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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Estimating Products & Quotients
This 1 page, 6 question worksheet has students using estimation / rounding in order to multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals. 4 of the 6 problems are multiple choice (for test prep) and 2 are open ended. Answer sheet included.
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Probability ~ Making Predictions
On this two page worksheet plus answer key, students are asked to use the results of either a survey or experiment to make predictions. Students could use percents or proportions in order to solve these real world problems. Please see demo for types of problems.
6th - 8th
Math, Other (Math), Statistics
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
Writing and Evaluating Real World Expressions
This 2-page, 12-problem worksheet plus answer key gives students practice with writing and evaluating real world algebraic expressions (not the "write an expression for 3 more than twice a number" kind, but real situations). All problems involve decimals. All 4 operations are represented on this worksheet.
Common Core Standards:
6.EE.2 - Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers
6.EE.6 - Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a r
6th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Solving Systems of Equations Three Ways
Here is a one page, 5 problem worksheet/quiz to give students to check their understanding of solving systems of equations using graphing, substitution, and elmination including a real world application word problem. Answer key is included.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Unit Rates in Real Life ~ Starbucks
Here is a warm-up where students must use unit rates in order to determine whether the largest size coffee at Starbucks really is the better deal. Students must explain how they determined their answer.
7th - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Integer Word Problems (Adding and Subtracting)
This 8 problem document has students using addition and subtraction of integers in order to solve word problems. Students must first write an expression and then simplify it.
6th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Math Warm-Ups or Exit Tickets Bundle
This document contains 46 math warm-ups or exit tickets that were used in 6th & 7th grade math classes.
Some of the concepts include stem & leaf plots, operations with decimals, estimation, expanded form, divisibility rules, comparing and ordering fractions and decimals, and reducing fractions to simplest form,integer operations, writing and solving equations, proportions, ratios, angles, area & surface area, properties and order of operations.
At this time, I do not have an answer key incl
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
Holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa) Math Review
This 21 slide powerpoint contains math review word problems with a winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa theme. Sample topics include: percents, probability, exponents, formulas, surface area, solving equations, operations with fractions, comparing fractions, decimals, & percents, proportions, scale, coordinate graphing, expanded form, mean, operations with integers, and solving equations. Answers appear with the click of the mouse. Originally intended for an on-level 7th grade math class.
6th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
Common Core 6.G & 7.G ~ Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
In this 2 page document (includes answer key), students are asked to find the surface area of common, real life rectangular prisms. 4 problems
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.4
, 7.G.B.6
Graphs of Systems of Equations in Real Life
15 slides showing a real world application to solving and graphing systems of equations. Students see how using a system of equations can help them make informed decisions about whether or not to join a DVD club based on the number of movies that they plan to rent. Equations are made, then graphed, and the solution is justified.
7th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Pre-Algebra Concepts Jeopardy Style Power Point Game
Topics include: ordering rational numbers, absolute value, integer operations (add, subtract, multiply & divide), operations with fractions (add, subtract, multiply & divide), distributive property, conditional statements about real and rational numbers, and square roots. Several problems are word problems dealing with those topics.
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Solving Equations and Inequalities Jeopardy®
End of chapter review consisting of questions in solving equations, inequalities including graphing, absolute value equations, variables on both sides of the equations, proportions, and transforming equations to isolate a given variable.
7th - 11th
Algebra, Math
Combining Like Terms
An 8 slide powerpoint that introduces students to combining like terms using the "same last name" method. There's a 5 question "Test Yourself" at the end, answers included.
6th - 9th
Algebra, Math
Constructions ~ Circles, Segments, Angles (Real Life)
3 page student worksheet plus answer key asking students to use a compass to construct circles with a given radius, a segment congruent to a given segment, an angle bisector and a perpendicular bisector in real life situations.
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math
Area of Trapezoids, Parallelograms & Triangles
3 page document which includes answer key containing 8 problems that asks students to calculate the areas of Trapezoids, Parallelograms & a Triangle. Over half of the problems are real world scenarios.
7th - 9th
Geometry, Math
Middle School Math Mixed Review
I created this 17 question, 2 page worksheet plus answer key as a mixed review for my 7th grade students. Topics include: Pythagorean Theorem, Percent of Change, Percent Word Problems, Solving Two-Step Inequalities, Sequences, and Combining Like Terms to Simplify Expressions. Most problems are real world word problems. The sample includes at least one question per topic on the downloaded purchase.
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Scale Model Project
Students use proportions to create an accurate scale model of their bedroom. Table and rubric are provided.
6th - 10th
Algebra, Math, Measurement
Middle School Math Mixed Review 2
This is a three page, 18 problem multiple choice worksheet/assessment plus answer key that I used as a mixed review for my 7th grade students. Topics include: Pythagorean Theorem, Percent of Change, Percent Word Problems, Writing & Solving Two-Step Inequalities, Writing Equations, Patterns & Sequences, and Combining Like Terms to Simplify Expressions (including distributive property). The sample shows all three pages.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Compound Inequalities
Students solve and graph "and" and "or" compound inequalities as well as write compound inequalities given a graph. 1 page
7th - 10th
Algebra, Graphing, 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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