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My journey as an educator began in the United States Navy where I taught algebra, trigonometry and advanced electronics. After further training I began developing classroom curricula, programmed instruction and assessments. Later I worked in industry directing a large and diverse training department for an international packaging company. After 8 years I gave up my executive position to teach in a Title 1 school district on Chicago's South Side. I quickly became lead teacher, and heavily involved in district curricula matters and teacher professional development. Since then I have worked with Governor's State University mentoring new teachers and providing professional development, and I have created a business providing teaching materials across the internet via my website - commoncoremath.net.
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Write Equations to Solve Word Problems - 4.OA.3
Aligned with NCCS Math 4.OA.3, this worksheet is perfect for working through two-step word problems with fourth graders, or as a great weekend or holiday review for older students. The single page document with answer sheet can be used with a smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as a printable. For guided or independent practice. Learning objective; use arithmetic operations to develop number sentences and solve multi-step word problems.
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3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.OA.A.3
Identify Parts of an Expressions - 6.EE.2
Practice page of problems for use as guided or independent practice, or as an assessment. Suitable for use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or printable. Objective - define parts of an algebraic expression. Aligned with NCCS Math 6.EE.2. Contains worksheet and answer page.
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5th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
Add and Subtract Angles - 4.MD.7
Included with Adding and Subtracting Angles Full Lesson Bundle - 4.MD.7 Add and subtract adjacent angles and answer extended response. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Know that adjacent angles are additive
- Add adjacent angles
- S
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.C.7
Adding and Subtracting Angles Presentation - 4.MD.7
Also included in Adding and Subtracting Angles - 4.MD.7 Full Lesson Bundle. Add and subtract internal angles to find outer angle measure and missing angles. Complete real-world problems to find missing angles. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Ed
3rd - 6th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.C.7
Solve Multi-Step Word Problems Practice Packet - 4.OA.3
Keep your student's skills sharp over the holidays. The package includes 3 pages of 5 word problems each, along with a full page extended response problem. This is a great resource to work through word problems on the board, as a center, for tiered groups, or simply to use as homework and assessment. Use on smartboard, projector, computer or pad, or use as a printable. Objective - use arithmetic operations to develop number sentences and solve muti-step word problems including variables. The
4th - 7th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.OA.A.3
Identify Equivalent Expressions by Substituting for Variables - 6.EE.4
Students identify equivalent expressions and solve equations by substituting variables. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Substitute for variables
- Identify equivalent expressions
- Solve equations using substitution
- Recognize lik
5th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.4
Write Equivalent Expressions - 6.EE.3
Apply the property of operations to create equivalent expressions. Useful as a lesson leader, or for guided or independent practice. Suitable for use on a smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Objective; Use properties of operations to create equivalent expressions. NCCS Math 6.EE.3. Contains problem page and answer sheet.
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5th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
6.EE.A.3
Find Area of Polygons PowerPoint Presentation - 6.G.1
Interactive Powerpoint presentation leads students through finding area of rectangles, triangles and irregular quadrilaterals. Includes decomposing quadrilaterals to find total area. Editable version included. PowerPoint not needed to run presentation. NO PREP. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning.
Objectives:
Find the area of triangles and quadrilaterals
Find the area of polygons by decomposing into triangles, rectangles and
6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.1
Classifying 2-D Objects, Interactive PowerPoint - 4.G.2
Classifying 2-D Objects is an interactive PowerPoint presentation useful for introducing students to polygons and other two dimensional objects. It is a colorful and engaging lesson designed to lead students through National Common Core Math Standard 4.G.2. It can be used on a smartboard, projector, pad, computer or printable. Learning objectives include classifying 2-d figures with parallel or perpendicular lines, classifying figures by angle measurements, and recognizing right triangles as
4th - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
4.G.A.2
Lines of Symmetry, Interactive PowerPoint - 4.G.3
Great 60 minute lesson for administrator evaluation! I have included editable version of all file, so you can make the lesson your own. This is an interactive presentation that will engage students with animation and artwork. It is suitable for a smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as a printable. Learner objectives include recognizing lines of symmetry across two dimensional objects, folding figures along a line of symmetry resutling in two matching parts, differentiating "line-symmetri
3rd - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
4.G.A.3
Solving Problems in the Coordinate Plane - 6.G.3
Students graph and solve problems using the coordinate plane. Use as a lesson leader, for independent or guided practice, cooperative learning groups, math centers or assessments. Problems are scaffolded to account for classroom differentiation. NO PREP!
Suitable for smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable.
Objectives:
- Recognize points on the coordinate plane
- Plot between points on the coordinate plane
- Solve problems using the coordinate plane
Aligned to NCCS Math - 6.G.3
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5th - 8th
Geometry, Graphing, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.3
Supplementary, Complementary, Verticle and Adjacent Angle Problems - 7.G.5
Also included as part of 7.G.5 Full Lesson Bundle. Solve multi-step problems involving supplementary, complementary, verticle and adjacent angles. Write and solve equations to find unknown angles. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable versio
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
7.G.B.5
Categorize Polygons by Characteristics - 5.G.3-4
Full lesson. Interactive presentation plus printables provides a complete lesson on categorizing polygons based on their unique charactersitics. Students move step by step through the hierarchy of polygons from classifying triangles and quadrilaterals, to naming and identifying characteristics of polygons with more than four sides.
Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers.
Objectives:
- Identify polygons
- Classify poly
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
5.G.B.3
, 5.G.B.4
Scale Drawings Full Lesson Bundle - 7.G.1
Full lesson bundle includes PowerPoint presentation and student practice packet. Introduction to scale drawing includes multiple examples. Requirements include working with proportional dimensions, identifying scale factor and creating a simple scale drawing. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad o
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Write, Read and Evaluate Expressions, Full Lesson - 6.EE.2
Package contains presentation and a student workbook designed to introduce concept, provide practice and an assessment. No prep necessary. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Objective include; 1. Identify the parts of an expression (terms, variables, constants...), 2. Evaluate expressions by substituting specific values for variables, 3. Perform operations including simplifying exponents and using the correct order of operations. Includes PowerPoint presentation,
5th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
Working with Integers - 6.NS.5
Also included in Introduction to Integers Full Lesson Bundle - 6.NS.5. Recognize integers and answer real world questions. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Identify integers as positive and negative numbers including zero
- Describe
5th - 8th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.SP.B.5
, 6.SP.B.5a
, 6.SP.B.5b
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Generate Equivalent Expressions from Integer Exponents - 8.EE.1
Use integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions when multiplying, dividing, or raising a power to a power. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included.
Objectives:
- Evaluate exponent expressions through multiplic
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
Solve Linear Equations in One Variable - 8.EE.7
Solve one variable equations including those with the variables being on both sides of the equal sign. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included.
Objectives:
- Simplify expressions containing variables using distributive property
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.7
, 8.EE.C.7a
, 8.EE.C.7b
Probability - 7.SP.5
Also included in the 7.SP.5 Probability Full Lesson Bundle. Understand probability of a chance event can be measured with a number between 0 and 1. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included.
Objectives:
- Know probability is a n
6th - 8th
Math, Other (Math), Statistics
CCSS
7.SP.C.5
Develop and Use Probability Models - 7.SP.7
Develop probability models and use to find probabilities of events. Compare to observe frequencies and explain discrepancies. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included.
Objectives:
- Use theoretical probabilities to predict frequ
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Statistics
CCSS
7.SP.C.7
, 7.SP.C.7a
, 7.SP.C.7b
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Experience
My journey as an educator began in the United States Navy where I taught algebra, trigonometry and advanced electronics. After further training I began developing classroom curricula, programmed instruction and assessments. Later I worked in industry directing a large and diverse training department for an international packaging company. After 8 years I gave up my executive position to teach in a Title 1 school district on Chicago's South Side. I quickly became lead teacher, and heavily involved in district curricula matters and teacher professional development. Since then I have worked with Governor's State University mentoring new teachers and providing professional development, and I have created a business providing teaching materials across the internet via my website - commoncoremath.net.
Teaching style
I develop classroom lessons based on engaging as many students as possible through multiple intelligences. Each new topic is presented using a combination of cooperative learning, guided and independent practice, audio/visual input, and hands-on activities. I use feedback to hone lessons and constantly try new methods. I am not a fan of "high-stakes testing", but I appreciate the direction provided by well written standards. Many teachers feel they "know what the kids need to learn". I appreciate the input of experts. Standards provide assurance we are working on the right things at the right time. I believe they make a teacher's job easier. It is important that standards are reviewed and continually improved.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Master Training Specialist - United States Navy. Instructor of the Year - Great Lakes Naval Station. Dean's list all semesters at both NIU and SIU. Graduated Cum Laude from SIU.
My own education history
Governor's State University - k-9 Illinois Teaching Certificate. Northern Illinois University - Master of Science in Education
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor of Sciene in Education,
Cum Laude. Naval Instructor Training School - Completed with Honors. Naval Curriculum Development School - Completed with Honors. Naval Test Development School - Completed with Honors.
Additional biographical information
I currently maintain the website - https://www.commoncoremath.net. You can find free, common sense content for every kindergarten through seventh grade math standard; all aligned to the common core. Members have access to at least 10 pages per standard.
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