Impartial Robot
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Silverton, Oregon, United States
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7+ years and counting. 5th - 8th grade middle school math (including Algebra 1), drama and sometimes drawing, though I don't have any official training on the drawing subject.
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Protect the King's Land - Linear equations, Tables & Graphs (systems)
This can be used as a work sample or just a different sort of assignment for creating linear equations from a lighthearted story problem. Students will first find the linear equation for each situation, make 3 tables and finally graph the information on a single graph to find points of intersection and answer the final questions in order to PROTECT THE KING'S LAND.
The story problem is in word doc format and completely edit-friendly. Think the story problem is too silly? Change it! Think
7th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Other (Math)
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Experience
7+ years and counting. 5th - 8th grade middle school math (including Algebra 1), drama and sometimes drawing, though I don't have any official training on the drawing subject.
Teaching style
My core aim is to make math fun. I try to use funny stories, sayings, rhymes, or video game references to help students identify with difficult-to-remember concepts. My theatre background helps a bit in the presentation. I have an ongoing gamification system that I've been using and refining in my classroom. The purpose is to try to make normal, oft-tedious math assignments into "experience points" to allow students to gain levels, achievements, and privileges/prizes.
Awards & shining teacher moments
The only honor I've received are from students and/or their families that don't like math, but told me they like my class anyways.
My own education history
Undergrad major in Theatre Arts with a minor in Philosophy. I used this combo to think deeply on how a degree in acting wouldn't lead me to a steady job with money to live off of...so, back to school: Masters in Education - Endorsed to teach Elementary and Middle
School Math and Drama.
Additional biographical information
I'm a late-30-something old guy that grew up playing in the woods when it was sunny and playing video games when it wasn't. My once-hidden geekiness now serves me well in connecting with students that, like myself, enjoy dorky things.
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