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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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Inequality Word Problems ~ Write and solve 2-Step inequalities
Students will be given a real-life situation, in which they must write and solve a two-step inequality. They will then graph their solutions. Problems include both positive and negative coefficients.
Answer Key included
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
8th Grade Math Common Core Review Packet
62 questions of 8th grade math common core review with answer key.
Topics covered:
- Exponents and radicals
- Simplifying and solving multi-step equations and inequalities
- Graphing linear equations and writing the equation of a line
- Transformations on the coordinate plane
- Systems of equations
- Pythagorean theorem
- Functions vs. non-functions
- Angle relationships
- Volume of a cone, cylinder, and sphere.
4 pages of comprehensive review. Great for a study guide, final exam, or diagnosti
7th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.NS.A.1
, 8.EE.A.1
 +1
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Review For State Exam Mega Bundle
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
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
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~
Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Unit Resources 7th grade
This is a collection of 70+ resources to use for teaching or reviewing expressions, equations, and inequalities. Directly aligned to common core standards for 7th grade math.
Includes:
- Comprehensive Unit Exam (2 versions) and Study Guide. Aligned directly to Common Core Standards. The exam is 26 multiple choice questions that will ensure students have a deep understanding of the standards. The study guide is 55 questions that will prepare students for the exam and ensure a deep underst
6th - 7th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.3
 +3
7th Grade Simplifying and Factoring Expressions Quiz or Review~ multiple choice
12 multiple choice questions involving:
-Factoring expressions
-Combining like-terms
-Distributing and combining like terms
and application questions involving those three topics.
I used this as my first quiz during the expressions and equations unit, but it can be used as an in class assignment, homework, or review.
Great way to assess students' understanding of simplifying and factoring expressions.
Answer Key included
7th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.2
Middle School Math Problem Solving Workbook
I created this workbook to challenge my advanced 7th grade students. They would spend 30-40 minutes on some of the problems. I found that this was a great way to keep my gifted and high-level students engaged. By solving some of these problems, by students taught themselves to set up systems of equations, and solve them using a variety of methods.
34 high-level questions involving algebraic reasoning, geometric reasoning, statistics, and more.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
Linear Relationships - Mega Bundle 8th Grade Math
Over 40 pages of resources covering all aspects of linear relationships. Students will build a deep understanding of slope, the y-intercept, liner vs non linear relationships, slope-intercept form, independent vs dependent variables, horizontal and vertical lines, and graphing linear equations. This resource touches on these concepts in many different ways and is sure to build a deep authentic understanding of the topic. There is tons of real-world application to make the concepts easy for s
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.B.5
, 8.EE.B.6
, 8.EE.C.7
 +4
Linear Sequences ~ Write a rule to find the nth term
6 page resource for students to practice writing a rule to find the nth term in a linear sequence, or find a given term in a sequence.
Sequences will be given in a table, a list, or a geometric pattern.
Problems scaffold from basic to more advanced.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Model and Solve 2-Step Equations and Inequalities
Help students build a deep understanding of writing and solving equations and inequalities from a model. Equations include positive and negative integers. Answer Key Included
7th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.B.4
Expressions and Equations Unit Exam or Unit Review 7th Grade Math
26 multiple choice questions that are directly aligned to the 7th grade common core standards in the expressions and equations strand. Questions are challenging and will truly assess students' understanding of the content in this strand.
Can be used as your end of unit assessment, or a review of the unit. Includes a tracking sheet in which questions are assigned to the corresponding common core standard.
Answer Key Included
7th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.3
 +3
Introduction to Square and Cube Roots
Two page introduction to perfect squares, non-perfect squares and approximating their size, irrational/rational numbers, and cube roots. Shows the geometric meaning when introducing them to perfect squares and perfect cubes.
8th
Algebra, Math
Functions: Domain, Range, Discrete, Continuous
2 page multiple choice assessment that assesses students' understanding of functions.
Students will be asked to identify:
- Functions or Non-Functions
- Linear vs. Non-Linear
- Domain and Range
- Continuous or Discrite
Questions are asked in a variety of formats, and will truly assess if the student has an understanding of the concept.
Answers included
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.F.A.1
Equations, Expressions, Inequalities Review Packet
8 pages of review. Covers Equations, Expressions, and Inequalities
-Writing expressions, equations, and inequalities
- Solving for a variable
(one-step, two-step, multi-step including rational numbers)
- Simplifying expressions by combining like terms and distributing
Great for a study guide, or test prep for the state test. Covers all expressions and equations standards for 7th grade common core.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
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
Exponent Laws 8.EE.A.1 Exploratory notes, practice and application
4 page resource in which students will discover the laws of exponents by exploring patterns, and writing exponents in expanded form.
Once students have discovered each law, they will practice simplifying expressions involving that law.
- Zero Power Rule
- Negative Exponents
- Product Rule
- Quotient Rule
- Power of a Power Rule
The last page takes students to a higher level of rigor by asking them to apply their knowledge, justify their answers, and create expressions with a given solutio
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
7th Grade Math Expressions and Equations Compute, Justify, Apply, Create
All 7th grade math expressions and equations standards assessed through computation, justification, application and creation. Take the rigor of each standard to the next level by having students move beyond computation to justification, application and creation. Each page is assigned a 7th grade standard, and broken into four sections (compute, justify, apply, and create). The questions are creative and challenging, will keep your students engaged, and will prepare your students to truly mast
7th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
, 7.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.3
 +3
Linear Relationships ~ Task Cards, Stations or Gallery Walk
30 different questions involving linear relationships. Students will convert between real-life situations, equations, graphs, tables, and ordered pairs. Students will build an understanding of what slope and y-intercept represent in a linear equation.
Answer Key Included
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
Also included in:Â Linear Relationships Exam, Study Guide and Task Cards
Inequalities Building a Deep Understanding
This is a 14 page resource that will build a deep understanding of writing, graphing, and solving inequalities. Students will build an understanding that an inequality represents a range of answers, and that a number-line can be used to show all of the solutions to an inequality. Students will explore solving one-step inequalities by first determining what numbers could be solutions for the variable, and what numbers could not be solutions for the variable. Students will discover themselves t
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
7.EE.B.4b
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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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