Awesome is Math
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I taught 6th grade in elementary and middle school and I loved it! Because of different grade and boundary realignments, I also had the opportunity to teach 3rd and 4th grade. These teaching positions were in a Title One school, a very high-affluent area, and a school with a wide range of SES. I really enjoyed teaching all of the different grades, but my heart was always with 6th grade.
When I taught in middle school, I taught 6 periods of math each day. I especially loved being able to focus only on math and really hone my craft. I taught honors, co-taught, and on-level classes. I loved the challenge of differentiating the content to meet the needs of students at all ability levels. My favorite part of each class period was singing our "Math is Awesome!" chant each day. This had many variations, including "Awesome is Math!".
Usually by 6th grade, students have very strong opinions about math, some positive and some negative. I loved working with struggling students and helping them feel success in math; sometimes this was a first for them in their lives. I wanted them to walk away from my class knowing they could do it. I also really tried to show students that math is in our lives every day and they will use what they learn.
I now spend a lot of my time volunteering in my children's classrooms and am an avid member of their school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
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I Have Who Has Coordinate Grid Math Loop | Fun Engaging Vocab Review | Teamwork
I Have Who Has Coordinate Grid is a fun way to reinforce key vocabulary terms. This is a perfect way to begin or end a lesson to increase student engagement. It could also be used when you have a few extra minutes of class before lunch or a class change, or when your students need a Brain Break. Students are practicing their Coordinate Grid vocabulary terms without realizing it. To play, each student is given one or two cards, depending on the number of students in your class. All cards in the s
5th - 7th
Graphing, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6b
, 6.NS.C.6c
Introduction to the Coordinate Plane Grid Task Cards & Worksheet | Fun Scoot
Print, Cut & Go! Use these task cards to help solidify and deepen students’ understanding of plotting points on the coordinate grid. Students on all levels will find success by completing these questions. *A NO PREP OPTION IS INCLUDED as a worksheet with the same task card questions. Students Will:Answer 24 task card questions on the structured answer sheetIdentify Vocab TermsIdentify Ordered Pairs & Locations of PointsPlot PointsWork with Coordinate Grid MapsFind Distances Between PointsComple
5th - 7th
Graphing, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.6b
, 6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.8
Comparing Two IQRs Practice Compare Interquartile Range Worksheet | No Prep
Comparing Two IQRs Practice will help your students solidify a strong foundation of solving for the interquartile range (IQR). These problems will provide your students with essential practice and will build their confidence, understanding, and ability to master this multi-step difficult concept. This resource should be used after students have been taught how to solve for the IQR. This could be used for whole-class practice, small-group work, partner work, or independent work. It could also be
5th - 7th
Decimals, Mental Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
Comparing Two MADs Practice Compare Mean Absolute Deviations Worksheet | No Prep
Comparing Two MADs Practice will help your students solidify a strong foundation of solving for the mean absolute deviation (MAD). These problems will provide your students with essential practice and will build their confidence, understanding, and ability to master this difficult concept. This resource should be used after students have been taught how to solve for the MAD. This could be used for whole-class practice, small-group work, partner work, or independent work. It could also be used a
5th - 7th
Decimals, Mental Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
IQR & MAD Guided Notes & Practice Pages | Differentiated | No Prep Lessons
This IQR and MAD Bundle is an essential resource for guiding your students through these difficult concepts. The scaffolded guided notes and differentiated practice pages will build strong foundations for your students and help all students achieve mastery. The Guided Notes will help your students develop a deep understanding of the Interquartile Range and Mean Absolute Deviation as you guide them through the notes. Included sections are an I can statement, vocabulary, a whole class introductory
5th - 7th
Decimals, Mental Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
IQR & MAD Practice Pages | Interquartile Range Mean Absolute Deviation No Prep
These DIFFERENTIATED NO PREP IQR-Interquartile Range & MAD-Mean Absolute Deviation Practice Pages are essential practice to help all students master these difficult concepts. Your students will build a strong foundation of solving for the IQR & MAD by completing these practice pages. These problems will build their confidence, understanding, and ability to master these difficult, multi-step concepts. This resource should be used after students have been taught how to solve for the IQR & MAD. Thi
5th - 7th
Decimals, Mental Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
Interquartile Range IQR Practice Pages | Differentiated 3 Levels | No Prep
These differentiated Interquartile Range IQR Practice Pages are essential practice to help all students master this difficult concept. Your students will build a strong foundation of solving for IQR by completing these practice pages. These problems will build their confidence, understanding, and ability to master this difficult, multi-step concept. This resource should be used after students have been taught how to solve for the IQR. This resource could be used as a whole class practice, in sma
5th - 7th
Decimals, Mental Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
Mean Absolute Deviation MAD Practice Pages | Differentiated 3 Levels | No Prep
These differentiated Mean Absolute Deviation MAD Practice Pages are essential practice to help all students master this difficult concept. Your students will build a strong foundation of solving for MAD by completing these practice pages. These problems will build their confidence, understanding, and ability to master this difficult, multi-step concept. This resource should be used after students have been taught how to solve for the MAD. This could be used as a whole class practice, in small g
5th - 7th
Decimals, Mental Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
Graphing on the Coordinate Grid Plane Activity | Differentiation | Fun Engaging
Your students will solidify their skills of plotting points on the coordinate grid by completing this fun and engaging Build a Dirt Bike Track Activity. This should be used after your students have been introduced to graphing points on the coordinate grid. The resource starts with a review page for plotting points on the coordinate grid and essential vocabulary. Included in this purchase is an editable Google Slides presentation. This goes through the review page that students should complete b
5th - 7th
Graphing, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.8
The Coordinate Plane Grid Guided Notes Bundle|3 No Prep Lessons Scaffolded Notes
The Coordinate Grid Guided Note Bundle is the perfect way to introduce your students to the coordinate grid and to build on your students' skills. Included are three scaffolded notes and lessons to teach whole class. Each lesson has a note for students to complete while you teach your lesson and an editable Google Slides version of the lesson. Each resource also has an answer key in color and black & white with sample answers for your convenience. The first note and lesson is the Introduction t
5th - 7th
Graphing, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6b
, 6.NS.C.6c
+1
Introduction to the Coordinate Grid Plane Guided Notes|No Prep Lesson Scaffolded
This is a no-prep lesson! The Introduction to the Coordinate Grid Guided Notes are the perfect way to introduce your students to this critical concept. Your students will build a strong foundation of the coordinate grid by working through these scaffolded notes. Each student should have a copy of the math note and will complete it with you as you teach your lesson. The note starts with an I can statement and a review section. Then you can introduce the coordinate grid by reading The fly on the
5th - 7th
Graphing, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6b
, 6.NS.C.6c
Directions on the Coordinate Plane Grid Guided Notes |Scaffolded No Prep Lesson
Your students will build a strong foundation of using Directions on the Coordinate Grid by working through these guided notes. This is a no-prep lesson that includes an editable Google Slides lesson. Each student should have a copy of the math note and will complete it with you as you teach your lesson. The note starts with an I can statement and a review and vocabulary section. Next is an introductory activity and a correct the mistake section. Finally, there are practice examples for student
5th - 7th
Graphing, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.8
Reflecting Points on the Coordinate Plane Grid Guided Notes | No Prep Lesson
Reflecting Points on the Coordinate Grid Guided Notes are scaffolded notes that are designed to help students on any level to be successful. This is a NO-PREP LESSON! Your students will build a strong foundation of reflecting points on the coordinate grid by working through these guided notes. Each student should have a copy of the math note and will complete it with you as you teach your lesson. The note starts with an I can statement, a vocabulary section, a drawing activity, and a Partner th
5th - 7th
Graphing, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.C.6b
Plotting Mixed Numbers & Decimals on the Number Line Bundle | Negative Fractions
This Bundle of high-quality resources of Plotting Positive & Negative Mixed Numbers & Decimals on the Number Line will meet the needs of each of your students, regardless of their level of understanding. There is something for everyone in this Bundle. These resources align perfectly with an Integers and Absolute Value unit, as each resource has positive and negative mixed numbers and decimals to the hundredths problems included. The first resource is guided notes to teach students the concept. T
5th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Graphing
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6c
+1
Spot the Mistake Positive & Negative Mixed Numbers & Decimals on the Number Line
This Spot the Mistake Activity Error Analysis for plotting mixed numbers and decimals on the number line is a great tool for every classroom to solidify this difficult concept. Students will examine a point that was plotted incorrectly. After figuring out what mistake was made, students will plot the point correctly. Finally, they will use complete sentences to identify and explain how to correct the error. The given errors in this activity are common mistakes students make. Some of these are s
5th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Graphing
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6c
Plotting Mixed Numbers & Decimals on a Number Line Reteaching &Intervention Tool
This Reteaching & Intervention Tool for Plotting Positive & Negative Mixed Numbers & Decimals on the Number Line will change your students’ confidence, understanding, and ability to master this difficult concept. This resource could be used as a whole class lesson to teach this concept slowly in small steps. It could also be used in small group or one on one settings to teach or reteach the concept in a scaffolded way. This resource starts with a review of critical concepts for plotting mixed
5th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Graphing
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.7
+1
Plotting Decimals & Mixed Numbers on the Number Line Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! Plotting positive and negative mixed numbers and decimals on the number line is a difficult concept for many students to master. These scaffolded guided notes are the answer to help all students build their skills and to be successful. These Mixed Numbers & Decimals on the Number Line Guided Notes are structured, engaging, and will help students on any level and with any background build a foundation of this concept. The note starts with an I can statement, a review of concepts
5th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.7
, 6.NS.C.7a
Mixed Numbers & Decimals on the Number Line Task Cards: Absolute Value|6th Grade
These engaging Mixed Numbers and Decimals on the Number Line Task Cards will ensure your students have a strong foundation and master this concept. This skill is difficult for many students. These task cards will give students the extra practice that is needed extra practice to help them be successful. Students will reason through real-life situations that build confidence and number sense. These are perfect for classrooms and homeschool learning. These task cards will solidify your students’ un
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Fractions
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6a
, 6.NS.C.6c
+3
Absolute Value Task Cards | Real World Absolute Value Questions | Digital Option
These engaging Absolute Value Task Cards will ensure your students have a strong foundation and master this concept. Students will reason through real-life situations that build confidence and number sense. This is perfect for classrooms and homeschool learning. These task cards will solidify your students’ understanding of absolute value through interesting and engaging questions. The real-world questions within these cards are relatable to students and will build number sense. There are a vari
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.7
, 6.NS.C.7a
+2
Absolute Value: Mixed Numbers & Decimals on a Number Line Activity | 6th Grade
The Cliff Diving Activity will ensure your students get critical practice with fractions and decimals on the number line. This activity has students use absolute value to compare, order, and plot decimals and fractions on the number line. This is a difficult concept for many students, so this activity will benefit all students. The lesson starts with a Google Slides presentation that gives a quick review of absolute value, comparing positive and negative decimals, comparing positive and negative
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Fractions
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6c
, 6.NS.C.7
+4
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About the store
Experience
I taught 6th grade in elementary and middle school and I loved it! Because of different grade and boundary realignments, I also had the opportunity to teach 3rd and 4th grade. These teaching positions were in a Title One school, a very high-affluent area, and a school with a wide range of SES. I really enjoyed teaching all of the different grades, but my heart was always with 6th grade.
When I taught in middle school, I taught 6 periods of math each day. I especially loved being able to focus only on math and really hone my craft. I taught honors, co-taught, and on-level classes. I loved the challenge of differentiating the content to meet the needs of students at all ability levels. My favorite part of each class period was singing our "Math is Awesome!" chant each day. This had many variations, including "Awesome is Math!".
Usually by 6th grade, students have very strong opinions about math, some positive and some negative. I loved working with struggling students and helping them feel success in math; sometimes this was a first for them in their lives. I wanted them to walk away from my class knowing they could do it. I also really tried to show students that math is in our lives every day and they will use what they learn.
I now spend a lot of my time volunteering in my children's classrooms and am an avid member of their school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Teaching style
I always worked very hard at the beginning of each school year to build trust with my students and with each other. This allowed us to have a safe environment that encouraged risk-taking and mistake-making. My classroom was a very positive place where we worked as a team to help each other be successful. I also had very high expectations for my students to push themselves to grow as much as possible while in my classroom. This was in each subject area, as well as mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially.
In math specifically, I always wanted to promote number sense and a deep understanding of math concepts by guiding students through concrete, representational, and abstract processes. It is critical for students to understand the "why" behind the math, not just memorizing steps to solve. This helps them to have a solid foundation of math to continue to build on throughout their lives.
My students knew that I was their biggest fan, cheering them on and helping them along the way. My students left my class at the end of the year being better people and were set up for success for their next school year.
My own education history
M.Ed.: Southern Utah University
B.S. in Elementary Education: Utah Valley University
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