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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 Double Number Line Activities – 6th Grade Ratio Worksheets & Digital Slides

Double Number Line Activities – 6th Grade Ratio Worksheets & Digital Slides

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This double number line activity set gives 6th-grade students clear, visual practice with ratios, equivalent ratios, and rate reasoning. Students learn how quantities grow at the same rate by completing and creating double number lines step-by-step. This hands-on approach helps make ratio relationships concrete, visual, and easy to understand. The resource includes 5 scaffolded worksheets and 12 interactive Google Slides, starting with labelled number lines and gradually removing support so st
Preview of Tape Diagram Practice Worksheets and Digital Slides| Ratio Worksheets 6th Grade

Tape Diagram Practice Worksheets and Digital Slides| Ratio Worksheets 6th Grade

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Help your 6th graders see what ratios mean with these scaffolded tape diagram practice worksheets. Each page gradually removes support, helping students develop independence and confidence with ratios. Includes matching Google Slides version with drag-and-drop tape diagram pieces. What’s Included 7 printable ratio worksheets for 6th grade students Part-to-Part Ratio Practice (guided examples and fill-in diagrams)Part-Part-Whole Ratio Practice (finding totals and missing parts)Interactive Goog
Preview of Multiplying and Dividing Decimals - Digital Escape Room 6.NS.B3

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals - Digital Escape Room 6.NS.B3

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Your students will love practicing Multiplying and Dividing Decimals - 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. Students must get the correct combination to Puzzle 1 before advancing to the next Puzzle. 4 Puzzles (16 questions) in total to escape! All four puzzles are available for printing - perfect for group work or math stations. Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEa
Preview of Distance Time Graph Story Match - Print & Digital Bundle

Distance Time Graph Story Match - Print & Digital Bundle

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Grab a bargain with this bundle of print and digital story match activities for distance time graphs (interpreting motion graphs)! This is the same resource and questions, but one is for printing (cut and paste activity) and the other is digital (interactive Google Slides). The products can be fully viewed in their respective preview files Please follow my store and thank you for your support!
Preview of Surface Area (Nets, Prisms, Pyramids) - Detective Mystery Math Activity

Surface Area (Nets, Prisms, Pyramids) - Detective Mystery Math Activity

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Your students will love practicing Finding the Surface Area of Nets, Prisms, and Pyramids to solve the clues in this fun detective mystery! This resource includes digital, Google Slides and a PDF for printing. Note: Surface area of Pyramids problems are only from nets. The Case of the Missing Museum Model The grand opening of the city’s History Museum is in jeopardy—an important pyramid model has vanished! It's up to your students to step in as detectives. As they solve surface area problems
Preview of Unit Rates : Complex Fractions & Better Buy Detective Mystery - PDF & Digital

Unit Rates : Complex Fractions & Better Buy Detective Mystery - PDF & Digital

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Your students will love practicing Unit Rates - including complex fractions, better buys, rate of speed, and word problems - to solve the clues in this fun detective mystery! This resource includes digital, Google Slides and a PDF for printing.The Coffee Shop DisappearanceEddie, the friendly barista, has disappeared, and it's up to your students to uncover the truth. As detectives, they will solve a series of unit rate problems, each revealing a new clue about the culprit. What's included:Inte
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 Pi Day Activity | Geometry Translations Mystery Picture 7th 8th Grade

Pi Day Activity | Geometry Translations Mystery Picture 7th 8th Grade

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PI DAY ACTIVITY | GEOMETRY TRANSLATIONS MYSTERY PICTURE - PRINT & DIGITALMake Pi Day unforgettable with this hands-on, engaging geometry activity! Students practice geometric translations by cutting out shapes, applying translation rules, and pasting them onto a coordinate grid to reveal a surprise Pi Day mystery picture! Perfect for 7th and 8th grade math students — and a guaranteed class favorite. HOW IT WORKSStudents color and cut the shapes on page 1 They read the translation instructions
Preview of Order of Operations - Digital Escape Room Activity | 6th Grade Math 6.EE.A1

Order of Operations - Digital Escape Room Activity | 6th Grade Math 6.EE.A1

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Your students will love simplifying expressions using the order of operations - including exponents (2nd power, only) - to solve the four-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. 4 Puzzles (16 questions) in total to escape! All four puzzles are available for printing - perfect for group work or math stations. Great for: ReviewMath Centers
Preview of Coordinate Plane Transformations Puzzles | Reflections, Rotations, Translations

Coordinate Plane Transformations Puzzles | Reflections, Rotations, Translations

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This engaging logic puzzle activity gets students thinking critically as they apply translations, reflections, and rotations to uncover hidden points on a coordinate plane! Perfect for reinforcing 8th grade geometry rigid transformations, this resource includes both printable worksheets and a digital Google Slides version with drag-and-drop pieces. What’s Included:9 transformation puzzles (each with coordinate grid + 3–4 clues)Printable student worksheets Answer key Interactive Google Slides
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 Interpreting Data Displays - Detective Mystery Activity | Print & Digital

Interpreting Data Displays - Detective Mystery Activity | Print & Digital

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Your students will love practicing Interpreting Data Displays - including dot plots, histograms, and box plots - to solve the clues in this fun detective mystery! This resource includes digital, Google Slides and a PDF for printing.The Great Gold Rush RobberyA shipment of gold has vanished, and the town of Cactus Gulch is in chaos! As Sheriff’s Deputies, your students must sift through data displays, solving puzzles and uncovering clues to track down the thief. With each mystery solved, they’l
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 Factor Tree Practice Pages + Interactive Google Slides | Prime Factorization

Factor Tree Practice Pages + Interactive Google Slides | Prime Factorization

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Your students will love practicing prime factorization by completing factor trees with these printable and digital exercise sheets! 10 sets of factors tree - 20 trees to complete! You will receive the printable pages in two sizes: 1 set per A4 page (I use these for Stations!) or 4 sets per page for individual practice. You will also get a link to a digital, Google Slides version with drag and drop shapes to engage your students! Have a look at the preview file to get a better idea of what th
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 Independent & Dependent Variables - Detective Mystery Activity | Print & Digital

Independent & Dependent Variables - Detective Mystery Activity | Print & Digital

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'The Formula Fiasco' Independent & Dependent Variables Detective MysteryIn this fun detective-style activity, students step into the role of junior data scientists at Helix Research Labs, where they'll use their knowledge of Independent and Dependent variables to analyze clues, eliminate suspects, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Formula X-9. This no-prep resource includes digital, Google Slides and a PDF for printing.What's included:Interactive Google Slides activi
Preview of Converting Fractions, Decimals, Percents - Digital Escape Room Activity

Converting Fractions, Decimals, Percents - Digital Escape Room Activity

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Your students will love this digital escape room using Google Forms that practices Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents. The game is a hilarious adventure which has you in the middle of a Zombie Apocalypse! You must solve various questions from the 6th Grade Ratios unit (15 in total) to survive. This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF for printing. Optional student worksheets are included with each problem to show working out and demonstrate engagemen
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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!