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Differentiation equals success for all. Not every student learns at the same rate and has the same abilities. Learning can occur at many different levels, and it is vital that all students grow as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and learners. I offer different levels of tasks and assessments to ensure success for all students and make myself available to help in any way possible. I will continue to research and create new and better ways of allowing my students to reach their full potential and am always seeking innovative ways to help students succeed in my classroom. Not only do I want them to be successful, but I want them to enjoy learning along the way. I model the importance of education by constantly furthering my education as well. I am proud to have earned a marketing degree, an early childhood education degree, a middle grades education degree, a master’s degree in early childhood education, a specialist degree in curriculum and instruction, and my gifted endorsement.
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Preview of Math Activities for the Year!

Math Activities for the Year!

This is a collection of math activities for the year. These could also be used as homework, math centers, task cards, review for test, etc. These are divided into the following domains: Rational Numbers - 37 activities Expressions and Equations - 34 activities Ratios and Proportional Relationships - 24 activities Inferences and Data - 20 activities Geometry - 36 activities Probability - 20 activities The entire pack (with title pages and answer sheets is 348 pages) which can be shown as a power
Preview of 7th Grade Math Test Prep - Can be used as Station Review

7th Grade Math Test Prep - Can be used as Station Review

This is a power point presentation that has 71 different homework assignments that could be used as warm ups if you choose. This is NOT the same power point as my "warm ups for the year" power point. This power point includes: 12 Rational Numbers Homework Assignments 13 Expressions and Equations Homework Assignments 12 Ratios, Rates, Proportions, & Percent Homework Assignments 8 Data Homework Assignments 17 Geometry Homework Assignments 9 Probability Homework Assignments
Preview of Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Interactive Lesson

Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Interactive Lesson

This is a 31 page power point with detailed guided notes and examples that can be used in the classroom as a note taking method, differentiation, or resource for classwork. Answers are included and would be a great resource for interactive notebooks! I am really trying to teach my students how to take math notes, and this is a great way to do just that! The notes are also a great study guide for test prep! Included in this power point: Coordinate Plane Transformations Reflections Translation
Preview of Write Variable Expressions Interactive Lesson

Write Variable Expressions Interactive Lesson

This is a 19 slide power point that shows how to use clue words to write variable expressions. The clue words are given, questions are asked about the clue words, and then there are several interactive practice problems before ending with a mini quiz.
Preview of 6th Grade Math Full Year Progress Monitoring using CCS Open Up Resources

6th Grade Math Full Year Progress Monitoring using CCS Open Up Resources

This zip file contains a document explaining how to implement the lessons, progress monitor, and differentiate using the free Open Up Resources curriculum as well as progress monitoring sheets and learning targets for each lesson in each unit. I have created a list of all of the learning targets for each lesson in each unit and included when and what to differentiate in order to grow each student to his or her fullest potential. Also included is a spreadsheet that I created to progress monitor e
Preview of Characteristics of Parent Functions

Characteristics of Parent Functions

I looked all over for a chart that shows the characteristics of the parent functions and did not come up with anything that included everything I needed so I created this chart. It is six pages with each parent function on a separate page. The characteristics are domain, range, interval of increase, extrema,end behavior, y intercept, x intercept, rate of change, and symmetry. This was extremely helpful for my students when they were comparing the parent functions using a Venn diagram and stud
Preview of 7th Grade Math Full Year Progress Monitoring using CCS Open Up Resources

7th Grade Math Full Year Progress Monitoring using CCS Open Up Resources

This zip file contains a document explaining how to implement the lessons, progress monitor, and differentiate using the free Open Up Resources curriculum as well as progress monitoring sheets and learning targets for each lesson in each unit. I have created a list of all of the learning targets for each lesson in each unit and included when and what to differentiate in order to grow each student to his or her fullest potential. Also included is a spreadsheet that I created to progress monitor e
Preview of Tic Tac Toe Integer Problem Solving Interactive Game

Tic Tac Toe Integer Problem Solving Interactive Game

This is another interactive Tic Tac Toe game like the Tic Tac Toe Expressions game I have posted EXCEPT this one has 27 problems. In this game, the player has to solve all three problems in the box in order to claim the spot.
Preview of Expressions Hollywood Squares Interactive Game

Expressions Hollywood Squares Interactive Game

This is an interactive tic tac toe game where the students play in partners to translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. You could also have the class play in teams using the interactive white board. The kids LOVE this game!
Preview of Volume of Pyramids & Cones Interactive Lesson

Volume of Pyramids & Cones Interactive Lesson

This is an 21 slide power point lesson that has a couple of links to short video clips that shows the relationship between prisms and pyramids as well as the relationship between cylinders and cones. The power point lesson explains how to calculate the volume of a pyramid and cone. There are basic practice problems as well as problems that have multiple steps. Finally, there are composite shapes to calculate the volume that includes finding volume of cylinders and prisms.
Preview of Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane - Notes

Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane - Notes

This is a color coded cheat sheet of the coordinate plane and how to plot the x and y coordinates. It is a necessary skill to develop in middle grades math in order to be successful in algebra. This is a great reminder for test prep!
Preview of Pythagorean Theorem Graphic Organizer

Pythagorean Theorem Graphic Organizer

This is a great way to review the Pythagorean Theorem.
Preview of Order of Operations with Integers Interactive Lesson

Order of Operations with Integers Interactive Lesson

This is a 13 slide power point that has strategically selected problems to teach and allow students practice using all operations with integers, exponents, and absolute value.
Preview of 7th Grade Math Test Prep - Center: Expressions and Equations!

7th Grade Math Test Prep - Center: Expressions and Equations!

This zip file includes everything you need to download and begin teaching. The lessons include the standard, essential question, a spiral warm up, vocabulary, modeling with manipulatives and then steps, practice with increasing difficulty, and a closing review. In my power points, the answers pop in as you work through. This allows you to use the power points as a teaching tool for whole group, small group, individual assignment, practice, review, or even as a pre-view. There are guided note
Preview of Checklist of Concepts in Each Unit - 7th Grade Math Common Core

Checklist of Concepts in Each Unit - 7th Grade Math Common Core

This is an excel spreadsheet that has concepts that need to be tested and differentiated throughout the year for 7th grade math. You simply need to add your student names and begin documenting. This document will be very helpful for TKES, the new teacher evaluation system for the state of Georgia.
Preview of Triangle Theorems Interactive Lesson

Triangle Theorems Interactive Lesson

This is a 17 slide powerpoint that reviews the angles theorem and triangle inequality theorem (sides). There are triangles with missing angles that students must solve equations to find the missing angles. There is a discovery section that allows students to discover the triangle inequality theorem using Exploragons. You could also use straws. After the discovery, there are practice and application problems. This is great for cooperative learning.
Preview of Tic Tac Toe Expressions Interactive Game

Tic Tac Toe Expressions Interactive Game

This is an interactive tic tac toe game that requires the students to change verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. This is a great review game that the kids LOVE!
Preview of Solving Equations Interactive Lesson

Solving Equations Interactive Lesson

This is a 61 slide powerpoint presentation that goes through the steps for solving equations and provides many practice problems with answers popping in. The problems range from one step to multiple steps. This is a great resource to use as review. You could divide the class into two teams and have one person from each team come up and solve the problem at the board for points while everyone else works the problem at their desk.
Preview of Circumference and Area of Circles Interactive Lesson

Circumference and Area of Circles Interactive Lesson

This is a 32 slide powerpoint that explains how to find circumference and area of circles. The problems range from basic to quite rigorous! Students are asked to find the area from circumference as well as area and circumference of parts of figures. This is a great cooperative learning activity with rigorous problem solving.
Preview of Circumference and Area of Circles Bundle

Circumference and Area of Circles Bundle

This is file contains lessons on circumference and area of circles, including the relationship between diameter and circumference (pi). The lessons include the standard, essential question, spiral warm up, diagrams and interactives, model problems, practice problems, and a closing. The answers pop in as you work through the power point lessons. This allows you to use this as a teaching tool for the whole class, small group, or individual. A culminating quiz is included as well.
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Experience

Differentiation equals success for all. Not every student learns at the same rate and has the same abilities. Learning can occur at many different levels, and it is vital that all students grow as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and learners. I offer different levels of tasks and assessments to ensure success for all students and make myself available to help in any way possible. I will continue to research and create new and better ways of allowing my students to reach their full potential and am always seeking innovative ways to help students succeed in my classroom. Not only do I want them to be successful, but I want them to enjoy learning along the way. I model the importance of education by constantly furthering my education as well. I am proud to have earned a marketing degree, an early childhood education degree, a middle grades education degree, a master’s degree in early childhood education, a specialist degree in curriculum and instruction, and my gifted endorsement.

Teaching style

I use a variety of teaching strategies in my class. Projects, games, and interactive activities are just a few of the strategies I use. DIFFERENTIATION IS KEY!!!!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Month International Honor Society

My own education history

Pioneer RESA - Gifted Education 2012 Piedmont College - Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction 2008 Piedmont College - Masters in Early Childhood Education 2007 West Georgia College - Middle Grades Education 1993 West Georgia College - Early Childhood Education 1991 West Georgia College - Bachelors of Business in Marketing 1988

Additional biographical information

I taught in elementary and middle schools for 30 years. The last seven years I was instructional lead teacher. More recently, I have gotten certified as a behavior therapist working with autistic children. This has lead me to write and publish books that I searched for and could not find. You can find my books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anita-Bridwell/author/B0D96S5NR8.