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Dawn Designs

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Michigan, United States
About the store
I have been helping people with math for as long as I can remember, so when I got laid off from my computer programming job, it was a natural decision for me to become a Private Math Tutor (I also tutor Chemistry and Language Arts from time to time!) I have been an adjunct math professor at the local community college since 2008, where I teach Prealgebra and Beginning Algebra to students ranging in age from 18 to 63. Guided problem solving helps struggling students by breaking down the concepts and helping them understand and remember the steps. The worksheet packets taper off from step-by-step instructions to a limited number of tips and steps and then finally to just problems-to-solve via the review packets. Using the worksheet packets as guided lecture notes helps the students focus less on the stress of trying to write everything down and more on understanding the material and working through problems together as a class and then alone for immediate reinforcement of the concepts.
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Preview of Integer Worksheet: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Order of Operations

Integer Worksheet: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Order of Operations

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Dawn Designs
Integer review worksheet that divides integer operations into separate sections to provide repetition of a particular concept. The operations are in separate tables with the following concepts: Add integers with the SAME sign Add integers with DIFFERENT signs Subtract integers by rewriting the problem as addition first Multiply and divide signed integers Use order of operations to add, subtract, multiply, divide integers ~~~~~~~ More integer-related Dawn Designs worksheets: ~ L e
Preview of Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Outlier, Quartiles, Box and Whisker Plots

Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Outlier, Quartiles, Box and Whisker Plots

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Dawn Designs
Definitions, examples, and problems to help students learn the concepts and remember them! Concepts presented: • Mean • Median • Mode • Range • Outlier • Quartiles, Box-and-Whisker Plots The worksheets include: 3 pages of definitions and examples, 3 pages of problems, and 3 pages of solutions. ****************************************************************** Feedback → TpT Credits → Discount on a future purchase! After you purchase and review a product, you will be given a chance to prov
Preview of Polynomials: Factoring Patterns - Difference of Squares/Cubes, Perfect Square

Polynomials: Factoring Patterns - Difference of Squares/Cubes, Perfect Square

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Dawn Designs
Factoring Patterns are shown for: • Difference of Squares • Perfect Square Trinomial – Sum • Perfect Square Trinomial – Difference • Difference of Cubes • Sum of Cubes Practice problems are included for each type of pattern. Answer Sheet is provided. ~~~~~~~ Dawn Designs Polynomial Worksheets: ~ L e a r n i n g / G u i d e d   P r o b l e m   S o l v i n g Polynomials: Factor and Solve Using GCF and Grouping with 4 Terms Factor monomial and binomial GCF, optionally using prime factor tr
Preview of Integer Worksheet: Add and Subtract Integers

Integer Worksheet: Add and Subtract Integers

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Visual learners will like the clip art page that precedes each concept: Add integers with SAME signs, Add integers with DIFFERENT signs, and Subtract integers. Rules, examples, and practice problems are included for each concept. There are enough problems to use during lecture and then to be worked on independently to reinforce learning and remembering ~ the real world examples help! Add integers with the SAME sign Add integers with DIFFERENT signs Add more than two integers with SAME and DIFF
Preview of Integer Worksheet: Intro to Adding Integers #2

Integer Worksheet: Intro to Adding Integers #2

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Dawn Designs
Reinforce addition of integers with the same sign and with different signs. This resource can be used during lecture or as a practice worksheet for more advanced students. It is in column format with separate columns for the problem, the sign of the answer, the sum or difference of the absolute values, and the final answer. Students love the guided problem solving. Add integers with the SAME sign Add integers with DIFFERENT signs ~~~~~~~ Other integer-related Dawn Designs worksheets that you
Preview of Polynomial Review: Exponent & Polynomial Operations, Factor, and Solve

Polynomial Review: Exponent & Polynomial Operations, Factor, and Solve

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Dawn Designs
This is a collection of Polynomial Review Worksheets. It includes: ~~ Review for Exponents and Polynomial Operations* Quick review of exponents, including different combinations of positive and negative coefficients and bases being raised to positive and negative exponents * Exponent Product Rule, Quotient Rule, and Power Rule * Scientific Notation * Polynomial identification * Evaluate a polynomial * Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials * Identify Difference of Squares and Perfect
Preview of Integer Worksheet: Tables with Steps - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide

Integer Worksheet: Tables with Steps - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide

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Dawn Designs
Integer operations are divided into separate tables. Column headings in the tables provide steps for adding and subtracting integers. The operations are in separate tables with the following concepts: Add integers with the SAME sign Add integers with DIFFERENT signs Subtract integers by rewriting the problem as addition first Multiply and divide integers ~~~~~~~ Other integer-related Dawn Designs worksheets: ~ L e a r n i n g Integer Worksheet: Intro to Adding IntegersBasic introduction to add
Preview of Integer Worksheet: Bundle of Operations

Integer Worksheet: Bundle of Operations

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Students 6th grade through adult love the clip art images, instructions, examples, and practice problems that are provided throughout the bundle to help them learn and remember Integers! This Bundle includes 9 Integer Products and a README file that provides information on all of the products. The products included in the Bundle are organized below according to possible application in your classroom: ~ L e a r n i n g Integer Worksheet: Intro to Adding IntegersBasic introduction to adding inte
Preview of Summary of Methods for Graphing Linear Equations and Solving Linear Systems

Summary of Methods for Graphing Linear Equations and Solving Linear Systems

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Dawn Designs
This product consists of a Summary of Methods for Graphing a Linear Equation worksheet and a Summary of Methods for Solving Linear Systems. The Summary of Methods for Graphing a Linear Equation worksheet is a template with a summary of three methods for graphing a linear equation, including: ~ Point Plotting ~ X- and Y-intercepts ~ Slope-Intercept Instructions are given for each method to guide the students through calculating points and plotting them on a graph. A blank is provided for an equa
Preview of Simplifying Algebraic Expressions & Solving Linear Equations

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions & Solving Linear Equations

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Dawn Designs
This worksheet packet was designed to acquaint the students with terminology and to provide practice for Simplifying Algebraic Expressions and Solving Linear Equations. Concepts covered include: • Identifying terms, factors, numerical coefficients, like terms, unlike terms • Evaluating an algebraic expression for multiple values • Rewriting subtraction as addition • Simplifying using Distributive Property • Combining like terms (Commutative and Associative Properties) • Solving 1-step and multi
Preview of Integer Worksheet: Subtract and Add Using Thermometers

Integer Worksheet: Subtract and Add Using Thermometers

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Dawn Designs
Thermometer graphics help teach the difficult concepts of subtracting integers and rewriting subtraction as addition. Enough problems are provided to allow the teacher to alternate between working problems together as a class and allowing the students to work problems on their own. Great resource for teachers & tutors ~ beneficial for students in middle school, high school, and even community college courses, including Prealgebra and Elementary Algebra. ~~~~~~~ More Integer-related Dawn Desi
Preview of Polynomials: Factor and Solve Using GCF and Grouping with 4 Terms

Polynomials: Factor and Solve Using GCF and Grouping with 4 Terms

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Dawn Designs
Guided Problem Solving helps students learn to factor polynomials using Greatest Common Factor and Grouping. The packet can be used during lecture as guided notes. It begins with finding prime factors to determine the GCF, then uses that concept to teach how to factor polynomials using GCF; factor 4-term polynomial expressions using GCF and Grouping; and factor and solve 4-term polynomial equations using GCF, Grouping, and the Zero Product Property. This packet will guide students through the p
Preview of Graphing Linear Equations - Lecture: Plot Points, X- and Y-Intercepts, Slope

Graphing Linear Equations - Lecture: Plot Points, X- and Y-Intercepts, Slope

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Dawn Designs
Instructions, examples, and practice problems are provided for each graphing method, along with charts and rectangular (Cartesian) coordinate grids, to guide the students through calculating points and then plotting them on the graph. It is beneficial to have the students follow along and fill in the worksheets during lecture, but the worksheets can also be worked on in groups or independently. Three methods for graphing lines are presented: Point Plotting X- and Y-Intercepts Slope-Intercept
Preview of Fraction Review of Factors, Multiples, Prime Factors, GCF

Fraction Review of Factors, Multiples, Prime Factors, GCF

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Dawn Designs
Students often confuse Factors and Multiples, and Least Common Multiple with Greatest Common Factor. This worksheet packet was created to help them distinguish between and remember the terms! This worksheet packet provides examples and notes to guide students through the steps to: • List Factors of a Number • List Multiples of a Number • List Multiples of a Fraction • Find LCM, LCD, and Equivalent Fractions • Find Prime Factors for numerator and denominator, and Simplify a Fraction • Find GCF f
Preview of Beginning Algebra Bundle

Beginning Algebra Bundle

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Dawn Designs
This Algebra Bundle includes guided notes, guided problem solving, clip art, tables with steps, instructions, examples, problems, and review packets for integers, fractions, polynomials, and more! When new Algebra products are ready, → I will add them to the store and to this bundle, → I will send my Followers an email announcing the addition of new products, and → If you are a Follower who already purchased the Bundle, you will be able to go to your “My Purchases” page and re-download the Bun
Preview of Number Theory: Simplifying Fractions - Greatest Common Factor and Prime Factors

Number Theory: Simplifying Fractions - Greatest Common Factor and Prime Factors

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Dawn Designs
The cover is fun and whimsical, but this packet is appropriate for students 6th grade through adult. Students will learn how to simplify fractions while understanding GCF, prime numbers, composite numbers, prime factor trees, and equivalent fractions. Examples and practice problems can be worked by the instructor and students during lecture or independently by students for review. The concepts presented include: Finding Greatest Common Factor by listing all factors for a set of numbers and com
Preview of Graphing Linear Equations - Practice: Plot Points, X- and Y-Intercepts, Slope

Graphing Linear Equations - Practice: Plot Points, X- and Y-Intercepts, Slope

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Dawn Designs
This worksheet packet was designed to be used after lecture for extra practice. Charts and rectangular (Cartesian) coordinate grids are provided to aid in plotting the ordered pairs on the graph. Three methods for graphing lines are included: • Point Plotting • X- and Y-Intercepts • Slope-Intercept Solutions are provided, which are duplicates of the practice problem pages with the answers filled in and the graphing completed. You may also be interested in these graphing worksheet products: Graph
Preview of Integer Worksheet: Intro to Adding Integers

Integer Worksheet: Intro to Adding Integers

Created by
Dawn Designs
Visual learners will appreciate the clip art graphics that are used to explain the concepts of adding integers with the SAME sign and with DIFFERENT signs. Steps are provided to guide the students through practice problems. The worksheets are designed for preliminary introduction to the concepts of integer addition and can be used as guided notes during lecture. Great resource for tutors and for community college professors who teach prealgebra/beginning algebra courses. Add integers with the S
Preview of Measurement Conversions Using U.S. Standard (Customary) and Metric Units

Measurement Conversions Using U.S. Standard (Customary) and Metric Units

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Dawn Designs
Conversions Using U.S. Standard (Customary) Units• Conversions between units for linear, liquid, and weight measurements • Multiply and divide using conversion fractions • Convert the remainder to a larger unit when necessary. • Add and subtract linear measurements using feet and inches; convert sum to feet and borrow during subtraction where necessary. Conversions Using Metric Units• Metric Conversion Chart shows linear units, conversion fractions, and an example • Convert between linear units
Preview of Polynomial Bundle: Operations, Factoring, & Solving

Polynomial Bundle: Operations, Factoring, & Solving

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Dawn Designs
• Factor GCF, monomial, binomial • Factor 2-term and 4-term polynomials & trinomials • Identify and Practice Using Special Product Patterns • Solve a variety of Polynomial Equations • Exponent and Polynomial Operation Review: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Included in this Polynomial Bundle: ~ L e a r n i n g / G u i d e d   P r o b l e m   S o l v i n g Polynomials: Factor and Solve Using GCF and Grouping with 4 Terms Polynomials: Methods for Factoring Trinomials Polynomials: Factoring Pa
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About the store

Experience

I have been helping people with math for as long as I can remember, so when I got laid off from my computer programming job, it was a natural decision for me to become a Private Math Tutor (I also tutor Chemistry and Language Arts from time to time!) I have been an adjunct math professor at the local community college since 2008, where I teach Prealgebra and Beginning Algebra to students ranging in age from 18 to 63. Guided problem solving helps struggling students by breaking down the concepts and helping them understand and remember the steps. The worksheet packets taper off from step-by-step instructions to a limited number of tips and steps and then finally to just problems-to-solve via the review packets. Using the worksheet packets as guided lecture notes helps the students focus less on the stress of trying to write everything down and more on understanding the material and working through problems together as a class and then alone for immediate reinforcement of the concepts.

Teaching style

Since many people have anxiety associated with math, I try to make the students feel comfortable asking questions and volunteering answers. I encourage students to feel like they are all in this together and that working with other students benefits everyone.

Awards & shining teacher moments

MichMATYC Teaching Excellence Award 2022

My own education history

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Computer Science, with a minor in Physics.