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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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
Less Than Zero Book Companion Activity | Introduction to Integers | 6th Grade
CONNECTING LITERACY AND MATH: The Integer Book Companion to Less Than Zero by Stuart J. Murphy is an excellent and engaging guide to solidify a strong foundation of integers for your students. The book is perfect for introducing students to integers and to help students conceptualize positive and negative numbers. This book companion complements the book exceptionally and builds strong number sense for students. This is perfect for the whole class setting, partner or independent work, and homesc
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6a
, 6.NS.C.6c
Integers Task Cards 6th Grade | Real World Questions | Digital Option Included
Bring math to life with Integers Task Cards. Students will practice positive and negative numbers through real-life situations that build confidence and number sense. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool learning. These task cards will solidify your students’ understanding of integers through interesting and engaging questions. The real-world questions within these cards are relatable to students and will build number sense. There are a variety of graphs, tables, and number lines that students
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6a
+2
Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers: Guided Notes - Multiple Lessons
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students on all ability levels develop and build their understanding of improper fractions and mixed numbers. These concepts are strongly connected. Mastery of both concepts is necessary for success with converting between the two forms of fractions. These are also essential skills for being successful in future fraction lessons. These notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Foundational Fractions Guided Notes - Multiple Lessons
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students on all ability levels develop and build their understanding of fractions and how fractions relate to division. These notes serve as a basic introduction to fractions. These guided notes will help students to have a solid foundation to fractions to be successful with future fraction lessons. This can also be used as a remedial tool for students lacking a strong understanding of fractions. These notes will help your students devel
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Equivalent Fractions & Fractions in Simplest Form Guided Notes -Multiple Lessons
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students on all ability levels develop and build their understanding of equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. Equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions are critical skills for students to master in order to be successful with fractions and performing operations with fractions. These notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers Guided Notes - Multiple Lessons
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students on all ability levels develop and build their understanding of adding mixed numbers and subtracting mixed numbers. Students will be most successful if they have mastered adding and subtracting fractions before moving on to the mixed numbers. These notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, rep
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Adding & Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers Guided Notes - Multiple Lessons
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students on all ability levels develop and build their understanding of adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, adding mixed numbers, and subtracting mixed numbers. Adding and subtracting fractions is a foundational piece for adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Students will be most successful if they have mastered adding and subtracting fractions before moving on to the mixed numbers. These notes will help y
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Subtracting Mixed Numbers Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Adding Mixed Numbers Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Mixed Numbers Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Improper Fractions Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Adding & Subtracting Fractions Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Fractions in Simplest Form Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Equivalent Fractions Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Fractions and Division Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Introduction to Fractions Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students develop number sense and a deep understanding of this concept as you guide them through the notes. Students will learn by working through the concrete, representational, and abstract (CRA) stages of the concept. This model was followed as closely as possible for the concept. These notes will help students on all learning levels to understand the “why” behind the concept, not just memorizing steps. Included sections are vocabular
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Finding a Missing Value Using Mean, Median, Mode & Range: Guided Notes
NO PREP LESSON! These amazing guided notes will help your students on all ability levels build on their understanding of mean, median, mode and range. This is an extension lesson to apply their understanding and deepen problem solving skills. Students are given the mean, median, mode and range. The data set has missing values where students must find the missing numbers from a number bank of choices. Included sections are review steps, strategies for solving the problems, and practice examples.
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Statistics
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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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