
1. Definitions of Integers
2. Comparing Integers on a number line
3. Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing Integers
4. Basic introd...
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PROBLEM TO BE INVESTIGATED
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This document explains the process for solving one step equations in the form x + a = b, x - a = b, ax = b and a/x = b.
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This document explains the basic idea behind cross multiplication: in two equivalent fractions, the cross multiplications are equal.
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This document explains the process for solving simple questions (and simple word problems that essentially boil down to the same questions) invol...
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This document explains how several "more complicated" word problems involving percents can actually be reduced to simpler questions by ensuring t...
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FEEDBACK
alipton
Really like the notes on this-- "walking" through what to do. Thanks.
February 26, 2013
jtuohey
What a GREAT way to describe equations. I'm going to use this explanation with my seventh graders on Friday.
November 4, 2012
jjones63
Love this resource!
October 9, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your comment. I hope you find it useful!
October 9, 2012 
jjones63
a few grammatical errors and some image displacements but overall great resource!
October 9, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. As I wrote in the description, this was a file conversion from an older format and some of the images didn't transfer exactly. I also can't properly edit it after the conversion with the tools I currently have, so the (few, I think!) errors are there to stay. But I thought overall, the package was worth sharing, imperfections not withstanding. I hope you can still get some use from it!
October 9, 2012
Kari Lockwood
great resource!
October 8, 2012
Angela Watson (TpT Seller)
This is a fantastic product! Thank you. I have featured it here in my October's Best Teacher Freebies collection: http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2012/10/octobers-best-teacher-freebies.html
October 3, 2012
joanjuliano
Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
September 30, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks for leaving a comment, and I'm glad you found it helpful!
October 3, 2012
joanjuliano
Very helpful, thanks so much.
September 30, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks for leaving a comment, and I'm glad you found it helpful!
October 3, 2012
Mrs. Hester (TpT Seller)
Great activity to help students understand simulations. Thanks!!!
August 25, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks for commenting. I'd love to hear how it worked with your students.
October 3, 2012
tsutton24
Great explanations and easy to understand.
August 25, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks very much for your comment. I hope you find it useful!
October 3, 2012
kiwitutor
Great. A creative way to show the process. Thank you.
June 3, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your comment. I'd love to know if your students find it helpful.
October 3, 2012
noelesim
This is TERRIFIC!!
November 30, 2011
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thank you. I hope you find it useful with your students.
November 30, 2011
Ruth Geitgey
I am not a math teacher, but I liked the creative Idea to call the equation a package to unwrap to find x or the unknown. The 2nd solution has an error, you wrote 14-2=2 instead of 12. Since the document is PDF, I can't correct it before handing it out. Please respond when you make the correction. I am going to share this with my home room students when it is ready. Thanks. Ruth G
November 28, 2011
kaflanagan
You have some very clear explanations that will help me help my special needs kids to learn these concepts.
August 7, 2011
Samiha
This is just wonderful. I just lectured on these topics last evening (Intermediate Algebra college course) and your summary is very useful for those who missed class. Thank you for sharing this great resource!
July 14, 2011
Gail Neufeld
I like that it ties together the different equations.
October 3, 2010
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks for posting something specific you like about the file. It's good to know what does/doesn't work about the package.
October 3, 2010
Julie Larsen
This is a fabulous detailed overview/summary/review of lines including point/slope, slope-intercept and standard form. It covers how to find the equation of a line and how to choose an equation to work with based on your data. Horizontal and vertical lines are also covered.
It provides rules for the standard form (which are rarely given in a textbook) and how to convert from point slope or slope intercept to standard form. Then she provides various methods for graphing lines. The handout also includes sample problems and solutions. This is a fabulous guide.
It provides rules for the standard form (which are rarely given in a textbook) and how to convert from point slope or slope intercept to standard form. Then she provides various methods for graphing lines. The handout also includes sample problems and solutions. This is a fabulous guide.
October 3, 2010
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a detailed description of the product. I'm sure others will find it helpful when deciding whether or not to download. I'm glad you found the file useful!
October 3, 2010
huguenot
Excellent notes!
February 25, 2010
Alan Kahn (TpT Seller)
Great idea with lots of details in a well-thought out manner.
August 13, 2009
John Maguire
I just downloaded the material and am preparing for the beginning of the school year and I think this looks great!
August 9, 2006
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks. Since I no longer have the software that I used about 6 years ago to create this, I can't fix the little things like arrow placement etc. Still, I thought it was worth salvaging!
Warmly, Sarah
Warmly, Sarah
September 7, 2006
John Maguire
I just downloaded this but upon inspection it looks very useful. I like the handwritten format!
August 9, 2006
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thank you! My students did, too. I remember walking into class feeling so proud once that I had actually *typed* up a test, and they went nuts on me. They told me that they liked seeing things in my handwriting because it was like I was talking to them. And all this time I thought I was just being lazy. . . :)
Warmly, Sarah.
Warmly, Sarah.
September 7, 2006
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Katherine Schwope (TpT Seller) re: Equations of lines - instructional sheets
I can't recall seeing "Standard Form of a Line" represented this way before. (Saying that one side equals zero is incorrect.) I am used to seeing it like: http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/08-lines/07-equations-of-lines-slope-intercept-form-01.htm
Do you have the same difficulty with your students' math definition of "answer"? I tend to see the Standard Form as a way of writing the equation that makes the identification of both intercepts more readily available. It also makes solving a system of equations much faster, because I can use elimination or a matrix to quickly find their intersection.
Do you have the same difficulty with your students' math definition of "answer"? I tend to see the Standard Form as a way of writing the equation that makes the identification of both intercepts more readily available. It also makes solving a system of equations much faster, because I can use elimination or a matrix to quickly find their intersection.
November 29, 2012
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Katherine, in Canadian math textbooks we define standard form as ax + by + c = 0. A quick Google search shows that this definition is also common in the UK, which is probably where we adopted it from.
If this is not the form that is in common use in your area, then by all means you would use your own. My notes will obviously be geared to the expectations for Canadian students, and therefore I have to cater my tutoring to the definitions, forms and standards employed locally.
I did notice while searching that Cool Math's definition does appear to be common among US resources, so it would appear that that is in fact *your* standard form. Good to know that there's a difference! We don't, in fact, name that form, although we do use it in our textbooks. It is a convenient form, and maybe for that reason we differentiate between that form and our standard form. Our standard form is like the good china!
You ask if I have the "same" difficulty as you, but you don't state what your difficulty is, so I can't answer that question. If you'd like to share what that is, then I can let you know.
If this is not the form that is in common use in your area, then by all means you would use your own. My notes will obviously be geared to the expectations for Canadian students, and therefore I have to cater my tutoring to the definitions, forms and standards employed locally.
I did notice while searching that Cool Math's definition does appear to be common among US resources, so it would appear that that is in fact *your* standard form. Good to know that there's a difference! We don't, in fact, name that form, although we do use it in our textbooks. It is a convenient form, and maybe for that reason we differentiate between that form and our standard form. Our standard form is like the good china!
You ask if I have the "same" difficulty as you, but you don't state what your difficulty is, so I can't answer that question. If you'd like to share what that is, then I can let you know.
November 29, 2012
Tracey Heidner re: Solving One Step Equations - instructional sheet
I love your explanation of one-step linear equations, and it's perfect for my low-performing 6th graders who still seem lost at times. I can't wait to use your material.
What I really want to know is how did you get that font/paper? That seem like a really cool tool to use in my classroom to make lessons and note taking look fresh and exciting.
What I really want to know is how did you get that font/paper? That seem like a really cool tool to use in my classroom to make lessons and note taking look fresh and exciting.
November 28, 2011
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thank you. It's actually hand drawn on a tablet PC using the default "Microsoft Journal" program that comes standard on every tablet PC.
November 29, 2011
Claire Signorello (TpT Seller)
Thank you. By all means I will include a link to your material.
July 24, 2011
Claire Signorello (TpT Seller) re: Equations of lines - instructional sheets
May I use this material for a distance learning course?
July 24, 2011
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Yes, it's OK to include them exactly as is, and I would appreciate a link to the course/institution so that I know where they are being used.
If you post them on a website, please include a referring link back to my TPT site (either the page for the worksheet itself, or my main teacher page) so that students know where they can look for more/similar sheets. (I haven't updated in a while, but more are coming soon.) I would still like anything of mine being used on the web to link back to the entire collection.
The whole reason to post them is for teachers, parents and students to use them. They are provided freely, and as long as you don't sell them directly, you can use them!
If you post them on a website, please include a referring link back to my TPT site (either the page for the worksheet itself, or my main teacher page) so that students know where they can look for more/similar sheets. (I haven't updated in a while, but more are coming soon.) I would still like anything of mine being used on the web to link back to the entire collection.
The whole reason to post them is for teachers, parents and students to use them. They are provided freely, and as long as you don't sell them directly, you can use them!
July 24, 2011
Samiha re: Equations of lines - instructional sheets
Hi,
I love your notes. I downloaded your notes, but is it o.k. to post them on my site, copyright intact? I respect your copyright and won't post them for my students to use without your permission.
I teach intermediate algebra at the college level. We just covered this material last evening, so my students could really benefit from your notes. They are a great study aid as well as a nice outline for teachers to use.
Have a good day,
Sam Qureshi
I love your notes. I downloaded your notes, but is it o.k. to post them on my site, copyright intact? I respect your copyright and won't post them for my students to use without your permission.
I teach intermediate algebra at the college level. We just covered this material last evening, so my students could really benefit from your notes. They are a great study aid as well as a nice outline for teachers to use.
Have a good day,
Sam Qureshi
July 14, 2011
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Hi, Sam. Thanks for your question. It's OK to post them as long as you send me the link to the page where they're posted so I can see how they're being displayed and as long as you include a referring link back to my TPT site (either the page for the worksheet itself, or my main teacher page). I would still like anything of mine posted out there to link back to the entire collection. And while I know I haven't added any new notes recently, I keep thinking I'm going to, so I'd like people looking for more to find me on this website. Thanks, Sarah.
July 14, 2011
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I am in need of 10-20 printable activities in the area of high school Math. I really liked your:
Probability Investigation - mathematical modeling/simulations,
Booklet explaining operations with Integers,
Equations of lines - instructional sheets, and
Equations of lines - worksheets 1- 4
These activities will be used as part of an online test prep resource for schools, so I will need to have a release which will allow my company to use them in this way. I can pay $10 per activity. Any worksheet/printable activities related to Functions, Inequalities, Circle Geometry, Pythagorean theorem or Direct and Indirect Variation would be great. If you drop me a note at jessica@usatestprep.com, I can send you the agreement I need. We do not want exclusive use, of course; just the rights to edit and use the activities on our site (http://www.usatestprep.com/front/opportunities.php). Thanks!
Probability Investigation - mathematical modeling/simulations,
Booklet explaining operations with Integers,
Equations of lines - instructional sheets, and
Equations of lines - worksheets 1- 4
These activities will be used as part of an online test prep resource for schools, so I will need to have a release which will allow my company to use them in this way. I can pay $10 per activity. Any worksheet/printable activities related to Functions, Inequalities, Circle Geometry, Pythagorean theorem or Direct and Indirect Variation would be great. If you drop me a note at jessica@usatestprep.com, I can send you the agreement I need. We do not want exclusive use, of course; just the rights to edit and use the activities on our site (http://www.usatestprep.com/front/opportunities.php). Thanks!
December 22, 2010
Sarah Rainsberger (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your note, but my resources are freely available for teachers/tutors here on this site for individual classroom use. I do not want them used by a website or company that charges for access to materials. Thank you for your cooperation.
December 22, 2010
globalgirl
Hi Sarah,
I'm a producer at The Current, a national radio program on CBC Radio. I'm interested in talking to people about this website and would love to talk to you as soon as you get a moment. If you're interested, please send me an email at: colleen.ross@cbc.ca. Look forward to hopefully speaking to you soon! Colleen
I'm a producer at The Current, a national radio program on CBC Radio. I'm interested in talking to people about this website and would love to talk to you as soon as you get a moment. If you're interested, please send me an email at: colleen.ross@cbc.ca. Look forward to hopefully speaking to you soon! Colleen
November 17, 2009
Tara Hreceniuk
Hi Sarah - I am thinking of joining as a Member Teacher-Author (I am in Ontario)... have you come across any info regarding Canadian copyright that I should know before joining? Thanks - Tara H.
TaraHreceniuk@yahoo.com
TaraHreceniuk@yahoo.com
July 4, 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I'm a retired professional math tutor with 18 years of experience tutoring, teaching, administering and advising high school and university students. Many people use tutoring as a stepping stone to gain experience for a career in teaching. Others stumble into it later in life as an interesting endeavour on the side. Few choose to devote themselves to the art and craft of tutoring one-on-one. I did.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Although I did teach at a high school for a couple of years, most of my 18 years of experience is as a private tutor, owner of a tutoring centre and trainer of tutors. So, my teaching style reflects connecting to learners on a very personal, conversational level. As a tutor, I have worked one-on-one with hundreds of students from dozens of schools for tens of thousands of instructional hours. I would often see several students from the same class over a course of a week, covering the exact same material, but each individual tutoring session was completely different. So, it is with some hesitation that I attempt to publish generic instructional guides because I know everyone needs something a little different. But my hope is that my material is at least thorough and comprehensive enough to be a solid starting point for any student. At the same time, working with hundreds of students (who are taught by hundreds of different teachers) has allowed me to incorporate the best of what I've seen into my work. Unit circles or special triangles? Solve equations by "moving terms to the other side" or "doing the same thing to both sides"? There aren't too many methods I haven't seen, so I always take into account the variety of techniques that can lead to the same results. So if my methods are different from yours, I'd love to hear what you do. My choices of solutions are based on years of seeing which methods tend to be most commonly taught (so that my students don't get in trouble for doing it "the tutor's" way), or which methods seem to "click" best with students, or sometimes just my own preferences. At the very least, I try to be as detailed as possible so any teacher can easily follow what my students are doing and then explain to them precisely how they'd prefer their students show their work. These aren't creative lesson plans. These are detailed, annotated "how-to" pages, usually with blank worksheets and then the same worksheet fully solved. I use consistent colour and phrases so that patterns and repeated steps are easily visible.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
http://www.rainsberger.ca/blog/about/ http://about.me/sarahrainsberger
GRADES TAUGHT
Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Homeschooler
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