Math Maker
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Currently, I am working as a Math Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in Texas. I taught middle school math for 12 years, and have been developing my own curriculum for the past 6 years. I began my teaching career when I joined Teach For America in 2006, and was placed at a middle school in Liberty City Miami. While I taught in beautiful Miami for 3 years, I began leading professional development sessions centered around teaching middle grades math. In 2009, I moved to Chicago to teach at a small charter school on the Southside of the city. During my two years in Chicago, I worked under an amazing leadership team, and was able to really hone my craft of teaching. I began placing a strong emphasis on teaching my students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of the content, and in turn saw my student's achievement sky rocket above many of their more affluent peers. I taught in Atlanta for 7 years now, and have had the opportunity to teach several classes of gifted students each year. This experience has allowed me to develop curriculum that is extremely rigorous and engaging. I take a lot of pride in the curriculum I've created over this time.
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Area and Perimeter or missing side lengths of a Rectangle
Students will take an in-depth look into calculating the area or perimeter of a rectangle when given different information. This sheet scaffolds from a very basic understanding of area and perimeter, to a deep and advanced understanding of the concept. Includes word problem that require students to think critically.
3rd - 7th
Geometry, Math
Theoretical Probability Guided Notes, Practice, and Application w/ Answer Key
This 4 page resource introduces students to theoretical probability as the ratio of favorable events to possible events. Students will complete guided notes, and answer questions that scaffold from basic to application. Answer Key is included.
Introduces students to:
- Probability sums
- The compliment of an event, and finding its probability
- Probability as a fraction decimal, and percent
- Having students make inferences/predictions based of theoretical probability.
*Also see my lesso
5th - 7th
Math
Integers & Negative Numbers Full Lesson & Resources to Introduce Students
Need a great & fun way to introduce your students to negative numbers? This is such an important concept, and can seem so abstract to students when they first start learning about it. This lesson will help make it seem much easier!
This lesson covers the concept of negatives, what an integer is, plotting integers on a number line, real-life situations involving integers, and opposite numbers.
This zip includes:
A full lesson plan
A power point and guided notes
Practice
Homework assignment
5th - 7th
Math, Numbers
Circles ~ Radius, Diameter, or Chord
This worksheet covers identifying weather a segment is a radius, diameter or chord, then has students find measures of the radius or diameter when given one. The last problem on the worksheet is a higher-order thinking problem that will challenge your higher-level students.
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math
Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions Power Point
Teaching students about division with fractions can be tricky, especially if you want them to have a deep conceptual understanding of the process.
This power point starts by activating students prior knowledge of division, then introduces students to dividing by a unit fraction by using bar models. Word problems are introduced at the end, and students are able to use a bar model to solve them. Students will be asked questions in a variety of different ways to ensure understanding.
**Pl
5th - 7th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
Probability: Theoretical vs. Experimental
Scaffolded class notes, practice problems, independent practice, and homework all included.
Allows students to develop a deep understanding of the two different types of probability. Students will compare and contrast experimental results from tables, graphs and verbal descriptions with theoretical probability.
** Also see my individual lessons on calculating the two types of probability. **
You will need one coin for each group of students for this activity.
Answer Key for everything
5th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.SP.C.6
Dividing Fractions Bundle
Teaches students the meaning behind dividing fractions, rather than just teaching them the rule. Students will build an understanding of why they multiply by the reciprocal when dividing fractions.
Includes:
- Two power-point presentations (dividing whole numbers by unit fractions, and dividing fractions by fractions)
-Guided notes to follow when using the power-points.
- Independent practices
- Homework.
Two days worth of materials
5th - 7th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
Mean ~ Finding a missing data piece when given the mean/average
3 page worksheet to practice finding missing data points when given the mean/average.
Can be used as guided practice, independent practice and homework, or as an extension for kids that are ready to be pushed beyond just calculating the measures of center.
5th - 8th
Math
Dividing Fractions Power Point
Students will gain an understanding of the process of dividing fractions. The ppt starts with whole numbers, then moves to a whole number being divided by a fraction, then a fraction being divided by another fraction. Students will discover that dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal.
Each slide has multiple elements that will be exposed as you are ready to talk about that part of the problem.
5th - 7th
Fractions, Math
Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions Guided Lesson
This lesson will introduce student to the division of whole numbers by unit fractions by fist activating their prior knowledge of division. Students will then explore with fraction models/fraction bars. Finally, students will answer application word problems involving division of whole numbers by unit fractions.
Teaching division with fractions can be very tricky. This lesson, will allow students to gain a deep understanding of the concept.
**Please see my power-point that goes along with
5th - 6th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
Surface Area Guided Notes and Practice
This 4 page resource will walk students through the process of finding the surface area of a rectangular prism without using the formula. Students will develop a deep understanding of what surface area is, and how it is calculated.
Answer Key for guided notes and practice are included.
5th - 7th
Geometry, Math
Theoretical Probability Guided Notes, Practice, and Application
This 2 page resource introduces students to theoretical probability as the ratio of favorable events to possible events. Students will complete guided notes, and answer questions that scaffold from basic to application. Answer Key is included.
Introduces students to:
- Theoretical Probability
- Probability as a fraction decimal, and percent
- Having students make inferences/predictions based of theoretical probability.
Answer Key included
If you are looking for a comprehensive resource fo
5th - 7th
Math
Integers and Absolute Value Packet
This 11 page packet introduced students to integers and absolute value. Students will explore what an integer is, integers and their opposites, comparing and ordering integers, and absolute value.
Includes:
-Graphic organizers
- Multiple choice questions
- Open-ended questions
- Reflection questions
- Guided notes
- basic to higher-order questions
5th - 7th
Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.7
Multiplying and Dividing Using Arrays
These resources help elementary students build a deep understanding of multiplication, division, and remainders. Students will explore these concepts using arrays. 3-4 days worth of material. Includes warm-ups, models, practice, power-point, and exit slips.
Answer Keys are included
4th - 5th
Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
Probability on a Number-line Task
In this task, students will create a probability number-line from 0-1, and will cut out and paste 28 slips in the appropriate spot of the number line. Includes fractions, decimals, percents, spinners, real -life scenarios etc.
For this activity students will need a long sheet of paper.
Includes instructions for students.
4th - 7th
Math
Multiplying Using an Array: MCC4.NBT.5
In this lesson, students will learn to multiply numbers using an array. Students will multiply one-digit by up to four digits, and two digit by two digit numbers.
Multiplying with arrays gives students a better understanding of the concept of multiplication, and of place values.
Models and manipulative materials can help make multiplication with integers more tangible. They provide a visual representation of the algorithms we use to perform these operations and help us see how the algorithms
4th
Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
Area and Perimeter 2 day resource 4.MD.A.3
This is a two day lesson that teaches students to apply the area and perimeter formulas of a rectangle to answer real-world applications. The lessons scaffold from a basic understanding of the concepts to an advanced understanding.
Students will be given a variety of information about the rectangle, and asked to find all other measures using the given information. This lesson will build a deep understanding of the concept, and will meet the needs of all level learners.
An exit slip is inclu
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
Finding the percent of a number word problems
This is a sheet in which students must find the percent of a number from a word problem. It is 3 in-depth questions including application of percents larger than 100.
5th - 7th
Math
Understanding Bar Graphs
Quick 2 page review of analyzing data in bar graphs. Students are asked to calculate percents and compare categories in bar graphs. Answer Key Included
5th - 7th
Math
Strategies to Check for Understanding
A list of many different ways to check for student understanding.
3rd - 12th
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Currently, I am working as a Math Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in Texas. I taught middle school math for 12 years, and have been developing my own curriculum for the past 6 years. I began my teaching career when I joined Teach For America in 2006, and was placed at a middle school in Liberty City Miami. While I taught in beautiful Miami for 3 years, I began leading professional development sessions centered around teaching middle grades math. In 2009, I moved to Chicago to teach at a small charter school on the Southside of the city. During my two years in Chicago, I worked under an amazing leadership team, and was able to really hone my craft of teaching. I began placing a strong emphasis on teaching my students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of the content, and in turn saw my student's achievement sky rocket above many of their more affluent peers. I taught in Atlanta for 7 years now, and have had the opportunity to teach several classes of gifted students each year. This experience has allowed me to develop curriculum that is extremely rigorous and engaging. I take a lot of pride in the curriculum I've created over this time.
Teaching style
It is my philosophy to teach students to understand math through exploration and discovery. Once students have a basic understanding of a concept, it is my job to lead them to make connections and develop an understanding of the reasons behind the concepts.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
Undergraduate: University of Missouri-Columbia
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: University of Kansas
Additional biographical information
After attending a math and science conference in Houston in 2008, my philosophy of math education has changed. Since that conference, I have learned to teach my students to understand the meaning behind the mathematical concepts they are learning. I no longer teach easy tricks that can be used to solve mathematical problems, and now lead students to see the hows and whys of each concept.
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