Defusing Confusion
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Pennsylvania, United States
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As a recent graduate, I have spent my last four years in schools in the Philadelphia area observing, assisting, and stepping in for teachers. Over these four years, I have been in classrooms with students ages four to fourteen and am looking forward to getting back into classrooms again one day. For the time being, I want to focus on my personal brand and expand my collection of resources while sharing with other educators as well.
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Inequality Word Problem Key Words w/ GRAPHS Anchor Chart Word Map
Greater Than > | Less Than < | Greater Than or Equal To ≥ | Less Than or Equal To ≤ | Number Line Graphing Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out exactly what a word problem is asking you to do. With this word map, students will be able to connect the words they are seeing in their math problem to the mathematical operation and corresponding graph. I created this tool in order to support my students who were getting caught up in the language of word problems. Being able to solve word
K - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.C.6
, 1.NBT.B.3
, 2.NBT.A.4
+14
Also included in: Inequality Word Problem Bundle
Inequality Word Problem Key Words and Phrases Anchor Chart Word Map
Greater Than > | Less Than < | Greater Than or Equal To ≥ | Less Than or Equal To ≤Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out exactly what a word problem is asking you to do. With this word map, students will be able to connect the words they are seeing in their math problem to the mathematical operation. I created this tool in order to support my students who were getting caught up in the language of word problems. Being able to solve word problems helps students practice real-wor
K - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.C.6
, 1.NBT.B.3
, 2.NBT.A.4
+13
Also included in: Inequality Word Problem Bundle
Word Problem Key Words Anchor Charts (Operations, Inequalities, +/- Integers)
Word problems can be tough! Many of my students struggle with breaking apart word problems with both basic operations as well as inequalities. With this, I made anchor charts that identify key words that are commonly seen in word problems. 1: Basic Operations-- Addition + | Subtraction - | Multiplication x | Division ÷2: Inequalities-- Greater Than > | Less Than < | Greater Than or Equal To ≥ | Less Than or Equal To ≤3: Inequality with Graphs
K - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Word Search Activity: Basic Operations Key Words
Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out exactly what a word problem is asking you to do. With this word map, students will be able to connect the words they are seeing in their math problem to the mathematical operation. I created this tool in order to support my students who were getting caught up in the language of word problems. Being able to solve word problems helps students practice real-world problem solving, so providing students with key words can motivate them to be independent. There
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
+11
Inequality Word Problem Bundle
Use this resource to encourage your students to learn the inequality vocabulary, then apply what they know using real-world problems. Click here for INEQUALITY GRAPHING resources.
1st - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.B.3
, 2.NBT.A.4
, 4.NBT.A.2
+4
Operations Word Map: Word Problem Key Words
Addition + / Subtraction - / Multiplication x / Division ÷ Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out exactly what a word problem is asking you to do. With this word map, students will be able to connect the words they are seeing in their math problem to the mathematical operation. I created this tool in order to support my students who were getting caught up in the language of word problems. Being able to solve word problems helps students practice real-world problem solving, so providing studen
K - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
+14
Word Problems up to 50 (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
This resource includes 8 worksheets. Each page includes 5 single-step word problems and all sums are less than 50. Let me know what you think!
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.A.1
+3
Also included in: Basic Operations Word Problem Bundle
Mixed Multiplier Times Tables Multiplication Worksheets
Mixed Multiplier Times Tables Multiplication WorksheetsFor students who are having difficulty with multiplication, I have found it beneficial to have students work through the following steps: focus on the times tables by skip countingapplying the multiplication symbol (x) with the same factor in increasing numerical order using the same multiplicand and changing the multiplier to encourage students to remember the times table in isolate without the reliance of skip counting problem solvingThis
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
2.OA.C.3
, 2.OA.C.4
, 3.OA.A.1
+7
Inverse Operations / Opposite Operations Posters for Algebraic Equations
This resource reminds students of the opposite operations and how to use them to solve one-operation algebraic equations. Whether you prefer to call these terms inverse operations or opposite operations, the printable is here for you in either color or printer-friendly options. Check out my TpT page at Defusing Confusion to see more algebra step-by-step guides and worksheets!
3rd - 8th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.B.6
, 4.OA.A.3
Basic Operations Word Problem Bundle
This download includes 4 resources to help educate your students on tricky word problems. 1. Basic Operations Word MapStudents can use this word map to help decode their word problems. Color and black and white versions are included. 2. Addition and Subtraction Word Problems.Get the gist of word problems by just focusing on addition and subtraction. There are 9 worksheets included in this resource to allow for repeated practice. 3. Basic Operations Word ProblemsOnce the students have mastered
1st - 8th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
+5
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems up to 20
This resource includes 9 worksheets. Each page includes 5 single-step addition/subtraction word problems and all sums are less than or equal to 20. Let me know what you think!
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
+1
Also included in: Basic Operations Word Problem Bundle
3 Addition and Subtraction (sums
This resource can help engage students who love video games, but aren't as crazy about math. Seeing how math can correlate with their interests may motivate your students to push themselves to get the correct answer. There are 3 pages total and 4 questions on each page. All totals are 20 or less.
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Operations Opposites / Inverse Operations Anchor Chart Algebra Tool
Operations Opposites | Inverse Operations Entering the world of algebra can be intimidating for students, so this resource helps to show how to "undo" equations. Students can use this as a tool to keep in their math folder, or this can be printed and made into a poster or anchor chart for the classroom. This tool includes two versions to accommodate your printer needs. 1. color 2. black and white
2nd - 12th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Inequality Word Problem Sentences Worksheet
This resource includes 2 worksheets each with 8 inequality word problem phrases. Students will be expected to know the following phrases: >: above, longer than, higher than, exceeds<: under, fewer than, smaller than, below≥: minimum, at least, not under, no less than≤: does not exceed, at most, maximum, up toCheck out other inequality resources by Defusing Confusion.
1st - 12th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.B.3
, 2.NBT.A.4
, 4.NBT.A.2
+5
Also included in: Inequality Word Problem Bundle
Inequality Word Problem Phrases Worksheet
This resource includes 2 worksheets each with 8 inequality word problem phrases. Students will be expected to know the following phrases: >: above, longer than, higher than, exceeds<: under, fewer than, smaller than, below≥: minimum, at least, not under, no less than≤: does not exceed, at most, maximum, up toCheck out other inequality resources by Defusing Confusion.
2nd - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.B.3
, 2.NBT.A.4
, 4.NBT.A.2
+5
Also included in: Inequality Word Problem Bundle
Inequality Word Problem Phrases with Graphing Worksheet
This resource includes 2 pages with 8 questions on each page. Students are asked to read the phrase, write the inequality, then graph the inequality.
1st - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.B.3
, 2.NBT.A.4
, 4.NBT.A.2
+5
Also included in: Inequality Word Problem Bundle
Addition and Subtraction up to 25 Worksheets (with regrouping)
This resource includes 6 worksheets. Each page includes 10 addition/subtraction problems and all sums are less than or equal to 25. There are questions with regrouping. Let me know what you think!
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 1.OA.C.6
+1
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About the store
Experience
As a recent graduate, I have spent my last four years in schools in the Philadelphia area observing, assisting, and stepping in for teachers. Over these four years, I have been in classrooms with students ages four to fourteen and am looking forward to getting back into classrooms again one day. For the time being, I want to focus on my personal brand and expand my collection of resources while sharing with other educators as well.
Teaching style
Learn to love. Love to learn.
My main goal for my students is that they leave my room being independent learners, so I work to create a student-driven classroom community with all of my classes and activities. When students are able to advocate for themselves and their needs, they will thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I entered Saint Joseph's University with a Presidential Scholarship, and throughout my time at the school, I maintained a 3.95 GPA. My passion for education grew over the years, and I had the opportunity to join Kappa Delta Pi, the Honors Education Fraternity. KDP allowed me to learn from peers and alumni while establishing educational values of my own. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my double major and minor, and I'm excited to use the drive that I have for education in order to create resources for other teachers.
My own education history
I attended Pennsbury School District for my K-12 education, and have watched my three younger siblings attend these schools as well. For college, I attended Saint Joseph's University where I earned majors in Elementary Education and Special Education as well as a minor in Communications. I hope to one day return for my Master's Degree, but for now, I am enjoying my time finding out what teaching means to me.
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