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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 Trigonometry Vocabulary Reviews

Trigonometry Vocabulary Reviews

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This accumulation of 45 trigonometry review exercises includes reviews of basic geometry facts as well as a review of trig ratios, functions, right triangles, velocity, radian measure, identities, inverse relations, oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, and a 75-question formulas review as well as a 100-question end-of-course review. Reviews can be used as pre-diagnostic tools, word games, or as part of regular tests. Answer keys are provided for eac
Preview of Consumer Math: Choosing an Apartment

Consumer Math: Choosing an Apartment

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Students work in groups to evaluate three different types of apartments. Students use a handout listing 38 different qualities of apartment living: security, deposits, square footage, renter's insurance, access to shopping, dining, entertainment, etc. Once research is completed, students summarize information on a poster and prepare a video or power point to showcase their research. Supplemental activities as well as activities to meet the needs of learning differences are given, as well as a
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 Consumer Math Short Rounds

Consumer Math Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds of consumer math questions, with 10 questions in each round! These rounds review vocabulary, formulas, computation, personal finance, statistics, as well as many more areas of consumer math! Use for team building or group activities. After each round is a copy of the round with an answer key. Use as a daily review, a weekly quiz, or simply as a resource to have on hand in addition to regular consumer math instruction! 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 Consumer Math: Comparison Grocery Shopping

Consumer Math: Comparison Grocery Shopping

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This project requires students to understand unit rate. Students use grocery ads to determine unit rate of at least ten different items, different sizes for each. Supplemental activities are given, ranging from interviewing shoppers to taking a field trip to a grocery store. Students are also encouraged to interview a store marketing manger: how are products placed on shelves, from top of the display to the bottom of the shelving units. An evaluation form is attached, as well as essay leadin
Preview of High  School Geometry Short Rounds

High School Geometry Short Rounds

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Here is another in the series of Short Rounds. This series includes questions for students in a high school geometry class. There are 30 rounds with 10 questions in each round. An answer key follows each round. Use the rounds as a study guide, a team competition, a handout, a daily warm-up, or as a resource for a substitute! By Math Fan
Preview of Middle School Math Short Rounds

Middle School Math Short Rounds

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This project contains 30 short rounds of questions suitable for any middle school math class. Each round has 10 questions. Rounds cover such areas as vocabulary, geometry, number sense, ratios, proportions, problem solving, and more! Each round is followed by an answer key. Use these short rounds as reviews, warm-ups, or team building exercises! By Math Fan
Preview of Bulletin Board: Careers & Math

Bulletin Board: Careers & Math

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This bulletin board activity features 7 separate pages of photographs featuring careers. Discussion with students should focus on math necessary for certain professions. A list of additional careers as well as supplemental activities are both included.
Preview of Project: Complete a Math Interview

Project: Complete a Math Interview

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Student interviews adult about the math used each day at work or at home. Students work in groups to prepare interview questions, then interviews are scheduled. After each interview, student prepares a booklet showcasing how math is used by the interviewee. Alternate, supplemental, and culminating activities are listed, as well as a rubric. By Math Fan
Preview of Math Bulletin Board: Do You See the Math? It's Everywhere!

Math Bulletin Board: Do You See the Math? It's Everywhere!

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Use this bulletin board to enhance a class discussion on the applications of math properties! Students reinforce mechanics of writing by compiling a reflection of class discussion. Sample bulletin board, guided discussion questions, supplemental activities as well as a rubric are 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".