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I LOVE teaching Algebra! I started out as a Test-Tutor while still substituting and fell in love. I then taught Algebra at a Boarding School for students with emotional disturbances. Next, I taught in a Public School 9th grade setting with inclusion. Currently, I teach 4th grade elementary and Special Education.
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Preview of Oregon Trail Review Game Template! Can be used with ANY subject!

Oregon Trail Review Game Template! Can be used with ANY subject!

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Math Mermaid
This Power Point Review Game is themed to the classic game of Oregon Trail. Since this is a template, questions and answers are left blank - but the repercussions for correct and incorrect answers are filled in (such as catching cholera and having to use a medicine packet). Setup: 1. Fill in questions and answers to your desired subject area 2. Print out the Oregon Trail Money, Medicine Packets, and Food Vouchers (INCLUDED) 3. Read over the rules ahead of time This is a GROUP review game. The
Preview of Christmas Ornament Factoring Algebra Cutouts

Christmas Ornament Factoring Algebra Cutouts

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There are 44 "factoring completely" problems in which a GCF must be taken out first before a trinomial can be factored. Each is on an ornament which can be cut out and colored. (3 different ornament designs). This works great for putting on a classroom bulletin board tree or decorating your door for the holidays. Answer key is included. 22 pgs. total.
Preview of Harry Potter Magic Shop Percent Activity

Harry Potter Magic Shop Percent Activity

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Students will peruse items at the Magic Shop, pick out four that they want to "purchase" and roll a die to find out their tax and discount. They will then fill in a receipt with the correct information. Great as an in-class activity, review game, or even as a homework assignment. Includes rounding.
Preview of Zombie Simplifying Expressions with Exponents Review Game

Zombie Simplifying Expressions with Exponents Review Game

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Students compete and strategize to become the last survivor in this Zombie Game. They must answer questions correct as well as form alliances and think quickly to stay alive. This includes directions for teacher and students, tips for teacher, 15 questions and correct answers. This is a perfect game for Walking Dead Fans and a great way to engage students. Difficulty level gets harder towards the end of the PPT.
Preview of Compound Inequalities Say What You Mean Communication Game

Compound Inequalities Say What You Mean Communication Game

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Students will be able to use algebraic vocabulary to communicate the expression on the board to their partner. Together, they will collaborate to determine whether the compound inequality is true or false.
Preview of Would You Rather Autumn Bundle Word Problems

Would You Rather Autumn Bundle Word Problems

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This Autumn themed pack of word problems makes students pick either Option A or Option B and explain their choice. Great for Think Pair Share, Math Centers, Warm-ups or Collin's Writing. Some options have obvious correct answers while others are up for discussion based on whether students would prefer more or less of certain things.
Preview of Color By Numbers Translating Algebraic Expressions  Cat

Color By Numbers Translating Algebraic Expressions Cat

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This cute kitty color by number helps students learn their math words (words that fit in the categories: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, turn around, parentheses and equals). It also includes an answer key and graphic organizer which students can refer to as notes. Can be used as part of a math center.
Preview of FREEBIE Coordinate Geometry Ordered Pair Alien Design

FREEBIE Coordinate Geometry Ordered Pair Alien Design

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Hello earthlings! This fairly easy level graphing activity incorporates points from each quadrant. If you like this, check out the diamond design: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Coordinate-Geometry-Ordered-Pair-Diamond-Design-Activity-2799738
Preview of Linear Inequalities Around the World Word Problem Algebra Math Stations

Linear Inequalities Around the World Word Problem Algebra Math Stations

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This Around the World Activity features true and interesting facts about countries from around the world embedded into inequality word problems. I originally created this to get my students used to having irrelevant facts and unknown words in math problems but they loved the concept so much that it became something more. The names used in the problem, and specific activities that each problem is about are based off researched information about each country. There are also facts about each count
Preview of I Have Who Has Inequalities

I Have Who Has Inequalities

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"I Have Who Has?" is an interactive card game that helps students practice reading inequality signs. In this game, each student is given a card with an inequality statement on it, such as "3 < 5" or "6 ≥ 4". The objective of the game is for students to listen carefully to their classmates and find the student who has the next card in the sequence. To begin the game, one student reads their card aloud, for example, "4 > 2". The student who has the card with the correct response, such as
Preview of Factoring "Treenomials" Trinomials Christmas Tree Matching Activity

Factoring "Treenomials" Trinomials Christmas Tree Matching Activity

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Cut the christmas trees in half and match the trinomial expression to its factored pair. 12 total - None that need a GCF taken out. Great activity for stations.
Preview of QR Code BUNDLE Pokemon Self Check

QR Code BUNDLE Pokemon Self Check

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Have students check their own work by scanning a QR to see if their Pokemon that appears matches the one given to them on the question. This can be used for ANY worksheet (with 15 questions or less and unique answers.) Includes a Pokedex!
Preview of Pirates of the Caribbean Inspired Coordinate Geometry Game

Pirates of the Caribbean Inspired Coordinate Geometry Game

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Ahoy! This partner game allows students to practice Coordinate Geometry vocab words while learning to communicate Coordinate Pairs and getting familiar with the Coordinate Plane. This fun game is great for review, sub work, math centers or an end of the day reward. This activity can be reused as many times as you like (just make copies of pages 3 & 4 or laminate them).
Preview of Anthracite Coal Fraction to Decimal Cross-Curricular Measurement Worksheet

Anthracite Coal Fraction to Decimal Cross-Curricular Measurement Worksheet

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This cross-curricular lesson has students use fractions and decimals to measure and categorize coal. It is part of a larger unit on Anthracite Coal Mining of Northeast Pennsylvania. There is also some chart interpretation involved in this lesson.
Preview of Anthracite Coal Time and Wages Cross-Curricular Worksheet

Anthracite Coal Time and Wages Cross-Curricular Worksheet

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As part of a larger unit on Anthracite Coal Mining, this worksheet is cross-curricular, combining math and history. The skills this worksheet focuses on are: telling time on an analog clock determining elapsed time solving to find an hourly wage
Preview of Comparing Numbers Fluency Math Dash

Comparing Numbers Fluency Math Dash

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Teach students to become fluent in comparing numbers with this fast-paced, competitive game of Math Dash! This game can be adjusted to the level of student and used as a preview or review. If an intro, have students write the letter above the number. If a review, have students use inequality signs instead. Vary the speed that you scroll to challenge students.
Preview of Equivalent Ratios - Moon Pixel Art - Algebra - Interactive Google Sheet

Equivalent Ratios - Moon Pixel Art - Algebra - Interactive Google Sheet

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This self checking assignment helps students practice with equivalent ratios. Students must answer the questions to complete the pixel art drawing. More pieces of the drawing become visible with each correct answer. Questions include true and false and writing in numbers to complete equivalent ratios.
Preview of Vegetable Garden Fractions

Vegetable Garden Fractions

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This worksheet helps students understand fractions through visual pictures of a garden. The fractions must then be reduced to simplest form. This is designed for a 4th grade classroom and includes information on the history of Patchwork Gardens in Pennsylvania mining towns as part of a larger unit on Anthracite Mining.
Preview of Animals in Winter Match

Animals in Winter Match

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This engaging worksheet aims to enhance student understanding of how different animals cope with winter conditions. Have fun matching the animals to their unique survival strategies! Animal Survival Strategies: Hibernate: Some animals go into a deep sleep, slowing their metabolism to conserve energy during the winter months.Dormant (Torpor): Animals experience a period of reduced activity and lower body temperature but can awaken and move around during warmer spells.Migrate: Certain animals tra
Preview of Square Roots 101 - Guided Notes and Answer Key

Square Roots 101 - Guided Notes and Answer Key

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Radicals can be difficult. This step-by-step guide helps students organize their notes and understand how to: Know the parts (vocabulary) of a square root Simplify Radical Expressions Find unknown variables for Equivalent Radical Expressions Further Simplify Radical Expressions
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Experience

I LOVE teaching Algebra! I started out as a Test-Tutor while still substituting and fell in love. I then taught Algebra at a Boarding School for students with emotional disturbances. Next, I taught in a Public School 9th grade setting with inclusion. Currently, I teach 4th grade elementary and Special Education.

Teaching style

Differentiating instruction is a MUST in my classroom since I have students of all different ability levels. I am big on keeping Algebra FUN! A little creativity can help students LOVE math and feel successful. My teaching style is very hands on. I try to make lessons cross-curricular when appropriate.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2015-2016 Summa Cum Laude

My own education history

I have my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am certified in Early Childhood Education N-3, Elementary Education K-6, Special Education N-21, and Mid-Level Mathematics 6-9. I am continuing my education for my Masters in Environmental Education.

Additional biographical information

I am excited to share my content with you. It is so nice to know that something I have worked hard on can be shared and used with others. For this reason, I try to keep my costs low (or FREE) for you. I am currently working on a few projects including a teaching blog, Environmental Education Blog, and youtube page with FREE algebra videos. Thanks for checking out my page! I hope you enjoy. -Math Mermaid