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I love teaching all types of math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Consumer Math and of course Geometry. I have been teaching over 20 years now and I keep learning new tips and tricks to keep the kids learning. Students always want to know what is my favorite part of math, and I always answer "The part we are doing right now".
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Preview of Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers--Unlike Denominator Boom Cards

Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers--Unlike Denominator Boom Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 30- card deck, students practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Teachers have the option to use the cards to differentiate for students. Struggling students may need fewer cards to practice and teachers can hide the cards that may be more difficult. Other students
Preview of Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers with Like Denominator Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers with Like Denominator Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice every day skills In this 30- card deck, students practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators. This set of Boom Cards features different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Teachers have the option to use the cards to differentiate for students. Struggling students may need fewer cards to practice and teachers can hide the cards that may be more difficult. Other students m
Preview of Simplifying Radicals Puzzle Set

Simplifying Radicals Puzzle Set

Students practice simplifying fractions in these 4 puzzles.In two of the puzzles the radicals have no coefficients. The other two puzzles are a little more difficult puzzles with coefficients. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have addi
Preview of November Sampler Freebie

November Sampler Freebie

Need a quick activity for a sub plan, early finisher or something just for fun? I have included 18 cards of I have/Who has cards finding slope from 2 points, A Thanksgiving word search with a secret message, a blank November Calendar for planning and a pattern for a Thanksgiving gift box to show your thanks.
Preview of Multiplication Facts Matching Cards/ Sorting Cards

Multiplication Facts Matching Cards/ Sorting Cards

Contains 18 sets of matching cards, one half the cards are multiplication problems with the other half are the answers. Students can work independently to match cards, with partners or teacher can pass out problems and call out answers to have students respond with match.
Preview of October Sampler Freebie

October Sampler Freebie

Looking for a quick idea for unexpected absences or early finishers? Here is a word search with a secret message, a graphing activity with a Halloween theme and a cut and paste puzzle for students plus a blank October calendar for planning. Answer Keys for all included. Have a great October and a Happy Halloween.....
Preview of May Sampler Freebie

May Sampler Freebie

Need a quick (or not so quick) activity for unexpected absences or for earlier finishers? Includes a word search with May words with a secret message, a number puzzle, a cut and paste puzzle and a Calendar page for May to plan for the month.
Preview of Area of Circle given Radius Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Area of Circle given Radius Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Students practice finding the area of circles given radius in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 1 decks of 18 pairs of matching cards. Half of the cards has a picture of a circle with the radius defined and the other half has the area rounded to the nearest tenth, using pi = 3.14 You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out t
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Puzzle Set

Equivalent Fractions Puzzle Set

Students practice simplifying fractions in these 4 puzzles. In two of the puzzles, equivalent fractions have fewer factors and simplify to common fractions up to tenths. More difficult puzzles have many factors and simplify to fifteenths and larger. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outsi
Preview of Area of Circle Puzzle Set

Area of Circle Puzzle Set

Students practice finding the area of circles in these 4 puzzles given either circumference, diameter or radius. In two of the puzzles pi is left in the answer and the other two has an answer using pi= 3.14. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the e
Preview of April Sampler Freebie

April Sampler Freebie

April sampler includes a word search featuring april words and contains a secret message after all words have been found. Cut and paste mini-puzzles with equivalent fractions- 4 versions which are great used as a warm up or at centers. 4 Tic Tac Toe game boards for students to practice order of operations and an April blank calendar for planning.
Preview of March Sampler Freebie

March Sampler Freebie

Need a quick (or not so quick) activity for unexpected absences or for earlier finishers? Includes a word search - March words with a secret message, 18 pairs of matching cards for Irish trivia, a cut and paste puzzle for circumference and area of circles in honor of PI day and a Calendar page for March to plan for the month. I use a lot of matching cards in the classroom. If you need some ideas, download this free resource: Ways to Use Matching Cards.
Preview of February Sampler Pack

February Sampler Pack

Need a quick (or not so quick) activity for unexpected absences or for earlier finishers? Includes a word search - February words with a secret message, a one step equation number maze, a cut and paste signed integers puzzle, a Love Poster for your bulletin board and a Calendar page for February to plan for the month.
Preview of Fractions, Decimals, Percents Puzzle Set

Fractions, Decimals, Percents Puzzle Set

Students practice converting between fractions and decimals in two of these puzzles and and practice converting between fractions and percents in the other two puzzles. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all as well as a recording sheet for students to show their work. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside and the letters
Preview of Decimal Addition and Subtraction Puzzle Set

Decimal Addition and Subtraction Puzzle Set

Students practice adding and subtracting decimals in this puzzle set. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students. Two of the puzzles practice adding decimals and the other two are subtracting puzzles. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. Puzzles finish at approx 9 inches square. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces
Preview of Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Puzzle Set

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Puzzle Set

Students practice multiplying decimals in two of these puzzles and dividing decimals in the other two puzzles. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice multiplying and dividing decimals. Answer Keys are included for all. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/
Preview of Fraction Operations Matching Card/ Card Sort Bundle

Fraction Operations Matching Card/ Card Sort Bundle

Students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 4 sets of 18 pairs of matching cards --one set for each of the 4 operations. Cards have one side with the fraction problem, the other side with a solution. Great activity to practice or review before a test. Individual Matching Card sets of each operation available separately. Fraction Mu
Preview of Fraction Multiplication Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Fraction Multiplication Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Students practice multiplying fractions in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with the fraction problem, the other side with a solution. Great activity to practice or review before a test. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in
Preview of Fraction Subtraction Matching Card/ Sorting Card Set

Fraction Subtraction Matching Card/ Sorting Card Set

Students practice subtracting fractions in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with the fraction problem, the other side with a solution. Great activity to practice or review before a test. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in
Preview of Fraction Operation Domino Bundle

Fraction Operation Domino Bundle

Students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions in a game format. This bundle includes 4 different sets of dominoes for each fraction operation for a total of : 4-8 Domino sets, 4- 12 Domino sets, 4- 16 Domino sets and 4- 24 Domino sets. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4. This is a great activity for review and practice. Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students
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About the store

Experience

I love teaching all types of math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Consumer Math and of course Geometry. I have been teaching over 20 years now and I keep learning new tips and tricks to keep the kids learning. Students always want to know what is my favorite part of math, and I always answer "The part we are doing right now".

Teaching style

I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. Every day we are doing a different type of lesson, activities, something digital, paper, notes, posters, and more. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I recently applied for and received a grant for $16,000 to puchase racing car simulators. Students design a race car engine online and then use the simulators to test their engines. My middle school classes that told me math 8 is too hard were using college level Algebra and Calculus to design those engines and had a great time.

My own education history

I have a degree in Business Administration (accounting) and worked as an accountant for 20 years before changing careers and achieving my life long dream of becoming a teacher. I have a degree in Mathematics as well as a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I consider myself blessed each day to have the dream. It took me awhile but I finally found the place I was meant to be.

Additional biographical information

In addition to my teaching duties, I mentor new teachers and also speak at conferences several times a year. I have spoken at Palm Springs each fall at the California Mathematics Council conference. Last year I was honored to speak at the CTA good teaching conferences in both San Jose and San Diego. It is always a pleasure to speak with other teachers and be able to share some ideas about what is working in the classroom.