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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 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 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 Slope:  16 Mini-Posters

Slope: 16 Mini-Posters

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These 16 mini-posters provide facts, definitions, and examples pertaining to slope. Topics range from the coordinate plane, point-slope, slope-intercept, standard form, midpoint formula, distance formula, graphing with intercepts, linear equations, linear functions, and so on. Each mini-poster is in a different color. These are intended as bulletin board aids or handouts for students. These are appropriate for pre-algebra through college level students. These can also be made into flash ca
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 Facts About Quadrilaterals

Facts About Quadrilaterals

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This is a set of 10 mini-posters containing facts about quadrilaterals, from rectangles and squares to trapeziums and kites. Formulas for area are included on each mini-poster. By Math Fan
Preview of Geometry Basics: Angles

Geometry Basics: Angles

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This 12-page booklet lists 20 terms relating to angles. All 20 terms are introduced in elementary and middle school. Vocabulary terms include definitions, drawings, symbols, and examples of facts where appropriate. Types of angles included range from the basics--acute, right, obtuse, to move complex--reflex, corresponding, vertical, adjacent, etc. By Math Fan
Preview of Using Your Plan Book or Agenda Efficiently

Using Your Plan Book or Agenda Efficiently

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This project includes 9 pages of well-used tips for staying organized throughout the school year! Use your plan book, agenda, or electronic device to the utmost! Keep track of everything on one device or one hard copy tool, and get rid of lots of extraneous paperwork that bogs down your desktop! Check out these ideas and see what works for you! 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".