I have taught grades 4 to University in British Columbia and Saskatchewan for the past 30 years. I have worked in the public and private school systems as well as Simon Fraser University.
NIM is a simple and fun math game can engage students at many different grade levels! I have used it successfully in math grades 4-11. low floor (variations with a few objects)high ceiling (add objects, change the rules, ask students to share strategies and create a variation)connects to deductive reasoning, logic, game theory, patterns math skillssimple to explaingreat for Teacher On Call /substitute teachersThis includes a student strategy worksheet with answer key. I have also added some s
This is a great way to get to know your math students! I have used this activity in different ways from grades 4 to 12 over many years and I love it! This activity allows students to learn about each other and their teacher. It builds a sense of community from the start.It is EASY to adapt and introduce. (different number systems, different products)2 versions of directions included (depending on your grade levels)Templates provided (including an adapted template for students who need support w
11 pages of detailed, guided notes exploring WHOLE NUMBERS with two quizzes. The notes are structured to help students learn vocabulary and deepen their understanding of math concepts through multi-modal communication. WHOLE NUMBERS includes the following concepts: place valueadding and subtracting whole numbersdifferent ways to represent multiplication of whole numbersFactorsPrime numbersPrime factorizationMultiples Greatest Common Factor (GCF)Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)Answer key for no
A fun and easy way to get to encourage students warmed-up and interacting with numbers in different ways. I have used all of these in my classroom and loved them!These are LOW-PREP activities12 different warm-ups!12 Answer keys included!Simply change the numbers to create hundreds of new warm-ups!great tools for differentiation!activities with a low floor and high ceilingfun and engagingvary the groupings to increase student engagementcan be done as individual/partner/small group/large group act
This math activity is deceptively simple. It can be used in many ways (see suggestions below). This is a great way to get students thinking about numbers in different ways. It encourages a deeper understanding of numbers. Several versions of the template included! whole numbersnegative numbersdecimals fractionsSuggestions: Model it firstUse it as a class warm-up activityUse it as a partner activity (or small group)Use it as a "Student of the Day" activity (let students choose their number and pr
This math activity is deceptively simple. It can be used in many ways (see suggestions below). This is a great way to get students talking about numbers in different ways. It encourages a deeper understanding of numbers. Suggestions: Model it firstUse it as a class warm-up activity Use it as a partner activity (or small group)Use it as a "Student of the Day" activity (let students choose their number and present)Use it at the beginning of the year choose your number based on the date of the mon
I have taught grades 4 to University in British Columbia and Saskatchewan for the past 30 years. I have worked in the public and private school systems as well as Simon Fraser University.
Teaching style
I love math, and I love exploring and discovering math with my students. I like to have structure in my cross-curricular lessons, with lots of room for flexibility and creativity and enrichment.
My own education history
I have a degree mathematics from the University of Saskatchewan and and Masters degree in Education from Simon Fraser University.
Additional biographical information
I am the proud Mom of 2 wonderful teens and am grateful to them and my husband for putting up with my obsession with mathematics teaching!
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