Laura Becker

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Salisbury, Maryland, United States

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I have 31 years of teaching experience, 14 years in elementary 17 in middle school. After 6 years of teaching Algebra 1 GATE and pre-algebra, I took on a new position as a math intervention specialist helping struggling math students, preparing lessons for teachers, and team-teaching with classroom math teachers. 17 years later I returned to elementary school where I am currently a math professional development coach in grades K-5. I truly believe in the necessity of teaching the "why" of mathematics. My favorite moments are the "Oh, now I get it!" ones.

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Naming/Reading Decimals

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Laura Becker

This 8 slide powerpoint teaches students how to read decimals, when to say "And" in a number, and teaches them a trick for knowing place value.

3rd - 7th

Arithmetic, Math, Numbers

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Experience

Teaching style

Hands on, self-discovery, inquiry-based, real life applications, making sure students understand the "Why" of mathematics. Without a conceptual understanding, is there really understanding? I want to build thinkers vs mimickers.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2015-2016 Middle School Teacher of the Year for Wicomico County

My own education history

BS Elementary Education, Middle School Math Certification

Additional biographical information

VERY happily married mother of two amazing adult children and a mini-Schnauzer. Hobbies: working out, SCUBA diving with my husband, traveling, growing closer in my relationship with the Lord, and reading.