Why Math
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Why Math was born out founder, Emily Santora's desire to have organized and engaging resources for her students. Emily believes that students learn math best when they are able to make discoveries about math concepts on their own, rather than being solely taught "rules and tricks". Her motto as a teacher is for students to "memorize less and understand more". She has seen time and time again that fluency comes as students make connections and develop more solid understanding of the concepts they are engaging with.
Emily's brings almost 20 years of experience in math education as she creates resources for her students and teachers. Her desire to create quality resources for her own students developed into her creation of Why Math so other teachers can save time in lesson prep while gaining confidence in their own teaching of math concepts.
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Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
This standards aligned includes guided notes on the following topics... 1) Understanding Integers 2) Comparing and Ordering Integers 3) Integer Opposites 4) Absolute Value 5) The Coordinate Plane 6) Reflecting Points Across Axes 6) Distance Between Two Points on a Number Line 7) Distance Between Two Points on the Coordinate Plane This resource does NOT include notes on integer operations. Notes are presented in an organized format for easy lesson presentation and post lesson study and review. Le
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6a
 +8
Horizontal and Vertical Distance on a Number Line and Coordinate Plane Notes
This standards aligned resource focuses on finding the distance between two points on a number line and coordinate plane. Instruction focuses on using sums and differences of the absolute values of integers to find the distance between two points. Students will examine patterns to develop conceptual understanding of the topic. This instruction assists in developing the understanding needed to later add and subtract integers. Examples are presented in both mathematical and real world contexts
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.8
Also included in:Â Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
Understanding Integers on a Number Line Guided Notes
This standards aligned resource is part of my Understanding Integers Bundle and introduces negative numbers and integers on a number line. Students will be introduced to language describing positive and negative numbers and will plot integers describing real world situations on number lines. Examples include problems dealing with elevation and finances. Lesson Objectives: 1) Write integers representing real world situations. 2) Plot integers on a number line. Notes are presented in an organi
6th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
Also included in:Â Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
Integer Operations Guided Notes Bundle
This standards aligned NO PREP resource focuses on helping students develop conceptual understanding of integer operations. Instruction focuses on use of number lines as student recognize patterns with sums, differences, products, and quotients. Teach your students to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers with confidence. Problems are presented in mathematical and real world contexts. This resource is not editable.
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1c
, 7.NS.A.1d
 +4
Adding and Subtracting Integers Review Game
Looking for a way to engage your students in review? Look no further than this review game to practice Adding and Subtracting Integers with your students. This style of review game has always been a favorite of mine and my students. This digital game is offered in both Powerpoint and Google Slides formats and includes 25 practice questions covering the topics of Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers. Questions presented in real-world contexts are included. Ideas for impleme
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1c
, 7.NS.A.3
Adding and Subtracting Integers Guided Notes
This resource focuses on adding and subtracting integers. Instruction focuses on use of number lines and examining patterns to develop a conceptual understanding of the topic. Examples are presented in both mathematical and real world contexts. Lesson Objectives: 1) add and subtract integers 2) solve real world problems including addition and subtraction of integers Notes are presented in an organized format for easy lesson presentation and post lesson study and review. Lesson objectives are in
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS, TEKS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.3
, MA.6.3.C
 +1
Also included in:Â Integer Operations Guided Notes Bundle
Comparing and Ordering Integers Guided Notes
This standards aligned resource focuses on comparing and ordering integers using both horizontal and vertical number lines. Instruction in scaffolded for students to develop conceptual understanding of this topic. Examples are presented in both mathematical and real world contexts. Lesson Objectives: 1) Compare integers 2) Put integers in order Notes are presented in an organized format for easy lesson presentation and post lesson study and review. Lesson objectives are included in the stude
6th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.7
 +1
Also included in:Â Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
Integer Opposites Guided Notes
This standards aligned resource introduces opposite integers and a negative sign being used to show the opposite of a number. Students will plot integers describing real world situations on number lines. Examples include problems dealing with elevation, finances, temperature, and time. Students will also compare opposite integers including problems with double negative signs (ex. -(-3)). Lesson Objectives: 1) write and graph opposite integers on a number line 2) compare opposite integers
6th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6a
Also included in:Â Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes
This resource focuses on helping students develop an understanding of the coordinate plane. Students will define the parts of the coordinate plane, plot points given ordered pairs, and name locations of points using ordered pairs. Notes also include examples where students determine the quadrant a point a located by reasoning about its location related to the origin. Lesson Objectives: 1) plot points on the coordinate plane 2) name locations of points on the coordinate plane using ordered pair
6th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.6c
Also included in:Â Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
Integers and Absolute Value Guided Notes
This resource introduces the concept of absolute value as a number's distance from zero. Examples include number lines to help students develop conceptual understanding. Real world examples dealing with elevation, finance, and temperature are included. Students will also compare absolute values of integers. Lesson Objectives: 1) Find absolute value of integers 2) Compare absolute values of integers. Two versions of notes are included. One version is a fill in the blank version with defini
6th
Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.7
, 6.NS.C.7c
, 6.NS.C.7d
Also included in:Â Understanding Integers and The Coordinate Plane Guided Notes Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Why Math was born out founder, Emily Santora's desire to have organized and engaging resources for her students. Emily believes that students learn math best when they are able to make discoveries about math concepts on their own, rather than being solely taught "rules and tricks". Her motto as a teacher is for students to "memorize less and understand more". She has seen time and time again that fluency comes as students make connections and develop more solid understanding of the concepts they are engaging with.
Emily's brings almost 20 years of experience in math education as she creates resources for her students and teachers. Her desire to create quality resources for her own students developed into her creation of Why Math so other teachers can save time in lesson prep while gaining confidence in their own teaching of math concepts.
Teaching style
Even though she always loved math, Emily failed to grasp a conceptual understanding of many of the topics she was learning. As she began to teach math, she became passionate about helping students understand the "why's" behind the math.
Developing mathematical understanding is very much tied together with problem solving skills. When students ask Emily "When are we ever going to use this?", she reminds them that even if they never need this particular math skill in "real life", the reasoning and problem solving skills they are learning and utilizing will be crucial in whatever they go on to pursue in the future.
My own education history
Emily earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics Education as well as Master's Degree in Mathematics Education.
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