I taught high school students for 6 years before finding my niche with middle schoolers. This is my 10th year teaching at an "Elementary School" housing students from pre-K to 8th grade. I am the sole math teacher for the middle school students.
This is a 6th grade mathematical task created by Charity Hobbs that requires students to perform operations with decimals and calculate unit rates (Common Core Standards 6.RP.2, 6.RP.3, 6.NS.3). The task begins by hooking students with the lure of travel. The teacher shows pictures of exciting travel destinations. The student then chooses which his travel destination. Students then break into groups and determine the cost of their destination. Then the twist is added, students are going to
6th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
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Experience
I taught high school students for 6 years before finding my niche with middle schoolers. This is my 10th year teaching at an "Elementary School" housing students from pre-K to 8th grade. I am the sole math teacher for the middle school students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NBCT Mathematics Teacher
My own education history
Masters in Administration
Bachelors in Mathematics Education
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