Mathematical Constructions
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Rocky River, Ohio, United States
About the store
20 years of middle school mathematics teaching
4 years of middle school science teaching
3 years of teaching Feurstein's Instrumental Enrichment
1 year District Math Coach
9 years supervising FLIGHT after school mentoring grades 7 thru 11
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Fraction Division using String!
After a discussion of reciprocals, students work in cooperative groups to prove the fraction division algorithm by folding lengths of string into fractional parts. After practicing by dividing a whole number length of string, they divide a fractional string length into smaller fractional parts.
Aha Moment: When finished, students will have proven why the abstract concept of fraction division is equal to multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Fractions, Measurement
A Fraction Puzzle Project
The Fraction Puzzle challenges students to use their knowledge of fractions, factors and exponents to unlock a series of instructions to build a model out of index cards using both the metric and standard measurement systems. By disguising the building instructions in mathematical riddles and requiring the use of both standard and metric measuring systems within the same project, students are able to demonstrate their skills as they analyze instructions and work towards a final product. Student
6th - 8th
Fractions, Measurement
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About the store
Experience
20 years of middle school mathematics teaching
4 years of middle school science teaching
3 years of teaching Feurstein's Instrumental Enrichment
1 year District Math Coach
9 years supervising FLIGHT after school mentoring grades 7 thru 11
Teaching style
Cooperative Learning. Technology based (Smart board, Plickers etc.) Stations based with adjustments made for aptitude/abiity OR Heterogeneously grouped Teams of Four. Implement Common Core Mathematical Processes daily to insure in-depth communications with students on a daily basis.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Presenter:
Ohio Middle School Conference
National Association of Secondary School Principals Conference
"I Dream A World" Interdisciplinary Unit for students to colonize planets/moons in our solar system.
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts Cleveland State University
Master of Education John Carroll University
Additional biographical information
Designed and Built the 42FT Trimaran Sailboat "Calculated Whim"
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