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Math Fan

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Wichita, Kansas, United States
About the store
30+ years of teaching middle school, primarily focused on math, algebra and geometry, as well as advanced placement math classes. Have also taught adult education algebra classes, as well as high school math equivalency classes for high school dropouts, in the areas of basic math and algebra. Have also taught history, government, geography! Sponsored National Junior Honor Society. Eighth grade team leader for 10 years. Middle School Math Curriculum Coordinator; competition coordinator.
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Preview of Customary Measurement Mini-Poster

Customary Measurement Mini-Poster

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This mini-poster contains customary measure equivalent measurements for length (in, ft, yd), weight (oz, lb, tons), liquid (tsp, oz, cups, pints), area (sq ft, acres), volume (cubic ft, cubic yds) and time (sec, min, hr, weeks, months, decades). It is prepared on white background for easy of copying. Can be used for bulletin board, handout, math centers. By Math Fan
Preview of Math 5 & 6 Vocabulary Quizzes

Math 5 & 6 Vocabulary Quizzes

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These 25 vocabulary quizzes cover terms taught and retaught in 5th and 6th grades, as well as terms for review and mastery. Each quiz has a word bank which can be eliminated if desired, as well as an answer key. There are cumulative review quizzes which contain 30 questions each, as well as a final year-end review which contains 85 questions. Quizzes can be used as diagnostic tools or they can accompany regular math tests or evaluations; they can be given orally as well or as part of a math g
Preview of Divisibility Rules Mini-Poster

Divisibility Rules Mini-Poster

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Here is a colorful mini-poster of divisibility rules for the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. Use this resource as a handout, study guide, or as a mini-poster in your classroom! By Math Fan
Preview of Kinds of Graphs:  18 Mini-Posters

Kinds of Graphs: 18 Mini-Posters

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These 18 mini-posters illustrate the various types of graphs studied in all grades: pictograph, line and bar graphs, box and whisker, stem and leaf, circle, histogram, Venn Diagram, matrix, scatter plot, and frequency tables. Each mini-poster contains a list of characteristics, an example, and vocabulary terms in bold face type. By Math Fan
Preview of 4 Basic Math Posters Set #1

4 Basic Math Posters Set #1

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These 4 posters include: Divisibility Rules Roman Numerals Measurement Equivalencies Math Abbreviations Use these posters as a study guide, student handout, or as a bulletin board resource. By Math Fan
Preview of The ABC's of Geometry

The ABC's of Geometry

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This picture book project is intended for grades 4-7. Students, working independently or in small groups, locate a geometry term for each letter of the alphabet ("A": angle, acute angle, adjacent angle, area, arc). Picture book includes title, example and sentence on each page. Alternate, supplemental and optional activities are listed to meet needs of all students. A sample evaluation is included. By Math Fan
Preview of Math Grades 4 & 5 Short Rounds

Math Grades 4 & 5 Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds of math questions, 10 questions per round, for elementary students. Rounds focus on computation, vocabulary, fractions, decimals, geometry, problem solving, pre-algebra, statistics, measurement, and number theory. Each round is followed immediately by an answer key. Keep these rounds on hand for a daily/weekly warm-up, a study guide, review for tests, or for use whenever you have a substitute! By Math Fan
Preview of Elementary Math Short Rounds

Elementary Math Short Rounds

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Need some math warm-up questions to start your math class? Here are 30 rounds-- each round has 10 questions. The answer keys follow each of the rounds. These are appropriate for grades 3-6. Each round has questions with fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry, number sense, some brief pre-algebra questions are included in the later rounds, and there are always some basic multiplication, division, addition and subtraction questions! Each round also includes 1-2, and sometimes 3, word p
Preview of Scavenger Hunt: Polyhedrons

Scavenger Hunt: Polyhedrons

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This project requires students to locate 40 different examples of polyhedrons. Students use catalogs, ads, magazines, newspapers or the internet to locate furniture, food products, patio designs, fencing, etc., that include polyhedrons. Students also must find surface area and volume of one prism and one pyramid. Supplemental, optional and alternate activities are given, as well as a sample evaluation. By Math Fan
Preview of Math Picture Book: Math from A to Z

Math Picture Book: Math from A to Z

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This picture book activity involves students reviewing math vocabulary terms and using letters of the alphabet to help them select the terms to highlight. For example, "A" might be for angle, "B" for base, "C" for circle, etc. Supplemental activities, alternate activities, and a rubric are included.
Preview of Pre-Algebra Short Rounds

Pre-Algebra Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds of pre-algebra review and practice short rounds! Each round has 10 questions. These questions cover a wide range of concepts: vocabulary, computation, fractions, decimals, equations, expressions, geometry, probability and statistics, and so on. The first page of rounds contains the questions, the page immediately following contains the answer key. These rounds are appropriate for some elementary students, and/or all middle school students. By Math Fan
Preview of Scavenger Hunt: Polygons

Scavenger Hunt: Polygons

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This project requires students to locate 40 examples of polygons, from ads, designs on holiday cards, designs on cereal boxes, fabric patterns, traffic signs, etc. Students work in small groups or independently. Once items are located, students create picture book with title on each page, example, and a sentence. Students might add dimensions to examples and solve for perimeter and/or area, or tell total degrees within each polygon. Alternate and supplemental activities are listed, as are id
Preview of Math Grades 5 & 6 Short Rounds

Math Grades 5 & 6 Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds, 10 questions in each round, for your elementary or middle school students. Each round focuses on a variety of topics: computation, number theory, geometry, problem solving, measurement, fractions, decimals, etc. There are two pages with each round. The second page immediately following the round is the answer key. Keep these rounds on hand for a daily warm-up, a review of the basics, a test assessment, or as a handy resource for a substitute in an emergency!
Preview of Measurement Short Rounds

Measurement Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds of questions reviewing metric and standard measurement. Each round has 10 questions, and each round is immediately followed by an answer key. Subject areas include standard and metric measure, area, volume, abbreviations, time, temperature, dimensional analysis, conversions, rates, liquid capacity, and mass and weight. These rounds could be used as a study guide, team competition, a resource for a substitute, a quiz, or as independent study. Rounds are appropriate for grade
Preview of Scavenger Hunt: 101 Ways to Use Math Every Day

Scavenger Hunt: 101 Ways to Use Math Every Day

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Use this math scavenger hunt as a team building activity! Students prepare picture book, video, power point, or poster showcasing ways they interact with math throughout the day--for example: bed ~ prism; cereal bowl ~ hemisphere. Discussion questions, sample answer key, writing activity and rubric included. Could be a short term or long term activity, depending on grade level and time availability. Made by Math Fan
Preview of Basic Geometry Scavenger Hunt

Basic Geometry Scavenger Hunt

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This geometry scavenger hunt highlights lines, segments, rays, and angles. Students are required to locate 28 examples. Examples could be found in clothing, gift wrap or fabric, clocks, sports equipment, maps, playgrounds, etc. Once items are located, students create a picture book with titles, pictures and sentences. Alternate, supplemental and optional activities are given, including suggestions for students with student needs. A sample evaluation is provided. By Math Fan
Preview of Decimals Scavenger Hunt

Decimals Scavenger Hunt

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This scavenger hunt project requires students to locate 22 items containing decimals. Students use the internet, newspapers and magazines to locate items, as well as find household items that contain decimals (cover of a box of cereal). Supplemental, optional, and culminating activities are listed. Activities are also suggested for individualizing activity for student needs. By Math Fan
Preview of Customary Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Customary Measurement Scavenger Hunt

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Students locate 25 different items showcasing customary or standard measurement. Students work independently or in small groups. Supplemental and optional activities are included so that project can be individualized. Students complete self-evaluation. Teacher evaluation is also included. By Math Fan.
Preview of Metrics Scavenger Hunt

Metrics Scavenger Hunt

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This project lists 20 items for students to locate, with the items showing metric measurement, from household items to tools. Students also find distances between cities using metrics, as well as lengths, heights and weights of everyday objects. Students can work independently or in groups. Supplemental and optional activities are listed for modification by grade level. Evaluation is included as well. By Math Fan.
Preview of Integers Scavenger Hunt

Integers Scavenger Hunt

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This project involves students locating 16 examples of integers. Students use newspapers, magazines, or the internet. Items to locate include such things as thermometers, football game yardage, height of mountain ranges and depths of the trenches. Alternate activities are listed for class individualization. Supplemental activities are listed as well. Evaluation tool also included. By Math Fan.
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About the store

Experience

30+ years of teaching middle school, primarily focused on math, algebra and geometry, as well as advanced placement math classes. Have also taught adult education algebra classes, as well as high school math equivalency classes for high school dropouts, in the areas of basic math and algebra. Have also taught history, government, geography! Sponsored National Junior Honor Society. Eighth grade team leader for 10 years. Middle School Math Curriculum Coordinator; competition coordinator.

Teaching style

I prefer for students to work in pairs. Students have a warm up activity and a review of concepts taught in the unit so far, then are taught a lesson and work in pairs to solve the day's problems. Each student is responsible for a math notebook containing vocabulary, examples, formulas, drawings, definitions. Homework is typically a review and practice assignment to be completed within a couple of days. Students have my home phone number, and can receive tutoring before or after school.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year in 2004. Nominated to Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Nominated for Teacher of the Year by Kansas Assoc. of Independent School in 2005, 2006. Winner of 2008 AMC 8 Edyth May Sliffe Award. Awarded grants in 1994, 2003, 2004 by Garvey Grants, Credit Union of America, and Southwestern Bell.

My own education history

Bachelor's degree from Emporia State Teachers College. Master's degree from Wichita State University. Post-graduate professional development from University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Newman University, Friends University, and Wichita State University. Workshop presenter: Problem Solving Across the Curriculum; Middle School Hands-On Math Projects.

Additional biographical information

Co-authored a set of 5 Math Fundamentals Study Guides, published by BarCharts, Inc. Developed Summer School math remedial and enrichment curriculum for two-week summer programs. Developed Middle School Math spreadsheet "scope and sequence of math concepts from grades 6 through 8". Developed a 100-page booklet entitled "Geometry for Middle School Students".