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Laracos

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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 Task Cards: Quotient of Powers Property

Task Cards: Quotient of Powers Property

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This activity includes 40 exercises. The goal for this activity is to create fluency in using the division properties of exponents to simplify expressions using positive exponents.  Each card shows on its side A an expression using one or two variables with positive exponents. On the other side (side B) students will find the answer to check accuracy. The cards can be used as task cards or to do the trading card activity with the instructions included in English and Spanish.  Use the activit
Preview of Task Cards: Scientific Notation

Task Cards: Scientific Notation

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Laracos
The activity includes 40 cards each one showing a number in standard form and in the other side in scientific notation.The activity focuses on investigating Scientific Notation rewriting each number in decimal form, and applying the general rule to move the decimal point left or right.    In this activity, the students are not evaluating expressions, just practicing in rephrase the number from standard form into scientific notation. The resulting exponents can be positive or negative.  Each card
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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.