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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BUNDLE Order of Operations Card Sort + Worksheets
Inspired by a student who knew enough to tell me that fraction/division bars threw him for a loop... and a failed mid-class search to find what he needed. Card sorts add critical thinking and interactivity: Match expression, divisor and answer to make ten true statements and solidify understanding of division in order of operations. Or present the same problems in a more portable (and online post-able!) format as PDF or Drive worksheet. Card Sort Cards + InstructionsWorksheet Format (PDF and
6th - 8th, Adult Education
Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 6.EE.A.2c
Single and Multi-Step Percent Word Problem Sort
AboutFeatures common, real-world percent scenarios involving shopping and tips. Helps students focus on word problem reading/reasoning to identify and solve multiple step problemBreaks problem solving process down to help scaffold understandingCard sorts are well suited to pair or small group interaction and break up pencil and paper routineExtension/student created cards foster critical thinking and reflection. Twelve word problems, evenly divided between single and multi step problems are pres
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
, MP1
+1
Area Bundle: Find Unknown Sides and Build Compound Shapes
Manipulate squares and rectangles in these collaborative and interactive area lessons. Students explore multiple representations (and optional algebra connections) to find unknown sides, and create and compose their own compound shapes. Both lessons include plans, interactive student activities , exit tickets and differentiation options. Unknown Side Practice geometry and solidify understanding of area, inverse operations, multiplication, division and multiple representations of math concept
3rd - 7th, Adult Education
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.C.7b
, 4.MD.A.3
+3
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 more or l
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
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
Algebraic Expressions - Interpret, Identify and Create Equivalent Forms
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 conventions and notation. Help students master the basics and move on to new skills by combining a card sort with differentiated practice
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Algebra, Math
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-SSE.A.2
+4
Area: Finding and Unknown Side. Geometry or Intro Equations
Introduce one variable equations with a concrete application: finding the unknown side of a rectangle with a known area. Students can practice algebraic notation, variables and inverse operations by assembling card sets with visual representations, multiplication equations, division equations and the value of the unknown side. Or, simply practice geometry and solidify understanding of area, inverse operations, multiplication, division and multiple representations of math concepts. Use the ca
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Algebra, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.C.7b
, 4.MD.A.3
+1
Also included in: Area Bundle: Find Unknown Sides and Build Compound Shapes
Mental Math Percents: Lesson Plan + Student Work + More - 6.RP.A.3, 7.RP.A.3
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 variatio
6th - 10th, Adult Education
Applied Math, Mental Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
, 6.RP.A.3c
, 7.RP.A.3
+3
Like Terms: Intro Lesson Plan + Slides + Student Work + Answer Key 7.EE.A
I love using this Mad TV video to introduce combining like terms</a> with humor (and address the persistent "why?" question in many students' minds)This introductory lesson helps structure a discussion to move from the silliness of the comedy sketch, to the value and concept of combining like terms. This lesson plan includes: Complete lesson planSlides to facilitate group discussionStudent work / Independent PracticeAnswer KeysExtension Worksheet + Answer KeyStudents will practice movi
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Algebra, Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2a
, 6.EE.A.3
+7
Order of Operations with Division Bars - 6.EE.A.2c (Digital/Drive Resource)
You've just about mastered order of operations.... and then they start looking like the (dreaded!) fractions. And there are invisible parenthesis to remember?!?At least that's how it seems to my students. Division bars are a small format change, but can be a disorienting one. And when my student asked for practice I couldn't find it ... so I made it. 10 order of operations problems with division bars. Included answer key. Each problem includes 3 or 4 terms above the division bar, and one below.
6th - 8th, Adult Education
Arithmetic, Order of Operations
CCSS
6.EE.A.2c
Also included in: BUNDLE Order of Operations Card Sort + Worksheets
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
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; some o
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Math
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.A.2
, MP7
+1
Order of Operations with Division Bars - 6.EE.A.2c
You've just about mastered order of operations.... and then they start looking like the dreaded fractions. And there are invisible parenthesis to remember?!?At least that's how it seems to my students. Division bars are a small format change, but can be a disorienting one. And when my student asked for practice I couldn't find it ... so I made it. 10 order of operations problems with division bars. Included answer key. Each problem includes 3 or 4 terms above the division bar, and one below
6th - 8th, Adult Education
Arithmetic, Order of Operations
Also included in: BUNDLE Order of Operations Card Sort + Worksheets
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About the store
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.
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