Math Maker
946 Followers
atlanta, Georgia, United States
About the store
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.
Read more
Store categories
All resources
Filters
Grade
Resource type
Standard
Audience
Cross Sections When a 3-D figure is sliced by a plane.
This powerpoint teaches students about the cross sections that form when a 3-dimensional geometric figure is sliced by a 2-dimensional plane. It shows students cross sections that form from a cut parallel to the base, the cross sections that form from a cut perpendicular to the base, and the cross section that forms from from a cut diagonal to the base.
6th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
Also included in:Â Cross Sections of 3-D Figures PPT, Worksheet and Activity
Cross Sections of 3-D Figures PPT, Worksheet and Activity
Great resources for teaching students to understand what cross sections are formed when a 3-D object is cut parallel or perpendicular to its base. Includes: - Powerpoint presentation to introduce the concept to students - Work-Sheet for students to practice - Activity for students to practice
7th - 10th
Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
Volume and Surface Area Word Problems
Worksheet involving volume and surface area of cylinders, prisms, and pyramids.
6th - 10th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Slope of Vertical and Horizontal Lines
This is a short investigation, where students explore and discover the slope of Horizontal and Vertical Lines.
6th - 10th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Linear Equation Independent vs. Dependent
A situation is provided for the students, and they must write an equation, create a table and graph, and identify the slope, y-intercept, independent and dependent variables. Students will develop a very deep understanding of each part of a linear equation.
7th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Graphing Linear Relationship - is it Proportional?
Students must use their critical thinking skills to complete a task in which they are given a real-life situation, and a partially completed table. Students must write an equation to represent the situation, and answer application questions. Students will build a deep understanding of linear equations, their graphs, and will analyze whether or not the relationship is proportional. Students are given a word bank in which they must use all of the words to explain whether or not it is a proporti
7th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Slope in Basketball
Students explore slope through a basketball theme. This worksheet explores slope on a graph, in a table, and in an equation. Students apply their knowledge to answer real world questions all revolving around basketball Would be great as a class activity, or group work for solidifying students' understanding of linear relationships, and slope.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids
Students will explore all aspects of surface area from the uses, meaning, units, nets, etc. Students are able to see a 3-D figure broken down into the 2-D faces that make up prisms and pyramids. Students are asked to solve real world application problems involving surface area.
6th - 10th
Geometry, Math
Number Properties: Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, Identity
Students explore the Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, and Identity properties of numbers, and answer a variety of questions about these properties. Students will build a deep understanding of these properties because they will explore them in many different ways. Students must think critically to identify the property, find missing quantities, identify which statement is true.
Includes an independent practice assignment, and a homework assignment.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math, Numbers
Pythagorean Theorem Extended Response
Students will determine which triangle is a right triangle using the pythagorean theorem, and justify their answer using all of the words provided for them in a word bank.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
Linear Relationships Exam or Review
This resource assesses the following skills:
SWBAT complete a pattern by finding the rule (visual, tabular, list).
SWBAT graph a linear function given a table or rule
SWBAT write an equation in slope-intercept form given a table, pattern or graph. Or find the slope of a line given a table, graph, or two points.
SWBAT combine like terms to simplify expressions
SWBAT use the distributive property to simplify expressions
SWBAT solve two-step equations
SWBAT apply functions or linear equations to
7th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Assessment Bundle
Systems of equations packet
5 pages of practice with graphing, writing and solving systems of equations.
The first section has students solve systems by graphing both equations. Then students will use substitution and elimination. The last section gives students real life situations in which they must write their own systems, and solve them using any method.
Great to use as a review packet, or as independent practice each day as you work through your systems unit.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Polygon classifications/qualities and interior angles
Students decide which polygons satisfy certain side or angle requirements. Students calculate the sum of the interior angels in polygons, and justify their answers.
6th - 10th
Geometry, Math
Slope Inquiry
Students explore the meaning of slope, and discover slope intercept form by comparing differing graphs and their equations.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Inequalities: a comprehensive review
- Graphing inequalities
- Writing inequalities
- Solving one and two step inequalities
- Writing and graphing compound inequalities
6th - 9th
Algebra, Math
Showing 1-15 of 15 results
About the store
Experience
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands