Mathacognitive
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Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
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My students left school as teenagers, before that they mostly went to schools that struggled and where they struggled. They’re back as adults, and balancing work, kids, family, life and school. They’re determined (and awesome, in my humble opinion) but they’re not necessarily convinced they can learn math.
My job is to convince them otherwise (and then help them learn enough math to get a high school credential). We blend math with learning about learning, and try to build structures that will help every student become a confident, successful math learner.
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Reading Algebra - Intepret & Create Equivalent Variable Expressions HSA.SSE.A.1
Why are there letters? Why isn't there a times sign? Why does it look like a fraction? You’ve likely heard these questions too. For many students -- particularly those with math anxiety or interrupted math educations -- the first hurdle to doing algebra, is simply getting comfortable interpreting and creating algebraic expressions, using the appropriate standards and conventions. Each work set in this pack addresses the same skills and content; differentiate by offering formats with mo
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Algebra, Math
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-SSE.A.2
+4
Also included in: Algebraic Expressions - Interpret, Identify and Create Equivalent Forms
Stuck Strategies: A math lesson about grit (& data) 6.RP.A, 3.NF.A (Drive File)
I've seen too many students get stuck, struggling with math (and math anxiety) unsure how to proceed. Help them identify proactive strategies *before* they get stuck, and build a culture of grit and resilience. Distance Learning/Online version available (No math task, data observations and reflective writing) And classroom + distance learning bundle availableComplete lesson: All you need to get your students thinking about what they can do to overcome the feeling of being stuck in math. Mor
6th - 10th, Adult Education
Statistics
CCSS
2.MD.D.10
, 3.NF.A.1
, 6.RP.A.1
+3
Percent Proportions for Shopping/Discounts Word Problem Card Sort 6.RP.A.3.C
My students love the proportions methods for solving percent problems (No mysteriously moving decimal points!) But the trick is setting the proportions up correctly. This card sort helps students practice moving from word problem to set up to answer. About this Resource Features common, real-world percent scenarios involving shopping and tips. Breaks problem solving process down to help scaffold understandingCard sorts are well suited to pair or small group interaction and break up pencil and
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
, MP1
+1
Probability Activities: Task Cards/Card Sort, Worksheets 7.SP.C.7a 7.SP.C.5
Probability activities designed with flexibility in mind. Kit includes task cards, probability cards to sort and order, number lines, two different worksheets with answer key. Mix and match these elements to suit your class. Teach the probability skills your students need: comparing, bench-marking, calculating ratios, decimals and/or percents with simple probability cards. All probabilities are based on single event theoretical probability using common scenarios (spinners, coin-flips,
7th - 9th, Adult Education
Math, Statistics
CCSS
7.SP.C.5
, 7.SP.C.7a
, MP4
Exponents with Zero's and Ones: Complete Lesson + Materials + Answers (6.EE.A.1)
All is well and good with exponents ... until there's a zero or a one. Reinforce student understanding of these tricky exponents with this complete lesson, featuring two card sort options. Includes: Lesson plan with a choice of small group activities + Ideas for extension, differentiation, or alternative facilitation Card sorts for exponents with zeros and ones in both the base and exponent positionsExit ticket assessmentHomework or follow up worksheetBonus: Extension card sort inc
6th - 10th, Adult Education
Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, MP8
Mental Math Percents: Lesson Plan + Student Work - 6.RP.A.3, 7.RP.A.3 (Drive)
Can you calculate a tip or a discount in your head? Help your students build these real-world mental math skills, by reasoning about percents. In this lesson students will practice finding 10, 5, 20 and 15 percent using mental math reasoning related to the 10% benchmark. Full lesson plan, includes variations for students who already have a percent calculation procedure and those who don't; and activities to build application skills or algebraic thinking. Includes: Lesson plan, with 3 v
6th - 10th, Adult Education
Applied Math, Mental Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
, 6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
+3
Squares & Roots Student Work Pack 6.EE.A1, 8.EE.2
Square roots can be confusing when students first encounter them. Build fluency and familiarity by connecting perfect squares and square roots. This student work pack contains 9 variations (each with answer keys!) All work pages are formatted as charts using bases from 2 - 10, to find the square, expanded form, and/or square root. Some add written questions; some combine squares and roots, while others separate them; some always start with exponential form, others vary the form given;
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.A.2
, MP7
+1
Math About {ANYTHING} Planning Sheet: Using Authentic Data in the Math Classroom
Engage your students in collecting and analyzing authentic data about any topic. This planner will help you plan a lesson to connect math to any topic that engages you and your students. Social studies collaborative project? Survey about pop music? Get to know you activity? Your choice! For more information about how I use this template and how to adapt it to your class, check out my blog post: Math About {Anything} LessonsMore math activities using authentic student data Designed with adu
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Statistics
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Experience
My students left school as teenagers, before that they mostly went to schools that struggled and where they struggled. They’re back as adults, and balancing work, kids, family, life and school. They’re determined (and awesome, in my humble opinion) but they’re not necessarily convinced they can learn math.
My job is to convince them otherwise (and then help them learn enough math to get a high school credential). We blend math with learning about learning, and try to build structures that will help every student become a confident, successful math learner.
Teaching style
I believe that we all need to learn how to learn, and that we can do this without taking (always precious!) time away from content.
My lessons combine math learning, with learning about learning, study skills, metacognition, and neuroscience.
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all, so I give you options to customize my materials to your students.
My own education history
I was that girl. Smart, good in school, and somewhere around sine waves and that teacher I didn’t like but had two years in a row, I decided I wasn’t a math person. I was a social sciences person, I was going to save the world, and I didn’t see how calculus was going to help with that.
Years later, a volunteer gig in a GED class showed me there was joy to be found in teaching adults and the intellectual and interpersonal challenge of convincing them that they were math people. Or at least, capable math learners.
One career change later, I teach math, but really I think about brains and learning, about anxiety, efficacy and metacognition. In short, about the human side of math class
Additional biographical information
I blog about teaching, learning and math at mathacognitive.com.
Connect with me there, on twitter (mathacognitive) or subscribe to receive email updates: http://eepurl.com/gQ9I45
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