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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Fractions Review Stations Activity
This activity has students going to 4 stations (5-8 minutes each) to complete 3 or 4 problems in each of the following categories: reducing to simplest form, changing mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiplying fractions and multiplying mixed numbers.
As students travel from station to station, they take their 1/2 page answer sheet with them to fill in as they answer problems. Their answer sheet will decode a message.
I used this right after teaching multiplying mixed numbers as a r
5th - 7th
Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.NF.B.6
SIMPLE PROBABILITY
In this two page, 6 problem worksheet plus answer key, students are asked to find the probability of 1 event or make predictions based on experimental probability. Most problems are multiple choice with common distractor answers. Questions include probability expressed as a fraction, decimal and percent. Great for test prep!
5th - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Ordering Decimals
6 slides giving students a brief summary of how to order decimals.
4th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Numbers
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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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