All4Math
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I have enjoyed teaching for 20 years and have taught all the core subjects 3rd-8th. My focus for over a decade has been mathematics, and robotics for grades 4 - 8. For 13 years I have collaborated with Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy developing curriculum and coaching a middle school First Lego League team. I have taught undergraduate and graduate classes at The University of Pittsburgh & Carlow University and have mentored university education students since 2000. Recent presentations include: "Using Fantasy Football to Teach Mathematics"- Pittsburgh Association of Independent Schools Conference; and "Using Robots to Teach Mathematics" - National Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference.
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Pumpkin Math, Science, and Data Analysis - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade
My students LOVE this fall activity that is packed with estimation, measurement, and data analysis! Students use the scientific method in this pumpkin math and science activity as they explore if any characteristic of a pumpkin (height, weight, or circumference) relates to the number of seeds inside. In cooperative groups, students first estimate the height, weight, circumference, and the number of seeds inside all 4-6 pumpkins. Each group then finds the actual measurements for their given pu
3rd - 6th
Math, Science
CCSS
3.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
+9
Water Bottle Flipping Math and Science: 4th - 6th Grade
My 5th & 6th graders FLIP for this math & science lesson! Students gather data using the scientific method to discover if a 1/3 full or 2/3 full water bottle will result in more upright landings. After writing their hypothesis, students flip water bottles 1/3 full and 2/3 full 20 times for each condition. They create class line plots of their data and find the median, mode, and mean of upright landings for both conditions. After analyzing their results, they write their conclusions. An extension
4th - 6th
Math, Other (Math), Science
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.B.5
+5
M&M Math: Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Graphs, & Data Analysis
These 3 sweet-filled activities and student project centered on data from bags of Fun-Sized M&Ms are a hit with my 5th graders! Students find the fraction, decimal, and percent of each color in their M&Ms bag and create a project displaying their data on a table and a circle graph. Students share their percentages with the class and work in groups to analyze the data. Line Plots are created from the number of M&Ms in their bags and Stem & Leaf Plots are created from the percents of a specific co
4th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Graphing
Summer Multiplication Mystery Pictures
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a summer-themed mystery picture. You get three levels of differentiation for each of the six different summer-themed pictures.
INCLUDED:
~ 18 student sheets: 6 pictures - each with three levels of differentiation:
0-12 facts, 0-9 facts, and 0,1,2,5, & 10 facts
~ answer keys for each of the 6 pictures
***You may also like my 4 SEASONS MULTIPLICATION MYSTER
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Fall Multiplication Mystery Pictures
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a fall-themed mystery picture. You get three levels of differentiation for each of the six different fall-themed pictures.
INCLUDED:
~ 18 student sheets: 6 pictures - each with three levels of differentiation:
0-12 facts, 0-9 facts, and 0,1,2,5, & 10 facts
~ answer keys for each of the 6 pictures
***You may also like my 4 SEASONS MULTIPLICATION MYSTERY PI
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
AREA of RECTANGLES, TRIANGLES, & PARALLELOGRAMS Scavenger Hunt Math Task Cards
Get your students MOVING and COLLABORATING with each other as they solve these 16 problems around AREA of RECTANGLES, TRIANGLES, and PARALLELOGRAMS. Hang these mini-posters around your classroom or even down the hall or outside and watch your students' excitement grow as they move through the questions. No matter where your students start, the mini-posters are self-checking, so they will end up back at their first question. These can also be used as task cards if you would rather your stude
4th - 7th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
+2
Winter Multiplication Mystery Pictures
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a winter-themed mystery picture. You get three levels of differentiation for each of the six different winter-themed pictures.
INCLUDED:
~ 18 student sheets: 6 pictures - each with three levels of differentiation:
0-12 facts, 0-9 facts, and 0,1,2,5, & 10 facts
~ answer keys for each of the 6 pictures
***You may also like my 4 SEASONS MULTIPLICATION MYSTER
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer Multiplication Mystery Pictures Bundle
A bundle of all 4 Seasons Multiplication Mystery Pictures - a fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts at 25% off! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a season-themed mystery picture. You get three levels of differentiation for each of the 24 different season-themed pictures for a total of 72 pictures! INCLUDED FOR EACH SEASON - Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer: ~ 18 student sheets: 6 pictures - each with three levels of differentiation:
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
St. Patrick's Day Probability & Problem Solving with Lucky Charms:
My students LOVE this St. Patrick’s Day activity! It is set up as a lab, using the scientific method to explore the probability of eating specific marshmallows in Lucky Charms and to use the cereal's nutritional facts for further problem solving. A bar graph activity & rubric is also included, which you can use as an extension activity or extra credit. Includes: ~ Student Data Chart ~ Class Data Chart ~ Conclusion Data Analysis Problems ~ Lucky Charms Word Problems ~ 2 Class's Sample Da
4th - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
+3
Summer Multiplication Mystery Picture - Sun (0-9s) Only
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a summer-themed mystery picture.
INCLUDED:
~ 1 student sheet - Sun Picture (0-9s facts) only
~ answer key
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***THE FULL SET OF 6 SUMMER_THEMED PICTURES - 3 LEVELS OF DIFFERENTIATION EACH!***
Link-Summer Multiplication Mystery Pictures
OR
***ALL 4 SEASONS BUNDLE MULTIPLICATION MYSTERY PICTURES: FALL, WINTER, SPRING, and SUMMER @ 25% OFF!!
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Winter Multiplication Mystery Pictures - Snowman (0-9s) only
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a winter-themed mystery picture.
INCLUDED:
~ 1 student sheet - Snowman Picture (0-9s facts) only
~ answer key
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
***THE FULL SET OF 6 WINTER-THEMED PICTURES - 3 LEVELS OF DIFFERENTIATION EACH!***
Link-Winter Multiplication Mystery Pictures
OR
***ALL 4 SEASONS BUNDLE MULTIPLICATION MYSTERY PICTURES: FALL, WINTER, SPRING, and SUMMER @ 25% OFF
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Spring Multiplication Mystery Pictures
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a spring-themed mystery picture. You get three levels of differentiation for each of the six different spring-themed pictures. INCLUDED: ~ 18 student sheets: 6 pictures - each with three levels of differentiation: 0-12 facts, 0-9 facts, and 0,1,2,5, & 10 facts ~ answer keys for each of the 6 pictures ***You may also like my 4 SEASONS MULTIPLICATION MYSTER
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Mode, Median, Mean, Range, & Data Analysis Inter-active Powerpoint
An fun interactive Powerpoint presentation that teaches the meaning of mode, median, mean, range, and data analysis. The meaning and importance of data analysis is discussed first, then explanations, examples, and practice problems are presented. Students will then apply their knowledge to several word problems, a line plot, and a stem&leaf plot. A slide of notes is also included for your students.
***YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THIS FUN SWEET-FILLED M&M-THEMED ACTIVITY ON FRACTIONS, DECIMALS, PERCENTS,
3rd - 8th
Math, Numbers
FACTORS & MULTIPLES Scavenger Hunt Task Cards
Get your students MOVING and COLLABORATING with each other as they solve these 16 problems around FACTORS & MULTIPLES. Hang these mini-posters around your classroom or even down the hall or outside and watch your students' excitement grow as they move through the questions. No matter where your students start, the mini-posters are self-checking, so they will end up back at their first question. These can also be used as task cards if you would rather your students remain seated. INCLUDED:
3rd - 6th
Math, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
4.OA.B.4
Fall Multiplication Mystery Pictures - Tree (0-9s) Only
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a fall-themed mystery picture.
INCLUDED:
~ 1 student sheet - Tree Picture (0-9s facts) only
~ answer key
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***THE FULL SET OF 6 FALL-THEMED PICTURES - 3 LEVELS OF DIFFERENTIATION EACH!***
Link-Fall Mystery Pictures
OR
***ALL 4 SEASONS BUNDLE MULTIPLICATION MYSTERY PICTURES: FALL, WINTER, SPRING, and SUMMER @ 25% OFF!!!***
Link-4 Seasons M
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Spring Multiplication Mystery Pictures - Bee (0-9s) only
A fun way for your students to practice their basic multiplication facts! Students solve a 15x15 grid of multiplication facts to reveal a spring-themed mystery picture.
INCLUDED:
~ 1 student sheet - Bee Picture (0-9s facts) only
~ answer key
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
***THE FULL SET OF 6 SPRING-THEMED PICTURES - 3 LEVELS OF DIFFERENTIATION EACH!***
Link-Spring Multiplication Mystery Pictures****
OR
***ALL 4 SEASONS BUNDLE MULTIPLICATION MYSTERY PICTURES: FALL, WINTER, SPRING, and SUMMER @ 25% OF
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
Factors and Multiples Task Cards: 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
A fun way to practice identifying factors, factor pairs, common factors, greatest common factors, multiples, common multiples, and least common multiples! This set of 48 task cards can be used for just practicing factors (cards #1- #30) or multiples (cards #31- #48) or both (all 48 cards). INCLUDES: ~ List the factors of a given number (cards #1 - #6) ~ Name the factor pairs of a given number (cards #7 - #12) ~ Name the missing factor in the equation (cards #13 - #18) ~ Choose the common factor
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
CCSS
4.OA.B.4
, 6.NS.B.4
ADDITION & SUBTRACTION of DECIMALS Scavenger Hunt Task Cards
Get your students MOVING and COLLABORATING with each other as they solve these 16 problems around the ADDITION & SUBTRACTION of Decimals. Hang these mini-posters around your classroom or even down the hall or outside and watch your students' excitement grow as they move through the questions. No matter where your students start, the mini-posters are self-checking, so they will end up back at their first question. These can also be used as task cards if you would rather your students remain
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
Christmas Holiday Tree Cone Math: 4th - 6th Grade
My students LOVE this edible holiday math treat as they explore geometry, measurement, and problem solving! The 4-page student packet is split into 2 parts. In Part 1, students connect the ideas of diameter and radius to a sugar cone. They then create a holiday tree cone from a their sugar cone, a sugar cookie, and frosting - decorating it with M & Ms and sprinkles. In Part 2, students explore more challenging word problems, estimation, and calculations. INCLUDED:~ 4 student pages of Chris
4th - 6th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.B.4
+9
Veterans' & Memorial Day Patriotic Math Task Cards: 4th-6th Grade
These 20 math task cards are a fun way to practice math skills all the while learning about the brave men & women who serve in the U.S. military! They are perfect especially around Veteran's Day or Memorial Day, but can certainly be used year-round. These task cards work well for the later end of 4th grade(after advanced computational skills have been learned) through 6th grade. Laminate these task cards to last for years and store them in a ziplock bag or punch a hole on the corner and attach
4th - 6th
Math, U.S. History
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+12
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About the store
Experience
I have enjoyed teaching for 20 years and have taught all the core subjects 3rd-8th. My focus for over a decade has been mathematics, and robotics for grades 4 - 8. For 13 years I have collaborated with Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy developing curriculum and coaching a middle school First Lego League team. I have taught undergraduate and graduate classes at The University of Pittsburgh & Carlow University and have mentored university education students since 2000. Recent presentations include: "Using Fantasy Football to Teach Mathematics"- Pittsburgh Association of Independent Schools Conference; and "Using Robots to Teach Mathematics" - National Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference.
Teaching style
I strive each day to inspire my students to pursue their passions and to impart to them the knowledge and confidence they need to become the artist, the mathematician, the engineer. . . the life-long learner who never stops making connections and positively contributing to the world around them.
Awards & shining teacher moments
*Golden Apple Teaching Award 2012 - Diocese of Pittsburgh
*Most Inspirational Teacher 2012 - National "Grow Your Own Business Challenge" Winner
*Robotics Coach Award 2004 - Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy
My own education history
Master of Arts in Teaching - University of Pittsburgh;
Bachelors of Fine Art - Southern Illinois University;
Mid-Level Math Certification 7-9
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