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I have been a mathematics teacher for four-years at local public and charter schools. Prior, I've spent time a a college math tutor, private tutor, and substitute teacher.
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Preview of Correlation vs. Causation Talking Points, Prompt & Assessment

Correlation vs. Causation Talking Points, Prompt & Assessment

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Algebra Maestro
The Correlation vs. Causation Talking Points includes task cards, prompts to incorporate discussion, and an assessment. The task cards and assessment have answer keys attached with brief explanations. There are 15 task cards where students can work individually, pairs, or small groups identifying whether cards form a correlation or causation relationship. In the Talking Points, this is designed to be whole class where students take a side on what they believe a passage to be. The assessment
Preview of Two-Way Frequency Table Practice Packet & Project

Two-Way Frequency Table Practice Packet & Project

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With the Two-Way Frequency Table (or two way tables) Practice Packet & Project you'll receive: -3 pages of student practice via packet -3 pages of the answer key for the packet -2 pages for the student driven project The Two-Way Frequency Table Packet and Project are meant to be a review and reinforcement activity. Students can practice and further enhance their understanding using the Packet Practice. Teacher may want to further differentiate the content for advanced students and give them
Preview of Solving Exponential Equations BUNDLE

Solving Exponential Equations BUNDLE

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Algebra Maestro
Included in Solving Exponential Equations BUNDLE are 98 pages worth of resources. Items include: Task Cards, Scavenger Hunt, Puzzle, Relay Race, Calcul8 Worksheet, Worksheet Packet, and an Assessment. None of the problems require logarithms to solve. The problems do not involve using logarithms/logs. Please review if you download! Thank you! You may also like: Solving Exponential Equations – Task CardsSolving Exponential Equations – Scavenger HuntSolving Exponential Equations - PuzzleSolvin
Preview of Graphing System of Equations - Digital Activity

Graphing System of Equations - Digital Activity

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This Graphing Systems Digital Activity (or Solving System of Equations by Graphing) is a great addition for distance learning or incorporating technology to your classroom. This is primarily use for Math 8 or Pre-Algebra classes. The activity includes 10 problems of linear two equation systems. All equations are in slope-intercept form. Students will graph lines from the equations. Identify the type of solution: one solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. If the system has one
Preview of Two-Way Frequency Table Problem Sets

Two-Way Frequency Table Problem Sets

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The Two-Way Frequency Table (or two way tables) is designed to give students a lot of practice so they can fully understand and master two-way frequency tables. Included: 10 problem sets (40 total problems), 6 completing tables problem, 6 surveys to collect & analyze data, an assessment, and answer keys to every activity. These are great activities to get students to understand statistics and relationships including ratios, fractions, probability, and develop critical thinking and reasoning
Preview of Measure of Center:  Paper Airplane Activity

Measure of Center: Paper Airplane Activity

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Algebra Maestro
Students can further explore the meaning of statistical measures of center: mean, median, and mode by experimentation. This is a fun activity to explore measures of center. I use this activity with my Algebra 1 students when we start our descriptive data unit before we start talking about graphical displays (i.e. box plots, histograms, etc.). We compare measures of centers and analyze when it is appropriate to use a specific measure. Included: 1. Collect data from Paper Airplane 2. Bracke
Preview of Solving Radical Equation Scavenger Hunt

Solving Radical Equation Scavenger Hunt

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Algebra Maestro
The Solving Radical Equation Scavenger Hunt is an engaging game to learn radical equation problem with varying difficult. In the hunt, you'll get 10 stations to post around your classroom where students can seek answer from corresponding problems. Instructions and answer key is included for the teacher. I use this with my Algebra 2 class. It's great to have students work in pairs. And awesome to get students up and moving. Please review if you download! Thank you! Solving Radical Equations
Preview of 2017 - 2018 High School Math Common Core Pacing Guide

2017 - 2018 High School Math Common Core Pacing Guide

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Algebra Maestro
All high school math courses are planned out and sequentially paced. Courses include: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics. In a nice 1-page format for coherent access. You will know what to teach each day and know what topics are coming up. Non-teaching days are taken into account, such as testing, staff development days, etc. I hope that this helps you in your planning! Send me a message if you'd like more information. Please review
Preview of Real Number System Digital Activity

Real Number System Digital Activity

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This Real Number System Digital Activity is a great addition for distance learning or incorporating technology to your classroom. This is primarily use for Math 8 or Pre-Algebra classes. Students will engage in a variety of problem types. These range from classifying real number system with Drag N Drop. Approximating square root values on a number line. Converting and pairing fractions with decimals. Comparing numbers with inequality and equality symbols. Converting repeating decimals to f
Preview of Solving Exponential Equations - Worksheet Packet

Solving Exponential Equations - Worksheet Packet

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With Solving Exponential Equations - Worksheet Packet, you're receiving an item where students can practice. Problems include: vocabulary, same base, different base, same base with operations, different base with operations, error analysis, and multiple choice. There are 34 problems. Answer key included. This product doesn't not require logarithms to solve the exponential equations. Please review if you download! Thank you! You may also like: Solving Exponential Equations – Task CardsSolving Ex
Preview of Solving Equations - Relay Race (One, Two & Multi-Step)

Solving Equations - Relay Race (One, Two & Multi-Step)

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Algebra Maestro
With Solving Equation in One Variable - Relay Race, is an activity where students work collaboratively to complete 4 problems of varying difficulty. There are a total of 32 problems, for up to 8 groups and 4 problems per group. Each student will complete their own problem, once each student does so then the next student in their group begins the next problem. First group to complete all 4 problems wins! Although this is designed for a relay race, you can use the problem set in a variety of ways:
Preview of Exponent Properties - Task Cards

Exponent Properties - Task Cards

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The Exponent Properties Task Cards are designed as practice for students who may be in Math 6, Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2. There are a total of 30 problems where students can practice all exponent properties. Task card – white background = problem & shaded background = answer. The problems vary in difficult to meet the challenge level of all learners. You can also use this item for individual practice, assessment, group work, etc. I love using task cards in my
Preview of Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination Relay Race

Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination Relay Race

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This item, Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination – Relay Race, is an activity where students work collaboratively to complete 4 problems of varying difficulty. There are a total of 32 problems, for up to 8 groups and 4 problems per group. Groups will solve each system by elimination, each student will complete their own problem, one each student does so then the next student in their group begins the next problem. First group to complete all 4 problems wins! Although this is des
Preview of Solving Exponential Equations - Scavenger Hunt

Solving Exponential Equations - Scavenger Hunt

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With Solving Exponential Equations - Scavenger Hunt, you're going to receive an engaging and exciting activity to review exponential equations. Problems include common bases, exponent operations, etc. An answer key is provided so the teacher can check and help students' progress. That are 10 problems/station that can be applied onto the classroom walls. My students love this activity because it allows them to get up and walk around, be up and walking around the class, and compete healthily with
Preview of Solving Equations - BUNDLE

Solving Equations - BUNDLE

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Algebra Maestro
The Solving Equations - BUNDLE includes 118 pages and hundreds of problems on one, two, and multi-step equations, etc. There are activities, worksheets, assessments, etc. for you to teach solving equations in one-variable. Equations included one-step, two-step, multi-step, word problems, literal equations, etc. The bundle includes the following: Solving Equations in One - Variable Practice - Rookie, All-Star, MVP Solving Equations in One - Variable - Relay Race Solving Equations in One - Varia
Preview of Arithmetic Sequence Bundle

Arithmetic Sequence Bundle

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The Arithmetic Sequence Bundle provides a variety of activities to engage students. Arithmetic Sequences has been a tough subject in the past to teach but with these resources it's now a topic I look forward to teach! These products require the explicit formula for arithmetic sequences. The bundle includes the following: Arithmetic Sequence Task CardsArithmetic Sequence Scavenger Hunt Arithmetic Sequence Relay Race Arithmetic Sequence Puzzle Arithmetic Sequence Packet Arithmetic Sequence Assess
Preview of Solving Equations Worksheet Packet

Solving Equations Worksheet Packet

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With Solving Equations Packet, you're receiving an item where students can practice. Problems include: vocabulary, one-step, two-step, multi-step, literal equations, error analysis, and word problems. There are 34 problems. Answer key included. Please review if you download! Thank you! You may also like: Solving Equations in One - Variable Practice - Rookie, All-Star, MVP Solving Equations in One - Variable - Relay Race Solving Equations in One - Variable - TOTAL IT Worksheet Solving Equati
Preview of 2017-2018 Algebra 2 Pacing Guide

2017-2018 Algebra 2 Pacing Guide

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With 2017-2018 Algebra 2 Pacing Guide, your planning for the year is done! I've taken the standards and learning targets for Algebra 2 and organized it for the year. It is one-sheet that is organized and user-friendly. You will know what to teach each day and know what topics are coming up. Non-teaching days are taken into account, such as testing, staff development days, etc. I hope that this helps you in your planning! Please review if you purchase! Thank you! Other 2017-2018 Mathematics Sched
Preview of Volume of Cylinder, Cone & Sphere - Guided Notes, Foldable & Videos

Volume of Cylinder, Cone & Sphere - Guided Notes, Foldable & Videos

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Algebra Maestro
I am posting this resource to my TPT store.  For FREE!  I am posting this March 2020.  I want to do my little bit to help since some schools are closing because of COVID-19 (or coronavirus).  Now, I wouldn’t normally post this to my TPT because I feel that the quality isn’t the best but it may help out some teachers and students for distance learning.  If you are in need of these resources feel free to download.  If you review, please don’t be too harsh.  It was somewhat difficult for me to make
Preview of Adjustable Graph Templates

Adjustable Graph Templates

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Algebra Maestro
With Adjustable Graph Templates you'll receive a variety of graphs that are formatted to be easily adjustable, this is to help you create your own assignments. The full-page templates can be used as cut-outs, very useful for Foldables, and Interactive Notebooks. There are a variety of graph templates: coordinate axis (axes), 1st quadrant, number line, grid - and with a variety of units and sizes to suit your needs. To adjust a graph - click the desired graph and adjust the size by selecting-
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About the store

Experience

I have been a mathematics teacher for four-years at local public and charter schools. Prior, I've spent time a a college math tutor, private tutor, and substitute teacher.

Teaching style

I believe that students can thrive in an engaging environment where students feel challenged and safe. I love competition and I try to create interesting games that are fun and informative.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Student to Teacher Enlistment Project Undergraduate Program, Benjamin Banneker Award, Harry Reid Congressional Grant, 2012 Las Vegas Latino Graduation Commencement Speaker, 2014 LearnZillion Dream Team, Nevada Mathematics Project, NSTec STEM Grant Recipient

My own education history

I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I'm currently working on my Masters in Mathematics Education.

Additional biographical information

I love learning new things about education and mathematics. Twitter: @richvilla2teach. Website: mrvillanueva.weebly.com. Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/creativemathnrd/.