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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Adding & Subtracting Integers With Playing Cards
Students use playing cards and a template to perform adding and subtracting operations with integers. Problems involving absolute value are included. If you'd like the Word version of the document, just message me after purchasing and I'll email it to you.
6th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Percents of Numbers ~ Dining Out
Real World Math! Students use the given menu and daily specials to calculate the total bill for four different bills. Students use percents of numbers to figure out tax and specials. Answer key is included.
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
Middle School Math ~ Students Fix Math Mistakes/Errors Set B
Want to encourage CRITICAL THINKING? Supervisors LOVE this!
Standards for Mathematical Practice:
*Reason abstractly & quantitatively
*Construct viable arguments & critique the reasoning of others
*Attend to precision
Here are 7 pages of mistakes that actual students have made in solving math problems. After going into many math classrooms and seeing the same mistakes pop up, I created these Misconceptions documents for the teachers to use so that students can analyze the errors. Students i
6th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Middle School Math ~ Students Fix Math Mistakes/Errors Set A
Want to encourage CRITICAL THINKING? Supervisors LOVE this!
Standards for Mathematical Practice:
*Reason abstractly & quantitatively
*Construct viable arguments & critique the reasoning of others
*Attend to precision
Here are 7 pages of mistakes that actual students have made in solving math problems. After going into many math classrooms and seeing the same mistakes pop up, I created these Misconceptions documents for the teachers to use so that students can analyze the errors. Students i
6th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, 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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