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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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Unit Rate From Table and Graph (Constant of Proportionality)
7 page resource with answer key. Asks students to identify or calculate the unit rate of proportional graphs and tables. Scaffolds from lower to higher level problems. Uses rational numbers. Application questions will require students to calculate the unit rate, then answer various questions using the unit rate. Includes problems involving complex fractions. I use this in my 7th grade math class, but, it is also aligned to 6th grade standards. Answer key included
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.2a
Similar Figures and Scale Factors Introduction and Practice
Students are taught to identify corresponding angles and side measures, find missing sides and angle measures, identify the scale factor used to scale up or down a polygon, and name similar polygons. This resource scaffolds from a basic understanding of similar figures to an advanced understanding of corresponding parts, scale factors and finding missing measures. Answer Key included
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Also included in:Â Similar Figures and Scale Drawings Bundle ~ Middle School Math
Adding and Subtracting Integers on a Number-Line
2 pages/ 24 practice problems involving addition and subtraction on a number line. Students will find the answer to an expression using a number line, and students will write an expression given a number line. Number lines are presented in multiple formats, to ensure a deep understanding of the concept. Problems scaffold by difficulty level. Answer key provided
6th - 7th
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
Similar Figures Scale Drawing Task Cards ~ 63 differentiate cards
63 Task Cards on similar figures, scale drawings, indirect measures and scale factor.
Students can check their own work using the answer banks.
Questions range in difficulty. Each page (9 cards) covers a different type of similar figures questions, and the questions scaffold in difficulty. Great for test prep, stations, or group review.
Students will be asked to:
- Find missing side lengths and angle measures in similar figures.
- Use indirect measurement to find missing measures
- Id
6th - 8th
Math
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Task Card Bundle - 17 sets - Over 400 Task Cards
Factoring Expressions Using GCF 7.EE.A.!
This worksheet will allow students to rewrite expressions by factoring out the GCF. Worksheet scaffolds, from basic to more difficult factoring. Great for guided practice and independent practice. Aligned to 7.EE.A.1
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers Word Problems
4 page worksheet that involves addition and subtraction of rational numbers in real-world problems. Students will add and subtract with positive and negative fractions and decimals.
Answer Key included.
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1d
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
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7th Grade Math Final Exam and Study Guide~Common Core
Comprehensive 7th grade math final exam covering all major concepts taught during the year. Directly aligns to common core. This is a great way to assess your students' understanding of the skills they should acquire during 7th grade math.
The study guide is designed to prepare students to be successful on the exam, but does not give them questions that are exactly like the exam. There are a wide variety of types of questions and difficulty level.
Topics:
Rational Numbers
Statistics and Pr
6th - 8th
Math
Similar Figures and Scale Drawings Bundle ~ Middle School Math
This awesome bundle includes so many great resources to teach students about similar figures, scale factors, and scale drawings. By using these resources, students will develop a deep understanding of the concepts. Includes: ~ Guided notes ~ 15 question multiple choice and short response assessment. ~ Power Point presentation and worksheet introducing similar figures, scale factors, corresponding angles/sides and calculating missing measures. ~ 3 practice resources involving application ~ Task
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Unit Rate ~ Constant of Proportionality Task Cards 7.RP.A.1 and 7.RP.A.2.B
Task Cards, student answer sheet, answer bank, and teacher's answer key.
Uses vocabulary terms: unit rate, unit price, and constant of proportionality, so that students will understand that these terms can be interchangeable.
Students will be asked to:
- Calculate unit rate/constant of proportionality from graphs, tables, equations, and real-life situations.
- Calculate fractional unit rates
- Explain the meaning of the unit rate/ constant of proportionality in real-life situations.
A
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
, 7.RP.A.2a
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Task Card Bundle - 17 sets - Over 400 Task Cards
Statistics and Probability ~ 7th grade math ~ Unit Exam or Review
This a 27 question exam that is directly aligned to the 7th grade common core standards. This is great for a unit exam, review during this unit, or review before your state test.
Topics covered
- Probability of simple events, compound independent and dependent events
- box-and-whisker
- measures of center, range, mean absolute deviation
- Random samples and unbiased results
- making predictions from experimental or theoretical probability
6th - 7th
Math
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
Constant of Proportionality Quiz ~ 7th Grade Math
12 multiple choice questions that assess students' understanding of constant of proportionality. Students will find the constant of proportionality from a table, graph, equation, or scenario. Some rates include fractions and decimals. Questions vary in difficulty, and get more rigorous as you progress through the quiz.
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2b
7th Grade Math Number Systems Exam 7.NS.1, 7.NS.2, 7.NS.3
40 question unit exam covering all concepts that are taught during the 7th grade number systems unit. 24 multiple choice and 16 short answer questions. Questions will truly test your student's understanding of all of the 7th grade number sense objectives. Can be used as an exam or a review
Each question is aligned to the appropriate common core standard.
Questions vary in difficulty which makes differentiation easy.
Answer key is provided.
Check out my Exam Bundle for $8.50. In
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.2
, 7.NS.A.3
Solve Ratio Problems Using Tape Diagrams, Ratio Tables, & Graphing Ordered Pairs
Awesome resource to help students build a deep understanding of solving ratio problems using multiple methods: - Tape Diagrams - Ratio Tables - Graphing Ordered Pairs Challenging questions Real world application
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
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
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
Write and Solve Two-Step Equations
2 page resource where students are given real-world must identify the parts of the equation, write and solve an equation. The real-life situations involve positive and negative rational numbers. I use this resource with my on-level and advanced math classes.
Answer key included
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
7.EE.B.4a
Circle Graphs --> Missing Percents, Parts and Wholes
This resource is an excellent way for students to learn to analyze data in a circle graph. They start off by calculating missing percents, then missing parts, and finally the missing whole. I have used this activity with 6th and 7th graders to help build their understanding of proportional reasoning by teaching them to set up a proportion to solve each problem. They also build on their understanding of percents.
6th - 9th
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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