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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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Transformations Practice Packet ~ 8th Grade Math
50 plus practice problems involving translations, rotations, reflections, dilations, congruence and similarity. All transformations are centered about the origin and across the x and y axis. Students will label new coordinates, sketch the new figure, and describe the transformation.
8th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.2
3-D Geometry Project ~ Volume and Surface Area ~ Candy Container
I use this as a volume and surface area project for my 7th and 8th grade students. Students receive the following instructions: You have been hired to design and create a new unique candy container for a candy shop. Your candy container can be any 3-D shape, but keep in mind that you will have to calculate the volume and surface area of the container. Your objective is to create a candy container that will attract the attention of candy buyers and will earn you the most profits. You will wa
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math
Cross Sections PowerPoint and Worksheet 7.G.A.3
Cross Sections PowerPoint and Worksheet.
Teaches students to find the cross section of three-dimensional shapes including prisms, pyramids, spheres, cylinders, and cones.
Distinguishes between parallel vs perpendicular cross sections, and prisms vs pyramids.
There are many visuals to help students understand what cross sections look like. The worksheet requires students to draw parallel and perpendicular cross sections for various figures.
6th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
Also included in:Â Cross Sections of 3-D Figures PPT, Worksheet and Activity
Geometry Unit Exam 7th Grade Math
Rigorous 7th grade geometry unit exam, that is aligned to common core standards. Great for an end of unit exam or review. All questions are multiple choice, and an answer key is provided.
Concepts Covered:
-Cross-Sections of 3D shapes
- Area of composite figures comprised of circles, semi-circles, trapezoids, rectangles, and triangles.
- Using circumference of a circle, to find the area of the circle; and finding the area and circumference of a circle in terms of pi.
- Volume and Surface A
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
, 7.G.B.4
 +2
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
Slope Task Cards ~ Real-World Application
Students are given 20 task cards involving calculating the slope of a graph or table, and explaining what the slope means in real-world context. The cards include topics such as speed, cost of an item, gasoline usage, temperature, cost increases or decreases, and calories burned. A sheet is provided for students to record their answers. An answer key is provided for students or teachers to check their answers.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Task Card Bundle ~Growing Bundle~
7th Grade Geometry Study Guide , Unit Exam, and Jeopardy Review
Complete study guide, Jeopardy review and unit exam for 7th grade geometry unit. Study guide and Jeopardy review will prepare students for exam, without teaching them to just memorize questions that are similar to the exam. The study guide is open-ended, and will allow students to revisit all concepts covered on the exam.
Exam, study guide, and Jepordy are aligned directly to the common core standards. Both focus on using application skills to answer questions pertaining to the geometry. S
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
 +3
Transformations Assessment ~ 8th Grade Math
24 question assessment covering reflections, rotations, translations, and dilations. All transformations are centered about the origin and the x and y axis.
16 of the questions are multiple-choice and 8 are open-ended.
Answer-key included.
8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Assessment Bundle
Volume and Surface Area of Right Prisms 7.G.B.6 ~ Break the concept down
Students will analyze rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal prisms in order to calculate their volume and surface area. This is excellent for kids that struggle with these two concepts. Students will build a deep understanding of the shapes, and how to calculate their measures.
Answer key included
6th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.6
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
Pythagorean Theorem ~ Coloring Activity
Coloring Activity to keep students engage when practicing finding missing sides of right triangles.
8th - 10th
Geometry, Math
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
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
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
Cross-Sections Bundle 7th Grade Math 7.G.A.3
This bundle will help you teach students to describe the two-dimensional figures that result from slicing three-dimensional figures.
Cross-Sections can be hard for many students to visualize. This resource includes a power-point, guided notes, a matching activity, and practice worksheets that give lots of visual representations to give students a clear idea of cross-sections.
You can purchase each item separately, or save lots, by buying them all in this bundle.
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7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
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
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
Angle Relationships Quiz With Answer Key
13 question quiz that throughly covers angle relationships. Use this as a mastery quiz or pre assessment before starting your unit. You could also use this as a study guide of review. Questions vary in difficulty, so it is easy to differentiate by talking specific questions away for specific students.
Topics covered:
- Supplementary, Complementary and Vertical Angles
- Angle relationships when parallel lines are cut by a transversal
- Angle sums in polygons
- Setting up an equation to
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
Triangle Inequality Theorem ~ Discovery Activity and Practice
Students will explore the triangle inequality theorem by trying to create their own triangles with various side lengths. Students will cut out strips of paper to represent the side lengths of the triangles, then will put a given three together to test and see if a triangle can be formed. Students will test a total of 20 sets of three, and will discover that if the shorter two sides have a sum greater than the longest side, they can make a triangle. Students will then apply this rule to applic
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.2
Also included in:Â Triangle Inequality Theorem Resources
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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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