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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 Consumer Math Vocabulary Quizzes

Consumer Math Vocabulary Quizzes

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This is a set of 6 consumer math vocabulary quizzes covering typical vocabulary terms found in any consumer math class. Each quiz covers 15-20 terms and has an answer key. Word banks are provided in such a way that they can be eliminated from the quizzes if desired. By Math Fan
Preview of Consumer Math: How Much Does a House Really Cost?

Consumer Math: How Much Does a House Really Cost?

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In this project, students select three differently-priced homes to research mortgage interest rates and determine monthly payments on mortgages. Students research interest formulas, responsibilities of realtors, how to qualify for a mortgage, adjustable rate mortgages, who pays closing costs, as well as maintain a list of all sources and prepare a 15-20 page booklet with title page, introduction, all handouts, an essay, and a self-evaluation. Eight handouts are included. A list of supplementa
Preview of Consumer Math:  Creating a Budget

Consumer Math: Creating a Budget

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This project is appropriate for high school, college or adult education classes. Included in this project are handouts pertaining to the difference between wants, needs, and budgeting each month for both. Also included are handouts covering tracking expenses for 7 days, how to organize records and receipts, importance of insurance and evaluating credit cards, explanation of payroll deductions, tips on retirement and health insurance, etc. Included are 26 shopping tips for cutting expenses and
Preview of Probability & Statistics Short Rounds

Probability & Statistics Short Rounds

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Here is the 11th in the Short Rounds series. This project involves 30 rounds of questions pertaining to probability and statistics! Each round has 10 questions, and each round is followed immediately by the answer key. Questions range from all the types of graphs to various vocabulary terms, problem solving, permutations, combinations, odds, outcomes and events, and other organizational tools and questions relating to data collection. Use as a study guide, a daily warm-up tool, a team compet
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 Percent Equivalencies

Percent Equivalencies

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This math facts chart contains 30 percents and their fraction equivalents. The percents listed are those most commonly used in middle school or high school math classes. Percents are listed in order from least to greatest. 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".