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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 Basic Math Measurement Abbreviations

Basic Math Measurement Abbreviations

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This mini-poster lists common math measurement abbreviations, both customary measure and metrics. This mini-poster is perfect for a math handout, a math center bulletin board, or a regular bulletin board. By Math Fan
Preview of Math 6 & 7 Vocabulary Quizzes

Math 6 & 7 Vocabulary Quizzes

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There are a total of 29 vocabulary quizzes in this project, ranging from number sense and geometry to probability and statistics. There are review quizzes after every 4 or 5 quizzes, as well as a final review quiz covering all the terms from all the material. Quizzes are appropriate for attaching to regular tests, or could be used as a pre-teaching diagnostic tool or for math word games. Answer keys are provided for each quiz. Word banks in alphabetical order are included with each quiz but
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 24 Geometry Vocabulary Quizzes

24 Geometry Vocabulary Quizzes

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These 24 geometry vocabulary quizzes include all geometry terms, formulas, symbols, and drawings introduced throughout elementary and middle school. All quizzes contain 15-20 terms, with a word bank. Quizzes are designed so word bank can be eliminated if desired. Quizzes also include matching formulas, symbols and drawings. The final quiz covers 50 terms. Cumulative reviews are also included. Answer keys are included. 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 24 Polyhedron Mini-Posters

24 Polyhedron Mini-Posters

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These 24 mini-posters highlight 6 different prisms as well as 4 different pyramids. Also included are mini-posters with formulas for surface area and volume, as well as mini-posters defining faces, edges, vertices and nets, as well as general terms relating to polyhedrons. 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 Math Grades 6 & 7 Short Rounds

Math Grades 6 & 7 Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds of questions, 10 questions each round, for review and practice, enrichment, daily warm-ups, or a challenging activity for a team of students! These rounds reinforce computation, geometry, vocabulary, measurement, percent, number theory, and more! Each round has two pages--the second page is the answer key. Keep on hand for a substitute in an emergency, or use for team competitions! This is the 9th in the series of Short Rounds for Math for all ages! By Math Fan
Preview of Facts About Triangles

Facts About Triangles

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These bulletin board pages contain 21 facts about triangles, including the definition of triangles, classifying triangles, similar and congruent triangles including facts about SSS, ASA, SAS congruence, Pythagorean Theory and Pythagorean Triples, as well as area and perimeter formulas. Facts about exterior and remote interior angles are also included. By Math Fan
Preview of Angles:  24 Mini-Posters

Angles: 24 Mini-Posters

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These mini-posters give the definitions of several kinds of angles as well as drawings illustrating each. Some angles featured are: acute, right, obtuse, reflex, complementary, supplementary, vertical, adjacent, etc. Others included are corresponding, remote interior, central, inscribed, and congruent as well as several more. Mini-posters are appropriate for bulletin boards or handouts. By Math Fan
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 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 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 Facts About Circles

Facts About Circles

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These 15 mini-posters include all the facts and vocabulary pertaining to circles. Mini-posters include facts about inscribed angles, concentric circles, circumscribed circles, major and minor arcs, and many more, as well as formulas for area and circumference. By Math Fan
Preview of Percent Scavenger Hunt

Percent Scavenger Hunt

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This project requires students to locate 26 different items that use percents: commission, sales tax, percent of change, percents on products found in the home, to name a few. Supplemental, culminating, optional activities are given. Various methods of individualizing this project are also given so that project can be adjusted for student needs. 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.
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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".