Math Squirrels
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Melbourne, Florida, United States
About the store
34 years teaching elementary, middle, and high school students;
Middle School and High School Math Certification;
Gifted Endorsement
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How Many Solutions? - One, Infinite, or No Solutions - Card Sort Activity
How Many Solutions? - Infinite, One, or No Solution Card Sort ActivityIn this quick but engaging card sort, students sort equations into three categories: One Solution, Infinite Solutions, or No Solutions. Fifteen cards with equations on them are included, plus a 3-column sorting mat. There is also an easy-to-read answer key which can be posted on a document camera for students to check their answers. After introducing equations that result in no solution or infinite solutions, use this card so
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.7a
Assessment Package - Topic 1: Basics of Geometry
Assessment Package – Topic 1: Basics of GeometryThis resource addresses the following topics which are commonly studied during the first unit of geometry:Terminology (including point, line, plane, collinear, coplanar, intersection)Segment Addition Postulate – numeric and algebraic expressionsMidpoint of a line segmentPartitioning a number line using weighted averagesPartitioning a number line using ratiosAdvanced version also includes partitioning a line on a coordinate graphCongruent Line Segme
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
HSG-CO.C.9
, HSG-CO.D.12
, HSG-GPE.B.4
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Building Blocks of Geometry Card Sort Activity
Building Blocks of Geometry Card SortIn this quick but engaging card sort, students match terminology and symbols with pictorial representations of the basic building blocks of geometry: points, lines, planes, line segments, rays, and intersections. This activity can be used as an introduction to geometry on one of the first days of school. It will spark meaningful discussions about the pictures and symbols. Most students, especially if working with a partner or small group, can use logical rea
8th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
HSG-CO.A.1
Four Operations with Integers Card Sort Activity
Four Operations with Integers Card Sort ActivityIn this quick but engaging card sort, students match integer expressions with their simplified form. There are three sets of 16 integer expressions: 4 addition, 4 subtraction, 4 multiplication, and 4 division in each one. Each set uses the same set of 16 answer cards. Use a different set of problem cards on different days as three different activities, or use all the cards at once for a more challenging activity. The expressions contain simple one-
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.2
Algebraic Expressions Card Sort Activity
Algebraic Expressions Card Sort ActivityIn this engaging card sort, students match word phrases with algebraic expressions. This activity can be used as an introduction to algebra on one of the first days of school. It will spark meaningful discussions about the phrases and expressions. Most students, especially if working with a partner or small group, can use logical reasoning to match the cards. This activity can also be used as a quick review after teaching an introductory unit about algebr
6th - 9th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
Angles Card Sort Activity
Angles Card Sort ActivityIn this quick but engaging card sort, students match twelve angle terms with twelve picture cards. There is also an easy-to-read answer key which can be posted on a document camera for students to check their answers. Terms included in this card sort are:Vertical anglesLinear pairAdjacent anglesSupplementaryComplementaryObtuseAcuteRight angleAngle bisected by a ray…and three examples of naming angles Use this card sort as a pre-test to see what students already know or c
7th - 10th
Geometry
Rational vs. Irrational Card Sort Activity
Rational vs Irrational Card Sort ActivityIn this quick but engaging card sort, students sort numbers into three categories: rational, irrational, or neither. Twenty cards with numbers on them are included, plus a 3-column sorting mat and a definition page. There is also an easy-to-read answer key which can be posted on a document camera for students to check their answers. There are four different ways this activity can be used. (1) Use as an introduction to rational numbers. A page with the d
7th - 9th
Math, Numbers
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
Polygon Vocabulary Card Sort Activity
Polygon Vocabulary Card Sort ActivityIn this quick but engaging card sort, students match twelve polygon terms with twelve definitions and twelve picture cards. There is also an easy-to-read answer key which can be posted on a document camera for students to check their answers. Terms included in this card sort are:Regular PolygonIrregular PolygonRadius of PolygonApothemIncircleCircumcircleCircumcenterQuadrilateralPentagonHexagonOctagonDecagonUse this card sort as a pre-test to see what students
7th - 10th
Geometry
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About the store
Experience
34 years teaching elementary, middle, and high school students;
Middle School and High School Math Certification;
Gifted Endorsement
Teaching style
Learn by doing!
Does the class period feel too short to go over last night’s homework solutions, answer questions, teach the new lesson, and do some practice so your students aren’t totally lost at home? Have you gotten frustrated with teaching a lesson while your students take copious notes, only to find that they are unable to do the homework? Are your students’ parents frustrated because they can’t help their students at home? Are your students simply not doing homework? Do you constantly wonder how you can cover ALL your standards in one school year? Yup! That was my story, too! Something had to give!
I realized that the most effective use of my class time was practice – guided and with immediate feedback. So, when do I teach the lesson? I do it within the practice! The constant repetitive practice that we do in class is the great equalizer. It levels the playing field for students who have no access to help at home, for those who work jobs and have no time for homework, for those with learning disabilities who really need a teacher nearby when they are practicing, and for those who believe they are naturally bad at math when really they just need consistent doses of success.
Immediate, positive, constructive feedback is powerful! “My child likes math again,” and “I’ve never been good at math, but I get this stuff!” are things I hear often. It’s music to my ears! All it takes is to make the majority of your class time guided practice, practice, practice.
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