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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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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
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
6 pa
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
Comp., Supp., Vert., and Adjacent Angles Full Lesson Bundle - 7.G.5
Includes Supplementary, Complementary, Verticle and Adjacent Angle Problems - 7.G.5 practice booklet and Supplementary, Complementary, Verticle, Adjacent Angle PowerPoint - 7.G.5. 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, o
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.G.B.5
Volume and Unit Cubes - 5.MD.4
Determine volume by determining the number of unit cubes that will fit in cube or rectangular prism, and by using the standard volume formula. 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:
- Recognize unit cubes
- Determine volume by calculating o
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.4
Draw Geometric Figures - 7.G.2
Draw geometric figures freehand and with ruler and compass. Draw from parameters including parallel lines, angles and perpendicular lines. Focus on triangles drawn using 3 angles or sides. 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 includ
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.2
Find Volume of Prisms with Fractional Edge Lengths - 6.G.2
Find the volume of right, rectangular prisms with fractional edge lengths. Pack with fractional cubes, and apply the formulas V = lwh and V = bh to solve problems. 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 unit cubes with appropria
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.2
Scale Drawings - 7.G.1
Also included as part of Scale Drawings- 7.G.1 Full Lesson Bundle. Convert dimensions, determine scale factors and given dimensions create 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 or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP. Editable version included.
Objectives:
- Learn terms relate
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Find Volume of Solids - 5.MD.3
Lesson explains volume and "unit cubes". 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:
- Define volume
- Understand how "unit cubes" can fill an object and be counted to find volume.
- Learn the formula for finding volume
- Solve for volume
Includ
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
Supplementary, Complementary, Verticle, Adjacent Angle PowerPoint - 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 version
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.G.B.5
Introduction to Measuring Angles - 4.MD.5
Introduction to angles and angle measurements. 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:
- Recognize angles as geometric shapes formed when two rays share a common endpoint
- Understand angles are a fractional portion of a circle
- Know angles
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5a
, 4.MD.C.5b
4th Grade Measurement Bundle - 4.MD.1-7
Bundle covers conversions through using protractors including all topics in between. Complete entire unit in 14 to 21 days. Scaffolding provides for classroom differentiation. Bundle is also useful for working with 5th or 6th graders for review or to ensure comprehension of basic knowledge of measurement and systems. Everything can be edited and NO PREP required.
Bundle includes all lessons from 4.MD.1 - 7
- Recognize and Convert Measurements - 4.MD.1
- Measurement Word Problems - 4.MD.2
- Area
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
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Identify Geometric Solids using Nets - 6.G.4
Requires using geometric nets to identify solids and their characteristics. 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:
- Define geometric nets
- Use nets to identify solids
- Use nets to determine characteristics of solids including surface are
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.4
Circumference and Area of Circles - 7.G.4
Work with formulas for area and circumference of a circle to solve math and real world problems. 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 and apply the formula for area of a circle
- Know and apply the formula
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.G.B.4
Describe 2-D Slices of 3-D Figures - 7.G.3
Describe the resulting 2-dimensional figure from slicing rectangular prisms and pyramids. Cuts are made parallel, perpendicular and at an angle. Recognize and describe attributes. 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.
Objec
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
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About the store
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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