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Hi, I'm Tracy! Originally from Florida, I have the privilege of teaching math down under - in Australia! With 12 years of classroom experience, I know what works in a real math classroom. My resources are designed to be interactive, flexible, and easy to implement. Here you will find CCSS aligned hands-on projects, digital escapes, puzzles, mysteries, and all the awesome things that go beyond a worksheet - because when students enjoy math, they learn better!
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Preview of Writing & Solving Equations Project - Cell Phone Plans | 7th Grade Expressions

Writing & Solving Equations Project - Cell Phone Plans | 7th Grade Expressions

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7th Grade Comparing Cell Phone Plans Project | Expressions, Equations & Inequalities This real-world project for 7th grade math places students in the role of junior analysts helping a family choose the best cell phone plan. Working through four structured parts, students write algebraic expressions for each plan's cost, solve two-step equations, write and solve inequalities, and apply every skill in an open-ended performance task where they recommend a cell phone plan and justify their choice u
Preview of Solving Multi-Step Equations Project - Travel Activity | 8.EE.C7

Solving Multi-Step Equations Project - Travel Activity | 8.EE.C7

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Your students will love this fun & engaging project for your 8th Grade Equations Unit!This project finds your students on a journey through solving multi-step equations. Beginning with "Take-Off" (solving two-step equations review), students will explore the world of Distributing & Combining Like Terms as well as Variables on Both Sides. The journey ends with solving multi-step equations using all techniques. No Prep - just print and go!This project took my 8th grade students 2, 50-minute les
Preview of Identify the Domain and Range Coloring Activity - Functions Relations

Identify the Domain and Range Coloring Activity - Functions Relations

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Your students will love practicing finding the domain and range of graphs, tables, and ordered pairs relations in this fun, color by number activity! 12 problems to solve and a fun picture to color according to the question instructions. The entire product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store and thank you for your support! Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEarly finishers
Preview of Finding the Slope from Graphs, Tables, Points Detective Mystery - PDF & Digital

Finding the Slope from Graphs, Tables, Points Detective Mystery - PDF & Digital

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Your students will love practicing Finding Slope - including slope from a graph, from a table, and a set of ordered pairs - to solve the clues in this fun detective mystery! This resource includes digital, Google Slides and a PDF for printing.The Case of Lord Crumpet’s Mysterious WillLord Crumpet’s unexpected passing has left his estate in question, but whispers of a late-night argument suggest there’s more to the story. As investigators, your students will work through a series of problems (e
Preview of Is it a Function? Anagram Digital Math Activity using Google Sheets

Is it a Function? Anagram Digital Math Activity using Google Sheets

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Your students will love identifying Functions with this fun Digital Anagram Math Activity. Using Google Sheets, students will work their way through 16 problems deciding if a given relation is a function or not (given tables, graphs, ordered pairs, and mapping). In this activity, students will complete 16 questions and type their answers in. If they are correct, the answer will turn green, and they will receive a word. They can then rearrange the letters of that word to create another word (a
Preview of Graphing & Solving One and Two Step Inequalities - Guided Notes & Practice

Graphing & Solving One and Two Step Inequalities - Guided Notes & Practice

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Your students will love this 6-page guided activity that teaches and practices graphing and solving inequalities! Step-by-step instructions makes the information easy to understand and serves as an excellent reference for your students. Plenty of practice is also included for both graphing and solving one and two step inequalities. Take a closer look in the preview file! Great for: ReviewNotesHomeworkCover lessons
Preview of Exponent Rules (Laws of Exponents) Practice Pages & Puzzles - Digital + Print

Exponent Rules (Laws of Exponents) Practice Pages & Puzzles - Digital + Print

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Students will practice simplifying expressions using exponent rules with this set of fun and engaging worksheets! Bundles includes: *Exponent Laws Graphic Organizer *Practice pages for each Law of Exponents (Powers & Exponents, Multiplying Exponents, Dividing Exponents, Power of a Power, Negative Exponents, and Fractional Exponents) *Puzzles *A digital, Google Slides version The product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store, check out my other resources, and thank you for yo
Preview of Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing Substitution & Elimination Guided Notes

Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing Substitution & Elimination Guided Notes

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This resource includes guided class notes and corresponding practice pages to teach students how to set up and solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination methods. Your download includes a link to a digital, Google Slides version as well as a PDF for printing. The entire product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store and thank you for your support! Great for: Note takingInteractive notebooksHomeworkSubstitute lessonsDistance learning
Preview of Relations, Functions, Domain and Range Murder Mystery - PDF & Digital

Relations, Functions, Domain and Range Murder Mystery - PDF & Digital

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Your students will love identifying functions from relations as well as the domain and range to solve the clues and solve the mystery! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Slides as well as a PDF for printing. The student takes on the role of the detective and must solve clues by working out the problems and narrowing down the suspects. The product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store and thank you for your support! Skills covered: -Determine whether a relatio
Preview of Is it a Function? Partner Math Activity

Is it a Function? Partner Math Activity

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Your students will love determining if a given relationship is a function or not in this fun, printable partner activity. This is a great introduction to functions resource that I used to show students that every input only has one output. Multiple representations! Identify functions from tables, graphs, and set of coordinate points. Have a look at the thumbnails and preview file to get a better idea of what this resource looks like. Great for: ReviewPartner WorkCover lessonsExtra PracticeCCSS:
Preview of Finding the Slope from Tables - Math Coloring Activity

Finding the Slope from Tables - Math Coloring Activity

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Your students will love practicing Finding the Slope from a Table of Values in this fun, color by number activity! 15 problems to solve and a Hibiscus flower mosaic to color according to the question instructions. Perfect for your Slope Unit! Take a closer look in the preview file. Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEarly finishersSub PlansFractions ActivityCCSS 8.F.B4
Preview of Compound Inequalities Partner Math Activity

Compound Inequalities Partner Math Activity

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Your students will love practicing solving compound inequalities - including "or" and "and" inequalities - in this fun, printable partner activity. This is a great, interactive resource that I use in my Algebra class during my multi-step inequalities unit. Instructions: 1.Divide students into pairs 2.Give “Partner A” sheet to one student and “Partner B” to the other. The questions are different! 3.Partners will work independently to solve the problems and place the resulting symbols at the to
Preview of Thanksgiving Turkey Two Step Equations Craftivity | 7th Grade Math Craft Project

Thanksgiving Turkey Two Step Equations Craftivity | 7th Grade Math Craft Project

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with this Turkey Equations Math Craft that practices two-step equations while creating a display for your class. Each feather has a two-step equation to solve, and students check their work using the built-in self-checking Thanksgiving symbols before coloring and assembling their turkey. The hidden symbols make this activity self-correcting without extra grading on your end! It’s an easy win for a Thanksgiving week lesson: low-prep, engaging, and still focused on meaning
Preview of Comparing Functions (Comparing Rate of Change) Activity - Build a Monster

Comparing Functions (Comparing Rate of Change) Activity - Build a Monster

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Your students will love practicing comparing two functions from a graph, table, equation, or verbal problem in this creative drawing math activity! Students will compare the rate of change of two functions, then build a monster drawing according to their answer choice. 8 practice problems and a fun art twist will have your students fully engaged! Perfect for: ClassworkHomeworkStationsEarly finishersSub lessonCCSS 8.F.A.2
Preview of Systems of Equations (Word Problems) - BOOM Cards | Digital Math Task Cards

Systems of Equations (Word Problems) - BOOM Cards | Digital Math Task Cards

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Help students apply algebra to real-world situations with this 12-card Boom Deck focused on solving systems of equations through word problems. Each card presents a unique scenario where students must set up and solve two-variable equations, using logical reasoning and problem-solving strategies. A mix of multiple choice, click-to-answer, and fill-in-the-blank formats. Click here to preview this deck!Each card includes: Carefully scaffolded problems to build conceptual understandingA mix of visu
Preview of Graphing Linear Equations Project - The Crazy Cat Café | 8th Grade Functions

Graphing Linear Equations Project - The Crazy Cat Café | 8th Grade Functions

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Your students will love this fun & engaging project for your 8th Grade Functions Unit! Practicing Graphing Linear Equations, students will complete 5 scenarios at the Crazy Cat Cafe: provide multiple representations by identifying the equation, creating a table of values, graphing the resulting ordered pairs, and identifying the initial value and rate of change. No Prep - just print and go!This project took my 8th grade students 2, 50-minute lessons to complete. What’s included:5 ready-to-
Preview of Multi-Step Inequalities Digital Escape Room

Multi-Step Inequalities Digital Escape Room

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Your students will love practicing Solving Multi-Step Inequalities - Including word problems - to solve the five-puzzle escape room! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF for printing. Students must get the correct combination to Puzzle 1 before advancing to the next Puzzle. 5 Puzzles in total to escape! They will practice solving multi-step inequalities, including those with distribution and variables on both sides. Have a closer look at this resource in t
Preview of Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides Puzzle Riddle

Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides Puzzle Riddle

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Your students will love practicing solving multi-step equations with variables on both sides to solve the funny riddle! Students will use the distributive property in two questions. This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Slides as well as a PDF for printing. The entire product is viewable in the preview file. Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEarly finishersDistance learning
Preview of Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination Digital Escape Room

Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination Digital Escape Room

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Welcome to the Secret Laboratory! Can you find the antidote in time? Your students will love practicing solving systems of equations using the elimination method to solve this fun escape room! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF teacher notes with an answer key.Best of all, this activity is self-checking and requires zero prep! The entire product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store and thank you for your support! Great for: Review of li
Preview of Solving Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities Murder Mystery - PDF & Digital

Solving Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities Murder Mystery - PDF & Digital

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Your students will love solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities in this fun, "find the suspect" activity. This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Slides as well as a PDF for printing. The student takes on the role of the detective and must solve clues by working out the puzzles & problems and narrowing down the suspects. I have used this resource with my Algebra class during our Solving Multi-Step Inequalities unit. Interval notation is not used in this resource. Take a
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Experience

Hi, I'm Tracy! Originally from Florida, I have the privilege of teaching math down under - in Australia! With 12 years of classroom experience, I know what works in a real math classroom. My resources are designed to be interactive, flexible, and easy to implement. Here you will find CCSS aligned hands-on projects, digital escapes, puzzles, mysteries, and all the awesome things that go beyond a worksheet - because when students enjoy math, they learn better!

Teaching style

My teaching style is all about engagement, exploration, and real-world connections. I believe that students learn best when they are actively involved, so my resources are visually engaging with a strong focus on hands-on and problem-based learning. I also value flexibility and differentiation, so many of my materials include multiple formats—print and digital options, scaffolded support, and challenge extensions—to meet the needs of diverse learners!

Awards & shining teacher moments

*Selected for the TpT Seller Advisory Board 2025– A recognition of my expertise in curriculum design and my commitment to supporting the teacher community. *Professional Development Provider - Current course: 'Creative Digital Solutions for Engaging Math Classrooms'

My own education history

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology, but my passion for teaching led me to pursue a Master’s in Education (Secondary Science and Mathematics). I am also an IB Diploma recipient, which has given me a unique perspective on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and global education standards.

Additional biographical information

Beyond teaching, I’m a fantasy book lover, horror movie fan, and metal music enthusiast. I also design and create home-made cosplays with my young daughter and attend several cosplay conventions a year. Thanks for stopping by and I hope my resources bring excitement and fun to your classroom!