Math Rocks!

NEW! Now a part of the common core worksheet bundle: CLICK HERE :o) This worksheet focuses on the Math 7 Common Core Standard 7.NS.1. With this worksheet, students will practice adding and subtracting rational numbers (integers, decimals and fractions). I included the standards as the cover page for your convenience. I plan to give this as a homework assignment but it could also be a good classwork activity (either partner/group/independent). The answer key is provided! Enjoy!

NEW! Now a part of the common core worksheet bundle: CLICK HERE :o) This worksheet focuses on the Math 7 Common Core Standard 7.EE.4 (mainly part b). With this worksheet, students will practice solving inequalities with integers only. Remember, we need to have students solve inequalities with rational numbers too! Therefore, I plan to use this worksheet after I have taught solving 1 and 2 step inequalities but before incorporating rational numbers. Some other skills this worksheet helps s

NEW! Now a part of the common core worksheet bundle: CLICK HERE :o) This worksheet focuses on the Math 7 Common Core Standard 7.EE.3. With this worksheet, students will practice solving one-step and two-step equations with decimals and fractions. This worksheet is intended to prepare students for real-life problems that involve rational numbers. I included the standards as the cover page for your convenience. I plan to give this as a homework assignment but it could also be a good classwork

Give this to a student helper at the beginning of class to complete for an absent student. Make sure the student helper knows to collect any handouts given in class that day for their absent buddy. Have them give the completed form back to you at the end of class. Since I have a Smart Board, I also print a copy of the class notes for the absent student too. Enjoy!

In the past, I have always left a blank notebook/pad of paper for substitute teacher comments but never really had a consistent form that I used. I often found sub notes were unorganized and sometimes non-existent. After some searching, I found a template online that I really liked. (http://creatingandteaching.blogspot.com/2011/06/substitute-binder.html) I decided to re-vamp the form to be a bit more middle school friendly. Enjoy!

NEW! Now a part of the common core worksheet bundle: CLICK HERE :o) This worksheet focuses on the Math 7 Common Core Standard 7.NS.1c. With this worksheet, students will practice finding the absolute value of rational expressions (integers, decimals and fractions). The answer key is provided! Enjoy! Artwork credit: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Erin-Waters

NEW! Now a part of the common core worksheet bundle: CLICK HERE :o) This worksheet focuses on the Math 7 Common Core Standards 7.EE.1 and 7.EE.2. With this worksheet, students will practice simplifying rational expressions. This includes signed fractions and decimals. I included the standards as the cover page for your convenience. I plan to give this as a homework assignment but it could also be a good classwork activity (either partner/group/independent). The answer key is provided! Enj

This is a graphic organizer you can you to print and give to your students to help them with taking words and phrases and put them into algebraic symbols. Graphics from: http://www.fromthepond.com.au/ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sailing-Through-1st-Grade https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Yome-Art-And-Design

This is a pass I use at the high school level to keep kids in the classroom and not wandering the halls. :) It is a PDF file since the font used are not found on your computer. I hope you enjoy!

This chart compiles all of the most current NYS Regents Exam questions by topic and unit. It is always a work in progress so please, if you find any errors, let me know! All Regents Exams can be found here: http://www.nysedregents.org/algebraone/