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Hello! My name is Haley Hartzog, and I’m a high school math teacher who knows firsthand how busy and overwhelming teaching can feel. That’s why I design resources that are ready-to-use, engaging, and efficient—so you can walk into class feeling confident and leave with more time for yourself. My philosophy is simple: stress-free teaching is the best teaching.
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Preview of Systems of Linear Inequalities Unit Plan | Algebra Curriculum Bundle

Systems of Linear Inequalities Unit Plan | Algebra Curriculum Bundle

This 1-week unit plan bundle consists of scaffolded notes, guided practice, quick checks, activities, a two-page study guide, and a summative unit test designed to align with Georgia's state End-of-Course (EOC) prep questions, ensuring your students are well-prepared for state assessments. A Scope/Outline of main ideas are included: Day 1 – Creating, Graphing, & Solving Linear Inequalities Day 2 – Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Day 3 – Constraints with Real-World Situations
Preview of Linear Functions & Relationships Unit Plan | Complete Algebra Curriculum Bundle

Linear Functions & Relationships Unit Plan | Complete Algebra Curriculum Bundle

Make teaching linear relationships and functions effortless with this complete Algebra Unit Plan! This Linear Relationships & Functions Curriculum Bundle includes everything you need to teach, assess, and review key Algebra standards — from scaffolded notes to quizzes and a summative unit test. Perfect for EOC prep, intervention, or full-unit instruction. Your students will master simplifying, writing, and interpreting linear functions through guided practice, quick checks, and engaging
Preview of Data Analysis & Statistics Unit Plan | Algebra Curriculum | Notes & Activities

Data Analysis & Statistics Unit Plan | Algebra Curriculum | Notes & Activities

This two-week Unit plan bundle contains scaffolded notes, guided practice, quick checks, activities, a study guide, and a summative unit test designed to align with Georgia's state End-of-Course (EOC) prep questions, ensuring your students are well-prepared for state assessments. A Scope/Outline of main ideas are included: Day 1: Measures of Center and Spread Day 2: MAD and Standard Deviation Day 3: Outliers and Shapes of Data Day 4: Two-Way Frequency Tables Day 5: Quiz Day 6: Scatter Plots and
Preview of Operations with Radicals Digital Escape | Algebra Digital+ Print Review Activity

Operations with Radicals Digital Escape | Algebra Digital+ Print Review Activity

Radical Operations Escape Room | Simplifying, Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals | Print & Digital Google FormBring excitement and critical thinking to your algebra classroom with this Digit Quest Escape Room! Students will embark on a math adventure as they solve operations with radicals to unlock codes and progress through each quest. Perfect for review, practice, or test prep — both in class and online! Students solve 20 missing-digit radical problems across 5 interactive quest
Preview of Exponential Equations & Growth/Decay | Algebra Maze & Riddle Bundle |PDF+Digital

Exponential Equations & Growth/Decay | Algebra Maze & Riddle Bundle |PDF+Digital

Make practicing Exponential Equations engaging and fun with this bundle of four St. Patrick's and Pi Day-themed math mazes with riddles! Each maze focuses on a key Algebra skill and is designed to keep students motivated while reinforcing accuracy and problem-solving. Students solve problems to navigate through each maze, and every correct answer leads them closer to the final square—where a fun St. Patty's Day or Pi Day riddle is revealed. These mazes are perfect for review, practice, or a
Preview of New Year’s Resolution Worksheet 2026-30 | Student Goal Setting & SEL Activity

New Year’s Resolution Worksheet 2026-30 | Student Goal Setting & SEL Activity

Help your students start the new year with purpose—and give yourself a meaningful end-of-year keepsake with this FREE New Year’s Resolution & Reflection Worksheet designed for upper elementary through middle school students. This low-prep, student-friendly activity encourages learners to reflect on their goals, habits, and identity at the start of the year, while creating a powerful comparison piece teachers can return at the end of the school year to highlight growth and change. ✨ What’s I
Preview of Linear Functions Scavenger Hunt | Algebra Review Activity | PDF + Digital

Linear Functions Scavenger Hunt | Algebra Review Activity | PDF + Digital

Make reviewing linear relationships and functions engaging, active, and meaningful with this Linear Relationships & Functions Scavenger Hunt—a hands-on Algebra activity that gets students moving while reinforcing key concepts. Perfect for Algebra 1, 8th Grade Math, intervention, and test prep, this resource helps students practice writing linear equations, identifying functions, interpreting function notation, and comparing representations in a way that feels more like a game than a worksheet
Preview of Approximating Square & Cube Roots on Number Line | 8th Grade Math Activity

Approximating Square & Cube Roots on Number Line | 8th Grade Math Activity

Help your students master approximating square and cube roots with this engaging, hands-on number line activity! Designed for 8th grade math (and perfect for Algebra readiness), this worksheet helps students visualize and compare irrational and rational numbers while building conceptual understanding. Students will: ✅ Estimate non-perfect square and cube roots ✅ Identify which two perfect squares or cubes each value falls between ✅ Plot approximate values on a number line This activity is
Preview of Christmas 8th Grade Algebra Geometry Maze Activity With Riddle Bundle

Christmas 8th Grade Algebra Geometry Maze Activity With Riddle Bundle

Make reviewing key Algebra and Geometry skills festive and fun with this Christmas Math Maze Bundle designed for 8th and 9th grade students! This engaging printable and digital resource includes five differentiated holiday-themed mazes, each tied to essential concepts like Volume of 3D Figures, Pythagorean Theorem, Distance Formula, Midpoint Formula, and Area & Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane. Each maze features two versions: a shorter, beginner-friendly maze and a longer, more challengin
Preview of AP Precalculus Unit 2 Review | Easter Math Tale Activity | PDF & Digital

AP Precalculus Unit 2 Review | Easter Math Tale Activity | PDF & Digital

Make reviewing AP Precalculus Unit 2 fun and engaging with this EASTER–themed Math Tale activity! Students solve review problems and use their answers to fill in blanks that create a hilarious EASTER story. As students complete the problems, their answers determine the silly words that appear in the story, making math review interactive and memorable. This activity is perfect for AP Precalculus Unit 2 review, pre-break lessons, or a fun class period before spring break while still reinforc
Preview of Investigating Data and Data Analysis Unit Plan | 9-Day Algebra Lesson Plans

Investigating Data and Data Analysis Unit Plan | 9-Day Algebra Lesson Plans

This Algebra: Concepts & Connections Unit plan contains printable scaffolded notes, guided practice, quiz, study guide, and a 22-question Unit test. A Scope/Outline of main ideas are included:Day 1: Measures of Center and Spread Day 2: MAD and Standard Deviation Day 3: Outliers and Shapes of Data Day 4: Two-Way Frequency Tables Day 5: Quiz Day 6: Scatter Plots and Correlation Vs Causation Day 7: Line of Best Fit & Correlation Coefficient Day 8: Study Guide Day 9: Unit Test ***ANSWER KEYS wit
Preview of Correlation Coefficient and Scatter Plot | Algebra Cut & Paste Sorting Activity

Correlation Coefficient and Scatter Plot | Algebra Cut & Paste Sorting Activity

Are you looking for an engaging and interactive way for your high school algebra students to practice correlation coefficient? This Cut and Paste Correlation Coefficient Sorting Activity offers an excellent solution. This activity provides students with hands-on practice in matching scatter plots with their corresponding correlation coefficients, enhancing their understanding and application of statistical concepts. Why Use This Activity?Active Learning: Students actively engage with the materia
Preview of Google Docs Lesson Plan Template | Yearlong Weekly Planner

Google Docs Lesson Plan Template | Yearlong Weekly Planner

I have used this weekly lesson plan template for several years because it offers a structured and efficient way to organize my lessons, ensuring the following components are covered: StandardsLearning ObjectivesActivities (Opening, Work Session, Closing, Assessments)Differentiation StrategiesThis template helps streamline planning, promotes consistency, and allows for better time management. Additionally, it facilitates alignment with curriculum standards, supports diverse learner needs, and pro
Preview of Algebra End of Year Student Survey | Course Feedback & Reflection/Perceptions

Algebra End of Year Student Survey | Course Feedback & Reflection/Perceptions

Boost student voice and gather meaningful feedback with this Algebra End-of-Year Student Survey (Summer-Themed)! This engaging end-of-course reflection activity helps teachers collect valuable insights into students’ perceptions of their learning, performance on end-of-course tests, and overall experience in your math class. Designed to promote student self-reflection, this survey encourages learners to evaluate their strengths, identify knowledge gaps, and set future academic goals. Teachers
Preview of Valentine’s Day Algebra Maze & Riddle Bundle | Solving, Factoring Quadratics

Valentine’s Day Algebra Maze & Riddle Bundle | Solving, Factoring Quadratics

💘 Valentine’s Day Algebra Math Maze Bundle: Quadratics Edition Make practicing quadratic functions engaging and fun with this bundle of five Valentine’s Day–themed math mazes with riddles! Each maze focuses on a key Algebra skill and is designed to keep students motivated while reinforcing accuracy and problem-solving. Students solve problems to navigate through each maze, and every correct answer leads them closer to the final square—where a fun Valentine’s riddle is revealed. These mazes
Preview of Comparing Linear Quadratic Exponential Functions | Algebra Card Sort Digital/PDF

Comparing Linear Quadratic Exponential Functions | Algebra Card Sort Digital/PDF

Linear, Quadratic, & Exponential Cut & Paste Activity for Algebra EOC Review Make function comparison hands-on, meaningful, and memorable with this engaging cut-and-paste sorting activity! Students will sort key characteristics of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions into the correct categories—perfect for reinforcing concepts before state testing or end-of-course exams. ✂️ What Students Do: Students cut out function characteristics (tables, graphs, vocabulary, and descriptions) and s
Preview of Converting Forms of Quadratic Equations | Algebra Matching Task Card Activity

Converting Forms of Quadratic Equations | Algebra Matching Task Card Activity

Converting between Vertex Form, Standard Form, & Factored Form of Graphs of Quadratic Functions Matching ActivityMake practicing or reviewing Converting Between Forms of Quadratic Functions more interactive with this fun, matching card activity! This matching activity is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of quadratic functions by matching different equation forms (vertex form, standard form, and factored form) to their corresponding graphs. Students work with 8 quadratic
Preview of Graphing Linear Inequality Systems Christmas Ornament| Algebra Holiday Activity

Graphing Linear Inequality Systems Christmas Ornament| Algebra Holiday Activity

Bring seasonal cheer into your math classroom with this festive Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Ornament Activity — the perfect combination of rigorous Algebra practice and hands-on holiday fun! Students graph, solve, and check inequalities before transforming their answers into display-ready Christmas ornaments to decorate your classroom, bulletin board, or holiday math tree. This low-prep, high-engagement resource makes December instruction meaningful and magical, giving students pr
Preview of Blue + White Gingham Classic Southern Charm Bulletin Board Letters

Blue + White Gingham Classic Southern Charm Bulletin Board Letters

Blue & White Alphabet to be used as Bulletin Board Letters.
Preview of Algebra 1 EOC Review Scavenger Hunt Game | Final Exam |Spring Test Prep Activity

Algebra 1 EOC Review Scavenger Hunt Game | Final Exam |Spring Test Prep Activity

Make Algebra 1 EOC or Final Exam review engaging with this interactive Scavenger Hunt Test Prep Activity!This activity pairs perfectly with the following product:Alg 1 EOC 1st Semester Final Exam Review Scavenger HuntHelp students review essential 2nd Semester Algebra 1 concepts in a fun, movement-based way while preparing for the End of Course (EOC) exam. This Algebra 1 EOC review scavenger hunt gets students up, moving, and practicing key skills as they solve problems and hunt for the next
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About the store

Experience

Hello! My name is Haley Hartzog, and I’m a high school math teacher who knows firsthand how busy and overwhelming teaching can feel. That’s why I design resources that are ready-to-use, engaging, and efficient—so you can walk into class feeling confident and leave with more time for yourself. My philosophy is simple: stress-free teaching is the best teaching.

Teaching style

My goal is to provide teachers with time-saving, stress-free resources that make planning simple and allow you to focus on what you do best—TEACH SMART. In my store, you’ll find no-prep lessons, easy classroom hacks, and practical tools designed to save you time and energy. Plan less, teach more—so you can enjoy teaching without the stress of endless prep.

My own education history

Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education, M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics Education, Ed. S in Instructional Technology

Additional biographical information

I have been teaching high school mathematics for 12 years in Georgia. I currently teach based on the following standards: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Math-9-12.aspx