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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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~
Area & Circumference of a Circle Bundle
This bundle includes so many great resources to challenge your students when they are learning about calculating the area and circumference of a circle. Students will practice many real-world application problems, will use critical thinking to solve problems involving circles, and will build a deep understanding of the measures of a circle. These resources are intended for mid to high level students that are ready for a challenge. Because pi is an irrational number, students will learn to expres
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
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 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
Equivalent Expressions Task Cards ~ Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
27 cards, in which students:
~Simplify algebraic expressions using like-terms, the distributive property or both.
~Factor expressions using the greatest common factor.
~Answer application questions involving distributing, combining like-terms and factoring.
Answer key included
6th - 9th
Math
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Task Card Bundle - 17 sets - Over 400 Task Cards
Angle Relationship Task Cards
30 task cards that will assess students' understanding of angle relationships.
Topics:
Complementary, Supplementary, and Vertical Angles
Angle Relationships Formed when Parallel Lines are Cut by a Transversal.
Interior Angles in Polygons up to 10 sides
Solving for a variable when given expressions to represent angles measures.
A riddle sheet is included so that students can check their answers as they go.
Differentiation: The task cards progressively get more difficult which makes dif
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.5
, 8.G.A.5
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Task Card Bundle - 17 sets - Over 400 Task Cards
Systems of Equations Bundle ~ 8th and 9th grade math
This bundle of systems resources will save you tons of time. Includes an assessment, review, task cards and word problems. Students will use graphing, substitution, and elimination and writing their own systems.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.C
Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables. For example, given coordinates for two pairs of points, determine whether the line through the first pair of points intersects the line through the second pair.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
, 8.EE.C.8c
 +1
Circles - Area and Circumference - Task Cards
18 task cards to help students practice application problems involving the area and circumference of circles. Differentiated into 3 different levels of practice. Cards with one star and DOK level one questions, cards with 2 stars are DOK level two questions and cards with 3 stars are DOK level three questions. Includes a reference sheet for students to use as they work if needed. Great resource for reaching your highest and lowest level learnersGreat for collaborative group work, stations or
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, HSG-C.A.2
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Task Card Bundle - 17 sets - Over 400 Task Cards
System of Equations Task Cards ~ Mixed Review
27 task cards assessing students understanding of systems of equations. Students must use substitution, elimination, and graphing. Students must also write and solve their own systems to answer word problems. Includes systems with infinite and no solutions.
Great for a review game, partner practice or group work.
Answer Key included
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.A
Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of intersection of their
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
, 8.EE.C.8c
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Task Card Bundle ~Growing Bundle~
Solving Multi-Step Equations Task Cards: Single Solution, No Solution, Infinite
Aligned to 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Students solve problems involving variables on both sides of the equation. Word problem and real-world application problems are included. Problems may involve one solution, infinite solutions or no solutions.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Task Card Bundle ~Growing Bundle~
Slope Resource Bundle
Great bundle of slope resources that teaches students the meaning of slope as rate of change. Students will explain the meaning of the slope in context of the problem. Students will practice calculating the slope from a graph, from a table and from two points.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.EE.B.5
, 8.EE.B.6
Linear Relationships Exam, Study Guide and Task Cards
This exam and study guide assess students' understanding of all parts of a linear equation including slope as rate of change and the y-intercept as the starting point. Problems are set in a real-world context and require students to explain the meaning of each part of the equation in the context of the situation. Students will be assessed on their ability to:- Determine if a relationship is linear or nonlinear - Write and graph linear equations - Explain the meaning of the slope, y-intercept,
7th - 9th
Math
CCSS
8.EE.B.5
, 8.EE.C.7
Area and Circumference of Circles Resource Bundle ~ 1 week of Resources~
This bundle includes so many great resources to challenge your students when they are learning about calculating the area and circumference of a circle. Students will practice many real-world application problems, will use critical thinking to solve problems involving circles, and will build a deep understanding of the measures of a circle. These resources are intended for mid to high level students that are ready for a challenge. Because pi is an irrational number, students will learn to ex
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
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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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