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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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Use Properties of Operations to Create Equivalent Expressions - 6.EE.3
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
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. 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
Multiply Using Standard Algorithm - 5.NBT.5
Solve two by two and three by two digit multiplication problems including 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 standard algorithm for multiplication
- Multiply two by two digit numbers using standard algorithm
-
4th - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
Finding Greatest Common Factors and Least Common Multiples - NCCS Math 6.NS.4
Provide students a simple process to find greatest common factors and least common multiples for number pairs. Assessment is included.
Use as a lesson, guided or independent practice, in cooperative learning groups or as a math center.
Objectives;
- Given a pair of numbers find the greatest common factor
- Given a pair of numbers find the least common multiple
- Use distributive property
Includes 6 problem pages and answer keys.
Find more help at "commoncoremath.net".
5th - 8th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
Fourth Grade Multiplication Packet - 4.NBT.5
Multiplication practice using multi-digit numbers and to determine area. 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:
- Multiply using the standard algorithm
- Multiply to find area
- Multiply one-digit by 4-digit numbers
- Multiply two digit by
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
Divide Using Multiple Strategies - 5.NBT.6
Find whole number quotients for division problems with up to four digit dividends and two digit divisors. Use multiple division strategies such as place value and properties of operations. 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:
- Name parts
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.6
Dividing Multi-Digit Numbers - 6.NS.2
Students divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm. Students are led step by step through the "long-division" process. Problems include a extended response word problem suitable for assessment.
Use as a lesson leader, guided or independent practice, assessment, or for cooperative learning or centers. Suitable for smartboard, computer, pad, projector or as printable.
Objective:
- Solve multi-digit division problems using the standard algorithm
- Explain all required steps
Include
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
6.NS.B.2
Place Value Workbook - 4.NBT.1
Workbook explains place value and the effects of multiplying or dividing by 10. Students move through scaffolded problem pages allowing for classroom differentiation.
Use as a lesson leader, guided or independent practice, assessment or use for cooperative learning or math centers. Suitable for smartboards, projection, overheads, computers, pads or as printables.
Objective:
- Identify place value of individual digits (whole numbers only)
- Explain what happens to place value when a number is m
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
Decimals - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide - 5.NBT.7
Use models, drawings and various strategies to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals to hundredths. 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 and develop arithmetic models for decimals
- Use multiple strategies to add, subtra
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Decimals - 6.NS.3
Estimate answers and perform all 4 operations using fluently using decimal numbers. 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:
- Use the standard algorithm to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals
- Estimate answers of decimal problems
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5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
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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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