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Wichita, Kansas, United States
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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 Name That Scientist

Name That Scientist

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These 20 rounds of trivia questions concern famous scientists! Topics range from chemistry, astronomy, biology, physics, technology, geology, botany, and many others. Famous inventors and inventions are included. Each round has 15 questions and is immediately followed by a key for self-checking. Use rounds as a warm-up class activity, a study guide, a resource for a substitute, a research tool, a remedial or challenge tool. Questions were formulated from a variety of resources and not from
Preview of Astronomy Short Rounds

Astronomy Short Rounds

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This project encompasses 600 trivia questions related to Astronomy. Topics included are famous astronomers, telescopes and observatories, spacecraft, the solar system, stars and the sun, galaxies, the universe and comets, nebulae, etc. Answer keys immediately follow each round. Questions are appropriate for middle, high school, or older students. Rounds can be used as an independent challenge, a study guide, a warm-up activity, a resource for a substitute, or a team competition. By Math Fan
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 Earth Science Concept Review Part III

Earth Science Concept Review Part III

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These 30 rounds review Earth Science concepts pertaining to Geologic Eras, Fossils, the Solar System, Galaxies and the Universe. Each round has 20 questions, and includes a word bank. Answer keys immediately follow the rounds. Questions are suitable for middle or high school students, and can be used as study guides, independent activities, warm-up activities, or resources for a substitute. Questions were compiled from a variety of resources and not from any particular textbook. By Math Fan
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 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 Biology Part II:  Genetics & Ecosystems

Biology Part II: Genetics & Ecosystems

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Included in this project are 30 rounds of questions pertaining to high school or upper level biology courses. Topics range from evolution to Earth's history, meiosis and chromosomes, populations and communities, DNA technology and eukaryotes. After each round is a self-checking answer key. Questions were obtained from multiple resources and not from a specific textbook. Use rounds as a daily warm-up, a study guide, a resource for a substitute, a preview of a final exam. By Math Fan
Preview of Biology Part V: The Human Body

Biology Part V: The Human Body

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These 30 rounds review questions about The Human Body. Topics covered include the body systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, reproductive, and excretory systems, health and wellness, common diseases and vocabulary pertaining to all parts of the body. These rounds are appropriate for high school or upper level students. Answer keys immediately follow each round. Questions were formulated from a variety of sources and not from any particular textbook. Use as a challenge or in
Preview of Physics Short Rounds

Physics Short Rounds

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Here are 30 rounds of physics trivia questions for high school or older students. Rounds include questions pertaining to important physicists and other scientists, the fundamental laws of physics, vocabulary, work and energy, thermodynamics and heat, sound, waves and light, electricity, the formulas and principles of physics. There are 20 questions in each round and answer keys immediately follow each round. Questions were taken from multiple resources. Use as a warm-up activity, a study gui
Preview of Biology Part IV: Animals

Biology Part IV: Animals

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These 28 rounds of questions all pertain to the members of the Animal Kingdom. Rounds are appropriate for high school or upper level students, and review material from higher level course work. Each round is followed by an answer key. Topics range from Animal Development and Reproduction, Arthropods, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds. Mammals, Fish, and Animal Diversity. Use rounds as a study guide, a team competition, an independent challenge activity, a resource for a substitute, or a daily/week
Preview of Biology Part III: Plants

Biology Part III: Plants

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These 22 rounds of questions cover plants and the vocabulary related to plants. Topics include bacteria, protists, fungi, plant structure and development, angiosperms, prokaryotes, plant evolution and plant diversity. Each round has 20 questions and is immediately followed by an answer key. Questions were compiled from research using a variety of textbooks, the internet, library materials, encyclopedias and dictionaries. Use rounds as a study guide, a team competition tool, a class warm-up o
Preview of Biology Part I: Basic Terms; Cells

Biology Part I: Basic Terms; Cells

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These 18 rounds of biology questions are designed for high school or upper level students, including college. Rounds cover topics such as basic vocabulary terms, carbon and molecules, membrane structure, metabolism, photosynthesis and the cell cycle. Use these rounds as a review, a study guide, a trivia session, a daily or weekly warm-up activity, or as a resource for a substitute. Rounds were compiled from a variety of research materials and not from any specific textbook. Answer keys immed
Preview of Chemistry Review Part II

Chemistry Review Part II

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Here are 25 rounds of questions to review basic chemistry concepts. Questions revolve around the Periodic Table, chemistry vocabulary, famous scientists, acids and bases, and other topics. Each round has 20 questions. Questions were accumulated through a variety of resources and not from a specific textbook. Use rounds as a study guide, a warm-up activity, an independent challenge activity, or as a resource for a game or tournament competition. Answer keys immediately follow each round. By
Preview of Chemistry Review Part I

Chemistry Review Part I

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Here are 25 rounds of chemistry review questions designed for any student who has completed a chemistry class. Each round has 20 questions and is immediately followed by the answer key. Use these rounds in team competition, as a study guide, a resource for a substitute, an independent challenge activity, or as a daily warm-up tool! Rounds can also be used to create a chemistry game for tournaments or in a trivia competition. Questions were compiled from multiple resources and are not from a s
Preview of The Human Body Short Rounds

The Human Body Short Rounds

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These 30 rounds of review questions concern the Human Body. There are 20 questions in each round. Questions concern the muscles, bones, blood, heart, digestion, nerves, skeleton, and other human body topics. Questions also include basic health questions such as vaccinations and common diseases. Answer keys immediately follow each round. Use these rounds as a study guide, a warm-up activity, a team competition tool, a resource for a substitute, or an independent challenge activity. By Math
Preview of Earth Science Concept Review Part II

Earth Science Concept Review Part II

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These 30 rounds of short questions include a word bank, with 20 questions in each round. Topics include meteorology, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate and plate tectonics. Questions are suitable for middle or high school students. Each round is immediately followed by an answer key. Use rounds as a warm-up daily activity, a team competition tool, a study guide, or a resource for a substitute. Questions come from multiple resources and not a specific textbook. By Math Fan
Preview of Earth Science Concept Review Part I

Earth Science Concept Review Part I

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This project includes 25 rounds of 20 questions each. Rounds review basic Earth Science concepts. A word bank is included with each round, and an answer key immediately follows each round. This project is suitable for middle or high school students. Questions were compiled from a variety of resources and not from any science textbook. Use rounds as a study guide, an independent challenge tool, a team competition resource, a daily warm-up activity, or a resource for a substitute. By Math Fa
Preview of Middle School Biology Part I

Middle School Biology Part I

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These 18 rounds of trivia questions pertaining to Middle School Biology are intended as a review of basic biology concepts presented to 8th or 9th grade students. Each round is composed of 20 questions and is immediately followed by an answer key. Rounds can be used as study guides, warm-up questions, independent challenge activities, resources for a substitute, or team competitions. Questions are based primarily on concepts presented during a first semester of instruction and are not from any
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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".