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Common Sense Math

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Monee, Illinois, United States

About the store

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.

Write Equations to Solve Word Problems - 4.OA.3

Lines of Symmetry, Interactive PowerPoint - 4.G.3

Classifying 2-D Objects, Interactive PowerPoint - 4.G.2

Polygon Building Blocks, Full Lesson - 4.G.1

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Adding and Subtracting Angles Presentation - 4.MD.7

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Common Sense Math

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

Find Area of Polygons PowerPoint Presentation - 6.G.1

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Common Sense Math

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

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Common Sense Math

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

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Common Sense Math

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

Scale Drawings Full Lesson Bundle - 7.G.1

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Common Sense Math

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

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Common Sense Math

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

Use Properties of Operations to Create Equivalent Expressions - 6.EE.3

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Common Sense Math

2 or 3 day lesson including 19 page PowerPoint slide presentation and 5 page student workbook with assessment. Scaffolded for classroom differentiation and suitable for use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Workbook is great lesson for cooperative learning and math centers. Objectives: 1. Review properties of operations 2. Apply the properties of operations to create equivalent expressions Aligned with NCCS Math 6.EE.3

5th - 8th

Algebra, Basic Operations, Math

CCSS

6.EE.A.3

Finding Common Denominator to Add and Subtract Fractions Bundle- 5.NF.1

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Common Sense Math

Interactive Powerpoint presentation demonstrates finding common denominators to add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers. Includes 2 four page workbooks to practice conversions and addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators. Presentation moves step by step through using multiples to find common denominators. Once fractions are converted, students add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers. Editable version included. NO PREP. Use with smartboard, proje

4th - 7th

Fractions, Math

CCSS

5.NF.A.1

Ratios Full Lesson Bundle - 6.RP.1

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Common Sense Math

Interactive PowerPoint introduces the concept of a ratio and teaches students to use ratio language to describe a ratios relationship between two quantities. Editable version included. PowerPoint not needed to run presentation. Included are the 6.RP.1 "Simplify Ratios" practice pages. They may be used for guided or independent practice. Great for cooperative learning. NO PREP. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning. Objectives: -

5th - 7th

Math, Measurement, Numbers

CCSS

6.RP.A.2

Probability Full Lesson Bundle - 7.SP.5

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Common Sense Math

Full Lesson Bundle includes 16 slide presentation and a 6 page student workbook. Introduces probability as a fraction or percentage. Interactive lesson demonstrates solving for probability and provides multiple word problems for practice. 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. Lesso

6th - 8th

Math, Other (Math), Statistics

CCSS

7.SP.C.5

Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions Presentation - 5.OA.2

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Common Sense Math

Also included as part of 5oa2 Write and Interpret Numerical Presentation Full Lesson Bundle. Introduces simple expressions. Interactive lesson guides learner through writing and interpreting expressions without evaluating. 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

4th - 7th

Algebra, Math, Other (Math)

CCSS

5.OA.A.2

Comp., Supp., Vert., and Adjacent Angles Full Lesson Bundle - 7.G.5

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Common Sense Math

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

Multi-step Word Problems Presentation - 4.OA.3

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Common Sense Math

Also included as part of "Multi-step Word Problems Full Lesson Bundle - 4.OA.3." Solve multi-step word problems including all four operations. Use letters to represent unknowns, interpret division remainders and estimate to check answers for reasonableness. 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

3rd - 6th

Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)

CCSS

4.OA.A.3

Finding Common Denominators PowerPoint Presentation - 5.NF.1

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Common Sense Math

Interactive Powerpoint presentation demonstrates finding common denominators to add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers. Presentation moves step by step through using multiples to find common denominators. Once fractions are converted, students add, subtract and compare fractions and mixed numbers. Editable version included. NO PREP. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers. Objectives: - Find whole number

4th - 7th

Arithmetic, Fractions, Math

CCSS

5.NF.A.1

Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions Full Lesson Bundle - 5.OA.2

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Common Sense Math

Full Lesson Bundle includes 16 slide presentation "Write and Interpret Numerical Expression" and 6 page student workbook "Convert Between Words and Expressions". Write and Interpret Numerical Presentation Full Lesson Bundle. Introduces simple expressions. Interactive lesson guides learner through writing and interpreting expressions without evaluating. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative

4th - 7th

Algebra, Math, Other (Math)

CCSS

5.OA.B.3

Ratios - 6.RP.1

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Common Sense Math

Interactive PowerPoint introduces the concept of a ratio and teaches students to use ratio language to describe a ratios relationship between two quantities. 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: - Understand the concept of ratio - Use ratio language to describe relationships between quantities Includes 15 interactive slides Aligned with N

5th - 7th

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

CCSS

6.RP.A.1

Measurement Word Problems Presentation - 4.MD.2

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Common Sense Math

Also included as part of "Measurement Word Problems Full Lesson Bundle - 4.MD.2." Solve word problems including all four operations. Problems include distance, time, volumes, masses and money. Measurements are expressed from larger units to smaller. Students use number lines and other diagrams. 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

4th - 7th

Basic Operations, Measurement, Other (Math)

CCSS

4.MD.A.2

Converting Measurements Full Lesson Bundle - 5.MD.1

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Common Sense Math

Includes Interactive Powerpoint presentation introducing measurement conversion within either the American Standard or Metric systems along with a 6 page student packet. The lesson moves step by step through the material in a way that will keep students interested and provide a basis for future learning. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers. Objectives: - Convert measurement units within a system - Use converted measure

4th - 7th

Math, Measurement

CCSS

5.MD.A.1

Adding and Subtracting Angles Full Lesson Bundle - 4.MD.7

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Common Sense Math

Includes Adding and Subtracting Angles Presentation - 4.MD.7, and Add and Subtract Angles - 4.MD.7 practice workbook. 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 pr

4th - 6th

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

CCSS

4.MD.C.7

Multi-step Word Problems Full Lesson Bundle - 4.OA.3

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Common Sense Math

Solve multi-step word problems including all four operations. Use letters to represent unknowns, interpret division remainders and estimate to check answers for reasonableness. Includes PowerPoint presentation and student workbook. 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 c

3rd - 6th

Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)

CCSS

4.OA.A.3

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About the store

Experience

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.