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Michael Heath

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Richmond, California, United States
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I have over 13 years of educational experience; from substitute and classroom teacher, to department chair, to educational consultant. I have taught primarily economically disadvantaged students in various educational settings; from standard public schools to nationally renown charter schools such as KIPP. I have also consulted schools and organizations in the areas of classroom/school culture, mathematical engagement, and the Common Core Math Standards for Mathematical Practice.
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Preview of Common Core 3.NF.1: What is a Fraction, and what is a Fraction Number.

Common Core 3.NF.1: What is a Fraction, and what is a Fraction Number.

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Michael Heath
This digital download packet provides focused supplemental support to increase student understanding of the conceptualization and mathematical thinking behind the fraction, and how a fraction is represented as a number. This is done by using Bloom’s Taxonomy to drive instruction and assessment. Important topics from 3.NF.1 which are clearly defined, modeled, and assessed informally and formally in this packet: A. Fractions. B. How fractions are named. C. The irrelevance of size when deciding i
Preview of Common Core: Understanding a Fraction as a Number on the Number Line.

Common Core: Understanding a Fraction as a Number on the Number Line.

Created by
Michael Heath
This exercise provides an in-depth introduction to Common Core standard 3.NF.2. This packet focuses on the initial part of labeling and understanding the pieces which form a fraction on the number line. This exercise sprials students' proficiency using Bloom Taxonomy based questioning. Two avatar characters, Math4Life and Decinae provide tips and guidance to students as they learn. This exercise can be done by one student or teams of student, with focused assistance or without. Included ar
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About the store

Experience

I have over 13 years of educational experience; from substitute and classroom teacher, to department chair, to educational consultant. I have taught primarily economically disadvantaged students in various educational settings; from standard public schools to nationally renown charter schools such as KIPP. I have also consulted schools and organizations in the areas of classroom/school culture, mathematical engagement, and the Common Core Math Standards for Mathematical Practice.

Teaching style

As a classroom teacher I learned quickly that urban students are not passive subjects who can easily be molded to conform to educators’ expectations. This led me to create mathematical lessons and supplemental materials which are academically rigorous, atypical in design, and as relevant and engaging as possible for under performing students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

The personal privilege of producing African-America and Latino algebra students from challenging environments who consistently outperformed the district and state average for arithmetic and Algebra I.

My own education history

I graduated from Santa Monica City College, Cal State Northridge, and attended the Emory School of law. More recently, I earned my Masters of Education degree from Pepperdine University. My master’s thesis was titled, “The Scoring Gap: How to increase African-American Males’ Proficiency in Mathematics."

Additional biographical information

I am a military veteran who served his country proudly and honorably.