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I taught my first algebra class in the 1980’s. Now, for the past 12 years, I have been working as a full time private math tutor. I am blessed to teach a wide variety of grade levels everyday and have found this to be an invaluable experience. I understand what works and doesn’t work from level to level. I love to make my students laugh. I implement imaginative and sometimes silly demonstrations to make math "stick". The more fun we have, the more we all learn. My ultimate goal with students is to have them appreciate, learn, and enjoy math.
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Preview of Unit Circle Trig Notes

Unit Circle Trig Notes

Unit Circle Trigonometry Cheat Sheet with hand trick memorizing details. ***Updated now with fill-in versions*** This is my version of the unit circle on steroids. I have tweaked it over 10 years and finally created the perfect teaching tool to fit on one page! I have included a symbolic key for the range of inverse functions, alongs with information on Tangent and reciprocal identities. Color coding emphasizes the special right triangle ratios. I have purposely placed the tangent values on
Preview of Fractions Foldable Decimals Percents Conversion Cheat Sheet

Fractions Foldable Decimals Percents Conversion Cheat Sheet

Fractions Decimals Percents Conversion Cheat Sheet and/or Foldable. Create a fraction foldable or just pass out the cheat sheet, the choice is yours. Great for an interactive notebook (1/2 sizes included). This is a great one page cheat sheet illustrating how to convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. All 6 combinations are covered with clear instructions and thoughtful examples. Fractions to Decimals Fractions to Percents Decimals to Fractions Decimals to Percents Percents t
Preview of Trig Functions - Graphing Cheat Sheet

Trig Functions - Graphing Cheat Sheet

Trig Functions - Graphing Cheat Sheet *****UPDATED with different formula versions****** Text books make graphing trig functions so complicated. I have simplified the process so that even below average students can follow the process easily and graph trig functions without frustration. I have passed these trig notes out to absent students and NO explanation was necessary! Trig graph paper also is included. The different versions use different formulas and variables. y = asin(bx−c)+d y
Preview of Common Core Assessments Math - 7th - Seventh Grade - Statistics Probability 7.SP

Common Core Assessments Math - 7th - Seventh Grade - Statistics Probability 7.SP

Your Choice!!! Formal Assessment, Worksheets, or Task Cards Questions are aligned precisely to the common core math standard. Each page contains at least 4 questions for each of the 8 common core math standards in THREE different formats. This assessment is a SUBSET of my Common Core Assessments / Warm Ups - Entire 7th Grade Common Core Math 7th Assessments - Warm Ups - Task Cards - Seventh Grade 
 
7.SP Statistics and Probability Your Choice!!! Formal Assessment, Worksheets, or Task Ca
Preview of FOIL method Poster for multiplying binomials

FOIL method Poster for multiplying binomials

FOIL method Poster for multiplying binomials. I am a big fan of the FOIL method for multiplying binomials. Although I know some educators use the box method, my students find the FOIL method easier and much faster with a little practice. I have color coded the First, Outers, Inners and Last term arrows for a great visual aid and used black swoops to show where to combine like terms. The poster is in an 8.5 x 11 inch format. I have included 3 versions with slight variations of vocabulary.
Preview of Multiplication and Division Graph Paper

Multiplication and Division Graph Paper

Multiplication and Division Graph Paper 8 Versions of various graph/grid paper for multiplication and division problem. Can also be used for addition and subtraction problems. Sure, we have all used lined notebook paper rotated 90 degrees and regular graph paper, but I have had great success with this specialized graph paper. It clears the visual field and allows the students to focus on each individual multiplication or division problem without excess lines. Products you may also like.
Preview of Linear Functions

Linear Functions

Linear Functions This is a great one page cheat sheet on the following three forms of a line... Intercept Form, Point Slope Form, and Standard Form Also included, is how to find intercepts and slopes. Two sheets are included, one in color and the other in black and white. Easily made into a tri-foldable. Connect with Me Follow my WebsiteMath to the Core on FacebookMath to the Core BlogMath to the Core on PinterestMath to the Core on TwitterMath to the Core on Instagram
Preview of Parent Function Graph Posters with Domain Range and Key Points

Parent Function Graph Posters with Domain Range and Key Points

Parent Function Graph Posters with Domain Range and Key Points ***Completely Updated*** This file contains 11 posters containing the graph, domain, range, end behavior and primary (graphing transformation) points of the following parent functions: square root cube root cubic quadratic linear constant greatest integer absolute value reciprocal exponent logarithmic A fill-in version is also included. The following 9 functions have been condensed onto one page. Perfect for INBs or a quick review.
Preview of Parallel Lines, Transversals,  and their Angles Notes and Quiz Bundle

Parallel Lines, Transversals, and their Angles Notes and Quiz Bundle

Parallel Lines, Transversals, and their Angles Notes and Quiz Bundle. This is an extensive collection of worksheets that tests the knowledge of angles from parallel lines. This unit is part of my Parallel Lines Super Bundle The following angles are tested.... Alternate Interior Alternate Exterior Consecutive Interior Corresponding Vertical Linear Pair 4 Worksheets are included with answer key. A COMPLETE chart is also included of ALL possible angles from parallel lines that would work
Preview of Polynomial Long Division Cheat Sheet

Polynomial Long Division Cheat Sheet

Long Division of Polynomials Cheat Sheet This is a quick one page cheat sheet that ends all confusion when dividing polynomials. Two side by side examples of long division clarifies the mystery! Another example is provided with thought bubbles. I have found that this is the BEST way to illustrate polynomial long division. Connect with Me Follow my WebsiteMath to the Core on FacebookMath to the Core BlogMath to the Core on PinterestMath to the Core on TwitterMath to the Core on Instagra
Preview of Quadratic Equation

Quadratic Equation

Quadratic Equation Quadratic Function Cheat Sheet - Foldable for the Equation of a Parabola UPDATED - Now with a fill in the blank version. Perfect for note taking or a quiz. This is a great one page cheat sheet on the following three forms of a parabola... Intercept Form, Vertex Form, and Standard Forms. Details regarding maximum, minimum and intercepts included. Easily made into a tri-foldable. Products you may also like... Quadratic/Parabola Function Graph Trasformation - Card Ma
Preview of Quadrilaterals Foldable with Cheat Sheet and Venn

Quadrilaterals Foldable with Cheat Sheet and Venn

Quadrilateral Foldable with Cheat Sheet and Venn Diagram ***UPDATED*** with Venn Diagrams Create a Quadrilateral foldable or just pass out the cheat sheet, the choice is yours. Great for an interactive notebook. Students will learn how to classify the following quadrilaterals. Parallelogram Rectangle Rhombus Square Trapezoid Isosceles Trapezoid Kite All of my students find it to be a great tool. I ask my students to place this sheet in their Math "Bible" so that they can refer to it as n
Preview of Domain and Range of a Graph Bundle

Domain and Range of a Graph Bundle

Domain and Range of a Graph Notes, Homework, and Quiz Bundle with inequality, interval, and set builder notation This will stop all confusion of Domain and Range Notation!!! My students find the chart invaluable especially the Vertical Graph depictions. Included in this package 1. Complete Chart for Domain and Range Notation 2. Complete Chart for Domain Notation 3. Complete Chart for Range Notation 4. Foldable Template 5. Quiz 1 (easy) version A 6. Quiz 1 Key 7. Quiz 2 (easy) version
Preview of Volume and Surface Area of 3-D Figures - Cheat Sheet - Foldable - Model

Volume and Surface Area of 3-D Figures - Cheat Sheet - Foldable - Model

Volume and Surface Area - Cheat Sheet - Foldable - Model *** Updated with improved figures *** Create a foldable or just pass out the Volume and Surface Area cheat sheet, the choice is yours. These task cards are a great compliment to the foldable. Task Cards for Area, Surface Area and Volume This is a cheat sheet or foldable to find the volume and surface area of right prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres. Also I have included my most favorite 3d model for a square and triangul
Preview of Absolute Value Function Graph Transformation - Card Matching Game - Activity

Absolute Value Function Graph Transformation - Card Matching Game - Activity

Absolute Value Function Graph Transformation - Card Matching Game - Activity My students find this activity a great way to learn all of the transformations of the absolute value function. I give each student their own set (only 2 pages to print) or you can laminate a set for the classroom. The first page is great to learn all of the basic transformations, while the second page incorporates a combination of translations. 18 cards are included. Printing instructions included. ENJOY!!!
Preview of Parallel Lines, Transversals, Angles Geometry Task Cards

Parallel Lines, Transversals, Angles Geometry Task Cards

Parallel Lines, Transversals, Angles Geometry Task Cards This file contains 20 Task Cards that tests the knowledge of ... Alternate Interior, Alternate Exterior, Consecutive Interior, Corresponding, Vertical, and Linear Pair Angles. This unit is part of my Parallel Lines Super Bundle An answer key and recording sheet is provided! You may also find the following links to my similar products helpful Parallel Lines, Transversals, Angles Geometry Flash Cards Connect with Me Follow my We
Preview of Back to School Algebra Flashcards

Back to School Algebra Flashcards

ALGEBRA Flash Cards What EVERY Student NEEDS to Know in an Instant! Perfect for Algebra and Geometry Students. Most student that I tutor from Algebra to Calculus unfortunatley cannot review these flashcards at 100% accuracy. These are a great "litmus test". I designed these 88 flash cards for my Algebra I students who needed help mastering these basic concepts. The topics include: Fractions Exponents Binomial Multiplication Inequalities Absolute Value Linear Graphs Slope Y-­‐interce
Preview of Conic Sections Cheat Sheet - Foldable for Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola

Conic Sections Cheat Sheet - Foldable for Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola

Conic Sections Cheat Sheet - Foldable for Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, and Hyperbola. Graph paper included! *** UPDATED *** Now with highlighted a,b, and c lengths AND a version with parametric equations. Create a foldable or just pass out the Conic cheat sheet, the choice is yours. Please view my free preview. I also use the unfilled conic foldable as a quiz or pretest warmup. This is a comprehensive guide to the 4 conic sections (circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola). This file inc
Preview of Slope Man and Gal  Creative Slope Activity

Slope Man and Gal Creative Slope Activity

Understanding slope can be confusing. Using this activity, students create a great visual to help remember the 4 different types of slopes. Students create a unique face to demonstrate the 4 types for slopes. Positive, negative, zero and undefined slope are included. Equations of the lines are also included to help differentiate between the slope of a line and the equation of a line. 20 versions of the worksheet are included for personal customization. Products you may also like..
Preview of Common Core Assessments Math - 7th - Seventh Grade - Ratios and Proportions 7.RP

Common Core Assessments Math - 7th - Seventh Grade - Ratios and Proportions 7.RP

Common Core Assessments Math - 7th - Seventh Grade - Ratios and Proportions 7.RP Your Choice!!! Formal Assessment, Worksheets, or Task Cards Questions are aligned precisely to the common core math standard. Each page contains at least 4 questions for each of the 3 common core math standards in THREE different formats This assessment is a SUBSET of my Common Core Assessments / Warm Ups - Entire 7th Grade Common Core Math 7th Assessments - Warm Ups - Task Cards - Seventh Grade 7.RP Ratios a
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About the store

Experience

I taught my first algebra class in the 1980’s. Now, for the past 12 years, I have been working as a full time private math tutor. I am blessed to teach a wide variety of grade levels everyday and have found this to be an invaluable experience. I understand what works and doesn’t work from level to level. I love to make my students laugh. I implement imaginative and sometimes silly demonstrations to make math "stick". The more fun we have, the more we all learn. My ultimate goal with students is to have them appreciate, learn, and enjoy math.

Teaching style

First and foremost, I want to instill a love and understanding of mathematics in my students. I have a passion for math that I hope my students will share with me. I incorporate manipulatives, 3d models, acronyms, songs, and anecdotes to make learning memorable and meaningful. I have spent hundreds of hours creating math resources to use with my students and now I am sharing them with TpT.

My own education history

I have a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Northern Illinois University.

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