Math Maker
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atlanta, Georgia, United States
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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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Angle Relationships Quiz or Review
Assesses student understanding of:
- complementary & supplementary angles
- vertical angles
- solving for a variable when expressions are given as an angle measure.
Easy to differentiate by taking away some of the higher level questions. There is a variety of difficulty levels to reach all students.
* Answer Key Provided
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
Similar Figures & Scale Drawings Quiz
Quick multiple choice quiz aligned to 7th grade common core standard 7.G.A.1. Assesses students' understanding of scale factor, finding missing side lengths, scale drawings, and application.
Great way to check for student understanding.
Answer Key Provided
6th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Also included in:Â Similar Figures and Scale Drawings Bundle ~ Middle School Math
Volume & Surface Area of Right Prism ~Worksheet & PPT 7.G.B.6
This lesson introduces students to finding the volume and surface area of right prisms. Including rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal prisms.
Aligned to common core: 7.G.B.6: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
Starts by distinguishing 3-D figures from 2-D Figures, then Surface Area vs. Volume. Includes a lot of visuals to help
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.6
Volume, Surface Area, Cross-Sections Quiz - 7th Grade Geometry
16 multiple choice questions assessing students' understanding of surface area, volume, and cross-sections. Questions vary in difficulty, and assess understanding in a variety of ways. Answer key included
6th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
, 7.G.B.6
7th Grade Geometry Jeopardy Review Game
Wrap up your 7th grade geometry unit with this comprehensive review game. The questions are challenging, and will keep your students engaged. Great way to assess your student's understanding of the concepts taught during the unit. Covers: Similar Figures and Scale Drawings Properties of Triangles and Circles Area, Perimeter, Volume and Surface Area Angle Relationships and Interior Angles Cross-Sections of 3-D figures I use this as review the day before the unit exam. Questions are sure to p
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
 +3
Also included in:Â Jeopardy Review Bundle ~ 7th Grade Math
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
Slope Packet ~ 9 pages of Slope
Begins with guided notes that describe the meaning of slope, and how to calculate slope. Introduces students to slope as the rate of change, and a ratio of the change in the y-value to the change in the x-value. Includes many real-life examples so that students develop a deep understanding of the meaning of slope. After completing this packet students will understand:
- Slope is a ratio that describes how fast or slow, and in which direction something changes.
- The steeper the line, or the
7th - 9th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
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
Area of Composite figures (irregular or complex figures)
2 page worksheet that asks students to find the area of various composite figures. This is a worksheet I use to challenge my advanced 7th graders.
Great for independent practice, extension assignment, or homework. Will push your students to think outside of the box.
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
8th Grade Math Activities ~ We Write The Story!
10 page engaging resource covering 10 different 8th grade topics.
Page 1: Multi-Step Equations
Page 2: Multi-Step Equations: One Solution, No Solutions, Infinite Solutions
Page 3: Slope and Linear Functions
Page 4: Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Page 5: Volume of Cylinders, Cones, and Spheres
Page 6: Simplifying Expressions Using Laws of Exponents
Page 7: Right Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Page 8: Angle Relationships
Page 9: Linear Equations ~ Slope-Intercept Form
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7th - 8th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.B.6
, 8.G.C.9
 +4
Geometry: Compute, Justify, Apply, Create 7th Grade Math
Assesses each 7th grade common core geometry standard using four different methods. Students will be asked questions that require them to
1.) Compute
2.) Justify
3.) Apply
4.) Create
- The compute questions require simple computation and a basic understanding of the skills.
- The justify questions require students to defend their answers using mathematical data or reasoning. Questions in the justify box look at common mistakes that are made, ensure that students understand the
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
 +3
Area, Volume and Surface Area ~ Higher-Order Thinking Questions
This resource will challenge your students' understanding of area, volume and surface area. The first page is divided into 3 columns: multiple-choice questions, short response and extended response. The second page is divided into 4 sections: compute, justify, apply and create. - Great for differentiation - Great for challenging your high-level learners - Promotes critical-thinking - Great for stations or group work Aligned to 7.G.B.6 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, vo
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
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
Area and Circumference of Circles Resource Bundle ~ 1 week of Resources~
This bundle includes so many great resources to challenge your students when they are learning about calculating the area and circumference of a circle. Students will practice many real-world application problems, will use critical thinking to solve problems involving circles, and will build a deep understanding of the measures of a circle. These resources are intended for mid to high level students that are ready for a challenge. Because pi is an irrational number, students will learn to ex
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
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
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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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