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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 Linear Inequalities Task Cards

Linear Inequalities Task Cards

Linear Inequalities - Task Cards Students will practice graphing, writing and verifying solutions of linear inequalities in this 28 card resource. Inequalities are written in both slope-intercept form and standard form. There are many fun ways to use task cards in the classroom and I have included several of my favorite ideas. The cards include the following question types: • Writing inequality when given a graph • Graphing an inequality • Vocabulary questions • Determining if an ordered pair
Preview of Taxes, Tips and Discounts Task Cards with QR Codes

Taxes, Tips and Discounts Task Cards with QR Codes

This is a set of task 32 task cards that ask students to find the amount of discount, sales price, prices with sales tax, meals with tips, meals with sales tax and tip and amount of sales taxes paid. And the best part is they are self-checking if you choose to use the QR codes with the cards. The QR codes are an exciting option! If you find yourself overwhelmed with students needed to check answers while others are struggling, using QR codes are the perfect option. There are two versions to
Preview of Graphing Inequalities Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Graphing Inequalities Boom Cards--Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to practice skills identifying inequalities given the graph.. You can assess their understanding and students can play again to keep improving. This set gives the students an inequality graphed and 4 possible inequalities to choose from. This set using multiple choice answer format and features 40 different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) Boom Cards live in the cloud. They can't be printed. They play on
Preview of Linear Function Task Cards with QR Codes

Linear Function Task Cards with QR Codes

This is a set of task 32 task cards that ask students to find the slope, x-intercepts, y-intercents and write equations in both standard form and slope intercept form from graphs. And the best part is they are self-checking if you choose to use the QR codes with the cards. The QR codes are an exciting option! If you find yourself overwhelmed with students needed to check answers while others are struggling, using QR codes are the perfect option. There are two versions to the cards. One versi
Preview of Slope from Graphs Sequence Activity

Slope from Graphs Sequence Activity

Practice finding the slope from a graph in this fun collaborative activity that will practice many skills.. To use in classroom: ►Print the activity on pages 3-8 ✂️Cut out the pieces ►Students should begin by finding the slope on each graph ►Once the slope has been calculated, arrange the pieces in order and fasten ►A student worksheet is included because it's always good to show work in math ☺ Related Products Related Products • Slope from Two Points Corner Collaboration • Slope from Tw
Preview of Volume of Prisms Sequence Activity

Volume of Prisms Sequence Activity

Practice finding the volume of Prisms in this fun collaborative activity that will practice many skills.. To use in classroom: ►Print the activity on pages 3-7 ✂️Cut out the pieces ►Students should being by the volume on each diagram. ►Once the volume of each figure is found, arrange the pieces in order and fasten ►A student worksheet is included because it's always good to show work in math ☺ Related Products • Volume of Cones Matching Card Set • Volume of Spheres Matching Card Set • Volu
Preview of Quadratic Review Treasure Hunt

Quadratic Review Treasure Hunt

Need to get students out of their seats talking and working with others? A Treasure Huntis the answer. Students review roots, graphs, intercepts of Quadratic Functions in this activity. The 12 problem pages are posted either around the room or in stations. Students work in groups and can start at any place, once they solve the problem, they are directed to the next page to go. Students with an error find they they have been misdirected to the wrong place and work together to find their mis
Preview of Systems of Inequalities Sequence Activity

Systems of Inequalities Sequence Activity

Practice identifying graphed inequalities to the systems of inequalities in this fun collaborative activity that will practice many skills. There are 10 pieces in the sequence, most with a diagram of a circle with tangent angles indicated. Students need to match to the correct angle measure. When the pieces have been matched, they are fastened in order to create a fun display. ►Print the activity pages 3-7 ✂️Cut out the pieces ►Students can begin by identifying intercepts and/or roots. ►Onc
Preview of Quadratic Equations and Graphs Sequence Activity

Quadratic Equations and Graphs Sequence Activity

Practice identifying key points in a graphed parabola to be able to match to the graph in this fun collaborative activity that will practice many skills. There are 10 pieces in the sequence, most with a diagram of a circle with tangent angles indicated. Students need to match to the correct angle measure. When the pieces have been matched, they are fastened in order to create a fun display. Since students sometimes need a finished example, I have included 2 separate sequences. If you do not
Preview of Systems of Linear Equations Solutions Graphed Boom Cards-Digital Task Cards

Systems of Linear Equations Solutions Graphed Boom Cards-Digital Task Cards

Boom Cards™ are a great way for students to identify solutions of linear systems by looking at a graph. I taught this concept first before students graphed systems so they would understand the important of careful graphing. My students love Boom Cards so much they play at home. Perfect for assessing understanding. This set of Boom Cards features 20 different Digital Self-Checking Task Cards. (No printing, cutting, laminating, or grading!) These cards are hosted on Boom Learning™ site which
Preview of Linear Systems Sequence Activity

Linear Systems Sequence Activity

Practice finding the solutions to systems of linear equations written in standard form in this fun collaborative activity that will practice many skills. Equations are written in standard form and students, students will solve the system and then match the solution to a graphed solution. When the pieces have been matched, they are fastened in order to create a fun display. ►Print the activity pages 3-7 ✂️Cut out the pieces ►Students should being by identifying the solution from the graph ►Equa
Preview of Piecewise Functions Matching Cards/ Card Sort

Piecewise Functions Matching Cards/ Card Sort

Students will identify the functions from the graphs in these 20 pairs of matching cards. Half the cards have two or three functions and the other have have the graped piecewise functions. Students work individually, in pairs or small groups to match the cards. Students need practice analyzing graphs and this will help them get that practice without the dreaded worksheet. Great collaborative activity to encourage students to work together and talk about math. Just print the cards and either cu
Preview of Quadratic Graphs and Standard Form Matching Cards/ Sorting Cards

Quadratic Graphs and Standard Form Matching Cards/ Sorting Cards

Students practice identifying graphs of quadratics and comparing them to the equation written in standard form in this matching card activity. One half of the 20 pairs of matching cards has a graph of the parabola and the other half has the quadratic equation written in standard form. Students work individually, in pairs or small groups to match the cards. Identifying key points in a function is an important skill for students in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Included: 20 pairs of matching cards W
Preview of Absolute Value Inequality Trios Matching Card/Card Sort

Absolute Value Inequality Trios Matching Card/Card Sort

Give students practice solving and identifying graphs from absolute value inequalities. Students have 12 3-part puzzles matching the equations with the problem and the written solution. Great practice on several levels. Preparation: Print, laminate and cut out all puzzles before giving to students. As printed, they are already correctly matched. Included: There are 12 3-part puzzles 1 Full page puzzle to demonstration to the students on how to match. Student worksheet to record their work
Preview of Linear Systems Cut and Paste Activity--Name That System

Linear Systems Cut and Paste Activity--Name That System

Great activity to help students identify graphed equations and solutions to systems. Students are given graphed system of linear equations and work to find the two equations (of the 16 given) that form that graph and then identify the solution. Teacher can either print the equation page to let students cut and paste next to the correct graph or show the equation sheet on a projector and let students write the correct equations. For students who struggle, they can identify the solution from the
Preview of Finding the Discriminant Corner Collaboration

Finding the Discriminant Corner Collaboration

Students find the discriminant in this activity using a Kagan strategy. Resource includes 4 different worksheets, coded with a symbol at the top. Students work in home groups to find the discriminant of a quadratic equation. After they have completed ( I use a timer to keep them on task), they break into corner groups to discuss problems, check answers and get further help. When they have finished they return to their home group again to fix errors, and I then check in. I use the exit ticke
Preview of Proportional or Not--Identifying Proportional parts

Proportional or Not--Identifying Proportional parts

Students identify graphs, equations and tables to identify proportionality in this multi-activity packet to reinforce student understanding of proportionality. Students work either independently or in pairs/groups using the enclosed sorting mat to sort graphs, equations and tables--identifying those that are proportional. Students then formulate the rule. Culminating activities (several versions) include taking a graph and matching the equation and table that matches and then writing the tabl
Preview of Solving Absolute Value Linear Equations Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Solving Absolute Value Linear Equations Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Students practice solving Absolute Value Linear Equations in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. The set includes 18 pairs of cards: one side has the absolute value linear equation written and the other side has the graph that matches that equation. You can also use these cards to reinforce transformations of absolute value equations. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards
Preview of Finding Slope Puzzle Set

Finding Slope Puzzle Set

Students practice calculating slope from two points in two of these puzzles and and practice calculating slope from a tables in the other two puzzles. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice finding slope. 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
Preview of Linear Inequality with Graphs Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Linear Inequality with Graphs Matching Card/ Card Sort Set

Students practice writing linear inequalities from a graph and matching with the correct inequality in this matching activity which can be used in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students or use one of the whole class activities suggested. The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with a linear inequality, the other side with a graph of an inequality Kids identify key points from the graphs to match to the inequality. You can use to pair up stud
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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.