Eileen McGuire
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Westfield, New Jersey, United States
About the store
Welcome to my store. I create classroom tested middle school math resources designed to supplement any core curriculum.
I am a veteran middle school math teacher in New Jersey with over 16 years of experience. I know how hard it is to find supplemental materials that actually support instruction, close learning gaps, and keep students engaged in short class periods.
My resources are built around structured guided notes lessons that align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Each lesson is designed for efficient direct instruction using clear, student friendly language, followed by meaningful practice that promotes thinking, discussion, and movement.
Every product includes a consistent lesson flow with teacher modeling, student response pages, collaborative tasks, and opportunities for students to explain their reasoning. I intentionally embed humor, visuals, and relatable examples to reduce math anxiety and increase participation without sacrificing rigor.
All lessons are created and used in my own classroom and refined based on real student feedback. These materials are designed to provide extra clarity, spiral review, and flexibility so you can support all learners while maintaining high expectations.
If you are looking for supplemental math lessons that are practical, engaging, and easy to implement, you are in the right place.
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6TH GRADE INTEGER OPERATIONS UNIT
This complete 6th grade integer operations unit gives you fully structured lessons that run an entire class period without extra prep. Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers using guided modeling, partner talk, movement-based activities, and independent checks for understanding. Every lesson follows the same predictable format, so students know what to expect and you can focus on teaching instead of managing materials. The unit is aligned to CCSS 6.NS.C.5–7 and is designed for mix
6th
Algebra
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6a
+7
PRE-ALGEBRA OPERATIONS WITH RATIONAL NUMBERS COMPLETE LESSON
OPERATIONS WITH RATIONAL NUMBERS COMPLETE LESSON Perfect for 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, and Pre-Algebra Looking for a low-prep, high-engagement way to teach operations with rational numbers? This lesson has everything you need to teach, practice, and assess all in one ready-to-go download. Your students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers through movement, discussion, and visual practice. No prep, no stress. WHAT’S INCLUDED 1. Guided Notes Lesson A structured lesson
7th - 8th
Algebra, Decimals, Fractions
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1a
, 7.NS.A.1b
+9
PRE--ALGEBRA SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS - GRAPHING AND SUBSTITUTION UNIT
This complete Systems of Linear Equations unit is designed for 8th grade math, Pre-Algebra, and early Algebra 1 instruction. It supports whole-group teaching, small-group reteaching, and independent practice through clear explanations, visual models, and structured problem solving. Students learn what a system of equations represents and how to solve systems using graphing and substitution. Lessons emphasize understanding the meaning of solutions, not just finding answers. Inside You’ll Find •
7th - 8th
Algebra
CCSS
8.EE.C.8
, 8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
+1
6TH GRADE RATIOS UNIT
This complete 6th Grade Ratios and Proportional Reasoning unit provides structured lessons that help students understand ratios, rates, and proportional relationships instead of memorizing steps. Lessons combine teacher modeling slides, aligned student practice pages, math talk, and real world problem solving. Students work with ratios using tables, graphs, unit rates, and conversions while explaining their thinking through guided discussion and independent checks for understanding. The unit is
6th
Basic Operations, Graphing, Measurement
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3
6TH GRADE FOUNDATIONAL GRAPHING SKILLS FOR THE COORDINATE PLANE
This complete 6 th Grade Graphing Unit builds strong foundational skills on the coordinate plane through clear instruction, visual models, and structured practice. Students learn how to identify the x-axis and y-axis, understand the origin, name quadrants, plot ordered pairs, and recognize patterns in reflections. Lessons emphasize conceptual understanding first, then accuracy, so students know what they are doing and why. Each lesson follows a predictable flow with teacher modeling slides, alig
6th
Graphing
CCSS
6.NS.C.8
6TH GRADE INEQUALITIES FOUNDATIONS UNIT
This 6th Grade Inequalities Foundations unit helps students understand what inequalities actually mean, how they show more than one possible solution, and how to represent them visually and mathematically. Rather than jumping straight into symbols, this unit begins with real-life situations students recognize, such as age limits, sports scores, rules, and allowances. Students learn to interpret inequality symbols, write inequalities from real-world contexts, and graph solution sets on number li
6th
Algebra, Graphing, Numbers
CCSS
6.EE.B.5
6TH GRADE GCF AND LCM FOUNDATIONS
This GCF and LCM Foundations unit helps students build a deep understanding of number relationships through factors, multiples, prime factorization, and divisibility rules. Students learn how numbers are structured, not just how to compute. Through clear modeling and guided practice, they explore prime and composite numbers, create prime factorization trees, apply divisibility rules, and use those tools to find the greatest common factor (GCF) and least common multiple (LCM). The unit also rein
6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 6.NS.B.4
, 6.EE.A.2
6TH GRADE DECIMAL COMPUTATION COMPLETE UNIT
This complete 6th Grade Decimal Computation Unit provides everything you need to teach, practice, and assess decimal operations with clarity and confidence. Students build a strong understanding of decimal place value and apply that knowledge to adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. Lessons emphasize reasoning and structure, helping students understand why decimal operations work, not just how to follow steps. The unit follows a consistent, classroom-tested format with teache
6th
Decimals
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 6.EE.A.3
6TH GRADE MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING FRACTIONS UNIT
This 6th Grade Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Unit provides a complete, classroom-tested approach to teaching fraction operations with clarity, structure, and student engagement. Students build conceptual understanding and procedural fluency as they learn to multiply fractions and mixed numbers, simplify efficiently, and divide fractions by reasoning with reciprocals. Lessons emphasize why fraction operations work, not just how to follow steps, helping reduce common misconceptions and math
6th
Fractions
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
PRE-ALGEBRA EXPONENTS COMPLETE UNIT
Exponents Complete Lesson | Pre-Algebra Guided Notes & Practice Plus...Exponents Made Easy!Supplement your curriculum and get ready to turn exponent confusion into exponent confidence! This student-friendly lesson covers everything your pre-algebra need to master:Negative bases (with and without parentheses)Multiplying exponents with the same baseDividing exponents with the same baseThe mysterious zero exponent rule You'll get: Easy-to-understand notes and examples10 hands-on practice stations
7th - 8th
Algebra
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
PRE-ALGEBRA INEQUALITIES UNIT
This Pre-Algebra Inequalities Unit is a comprehensive, classroom-tested resource designed to help students truly understand inequalities, not just memorize steps. With 52 instructional pages, this unit builds from foundational inequality concepts to more advanced reasoning, including compound inequalities using AND and OR. Students learn how to interpret solution sets, graph accurately on number lines, and explain their reasoning using words, numbers, and visuals. Instruction emphasizes meani
7th - 8th
Algebra, Graphing
CCSS
7.EE.B.4
, 7.EE.B.4a
, 7.EE.B.4b
+1
PRE-ALGEBRA BASIC TWO-COLUMN PROOFS GUIDED LESSON
Two column proofs do not have to feel mysterious or intimidating. This mini lesson introduces two column proofs in a clear, student friendly way that focuses on reasoning, structure, and confidence. Designed for pre algebra students and early geometry learners, this resource breaks proofs down into logical steps and shows students how statements and reasons work together. The detective theme keeps it light and accessible while still maintaining mathematical rigor. What’s included• instructional
7th - 8th
Algebra, Geometry, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.5
CONVERTING EQUATIONS FROM STANDARD FORM TO SLOPE INTERCEPT FORM
Turn Equation Conversions into a Confidence-Boosting Skill! Tired of students staring blankly at standard form equations? This all-in-one resource turns confusion into clarity with guided notes, collaborative practice, independent work, and a movement-based gallery walk—all centered around converting equations from standard form to slope-intercept form! Whether you're introducing the concept or reviewing before a test, this lesson is designed to make slope-intercept conversions click. What’
7th - 8th
Algebra
CCSS
8.EE.C.7
, 8.EE.C.7a
6TH GRADE ONE-STEP EQUATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC REASONING UNIT
This 6th Grade Equations unit builds a strong foundation for algebra by helping students understand what equations represent and how to reason through one-step equations using inverse operations. Instead of focusing on memorized steps, students analyze equations, test values, check solutions, and explain their thinking. Lessons emphasize the meaning of the equals sign, recognizing when equations are true or false, and identifying common misconceptions before they become habits. Each lesson foll
6th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 6.EE.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2a
+4
6TH GRADE ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS UNIT
This complete 6th Grade Algebraic Expressions unit builds a strong foundation for algebra by helping students understand what expressions represent and how to evaluate them accurately. Students learn how to identify terms, coefficients, variables, and constants, write expressions from words and real-world situations, and evaluate expressions using the order of operations. Instruction emphasizes conceptual understanding, including the sign of a term, grouping symbols, exponents, and fractions as
6th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 6.EE.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2a
+6
6TH-8TH GRADE ABSOLUTE VALUE MINI LESSON
Are your students struggling to understand absolute value and how it differs from working with negative signs? This engaging mini-lesson is designed to demystify absolute value as the distance from zero and clarify common misconceptions, including the difference between −∣x∣-|x|−∣x∣ and −(−x)-(-x)−(−x). What’s Included:Guided Notes: Clearly explains absolute value, its properties, and the impact of negative signs both inside and outside the absolute value bars.Homework Practice ProblemsStudent S
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.6c
, 7.NS.A.1
, 8.EE.A.2
6TH GRADE PLACE VALUE GUIDED NOTES & PRACTICE
Keep your 6th graders on track with this ready-to-use set of guided review notes and practice problems, designed specifically to strengthen place value skills. Ideal for both teaching new concepts and reviewing material, this resource includes an answer key for hassle-free grading, as well as student success criteria and standards alignment. I use this in my own 6th grade math classes, where place value is often a challenge for students. It’s especially helpful as a foundation for long division
6th
Decimals, Math, Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.3a
+1
PRE-ALGEBRA SIMPLIFYING SQUARE ROOTS MINI REVIEW LESSON
This free mini lesson is designed to help 8th grade students confidently simplify non perfect square roots using factoring.The lesson breaks the process into clear, repeatable steps and emphasizes identifying perfect square factors before simplifying. Students see the math modeled, practice together, and then show what they know with a focused exit ticket. What’s included • student success criteria • clear notes reviewing square roots and perfect squares • visual example showing how to factor
7th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.A.2
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my store. I create classroom tested middle school math resources designed to supplement any core curriculum.
I am a veteran middle school math teacher in New Jersey with over 16 years of experience. I know how hard it is to find supplemental materials that actually support instruction, close learning gaps, and keep students engaged in short class periods.
My resources are built around structured guided notes lessons that align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Each lesson is designed for efficient direct instruction using clear, student friendly language, followed by meaningful practice that promotes thinking, discussion, and movement.
Every product includes a consistent lesson flow with teacher modeling, student response pages, collaborative tasks, and opportunities for students to explain their reasoning. I intentionally embed humor, visuals, and relatable examples to reduce math anxiety and increase participation without sacrificing rigor.
All lessons are created and used in my own classroom and refined based on real student feedback. These materials are designed to provide extra clarity, spiral review, and flexibility so you can support all learners while maintaining high expectations.
If you are looking for supplemental math lessons that are practical, engaging, and easy to implement, you are in the right place.
Teaching style
My teaching style is grounded in high expectations paired with strong support. I focus on identifying learning gaps early, providing timely feedback, and building student accountability through structured practice and discussion. My goal is to create lessons that help students feel confident, capable, and willing to engage with challenging math.
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