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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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
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
Geometry 3-Dimensional Shapes: 7th Grade Bundle
Includes Resources for volume, surface area, and cross-sections of 3-D geometric figures. Aligned to 7th grade common core standards 7.G.B.6 and 7.G.A.3.
You will find the following resources in this bundle:
~Surface Area Vs. Volume power-point, guided notes, guided practice and independent practice. Students will develop an understanding of the difference between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional measures. Students will learn the meaning of volume and surface area, and will be able to calc
7th
Geometry, 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
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
Cross-Sections of 3-D shapes Worksheet
This is a worksheet that introduces students to 3-D cross-sections. Students will explore the difference between parallel, perpendicular, and diagonal cuts.
Includes guided notes, examples, and practice problems. The worksheet has great visual displays of cross sections.
* See my power-point that goes with the worksheet.
* I have bundled the worksheet and powerpoint together for $2.99.
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
Pythagorean Theorem
This 7 page resource, starts by having students discover the pythagorean theorem by building right triangles using perfect squares. Students will complete a table, and discover that the area of the leg's squares will always have a sum equal to the area of the hypotenuse's square.
Once students have a solid understanding of the pythagorean theorem, they will be asked to find a missing measure for the hypotenuse, then for legs, then answer application questions using Pythagorean's Theorem.
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7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
Interior angle sums ~ 8th Grade math
Introduction to interior angle sums of polygons. Students learn to use n-2 x 180, then apply that to answer algebraic problems. Answer key included
8th
Geometry, 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
Pythagorean Theorem Bundle 8th Grade Math
Great resources for teaching the pythagorean theorem.
~ Discovery Activity
~ Guided Notes
~ Application
~ Matching Activity
~ Homework Assignment
~ Hits all levels of DOK (Blooms)
By using these resources, students will build an understanding of the pythagorean theorem from the ground up. They will be able to apply their understanding to many different scenarios.
8th - 10th
Geometry, 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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