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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 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 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 Proportional vs. Non-Proportional & Solving Proportions Guided Notes

Proportional vs. Non-Proportional & Solving Proportions Guided Notes

These guided notes support teaching students how to distinguish between proportional and non-proportional relationships - including several different representations of the relationships (tables, graphs, descriptions, and equations). Guided notes on the constant of proportionality and how to determine the unit rate in each of the different representations is also included. In addition, there are guided notes on setting up and solving proportions. A few practice problems are also included as w
Preview of Mystery Pixel Integer Word Problems Adding Integers Task Cards (2 Versions)

Mystery Pixel Integer Word Problems Adding Integers Task Cards (2 Versions)

Give your students engaging practice with integer word problems using this differentiated set of adding integers task cards — available as printable task cards and digital self‑checking Mystery Pixel formats. Perfect for warm‑ups, centers, small‑group instruction, or independent practice. What’s Included:Version A (Standard Level) 10 multi‑step integer word problems • Printable task cards • Digital Mystery Pixel activity • Answer keyVersion B (Simplified Level) 10 one‑step integer word probl
Preview of One-Step and Two-Step Equations Task Cards

One-Step and Two-Step Equations Task Cards

These task cards provide practice for students with solving one-step and two-step equations - both in straightforward equation form and word problem form. Give your students the practice they actually need to master solving equations with this comprehensive set of 40 Equation Task Cards. Designed for middle school math and intervention, this resource includes one‑step equations, two‑step equations, and real‑world word problems that build confidence and fluency with every card. Perfect for s
Preview of Proportional or Not? Real-World Comparison Tasks

Proportional or Not? Real-World Comparison Tasks

Help your students master proportional and non‑proportional relationships with these engaging real‑world comparison tasks. This 7th grade math resource gives students hands‑on practice using tables, graphs, equations, and unit rate to analyze and compare situations like hourly pay and t‑shirt costs. Students determine whether relationships are proportional, write equations, justify their reasoning, and interpret multiple representations. Perfect for reinforcing proportional relationships,
Preview of One-Step and Two-Step Equations Guided Notes

One-Step and Two-Step Equations Guided Notes

These guided notes provide support for students learning how to solve one-step and two-step equations, write and solve equations for word problems, understand vocabulary, and basic equation solving properties. The notes are also sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook. Several practice problems are also included. Answer keys are included.
Preview of Expressions Guided Notes

Expressions Guided Notes

These guided notes provide support for students learning how to evaluate expressions, understand expression vocabulary, use the distributive property with algebraic expressions, combine like terms, add and subtract expressions, and factor expressions. The notes are also sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook. Each page includes at least one practice problem. Answer keys are included.
Preview of Geometry Guided Notes

Geometry Guided Notes

These guided notes provide support for students learning angle relationships (vertical, adjacent, complementary, supplementary), triangle classification (by sides and by angles), and basic angle properties (side inequality theorem and angle sum). Students will understand vocabulary and practice identifying these geometric relationships in diagrams. The notes are sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook, but could also be completed as a foldable-style notebook by students. Several practi
Preview of Percent Guided Notes

Percent Guided Notes

These guided notes provide support for students learning how to solve percent of a number problems, use an equation or proportion to solve percent problems, solve word problems involving percents, and solve to find the percent of change. The notes are also sized to fit nicely in an interactive notebook. Each page includes several practice problems. Answer keys are included.
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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.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Board Certified - Early Adolescent Mathematics