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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Direct Variation and Constant of Proportionality
Students explore the relationship between proportional and non-proportional relationships/direct variation. Students learn what the constant of proportionality is, and how to identify it in a graph, table, and equation Students will explore real-life situations that are proportional, and situations that are not proportional, and draw conclusions. Students will discover: -Proportional tables have a constant ratio, change at a constant rate, and x and y will both equal zero at the same time.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.2a
Absolute Value, Additive Inverses and Opposites Complete Lesson
In this lesson, students explore integers and their relationship to zero. This is a foundational lesson to build students understanding of opposites, additive inverses, and absolute values. The knowledge gained in this lesson will be used when students begin adding and subtracting with integers and then again when they begin solving algebraic equations.It is important that students understand that additive inverses/opposites combine to make zero, and that absolute value measures a number’s dista
6th - 7th
Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1b
, MA.6.2.B
+1
Ratios and Proportions 7th Grade Review of Common Core Standards
4 pages of open-ended questions that review all ratios and proportions standards covered during 7th grade math. Through review of unit rates/constant of proportionality, proportional reasoning with complex ratios, percent application, and percent change.
Questions are creative and challenging. By completing this review packet, students will develop a deep understanding of the content in this unit.
Answers are included
6th - 7th
Math
Random Samples and Unbiased Samples to Represent Populations
Guided Notes to help students understand what it means to collect a random and unbiased sample of a population, and the different types of sampling.
Students will be asked if given samples are random and unbiased, and must explain why or why not.
2 pages plus answer key.
6th - 8th
Math, Statistics
CCSS
7.SP.A.1
Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal ~ Angle Relationships~ 8th Grade Math
4 page resource that introduces students to the angle relationships that are formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal. Students must also set up equations to solve for a variable when expressions are given for an angle measure.
8th - 9th
Geometry, Math
7th Grade Math - Probability Bundle
This bundle will save you hours, will up the rigor in your classroom, and will keep your students engaged. Over 50 pages of resources that are each directly aligned to the 7th grade math common core standards. The bundle includes assessments, review activities, differentiated materials, test prep materials, discovery activities, workbooks with guided notes, examples and independent practice, task cards and much more. Unit Exam: 4 page multiple-choice and short response exam. Directly align
7th
Math
CCSS
7.SP.C.5
, 7.SP.C.6
, 7.SP.C.7
+1
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
Angle Relationship task
When given 3 angle measures, students must find the measure of 24missing angles when two parallel lines are cut by three transversals. Students will use their knowledge of supplementary, vertical, corresponding and triangle angle sum relationships to find the missing angles. Two of the angles are labeled with expressions, and they must find the value of the variable.
Answer key is provided
A table is provided for students to record their answers.
7th - 9th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.5
, 8.G.A.1b
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
7th Grade Common Core Spiraled Review ~ 20 Day Countdown!!
20 days worth of spiraled review multiple-choice questions directly aligned to the 7th grade common core math standards. Each day contains 4 multiple-choice questions. Questions are creative and rigorous. Questions cover a wide variety of topics such as: integers, rational numbers, percents, equations, inequalities, data analysis, proportional reasoning, unit rate, geometry.
This is great for test prep, summer review, or end of year countdown.
Answers key included
6th - 8th
Math
Laws of Exponents and Scientific Notation
Multiple choice and open-ended questions assessing students' understanding of simplifying exponential expressions, and converting between scientific notation and standard notation.
Covers:
- Product Law
- Quotient Law
- Power of a Power
- Power of a Quotient
- Negative Exponents
- Zero Exponent
- Scientific Notation
Can be used as practice, or an assessment.
Includes answer key
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
, HSN-RN.A.2
Percents: Teaching the Meaning ~ Middle School Math
This is a 12 page packet that is great for building a deep understanding of percents in middle grade students. This packet is great for building a strong foundation, or reinforcing skills that the students have already learned.
Students will explore finding the percent of a number using a percent bar, proportional reasoning, and by multiplying the percent by the number.
Students will explore part to whole, and part to part percent problems. Students will solve problems involving taxes, d
6th - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
8th Grade Math Warm-Ups ~ 120 Day Program
8th Grade Math Warm-Up ProgramAbout:This set of warm-up questions includes 120 day’s worth of bell-ringer/catalyst/do-now/warm-up questions for 8th grade students. Two versions are included; one version is in power-point form, and can be projected onto a white board, smart board or promethean board, and the other is in hand-out version where each student would get their own printed warm-up each day. The power-point is editable. Each day’s warm-up also includes a positive motivational quote to in
8th
Math
Percent Change (percent increase or decrease)
This is a document that I created introduces students to percent change. Students explore real-life situations in which they find what percent an amount changes by. Students will answer application questions. After completing packet students will have a deep understanding of percent change. Starts with guided notes, and exploring real-life situations. Use this document to explore percent change as a class, in small groups, or with partners. Answer Key included
6th - 10th
Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.3
Integer Review 6th and 7th grade math
This is an integer review assignment that I used to prepare my 7th grade students for their first quiz.
Covers:
- Adding and subtracting integers including adding a negative, and subtracting a negative.
- Representing addition and subtraction of integers on a number-line
- Absolute value, integer opposites, and additive inverses.
- Real-world application word problems involving integers.
- Rewriting equivalent integer expressions
Answer Key included
6th - 7th
Math
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
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
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
Percent Application Activity ~ Middle School Math
This is a 10 page document that teaches students to solve truly challenging percent application problems. Each page has a problem in the center, with 6 questions/prompts surrounding the question, that will help students solve the problem.
I created this resource to help my students learn to think critically about tough application questions. By completing this activity students will start to learn the thinking process they should have when solving challenging problems. The prompts around th
6th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
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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.
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