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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 Easter Math Activities for Middle School - Print & Digital

Easter Math Activities for Middle School - Print & Digital

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Fully engage your students at Easter or Spring time with this collection of print and digital math activities for middle school! Included are 7 PDF print pages AND a link to digital activities using Google Slides. Suitable for 6-8th grade. Complete with beautiful graphics, this resource can serve as a review of basic topics, a substitute teacher cover lesson, or as a break from normal lessons. Here's what you'll find inside: -Logic Puzzles -Order of Operations -Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Co
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 8th Grade Slope Activity Bundle - Slope from Tables, Graphs, and Two Points

8th Grade Slope Activity Bundle - Slope from Tables, Graphs, and Two Points

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This bundle includes a variety of activities to supplement your 8th Grade Slope Unit! This is a hand-picked collection of my favorite resources for finding the slope from a table, graph, and two points. Plus, a PBL project that will have students designing their own waterslide! These resources are CCSS aligned, and includes: Finding the Slope from a Graph - Build a Cupcake ActivityFinding the Slope from Graphs, Tables, and Points Detective MysteryFinding the Slope from Tables Coloring Activity
Preview of Distributive Property Puzzle Activity - 6th Grade Equivalent Expressions

Distributive Property Puzzle Activity - 6th Grade Equivalent Expressions

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Your students will love practicing Using the Distributive Property to Simplify Expressions (Equivalent Expressions) with this funny riddle activity! This resource includes a PDF for printing and a link to an interactive, digital Google Slides (with letter boxes added for students to drag and drop). *I used this activity as an introduction to Distributive Property - there are NO like terms to combine. There are a few, simple negatives to multiply* Have a look at the preview file to get a better
Preview of Like Terms (Simplifying Expressions) - Digital Escape Room | 6.EE.A4

Like Terms (Simplifying Expressions) - Digital Escape Room | 6.EE.A4

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Your students will love practicing Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like Terms - including word problems - to solve the four-puzzle escape room! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF for printing. *This activity is perfect for starting 6th grade equivalent expressions - there is NO distributive property or negative numbers. I have a separate Escape Room for using the distributive property to simplify expressions found here* Students must get the correct
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 Evaluating Expressions Puzzle Activity - PDF & Digital

Evaluating Expressions Puzzle Activity - PDF & Digital

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Your students will love practicing Evaluating Expressions (Substitution) with this funny riddle activity! This resource includes a PDF for printing and a link to an interactive, digital Google Slides (with letter boxes added for students to drag and drop). Have a look at the preview file to get a better idea of what this product looks like. Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEarly finishersCover Lesson6th Grade Expressions UnitCCSS aligned 6.EE.A2 - I used this resource during my
Preview of Algebra 1 Activity Mega Bundle - Unit 1 Algebra Beginnings

Algebra 1 Activity Mega Bundle - Unit 1 Algebra Beginnings

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Fun and engaging activities that supports your Algebra 1 curriculum. More than a worksheet - puzzles, coloring, escape rooms, hands on learning, collaborative activities, plus more! This is the first unit that I cover (Algebra beginnings) and includes the following topics: Expressions - Writing Expressions, Simplifying Expressions, and Evaluating ExpressionsOrder of OperationsReal Numbers - Squares and Square Roots, Estimating Square Roots, Ordering Real NumbersThe Distributive Property & Combin
Preview of Solving Multi-Step Equations Activity Bundle

Solving Multi-Step Equations Activity Bundle

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Grab a bargain with this bundle of four fun and engaging activities for Solving Multi-Step Equations - including Distributing and Combining Like Terms and Variables of Both Sides Included: -Digital Escape Room -Coloring Activity -Puzzle Riddle Activity -Fun Travel themed Project Take a closer look in the preview files!
Preview of Factoring & Expanding Expressions | Puzzle Riddle Activity (Print + Digital)

Factoring & Expanding Expressions | Puzzle Riddle Activity (Print + Digital)

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Make practicing factoring and expanding expressions fun with this puzzle riddle activity! Students solve each problem by either factoring out the GCF or expanding the expression, then use their answers to unlock the punchline to a funny riddle. This resource comes in both printable and Google Slides digital formats, so you can use it in whichever way works best for your classroom. Perfect for: 7th grade math (also works for review in 8th) Factoring out the greatest common factor Expanding
Preview of Evaluating Expressions (Substitution) - Digital Pixel Art Activity | 6.EE.A2

Evaluating Expressions (Substitution) - Digital Pixel Art Activity | 6.EE.A2

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Your students will love practicing Evaluating Algebraic Expressions using Substitution with this fun Digital Pixel Art Math Activity. Using Google Sheets, students will work their way through 16 problems evaluating expressions. When correct answers are entered, the box will turn green. When incorrect answers are entered, the box will turn red - this makes for a perfect self-checking activity! If all answers are correct, the cute picture will fully unscramble. Also included is a printable stude
Preview of Area of Composite Figures - Digital Activities | 6.G.A1

Area of Composite Figures - Digital Activities | 6.G.A1

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Your students will love this digital, easy-to-use resource for practicing Finding the Area of Composite Figures!  These 5, interactive Google Slides are designed for independent practice, making them ideal for in-class work, homework, or even virtual assignments. The interactive format and fun activities keep students motivated and on task! The composite shapes only contain rectangles, squares, and triangles - no circles or Pythagorean theorem needed. What formats are included?This resource p
Preview of Finding the Slope from Two Points Puzzle Activity - Print & Digital | 8.F.B4

Finding the Slope from Two Points Puzzle Activity - Print & Digital | 8.F.B4

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Your students will love finding the Slope of a line that passes through two points in this funny riddle activity! This resource includes a PDF for printing and a link to an interactive, digital Google Slides (with letter boxes added for students to drag and drop). Have a look at the preview file to get a better idea of what this product looks like! Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEarly finishersCover Lesson8th Grade Slope Unit CCSS: 8.F.B4
Preview of Evaluating Algebraic Expressions (Substitution) - 3 Math Activity Bundle

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions (Substitution) - 3 Math Activity Bundle

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Grab a bargain with this bundle of 3 engaging activities for practicing Evaluating Expressions using Substitution! A perfect addition to your Expressions Unit Included: 1. Puzzle Riddle Activity - Printable worksheet and a digital version included. Can your students find the answer to the riddle by solving the problems? Self-Checking! 2. Digital Pixel Art Activity - 16 Questions to solve using Google Sheets. Correct answers will unscramble the cute picture! 3. Dice Game - Students will take turn
Preview of Algebra 1 Activity Mega Bundle - Unit 2 Multi-Step Equations

Algebra 1 Activity Mega Bundle - Unit 2 Multi-Step Equations

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Fun and engaging activities that supports your Algebra 1 curriculum. More than a worksheet - puzzles, coloring, escape rooms, hands on learning, collaborative activities, plus more! This is the second unit that I cover (solving multi-step equations) and includes the following topics: Solving One Step EquationsSolving Two Step EquationsSolving Multi-step Equations including: Variable on both sides, Distributive Property, and Solving ProportionsSolving Literal EquationsTake a closer look in the pr
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 Inequalities & Compound Inequalities - Task Cards

Solving Multi-Step Inequalities & Compound Inequalities - Task Cards

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Your students will love practicing solving and graphing multi-step and compound inequalities with these task cards! There are 16 task cards in total - Included in your download are PDF pages for printing as well as a link to a digital, Google Slides version. Using self-checking QR codes (I also provided a set with QR codes if you prefer not to use them), students will record their answers on an answer page and display their solutions on a graphing page. This product can be used a number of ways
Preview of Distributive Property (Equivalent Expressions) - 3 Math Activity Bundle

Distributive Property (Equivalent Expressions) - 3 Math Activity Bundle

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Grab a bargain with this bundle of 3 engaging activities for practicing Using the Distributive Property to Simplify Expressions! A perfect addition to your Expressions Unit, I use these activities as an introduction to equivalent expressions - there are NO combining of like terms! Included: 1. Distributive Property Digital Escape Room - Can your students crack the codes? They will love this self-checking escape room for Google Forms! 2. Task Cards - 16 task cards (with QR codes for self-checking
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About the store

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!