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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 Clue Words

Clue Words

This is a document that will allow the students to know exactly which clue words are commonly used in algebra and which operation matches those clue words. It is very easy to understand this chart, and it is extremely helpful when teaching translating verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. This is also helpful in lower grades when teaching translating a word problem into a math sentence in order to solve the word problem.
Preview of Coordinate Plane Graphic Organizer

Coordinate Plane Graphic Organizer

This is a graphic organizer that I made for my students' interactive notebook. The students label each part of the coordinate plane and have visual clues to help them. This is a great review before moving on to graphing points, graphing lines, transformations on the coordinate plane, etc.
Preview of Find the Error - Differentiated Solving Equations

Find the Error - Differentiated Solving Equations

This is an activity that I created for my students to find the mistake in the equation that has been solved incorrectly. I used common errors when creating the solutions to help them see the mistakes commonly made. There are two different levels of activities so that you can differentiate the lesson. I had the students work alone to solve the problems first, and then share with their groups. If there was any discrepancy, they looked in the answer folder on their tables to see the correct answe
Preview of Find the Error - Rational Number Operations

Find the Error - Rational Number Operations

This is an activity that I created for my students to find the mistake in rational number problems that have been solved incorrectly. I used common errors when creating this to help them see the mistakes I see when I grade papers. I had the students work alone to find the errors first, and then share with their groups. If there was a discrepancy, they looked in the answer folder on their tables to see the correct answer. It was terrific to see the discussions that were going on! This really work
Preview of Parent Functions Interactive Notes

Parent Functions Interactive Notes

This includes linear, quadratic, cubic, absolute value, square root, and rational functions. There are graphs and notes on each function. The notes for each function include domain, range, interval of increase or decrease, extrema, end behavior, x intercept, y intercept, rate of change, and symmetry.
Preview of Passing Notes - an Integer Operations Activity

Passing Notes - an Integer Operations Activity

This is a task I created for my students to practice integer operations. I uploaded it as a word document so that you may change it to meet your needs. In Part One: The students have to translate a note that was passed in class into grammatically correct language and then assign values to the words based on the information in the task. Finally, they have to add up the total value of the note that was passed. The answer key has the translated note, the value of each word, and the total value of
Preview of Clue Words Posters

Clue Words Posters

This is a pdf that contains all four operations as well as equals and switch the order words. The words are inside the shape of the symbol that they go along with. Print these out and put them up in your classroom for the students to look at throughout the year to help them solve word problems and write algebraic expressions and equations.
Preview of Find the Error - Algebra Bundle (Great for End of Grade Review)

Find the Error - Algebra Bundle (Great for End of Grade Review)

This is a file of six of my Find the Error activities that I created for my students to find the mistakes in problems that have been solved incorrectly. I used common errors when creating the solutions to help them see the mistakes commonly made. I had the students work alone to solve the problems first, and then share with their groups. If there was any discrepancy, they looked in the answer folder on their tables to see the correct answer. I rotated around monitoring and helping as needed.
Preview of Find the Error - Integer Operations

Find the Error - Integer Operations

This is an activity that I created for my students to find the mistake in integer operation problems that have been solved. I used common errors when creating this to help them see the mistakes I see when I grade papers. I had the students work alone to find the errors first, and then share with their groups. If there was a discrepancy, they looked in the answer folder on their tables to see the correct answer. It was terrific to see the discussions that were going on! This really worked well!
Preview of 7th Grade Math Summer Packet or Test Prep

7th Grade Math Summer Packet or Test Prep

This is a 349 page review of 7th grade math. This is a power point presentation and can be printed for students to practice over the summer by choosing several slides to print on each page of the booklet. There are several problems per page with the answers popping in on the next page for a quick check as students work. These can also be used as task cards, warm ups, or homework throughout the year. The layout is as follows: Operations with Rational Numbers - 30 days Expressions and Equation
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 Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Task Cards

Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Task Cards

This is a set of 36 task cards covering 7th grade common core math concepts involving expressions, equations, and inequalities. In the set, there are computation problems, conceptual problems, and problem solving problems. My students love this alternative way of practicing and discussing math. It leads to some very rich discussions! If you bought my Equation Explosion Board Game, don't buy this because it has a lot of the same questions.
Preview of Law of Exponents Graphic Organizer

Law of Exponents Graphic Organizer

This is a great graphic organizer that allows the students to review zero exponents, negative exponents, multiplying and dividing with exponents, and power to power with exponents.
Preview of Tax, Tip, and Commission Task Cards

Tax, Tip, and Commission Task Cards

These 16 task cards include questions on calculating tax, tip, and commission. Questions range in difficulty from basic percent calculations to more difficult problems such as determining total bill when including tax and tip as well as how much a store needs to sale in order to make a certain percent commission. Problems such as finding the original price when given the sale price with the percent of discount or tax are quite challenging. The task cards can be uploaded in Kami and students
Preview of Operations with Rational Numbers

Operations with Rational Numbers

This is a great resource for test prep, homework, warm ups, stations, task cards, or summer review packet. This is a power point presentation with the answers popping in for easy use, however you can select to print multiple slides onto a single page and make into a booklet. There are thirty days of problems. Each day there are several problems.
Preview of Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

This is a great resource for test prep, homework, warm ups, stations, task cards, or summer review packet. This is a power point presentation with the answers popping in for easy use, however you can select to print multiple slides onto a single page and make into a booklet. There are forty days of problems. Each day there are several problems.
Preview of Radicals Graphic Organizer

Radicals Graphic Organizer

This is a great way to review operations with radicals.
Preview of Clue Words Flash Cards

Clue Words Flash Cards

This is a 35 slide power point flash card game that will allow you to practice identifying which operation the given clue word represents. This is very helpful in writing algebraic expressions and equations. My kids love this!
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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.