Erica's Math Resources
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Boston, New York, United States
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I am a current 8th Grade Math Teacher in a rural school district in New York State. This is my second year teaching 8th grade, and I have also taught Algebra, 6-8 ENL, and I was a math interventionist.
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Test Corrections Template
This template can be used for student corrections on assessments. This makes students analyze their mistake and (hopefully) learn from it. In my classroom, I give students half of their points back if they do corrections properly.
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Geometry, Math
Cell Phone Plans - Real Life Linear Functions
This is a great way for students to apply their knowledge of linear functions to real life situations. Students have the choice of what cell phone to choose and what plan to choose, and then they create a linear function to represent the total cost. This is a word document so it is editable. However, if formatting changes once you download the resource, email me and I'd be happy to send you the PDF :) ericasmathresources@gmail.com
8th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math
CCSS
8.F.A.1
, 8.F.A.2
, 8.F.A.3
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Slope Formula Template
This template is meant to go in a sheet protector and for students to write on the sheet protector with a dry-erase marker. This allows students to see the importance of parenthesis (especially when you have a negative coordinate) in solving to find the slope!
7th - 12th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.F.A.3
TED Talk Video Worksheet: The Myth behind the "Math Brain"
This video worksheet goes along with a wonderful TED Talk that explains that there is no such thing as having a "math brain". I did this activity on the second day of school to help students develop a growth mindset when it comes to math. Here is the link to the video: TED Talk
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Factoring Reference Sheet w/ Examples
This reference sheet walks students through the process of basic factoring. It walks them through factoring by finding the greatest common factor, finding the difference between two perfect squares, and factoring trinomials.
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
HSA-REI.B.4b
Mistakes are Expected, Respected, Inspected, Corrected POSTER
I am really encouraging students to have a growth mindset this year. With that, I want them to know how important it is to make mistakes and learn from them. This poster was printed on colored paper and is a part of my "Math Mindsets" bulletin board in my classroom. I did not come up with the idea for this poster, but I formatted it myself.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Create a Heart on your TI-83/84 Calculator
This is a great, quick activity to engage students! I used this in my Algebra class as a warm up on Valentine's Day, but it can be used any time during the year! It would also be great as an introduction to the graphing calculator! The PDF is a direction sheet on how to graph a heart.
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Math
...YET - The Most Powerful Addition POSTER
Another poster encouraging a growth mindset. The power of YET! I did not come up with the content, but formatted it myself. I printed this on colored paper and added it to my growth mindset bulletin board in my classroom!
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Classroom Coupons
These coupons can be used in a variety of ways. I use them based on a point system used for classroom management. The coupons are different costs, but they can be used randomly as well. Here is a description of how I use them in my classroom. Homework Pass - Students can use this pass on a HW assignment of their choice to receive full credit. Comfort Coupon - Students can use this to sit at the teachers desk for the class period AND sit on the comfy chair. Pull Sticks Pass - I use sticks to ra
5th - 12th
Solving Systems - The Substitution Method
This reference sheet walks students through the process of solving a system by using the substitution method. An example is completed as the steps are stated, providing students with an example as they work through their own problems.
8th - 12th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8b
, HSA-REI.C.6
Introduction to Slope
This will walk students through the different types of slope - positive, negative, zero, and undefined. It will also provide examples where students will have to calculate the slope given a graph (rise over run). *Some example graphs were taken from www.engageny.org.
8th
Math
CCSS
8.F.A.3
Classroom Coupons (PDF Version)
These coupons can be used in a variety of ways. I use them based on a point system used for classroom management. The coupons are different costs, but they can be used randomly as well. Here is a description of how I use them in my classroom. Homework Pass - Students can use this pass on a HW assignment of their choice to receive full credit. Comfort Coupon - Students can use this to sit at the teachers desk for the class period AND sit on the comfy chair. Pull Sticks Pass - I use sticks to ra
5th - 12th
Systems: Parallel Lines Group Worksheet
This worksheet is meant for groups to work together to determine how many solutions a system has. They will need to rearrange equations into slope-intercept form, graph the system, and determine the solution. The aim of this activity is for students to understand that a system with parallel lines ends up with no solutions.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8a
Systems - Parallel Lines
This is a guided notes worksheet for an introduction to systems of parallel lines. The box at the end of the notes is for students to conclude what they discovered about parallel lines and their slopes.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8a
Systems: Where do the Lines Intersect? HW
This homework assignment requires students to rearrange equations into slope-intercept form, graph systems, and determine the point at which they intersect. For the first problem, they will also have to verify that the solution works with both equations.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8a
Factoring Flow Chart
This factoring flow chart helps students to know where to start and where to go when factoring. There is a separate Slide-Divide-Slide reference sheet in my store! Happy Factoring!
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
CCSS
HSA-SSE.B.3a
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Experience
I am a current 8th Grade Math Teacher in a rural school district in New York State. This is my second year teaching 8th grade, and I have also taught Algebra, 6-8 ENL, and I was a math interventionist.
Teaching style
As a teacher, I find it necessary to provide a diverse allotment of lessons in order to meet the needs of such diverse students. Everyone is allowed the opportunity for an education, and it is our job to ensure that this education is accessible to all. Some lessons need to be direct, while others can provide great opportunity for collaboration and discussion. It can also be extremely meaningful to have students create something on their own, to enhance their learning experience.
We all learn differently, and I provide a vast array of materials that fit the needs of diverse students.
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