Laura Becker
1,251 Followers
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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Expanded Form With Exponents Dominoes Train
This ia 2 page, 16 problem set of dominoes. Cut out each horizontal row of cards and place them in a ziploc bag. Students will match each standard form number to its equivalent exponential notation end to end on the top of their work area. Standard from numbers are similar so as to keep students from just looking for the numbers and not paying attention to place value.
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Math, Numbers
Naming/Reading Decimals
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
About Means to Estimate
8 slides showing students how to use estimation / rounding when solving word problems.
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
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.
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.
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