Valeen Vaccaro

This is a large, comprehensive packet containing examples of each of the Laws of Exponents, and a ton of practice, at varied levels. It also contains exit tickets for each of the laws, and a few extras (writing task, open ended)!

This packet covers standards that were taught in 6th grade, with an emphasis on priority standards and review skills that students will need to be successful in 7th grade. Each standard/skill has a short instructional piece/example, followed by scaffolded practice problems. An answer key is included.

Do-Now Math Drills each contain between 28 and 44 questions. They are used in my classroom as the “Do-Now.” I give students between 8-15 minutes to complete them, and then we spend the same amount of time reviewing. I use this as a tool, to spiral back to topics that students may have forgotten, to preview topics that are coming up, and to go over prerequisites for lessons we are doing that week. On some weeks, I give a quiz on Friday, to assess how students did on all of the topics covered.

This is a summer packet designed for students who have worked on 7th Grade Common Core Standards and are entering Grade 8. Each topic has an example/instructional section as well as a note to students about how they would further research this topic, followed by example problems that vary in rigor. An exemplar is included.

These guided notes explain the different types of triangles, the number of degrees in triangles, and have students explore other features of triangles. Independent practice includes solving for missing angles, classifiying triangles, and a short mixed review of other 6th grade geometry skills. An exit ticket to assess understanding is included.

This resource provides notes and practice for ordering fractions on a number line. Students will work on placing whole numbers onto the line, and then placing parts of a whole (listed as fractions) where they belong in between. This resource includes an exit ticket, and extra practice with ordering and using fractions. A mixed fraction homework assignment is also included.

These notes on “Quadrilaterals” provide students with descriptions, pictures, and charts that describe quadrilaterals. It provides practice with identifying and naming quadrilaterals as well as finding missing angles in quadrilaterals. There are multiple open ended/essay type questions to help students understand quadrilaterals. An exit ticket and a mixed review practice section is also included.

These notes on “Types of Angles” provide students a place to take notes on angle types (including complementary and supplementary), provides practice with identifying and naming angles as well as finding missing angles in complementary/supplementary angles, and some open ended questions that require explanations. An exit ticket and a mixed review homework is also included.

High Level Order of Operations Quiz that contains problems addressing common errors, such as multiplying before dividing, even if the division comes first!