Mental Sweat
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Maineville, Ohio, United States
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I am a retired educator and researcher dedicated to making "brain-smart" math accessible for every teacher. I design math resources that do more than just provide practice—they utilize how the brain actually learns. My resources are informed by the Science of Learning, built to reduce working memory overload and designed to isolate the exact step where students get stuck. This ensures that every puzzle, digital reveal, and lesson is optimized for how students process information. They are high-engagement, low-prep, and research-aligned—so you can focus on teaching. My mission is to provide teachers with sophisticated, classroom-ready tools that bridge the gap between research and the whiteboard.
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Multiplying Fractions - Spot the Difference - Thanksgiving
Make multiplying fractions fun and visual with this interactive, self-checking Google Sheets™ activity! Students solve 10 multiplying fraction problems, entering answers in simplest form to gradually reveal a hidden Thanksgiving-themed picture. Each correct answer brings the image into focus and earns a magnifying glass they’ll use to spot the differences between two scenes! 💻 How It Works Students can answer questions in any order. Correct answers turn the box green and make the image le
4th - 7th
Arithmetic, Fractions, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.4a
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Representing Integers in Real-Life | 6th Grade Math | *Digital & Print* |
Engage your 6th graders with this interactive integer activity that combines real-life problem solving and digital fun! Students will represent real-world situations using positive and negative integers—and as they answer correctly, a mystery picture is revealed on a self-checking Google Sheet! This no-prep resource is perfect for math centers, early finishers, sub plans, or whole-class review. Students will love uncovering the hidden image while reinforcing their understanding of integers
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
6.NS.C.5
, MA.6.2.B
, NS.6.3.a
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I am a retired educator and researcher dedicated to making "brain-smart" math accessible for every teacher. I design math resources that do more than just provide practice—they utilize how the brain actually learns. My resources are informed by the Science of Learning, built to reduce working memory overload and designed to isolate the exact step where students get stuck. This ensures that every puzzle, digital reveal, and lesson is optimized for how students process information. They are high-engagement, low-prep, and research-aligned—so you can focus on teaching. My mission is to provide teachers with sophisticated, classroom-ready tools that bridge the gap between research and the whiteboard.
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Ph.D. in Learning & Development – specializing in mathematics education
National Board Certified Teacher (YA Mathematics, since 2002)
Fellow, National Academy of Science & Mathematics Leadership
My own education history
Ph.D. in Learning & Development with a focus on mathematics education and psychometrics, along with advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction.
My background in both classroom teaching and research helps me design materials that truly support how students learn best.
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