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I have been a Math educator since 1991, including nine years as a Curriculum Coordinator and three years as a school‑based Math Coach in a large urban district. I returned to the classroom in 2009 and have continued teaching middle school math ever since. I first earned my National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics in 2010 and renewed it in 2020 for another ten years. I specialize in creating standards‑aligned, classroom‑tested lessons, tasks, and activities designed to support deep understanding and make teaching more effective and enjoyable for both teachers and students.
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Preview of 7th Grade Math FULL YEAR Guided Notes **GROWING BUNDLE**

7th Grade Math FULL YEAR Guided Notes **GROWING BUNDLE**

Interactive • Scaffolded • Student‑Friendly • Print ReadyGive your students the clarity, structure, and confidence they need in 7th grade math — all year long. This Growing Bundle includes my full collection of guided notes sets for every major 7th grade math unit. Each set is designed with clean visuals, step‑by‑step modeling, and built‑in practice that supports all learners. As new units are completed, they will be added to this bundle — buy now and get all future additions for FREE. What’s
Preview of Simple Probability Guided Notes w/Practice | Experiment v. Theoret. & Predicting

Simple Probability Guided Notes w/Practice | Experiment v. Theoret. & Predicting

Help students build a strong foundation in probability with this clear, structured set of guided notes, examples, and practice problems. Designed for middle school math, this resource walks students through simple probability, complements, sample space, theoretical vs. experimental probability, and making predictions using proportions. Perfect for direct instruction, intervention, or independent practice. Topics Included:Simple probability & sample spaceProbability as a ratioComplement o
Preview of Height Comparisons - Using Desmos Box Plots & Histograms to Compare 2 Data Sets

Height Comparisons - Using Desmos Box Plots & Histograms to Compare 2 Data Sets

Help your students build real-world data analysis skills with this engaging Height Comparisons: Histograms & Box Plots activity using Desmos. Perfect for 7th grade statistics, this task guides students through collecting class height data, graphing it digitally, and comparing it to the heights of a professional sports team. Students practice interpreting histograms, box plots, measures of variability, and distribution shapes—all while using authentic, meaningful data. What’s IncludedStuden
Preview of Finding Slope from Graphs, Two Points, and Tables - Mystery Pixels Love Birds

Finding Slope from Graphs, Two Points, and Tables - Mystery Pixels Love Birds

Give your students engaging and meaningful practice with this Finding Slope from Graphs, Points, and Tables Mystery Pixels activity! This self‑checking math task helps students build confidence with linear relationships while revealing a fun Love Birds mystery picture as they answer each question correctly. Perfect for 8th grade math, Algebra 1 review, intervention, or independent practice, this resource includes both digital Mystery Pixels and printable task cards, making it easy to use
Preview of Circles, Volume, and Surface Area Guided Notes for Middle School Math

Circles, Volume, and Surface Area Guided Notes for Middle School Math

Support your students with this clear, structured set of guided notes covering circles, volume of prisms and pyramids, and surface area. These notes help students stay focused on essential vocabulary and formulas while reducing writing fatigue and boosting comprehension. Perfect for middle school math, intervention, special education, and ELL support. ⭐ What’s IncludedGuided Notes for all topicsFull Answer Key for ALL notesExample practice tasksHelpful diagrams & visuals⭐ Why Teachers L
Preview of 7th Grade Integer Operations Study Guide & Test Review | Foldable Review Booklet

7th Grade Integer Operations Study Guide & Test Review | Foldable Review Booklet

Help your students build confidence with integer operations using this engaging, student‑created study guide and test review booklet. Designed specifically for 7th grade math, this resource supports students as they review adding integers, subtracting integers, multiplying and dividing integers, absolute value, making zero, and order of operations — all aligned to middle‑school standards. Students complete the foldable study guide using their notes, then apply their learning on the inclu
Preview of Scale Drawings and Scale Factor Guided Notes

Scale Drawings and Scale Factor Guided Notes

These guided notes support teaching students how to solve Scale Diagrams problems. Included is a set of notes to review vocabulary, scale factor, and a few practice problems. These notes can be used for summarizing learning on scale diagram concepts after students have explored the relationships or used to introduce the concept. A few practice problems are also included as well as answer keys. The guided notes are sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook.
Preview of Using Unit Rates & Proportional Reasoning - A Collaborative Problem Solving Task

Using Unit Rates & Proportional Reasoning - A Collaborative Problem Solving Task

This task is called Rescue the Party! – Unit Rates & Proportional Reasoning Collaborative Task – a real-world way to engage your students in unit rates and proportional reasoning. This collaborative math task is designed to get students working together while practicing essential problem-solving skills. What’s Included:Student Task Sheets: Scaffolded directions guide learners through calculating unit rates, comparing store options, and determining total costs.Answer Key: Complete solutions with
Preview of Volume Notes (with Circle Notes) - 8th Grade Math

Volume Notes (with Circle Notes) - 8th Grade Math

These guided notes support teaching students how to solve volume problems for cylinders, cones, and spheres. Included is a set of notes to review circle vocabulary, circumference, and area. These notes can be used for summarizing learning on these volume concepts after students have explored the relationships between cylinders, cones, and spheres. A few practice problems are also included as well as answer keys. The guided notes are sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook.
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - VALENTINE'S DAY Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - VALENTINE'S DAY Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy month of February? This resource combines coloring and a fun Valentine's Day themed puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included:Page 1 – Valentine's Day Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How to get the three heartbroken creatures across the river?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution Why You Will Love It:Brain breaks
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - Winter Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - Winter Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy winter season? This resource combines coloring and a fun winter puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included: Page 1 – Winter Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How many squares can your students find?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution (14 total squares: 9 small, 4 medium, 1 large) Why You Will Love It: Brain breaks
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - Hockey Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - Hockey Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy winter season? This resource combines coloring and a fun hockey themed puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included: Page 1 – Hockey Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How many handshakes will there be?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution Why You Will Love It: Brain breaks improve focus and performance by preventing me
Preview of Counting Chips - A Statistics, Volume, and Unit Rates Collaborative Task

Counting Chips - A Statistics, Volume, and Unit Rates Collaborative Task

Bring real‑world math to life with this hands‑on Counting Chips investigation! In this collaborative 7th grade task, students compare name‑brand vs. generic granola bars using volume, statistics, and unit rates. Learners measure, estimate, collect data, and analyze results using box‑and‑whisker plots and key statistical measures — all while engaging in meaningful mathematical discourse. This activity blends inquiry, teamwork, and authentic problem solving. What’s Included:Student recording
Preview of Brain Break Coloring Pages - Football Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Brain Break Coloring Pages - Football Themed - ALL GRADE LEVELS

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to give your students a refreshing brain break during the busy winter season? This resource combines coloring and a fun football themed puzzle to help learners reset, refocus, and recharge—all while keeping engagement high. What’s Included: Page 1 – Football Themed Coloring Sheet Page 2 – Puzzle + Coloring (How many people vs how many puppies?) Teacher Answer Key with the puzzle solution Why You Will Love It: Brain breaks improve focus and performance by prevent
Preview of Linear vs Non-Linear Functions - A Collaborative Sorting Task

Linear vs Non-Linear Functions - A Collaborative Sorting Task

Linear vs. Non‑Linear Functions sorting activity for 8th grade Math students analyze tables, graphs, sequences, and equations.Help your students master the difference between linear and non‑linear functions with this engaging Collaborative Sorting Task. Designed for 8th grade Math, this resource strengthens conceptual understanding by having students compare tables, graphs, sequences, and equations to determine whether each representation is linear or non‑linear. Students justify their reasoning
Preview of Add 'Em Up: Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Collaborative Tasks for Grades 6-8

Add 'Em Up: Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Collaborative Tasks for Grades 6-8

Strengthen your students’ understanding of basic operations, unit rates, and decimal sums and differences with this engaging Add ’Em Up collaborative math activity. Designed for small‑group work, this task gets students: solving problems independently, checking accuracy as a team, andusing error analysis to deepen conceptual understanding.Perfect for 6th–8th grade math, intervention, warm‑ups, stations, and review days, this activity builds confidence while encouraging meaningful mathematical d
Preview of Add ’Em Up: Basic Operations, Unit Rates, & Decimals | Collaborative Math Tasks

Add ’Em Up: Basic Operations, Unit Rates, & Decimals | Collaborative Math Tasks

Strengthen your students’ understanding of basic operations, unit rates, and decimal sums and differences with this engaging Add ’Em Up collaborative math activity. Designed for small‑group work, this task gets students: solving problems independently, checking accuracy as a team, andusing error analysis to deepen conceptual understanding.Perfect for 6th–8th grade math, intervention, warm‑ups, stations, and review days, this activity builds confidence while encouraging meaningful mathematical d
Preview of Adding Integers - Tic-Tac-Tie Google Self Checking Game - Includes Two Versions

Adding Integers - Tic-Tac-Tie Google Self Checking Game - Includes Two Versions

This self-checking Google Sheets task provides students with practice adding integers. There are TWO VERSIONS of this task in this product. NOTE: This task may not work as intended if done as a Powerpoint due to the coding/scripts that operate in the background. The task with 15Q in the title includes 15 problems. The first 10 problems are straightforward adding problems. The last five problems are set up as a simple one step equation where students will have to think backwards (solve the equati
Preview of Comparing Line & Box Plots -Beast Breakout Google Self Checking Game 7th Grade

Comparing Line & Box Plots -Beast Breakout Google Self Checking Game 7th Grade

This self-checking Google Sheets task provides students with practice comparing two sets of data presented in line or box plots. NOTE: This task may not work as intended if done as a Powerpoint due to the coding/scripts that operate in the background. In this self-checking activity, students show their knowledge of the concepts as they break their beast free one question at a time. Plus as an extra bonus, once their beast breaks through, they’ll get a report on how long it took to break their be
Preview of Fraction-Decimal-Percent Conversions - Quick Spy Self Checking Game

Fraction-Decimal-Percent Conversions - Quick Spy Self Checking Game

This self-checking Google Sheets task provides students with practice converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. NOTE: This task may not work as intended if done as a Powerpoint due to the coding/scripts that operate in the background. In this self-checking activity, students show their knowledge of the concepts and are rewarded with a quick brain break. Once students answer each question correctly, they unlock a Quick Spy image. Hidden somewhere in the image is an item that is differ
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I have been a Math educator since 1991, including nine years as a Curriculum Coordinator and three years as a school‑based Math Coach in a large urban district. I returned to the classroom in 2009 and have continued teaching middle school math ever since. I first earned my National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics in 2010 and renewed it in 2020 for another ten years. I specialize in creating standards‑aligned, classroom‑tested lessons, tasks, and activities designed to support deep understanding and make teaching more effective and enjoyable for both teachers and students.

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National Board Certified - Early Adolescent Mathematics