Creative Math Makers
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Taneytown, Maryland, United States
About the store
🎉 Welcome to Creative Math Makers! 🎉
At Creative Math Makers, you’ll find engaging, interactive, and fun resources designed to help middle school students build confidence and success in math. From hands-on resources to interactive notebook activities and creative games, my resources aim to make math meaningful, memorable, and exciting for every learner.
I’m passionate about helping teachers save time while inspiring students to love math. Explore resources that are ready to use, easy to implement, and aligned to middle school standards. Let’s make math creative together!
I am an educator in the state of MD with 11 years of teaching experience in secondary social studies, AVID, and special education co-teaching 7th grade math.
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Winter Olympics Math Activity Solving Linear Equations Real-World Word Problems
Engage students with this Winter Olympics–themed math activity focused on solving linear equations. Students practice two-step equations through real-world word problems based on Olympic events like snowboarding, figure skating, and skiing. Perfect for middle school math, math centers, independent practice, or test prep. Includes 2 versions with and without equations, an answer key, and works well for IEP goals, intervention, and enrichment.
6th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
7.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4
Interactive Notebook Foldable | Calculating Commission & Simple Interest
Help your students master real-world math skills with this interactive notebook foldable on commission and simple interest! This foldable provides clear steps, examples, and space for practice, making it a perfect hands-on reference for middle school or early high school math classes. Students will stay engaged while learning how to calculate commission and apply the simple interest formula, all in an easy-to-use format that supports interactive notebooks. Great for math notebooks, financial li
7th - 10th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Financial Literacy
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4
, 7.RP.A.3
Interactive Notebook Notes – Number of Solutions (One, None, Infinite)
Help your students master how to determine the number of solutions to equations with this interactive notebook notes page! This resource clearly explains no solution, one solution, and infinitely many solutions, with matching examples to guide understanding and challenge examples to push critical thinking. Perfect for Algebra, Pre-Algebra, and middle school math classes, this interactive notes page keeps students engaged while building confidence in solving and analyzing equations. Ideal for
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.7
, 8.EE.C.7a
, 8.EE.C.7b
 +4
Percents in Real Life Project – Calculate Discounts, Tax, and Tip | Real-World
Engage students with this real-world math project where they calculate discounts, sales tax, and tips on various items. Perfect for practicing percent applications in a fun, meaningful way, this activity builds financial literacy and problem-solving skills. Ideal for grades 6–8.
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Financial Literacy, Money Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
Also included in: Percents Real Life Project & Foldables Bundle – Discounts, Tax, and Tip
Identifying Proportional Relationships | Half-page Notes | Interactive Notebooks
Help your students quickly master proportional relationships with this half-page notes reference sheet! This resource shows two easy methods—simplifying ratios as fractions and cross multiplying—to determine whether ratios are proportional. Perfect for interactive notebooks, math journals, or as a handy reference tool, this printable page makes proportional reasoning more accessible for middle school learners. Great for guided notes, independent practice, or review before assessments.
7th - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
Real-World Percent Problems Foldable | Sales Tax, Tip, Sales & Discounts
Help your students master real-world percent problems with this engaging 2-flap interactive notebook foldable! Designed for interactive notebooks or math journals, this foldable gives students a hands-on way to review and practice calculating sales tax, tip, and sales/discounts—key life skills tied to percent applications. Each flap focuses on a real-life scenario with: Step-by-step directions Space for students to work through examplesThis foldable is ideal for: ✔️ 6th–8th grade math ✔️
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Decimals, Money Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.3
Also included in: Percents Real Life Project & Foldables Bundle – Discounts, Tax, and Tip
Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers Notes Sheet | Middle School Math
Support your students in mastering rational numbers with this clear and concise notes sheet! Designed for middle school math, this resource helps students compare and order fractions, decimals, integers, and square roots with a step-by-step example. Perfect for interactive notebooks, guided practice, or as a quick reference during lessons and assessments, this notes sheet makes abstract concepts more accessible and builds confidence in number sense. Great for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math classro
6th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
, 8.NS.A.2
"Bubble-T" GCF Anchor Chart | Prime Factorization & T-Chart Methods
Make finding the Greatest Common Factor fun and memorable with this bubble-tea themed math poster! Students learn two clear strategies— prime factorization and the T-chart method—while enjoying a colorful and engaging visual. Perfect for classroom displays, math centers, or interactive notebooks, this GCF anchor chart helps upper elementary and middle school students build confidence in factoring.
5th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
Percent Problems Foldable | Finding Part, Whole, and Percent with Bar Models
Make percent problem practice interactive and visual with this percent problems foldable! This 4-section foldable helps students master: âś… Finding the whole âś… Finding the part âś… Finding the percent âś… Extra practice Each section includes a visual bar diagram to support conceptual understanding, along with a dedicated space for students to complete a quick check problem to reinforce their skills. Perfect for interactive notebooks, math journals, or percent units! This resource is aligned to 7th gr
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Money Math, Numbers
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
, 6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
Also included in: Percents Real Life Project & Foldables Bundle – Discounts, Tax, and Tip
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🎉 Welcome to Creative Math Makers! 🎉
At Creative Math Makers, you’ll find engaging, interactive, and fun resources designed to help middle school students build confidence and success in math. From hands-on resources to interactive notebook activities and creative games, my resources aim to make math meaningful, memorable, and exciting for every learner.
I’m passionate about helping teachers save time while inspiring students to love math. Explore resources that are ready to use, easy to implement, and aligned to middle school standards. Let’s make math creative together!
I am an educator in the state of MD with 11 years of teaching experience in secondary social studies, AVID, and special education co-teaching 7th grade math.
My own education history
I spent 2 years at Frederick Community College where I earned my Associates and transferred to Towson University. There I spent 2.5 years to earn my Bachelor's in Secondary Education with a track in History. Later I earned my Master's as a Certified Reading Specialist from Loyola University MD.
Additional biographical information
My husband and I were born and raised in Frederick County, MD. We have 2 boys, 2 dogs, and love binging shows on Netflix. I love crafting with my Cricut, crocheting, and reading.
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