21 Years Public School Math Teacher, 1 Year Adjunct Professor, 5 Years Tutoring, and 14 years teaching as a Dad at home. I have additional teaching experience as a conversational English teacher in Japan (2 years), as well as trip leader with experience in outdoor education. In addition to my teaching, I have served as an academic coach and master teacher that worked to help other math teachers further develop their practice.
Two 46-question practice tests thoughtfully constructed using www.ged.com guidance to provide an authentic GED® Math experience. Each assessment is faithfully aligned to GED® test topics and question types. The included score sheet and answer key provides users a comparable GED® score to gauge readiness for the official test. A solutions packet provides students with complete explanations for solving every test question. Test 2, VTO1B, closely reflects the content of Test 1, VTO1, so that st
34-question practice test thoughtfully constructed using www.ged.com guidance to provide an authentic GED® Science experience. This assessment is faithfully aligned to GED® test topics. The included score sheet and answer key provides users a comparable GED® score to gauge readiness for the official test. Improved Targeting – The included score sheet helps test-takers identify strengths and weaknesses in 3 domains: Life SciencePhysical ScienceEarth and Space Science This resource includes
A complete guide to solving ratios and proportions problems that includes numerous carefully explained example problems, over 34 practice problems, as well as a chapter review test. Answers to every practice problem are thoroughly explained to increase understanding. This study guide is perfect for self-directed students learning to solve equations and inequalities for the first time, those in need of a thorough review, as well as students preparing for an exam. In this study guide students wi
GED® Math testing tips, tricks, and strategies for students taking the test soon who want to boost their score. Want to know what topics give students the best chance for success without extensive preparation? Want to know what strategies will save time on test day? Want to know how to approach studying for this exam when test time is near? Want some targeted last-minute practice with detailed explanations? Then this is the resource for you. Informed by over 17-years’ experience working with G
Authentic GED® Test practice in solving two-variable linear equations, coordinate plane questions as outlined on www.ged.com. This complete chapter includes numerous carefully explained example problems, practice problems, as well as a chapter review test. Every practice problem is thoroughly explained to increase understanding. Perfect for students that need focused practice in GED® coordinate plane and linear equations problems. GED® Test Sub-Topics Assessed* (A.5-A.6) In this chapter stude
Targeted practice on ratio, proportion, percentage, ordering fractions and decimals, exponents, roots, and other Number Sense topics covered on the GED® Mathematical Reasoning Test. This Number Sense Unit Exam covers three of the fifteen primary content areas assessed by the official GED® Math Test, including the non-calculator portion of the exam, as well as “High Impact Indicators” as described at www.ged.com. The included score sheet and answer key provides users an opportunity to identify s
Help your students master two-digit multiplication with clarity and confidence using this set of three carefully scaffolded graphic organizers. This resource is perfect for Special Education, MTSS Tier 1/2/3 support, intervention groups, and any learners who need structured visual guidance. Many students who struggle with multi-step computations break down during regrouping, keeping digits aligned, or remembering the order of operations. This resource solves that problem by giving students hig
This fun BINGO and cloze reading combo gives students meaningful interaction with ecology science vocabulary in two dynamic and challenging activities. Excellent for high school, GED, or middle school students studying ecosystems and life sciences. Have students complete their own BINGO cards or use one of the 40 included cards. Support their studies with the corresponding cloze reading activity (sentence completion). Click on the “Preview” to view the included vocabulary terms and their defi
Polynomials practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students master dividing monomials and the quotient rule of exponents. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; review before a test; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: A 1-page instructional page with fully demonstrated example pr
Factoring monomials from polynomials practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students achieve mastery performing computations with polynomials. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; review before a test; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: Fully demonstrated example problems.Tip
For students that need a thorough review of GED® Test official algebraic expressions and polynomials A.1 topics as outlined on www.ged.com. This resource provides instruction, vocabulary, 8 fully explained example problems, and 35 additional practice problems with completely explained solutions to give test takers authentic GED® Math Test practice. This resource is perfect for students that need focused practice in GED® Expressions and Polynomials. GED® Test Sub-Topics Assessed*: Evaluate al
Need a sticky, visual way for students to apply algebra? This activity features linear pattens that can be represented by expressions. Students of all abilities will find the project approachable and manageable. Whether they represent the patterns with drawings, words, or formal algebraic expressions, they will be challenged to think “algebraically” in order to analyze, extend, and represent the patterns as they move from one stage to the next. Included in this resource: Instructions and rubr
Factoring special case quadratics practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students achieve mastery performing computations with polynomials. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; test-prep and review; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: A 1-page study guide with fully demonstrat
Complete chapter featuring authentic GED® Test practice in solving one-variable quadratic equations questions as outlined on www.ged.com. Includes numerous carefully explained example problems, practice problems, as well as a chapter review test. Every practice problem is thoroughly explained to increase understanding. Perfect for students that need focused practice in GED® one-variable quadratic equations topics. GED® Test Sub-Topics Assessed* (A.4.a) In this chapter students will work to ma
For students that need a thorough review of GED® Test official topics on factoring polynomials as outlined on www.ged.com. This resource provides instruction, vocabulary, 10 fully explained example problems, and 50 additional practice problems with completely explained solutions to give test takers authentic GED® Math Test practice. This resource is perfect for students that need focused practice in GED® Expressions and Polynomials. GED® Test Sub-Topics Assessed* (A.1.a & A.1.f): dividing
This multi-discipline resource combines two topics often misunderstood, the US Electoral College system, and dot plots, in order to provide critical practice in finding and analyzing averages, mean, median, mode, and range. Students start with a “Notice – Wonder” look at a dot plot displaying state Electoral College votes for the 2024 US Presidential Election. Students then practice calculating measures of central tendency and then analyzing their findings. Students then look at the makeup of th
Monomial × polynomials practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students achieve mastery performing computations with polynomials using the Distributive Property. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; review before a test; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: Fully demonstrated
Subtracting polynomials practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students achieve mastery performing computations with polynomials. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; review before a test; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: Fully demonstrated example problems.Tips to address
Adding polynomials practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students achieve mastery performing computations with polynomials. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; review before a test; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: Fully demonstrated example problems.Tips to address commo
Factoring quadratics (when a ≠ 1) practice problems and demonstrated examples to help students achieve mastery performing computations with polynomials. This resource is perfect for: self-directed students tackling this skill for the first time; review before a test; flipped-classroom pre-work; substitute work; homework; or just extra practice for students in pre-algebra, Algebra 1, College Algebra, GED, HiSET, and HSE classes. This resource includes: Fully demonstrated example problems using
21 Years Public School Math Teacher, 1 Year Adjunct Professor, 5 Years Tutoring, and 14 years teaching as a Dad at home. I have additional teaching experience as a conversational English teacher in Japan (2 years), as well as trip leader with experience in outdoor education. In addition to my teaching, I have served as an academic coach and master teacher that worked to help other math teachers further develop their practice.
Teaching style
I subscribe to the “productive struggle” camp. The materials I develop, and the teaching I practice aims to meet students where they are, provide multiple pathways for student engagement, and promote the development of problem-solving abilities. While accuracy and precision in mathematics is absolutely important and something I love, I want to emphasize problem solving above answer getting. I strive to help students develop the skills they need to develop independence and grit.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NY State Teacher Leader and NY City Peer Collaborative Teacher. Professional Certificate, Mathematics 7-12.
My own education history
MS in Teaching Mathematics, St. John's University, BA in Anthropology, University of Rhode Island, Study Abroad: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, and Memorial University, St, John's, Newfoundland.
Additional biographical information
Co-author of Barron's ACCUPLACER Math, author of NYS Ed student work packets, writer, surfer, sailor, backpacker, climber, husband, and dad of two.
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