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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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We have taught mathematics from 6th grade at undergraduate college levels during the last 33 years. We have served a wide range of socio-cultural backgrounds in Mexico and the United States, from private schools to a Title I public school in New Mexico.
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Preview of Intro to Ratio/ Introducción a las Razones

Intro to Ratio/ Introducción a las Razones

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The objective of this lesson is to introduce the concept of ratio and the language to describe it. The activity contains different sentence starters to that can describe ratio in different ways. The activities and quizzes are in English and Spanish (separate files for each language). The activity and the quiz are designed to be used in Google Classroom. However, if the teacher decides to print out a hard copy, the layout is ready to print in the correct portrait formatting. The activity and q
Preview of Task Cards: Two-Variable Inequalities

Task Cards: Two-Variable Inequalities

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The Activity includes 40 cards, each one showing an inequality with two variables (Side A). On the other side (Side B), the card shows a graph representing the inequality. How this resource works (here some ideas):ACTIVITY 1: Distribute ten cards for students (or a group of students if this is a collaborative activity).Ask the students to have the cards facing up the side A.Distribute the worksheet for Activity (included) and ask the students to write down the inequality.The students can observ
Preview of Booklet: Compound Inequalities (English/Spanish)

Booklet: Compound Inequalities (English/Spanish)

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This mini-lesson is part of the Inequalities Unit. This booklet is perfect for scaffolding activity for English Language Learners, as a homework assignment, or an activity for the day for the substitute teacher. This booklet works perfectly for interactive notebooks. The students will master how to use the addition and subtraction property of inequalities, use the multiplication and division property of inequalities using positive and negative numbers. Also, students will solve compound inequal
Preview of Booklet: Set and Interval Notation (English/Spanish)

Booklet: Set and Interval Notation (English/Spanish)

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Laracos
This mini-lesson is designed to help the student develop self-consciousness about the conceptual understanding of Set and Interval Notation. The mini-lessons work perfectly as: • A Scaffolding activity for English Language Learners or students that need the extra help to master the prior knowledge. • Mini-lessons can be assigned as a homework for the week. • As an activity for the substitute teacher. • To master prior knowledge necessary to advance in upper-level math. • As part of a bigger Un
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About the store

Experience

We have taught mathematics from 6th grade at undergraduate college levels during the last 33 years. We have served a wide range of socio-cultural backgrounds in Mexico and the United States, from private schools to a Title I public school in New Mexico.

Teaching style

Our approach to teaching mathematics connects students' prior knowledge with innovative ways of using technology, hands-on, and collaborative work. We integrate traditional tools with technology to enhance students' understanding and challenge them to look for different solutions to a problem. We provide meaningful resources for ELL and English native speakers.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Founders of Laracosmath. A free resource developed for students struggling to learn math concepts. https://www.laracos.com Public Recognitions: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2013)

My own education history

Marco holds a BS in Mechanical Industrial Engineering. He has a MA in Educational Leadership and MA in Administration. Laura held a BA in Business and MA in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Bilingual Education. Marco III holds degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering.