GeoNan
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Indiana, United States
About the store
We are George McDermott (Geo) and Nivan Saada (Nan), a husband-wife team with a combined 50 years in education. We are licensed teachers and practicing math educators. We took time off and completed our Ph.Ds. George focused on Middle/High School Mathematics with an interest in project-based learning, while Nivan started in Elementary School and moved to High school with an interest in Multi Cultural education. As a team, we've taught courses in Mathematics and Teacher Education as well as mentored and coached many pre- and in-service teachers.
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7th Grade House Design Project
Project-Based Learning! Apply the concepts of ratio, proportion & scale, geometric construction, and area calculation with an engaging, realistic project. Students become architects and design a house for a client. This 17-page booklet includes Lesson Plans, Activity & Key, WebQuest, and the Design Project with Rubric. Everything needed for a Real-World Application of the first two Geometry Standards (Scale Drawings and Drawing Shapes) with spiraling back to Ratio & Proportion. Design a
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.B.6
+4
6th Grade What’s My Shape? Plotting Points & Drawing Polygons
Having fun while learning! Plot the points to reveal the shapes on these two graphing puzzles. Reinforces plotting points and includes the concept of using these coordinates as the vertices of complex shapes. Great as you near the Holidays. With a few colored pencils, students that finish before their peers can transform the house and tree into a gingerbread house and Christmas tree. Plot the points and discover the shape. This exercise is very beneficial as a review of plotting points and dr
5th - 7th
Graphing, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.3
7th Grade Comparing Data Project
Project-Based Learning! Apply the concepts of data analysis. Students will develop Line Plots and Box Plots with calculations for mean, median, upper and lower quartiles, mean absolute deviation, and range. Students become sports analysts and make comparisons between two teams. This 26-page booklet includes Lesson Plans, Activity & Key, Excel Workbook Guide, WebQuest, Word Search & Key, and the Comparing Data Project with Rubric. Everything needed for a Real-World Application of the Geome
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Statistics
CCSS
7.SP.B.3
, 7.SP.B.4
, 7.NS.A.1d
+3
7th Grade Nets Project
Project-Based Learning! Apply the concepts of geometric construction with calculations for volume and area with an engaging, realistic project. Students become packaging designers and develop mock containers for a client. This 19-page booklet includes Lesson Plans, Activity & Key, WebQuest, and the Nets Project with Rubric. Everything needed for a Real-World Application of the Geometry concepts area and volume with spiraling back to Equations & Expressions. Develop packaging for a client.
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Geometry
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.6
, 7.EE.A.1
+2
7th Grade Book of 10 Math Puzzles & Games
This 36-page puzzle book includes 10 games and puzzles addressing the academic standards of the entire school year. The book also includes keys to each puzzle, and a matrix that highlights the specific academic standards addressed in each game and puzzle. Some puzzles target specific content strands, while others include additional spiraling through earlier standards. Excellent resource to prepare for standardized tests, as a review, and a fun effective supplement to your curriculum. Ready to g
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
+31
8th Grade What's My Shape? Graphing, Dilations, & the Pythagorean Theorem
Having fun while learning! Follow the instructions to reveal the shape. Reinforces plotting points to form the vertices of a rectangle, dilating the rectangle, connecting the corresponding vertices to reveal a 3D rendering in one-point perspective. This puzzle also includes calculating the resulting shape’s volume, using the Pythagorean Theorem to determine an unknown dimension. Follow the instructions and discover the shape. This exercise is very beneficial as a review of several key Algebraic
7th - 9th
Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
8.G.A.3
, 8.G.B.7
8th Grade What's My Shape? Graphing Equations and Transformations
Having fun while learning! Follow the instructions to reveal the shape. Reinforces graphing linear equations and transformations of line segments in the coordinate grid. This puzzle also includes calculating the resulting shape’s volume. Follow the instructions and discover the shape. This exercise is very beneficial as a review graphing linear equations on the coordinate grid and transformations using coordinate notation. This 5-page booklet includes one What’s My Shape graphing puzzle, answer
7th - 9th
Graphing, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.3
, 8.F.A.3
6th Grade Race Across the Pumpkin Patch: GCF Game
Having fun while learning! Apply the concept of Greatest Common Factors in an engaging, fun environment. Select the two numbers with the shared GCF and claim the target pumpkin. This exercise is very beneficial as it trains the brain to think backwards from GCF to a pair of possible numbers sharing that GCF. For example, if the target GCF is 3, possible pairs are 27 and 39, or 27 an 24. As a scaffold, some students could use the table provided, and build their fluency until they are comfortab
5th - 7th
Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
8th Grade What’s My Shape? Graphing Linear Equations
Having fun while learning! Graph the equations to reveal the shapes on these two graphing puzzles. Reinforces graphing linear equations and introduces the concept of limiting domain and range to develop line segments. Great as you near the Holidays. With a few colored pencils, students that finish before their peers can transform the house and tree into a gingerbread house and Christmas tree. Graph the equations and discover the shape. This exercise is very beneficial as a review of graphing
7th - 9th
Graphing, Math
CCSS
8.F.A.3
8th Grade Connect 2 Squared Exponents & Radicals Game
Having fun while learning! You need to know the properties of exponents and the relationship between exponents and radicals to win this game! Simplify the expression and claim the target cell. Four-in-a-Row Wins! This game requires students to simplify radical expressions with integer exponents and determine the closest integer for a radical expression. As a scaffold, students could use the Properties of Exponents handout provided, and build their fluency until they are comfortable to play w
7th - 9th
Math
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.A.2
7th Grade Ratio & Number Puzzle
This 6-page booklet includes the 26 question Crypto-Math Puzzle intended as a broad review of the academic standards content strands of Ratio & Proportion and The Number System. The booklet also includes the key to the puzzle, and a matrix highlighting the specific academic standards addressed in the puzzle. Excellent as a review and a fun effective supplement to your curriculum. Ready to go as a quick sub plan! Research has shown incorporating games and puzzles into the curriculum improves
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1a
, 7.NS.A.1b
+14
7th Grade Word Searches
Word Searches with a twist! Read the phrase, figure out the term, then find it in the puzzle. Builds vocabulary while having fun! Focus is on the meaning of the terms. This 9-page booklet includes two Word-Search Puzzles intended to target key vocabulary. The booklet also includes keys to the puzzle, and a matrix highlighting the specific academic standards addressed in the puzzles. Ready to go as a quick sub plan! Research has shown incorporating games and puzzles into the curriculum imp
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Statistics
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.3
, 7.G.B.4
+6
6th Grade Math Puzzle
This 7-page booklet includes the 26 question Crypto-Math Puzzle intended as a broad review of the academic standards for the entire school year. The booklet also includes the key to the puzzle, and a matrix highlighting the specific academic standards addressed in the puzzle. Excellent as a review to prepare for standardized tests, as a review before starting a new year’s curriculum, or a fun effective supplement to your curriculum. Ready to go as a quick sub plan! Research has shown incorporat
5th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.SP.A.1
+16
Race Across the Pumpkin Patch: Multiply Rationals, Mixed & Integers
Having fun while learning! Apply the concept of multiplication as it applies to integers and rational numbers in an engaging, fun environment. Find the factors that lead to a target product. This exercise is very beneficial as it trains the brain to think backwards from product to factors and reinforces those connections. As a scaffold, some students could use the table provided, and build their fluency until they are comfortable to play without it. Multiple entry points help facilitate stud
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.2
, 7.NS.A.2a
7th Grade Math Puzzle
This 7-page booklet includes the 26 question Crypto-Math Puzzle intended as a broad review of the academic standards for the entire school year. The booklet also includes the key to the puzzle, and a matrix highlighting the specific academic standards addressed in the puzzle. Excellent as a review to prepare for standardized tests, as a review before starting a new year’s curriculum, or a fun effective supplement to your curriculum. Ready to go as a quick sub plan! Research has shown incorp
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.5
+16
7th Grade Semester 1 Review And Statistics & Probability Puzzle
This 6-page booklet includes the 26 question Crypto-Math Puzzle intended as a broad review of the academic standards for the first semester and touches on Statistics & Probability. The booklet also includes the key to the puzzle, and a matrix highlighting the specific academic standards addressed in the puzzle. Excellent as a review and a fun effective supplement to your curriculum. Ready to go as a quick sub plan! Research has shown incorporating games and puzzles into the curriculum impr
6th - 8th
Math, Statistics
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, 7.SP.B.3
, 7.SP.B.4
+11
6th Grade Race Across the Pumpkin Patch: LCM Game
Having fun while learning! Apply the concept of Least Common Multiples in an engaging, fun environment. We usually ask students to find the LCM of two or three numbers we provide. This game encourages students to start with the LCM and find 2 numbers that could have that LCM. For example, if my target pumpkin (LCM) is 12 I could declare any of the following pairs from the list provided in the oval- 12 & 2; 12 & 3; 12 & 6; 3 & 4; … As a scaffold, some students could use the table prov
5th - 7th
Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
8th Grade Connect 2 Squared Expressions & Equations Game
Having fun while learning! You need to know how to simplify expressions and solve equations in one variable to win this game! Simplify the expression and claim the target cell. Four-in-a-Row Wins! This game requires students to simplify expressions and solve equations. As a scaffold, students could use the Hints handout provided, and build their fluency until they are comfortable to play without it. Multiple entry points help facilitate student IEP accommodations. This 8-page booklet include
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.7
, 8.EE.C.7a
, 8.EE.C.7b
8th Grade Connect 2 Squared Exponents Game
Having fun while learning! You need to know the properties of exponents to win this game! Simplify the expression and claim the target cell. Four-in-a-Row Wins! This game requires students to simplify expressions with integer exponents. As a scaffold, students could use the Properties of Exponents handout provided, and build their fluency until they are comfortable to play without it. Multiple entry points help facilitate student IEP accommodations. This 8-page booklet includes the instruct
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
7th Grade Algebra & Function Puzzle
This 6-page booklet includes the 26 question Crypto-Math Puzzle intended as a broad review of the academic standards content strand of Algebra & Function. The booklet also includes the key to the puzzle, and a matrix highlighting the specific academic standards addressed in the puzzle. Excellent as a review and a fun effective supplement to your curriculum. Ready to go as a quick sub plan! Research has shown incorporating games and puzzles into the curriculum improves student engagement.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1c
, 7.NS.A.1d
+13
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About the store
Experience
We are George McDermott (Geo) and Nivan Saada (Nan), a husband-wife team with a combined 50 years in education. We are licensed teachers and practicing math educators. We took time off and completed our Ph.Ds. George focused on Middle/High School Mathematics with an interest in project-based learning, while Nivan started in Elementary School and moved to High school with an interest in Multi Cultural education. As a team, we've taught courses in Mathematics and Teacher Education as well as mentored and coached many pre- and in-service teachers.
Teaching style
Student engagement is key to learning. We have all heard this before.
Through our practice and research we’ve found that embedding math content in a variety of games, puzzles, and hands-on activities is a fun, productive way to engage students in the learning process.
Our slogan Play = Learn was born from this concept.
Awards & shining teacher moments
We’ve been recognized for outstanding achievement in the classroom. George was voted teacher of the year for his school district and a semi-finalist for the State’s teacher of the year award.
We are published in several peer-reviewed educational journals and have collaborated on several books on assessment and diversity in the teaching and learning of mathematics. We are frequent presenters at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Learning Disabilities Association conferences. Nivan was awarded the Chancellor’s Fellowship, Indiana University.
My own education history
We both have Ph.D.s in Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in Mathematics Education and Curriculum Design. Nivan has her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mathematics. George’s undergraduate degree is in Engineering. Together we bring a good mix of pure and applied mathematics experience to the curriculum we develop.
Additional biographical information
We are a husband-wife team and have worked together as college students, secondary teachers, college faculty, curriculum developers, and professional developers.
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