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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
About the store
I have been a math teacher for over 12 years. I have taught 7 years at the high school level and 5 at the middle school level. Although I loved teaching high school, I wanted to pursue a career in Educational Administration. With that goal in mind I pursued and attained my current position as Mathematics Department Head at Hudson Memorial Middle School where I teach 7th and 8th graders.
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Preview of Writing in Math Class - Design a Math App ~ Solving Equations and Inequalities

Writing in Math Class - Design a Math App ~ Solving Equations and Inequalities

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MrPooler
In this project, students are asked to design their own mathematical app that can be used to review Solving Equations and Inequalities. Students will explain their apps game scenario for review. They are then asked to demonstrate how to solve 5 problems. They must explain in writing how to solve these problems and provide helpful tips to their app's players on how to solve problems of a similar type. In this edition, students will solve 5 problems involving Equations and Inequalities. The pr
Preview of Writing in Math Class - Classify Quadrilaterals by Coordinates

Writing in Math Class - Classify Quadrilaterals by Coordinates

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MrPooler
The Great Coordinate Geometry Caper This is meant to be a culminating assignment after the completion of your study of geometric quadrilaterals. This project includes the discovery of Parallelograms, Rectangles, Rhombuses, Squares, Trapezoids, Isosceles Trapezoids, and Kites. This activity also requires prior knowledge of several geometric formulas and equations. In this writing activity students will be asked to classify three quadrilaterals given their points. They will then be asked to j
Preview of Probability Board Game

Probability Board Game

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MrPooler
In this project, students in groups will create a board game for Milton Bradley. Students will be asked to create a 30 question game, using the rules of probability. Each group will be required to have a certain number of questions that involve Basic Probability, The Counting Principle, Multiplying Probabilities, Binomial, Geometric, and Poisson Distributions, and problems of their choosing. Students will create both the questions and a game board for their game. The final product will inclu
Preview of Writing in Math Class - Design a Math App ~ Right Triangle Geometry and Trig

Writing in Math Class - Design a Math App ~ Right Triangle Geometry and Trig

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MrPooler
In this project, students are asked to design their own mathematical app that can be used to review Right Triangle Geometry and Trigonometry concepts. Students will explain their apps game scenario for review. They are then asked to demonstrate how to solve 5 problems. They must explain in writing how to solve these problems and provide helpful tips to their app's players on how to solve problems of a similar type. In this edition, students will solve 5 problems involving Right Triangle Geome
Preview of Math Vocabulary Word Search

Math Vocabulary Word Search

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MrPooler
This freebie is a word search of commonly used mathematics vocabulary
Preview of Writing in Math Class - Writing about Transformations for Spark's Notes

Writing in Math Class - Writing about Transformations for Spark's Notes

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MrPooler
In order to get students writing about math topics I created this activity on the topic of transformations. In this project, students have to research several transformations covered in class. The students then have to create a brochure about each transformation. The project requires that the students include a picture of the transformation occurring, a description of the transformation, and a real-world application of the transformation. I found that this was an easy way to get students wri
Preview of Common Core Mathematics K-12 Word Cloud Posters

Common Core Mathematics K-12 Word Cloud Posters

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MrPooler
This product is a compilation of posters depicting the common core standards for mathematics in word cloud generated posters. Each slide contains one poster for grades K - 8, an Accelerated 7th grade math, 8th grade Algebra, and High School math courses. High School Courses include Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Analysis and Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Calculus posters. All posters have been created on a black background to make sure that the words that are stres
Preview of CCSS Aligned Descriptive Statistics Survey Project

CCSS Aligned Descriptive Statistics Survey Project

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MrPooler
Freebie!!! This project is a common core mathematics aligned Descriptive Statistics Survey Project. The project has been completed by a high school statistics class, but could be modified for lower grades. In this project students must create a survey, collect data from a group or sample population, analyze the data, create graphs and charts, and write a paper to explain their findings. I have also included a project topic submission form, a project rubric, and a student reflection form. Due
Preview of Writing in Math Class - Geometry Packing Problem

Writing in Math Class - Geometry Packing Problem

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MrPooler
In this activity students are asked to determine the best package size for the Sensational Snack Corporation's snacks. The company wants to be able to ship snacks in a pre-determined size box with as little wasted space as possible. Students will be asked to use their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes to find volume. The difficulty level of this problem could be easily changed to include finding the price of packing peanuts and cost analysis for shipping a pre-determined amount of product.
Preview of Point-Slope and Slope-Intercept Worksheets w/ examples

Point-Slope and Slope-Intercept Worksheets w/ examples

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MrPooler
In this packet students will be asked to write equations in point-slope form given a point and the slope and given two points. Students will also be asked to convert between point-slope and slope-intercept form given a point and the slope. Students will finally be asked to graph two equations in slope-intercept form on the same coordinate grid and make a conjecture about their relationship. Meets the following CCSS: 8.EE.5 - Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the
Preview of Common Core Mathematics HS Algebra Word Cloud Poster White Background

Common Core Mathematics HS Algebra Word Cloud Poster White Background

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MrPooler
This poster was created by throwing the most important portions of the Algebra CCSS math curriculum into a word cloud generator. This is a JPEG, but I can send it to you as a PDF if necessary. This poster can be printed altered to fit onto legal sized paper. The poster does a great job at showing students and parents what is expected in Algebra. It can be used as a poster on your wall, bulletin board, or used as a JPEG on your class website.
Preview of Quadrilateral Identity Printable Checklist

Quadrilateral Identity Printable Checklist

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MrPooler
This product is a great student reference chart that contains the properties and appropriate tests to prove the identity of each quadrilateral. There is also a chart to compare and contrast the geometric properties of the various quadrilaterals.
Preview of Common Core Mathematics HS Algebra 2 Word Cloud Poster White Background

Common Core Mathematics HS Algebra 2 Word Cloud Poster White Background

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MrPooler
This poster was created by throwing the most important portions of the Algebra 2 CCSS math curriculum into a word cloud generator. This is a JPEG, but I can send it to you as a PDF if necessary. This poster can be printed altered to fit onto legal sized paper. The poster does a great job at showing students and parents what is expected in Algebra 2. It can be used as a poster on your wall, bulletin board, or used as a JPEG on your class website.
Preview of Common Core Mathematics High School Word Cloud Posters

Common Core Mathematics High School Word Cloud Posters

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MrPooler
This product is a compilation of posters depicting the common core standards for mathematics in word cloud generated posters. Each slide contains one poster for High School Courses include Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Analysis and Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Calculus posters. All posters have been created on a black background to make sure that the words that are stressed during the academic year are the focal point for students. These posters go great on bulle
Preview of Radical Review

Radical Review

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MrPooler
This product is meant as a review worksheet for a unit on Radicals. I have included 34 problems on radicals. The review goes into simplifying radicals, multiplying radicals, dividing radicals, adding and subtracting radicals, multiplying binomials with radicals, and distance formula. This worksheet does include some problems that need to be foiled or double distributed. I have included two versions of the same worksheet. One worksheet has more room than the other for those of you who want t
Preview of Common Core Mathematics HS Geometry Word Cloud Poster

Common Core Mathematics HS Geometry Word Cloud Poster

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MrPooler
This poster was created by throwing the most important portions of the Geometry CCSS math curriculum into a word cloud generator. This is a JPEG, but I can send it to you as a PDF if necessary. This poster can be printed altered to fit onto legal sized paper. The poster does a great job at showing students and parents what is expected in Geometry. It can be used as a poster on your wall, bulletin board, or used as a JPEG on your class website.
Preview of Common Core Mathematics HS Probability & Statistics Poster White Background

Common Core Mathematics HS Probability & Statistics Poster White Background

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MrPooler
This poster was created by throwing the most important portions of the Probability & Statistics CCSS math curriculum into a word cloud generator. This is a JPEG, but I can send it to you as a PDF if necessary. This poster can be printed altered to fit onto legal sized paper. The poster does a great job at showing students and parents what is expected in Probability & Statistics. It can be used as a poster on your wall, bulletin board, or used as a JPEG on your class website.
Preview of Common Core Mathematics HS Geometry Word Cloud Poster White Background

Common Core Mathematics HS Geometry Word Cloud Poster White Background

Created by
MrPooler
This poster was created by throwing the most important portions of the Geometry CCSS math curriculum into a word cloud generator. This is a JPEG, but I can send it to you as a PDF if necessary. This poster can be printed altered to fit onto legal sized paper. The poster does a great job at showing students and parents what is expected in Geometry. It can be used as a poster on your wall, bulletin board, or used as a JPEG on your class website.
Preview of Simplifying Fractions Review - Complex Fractions, Negative Exponents, and More

Simplifying Fractions Review - Complex Fractions, Negative Exponents, and More

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MrPooler
This Simplifying Fractions Worksheet reviews many rules that are required for fractions to be fully simplified. The worksheet has 20 problems that start off with basic improper fractions, algebraic fractions, algebraic fractions with negative exponents, fractions with decimals, complex fractions, and radicals in fractions. This worksheet is aligned with the new Common Core Math Standards and can be used as a review for Algebra, 8th Grade Math, or 7th grade Accelerated Math. This worksheet als
Preview of Common Core Mathematics HS Algebra Word Cloud Poster

Common Core Mathematics HS Algebra Word Cloud Poster

Created by
MrPooler
This poster was created by throwing the most important portions of the Algebra CCSS math curriculum into a word cloud generator. This is a JPEG, but I can send it to you as a PDF if necessary. This poster can be printed altered to fit onto legal sized paper. The poster does a great job at showing students and parents what is expected in Algebra. It can be used as a poster on your wall, bulletin board, or used as a JPEG on your class website.
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About the store

Experience

I have been a math teacher for over 12 years. I have taught 7 years at the high school level and 5 at the middle school level. Although I loved teaching high school, I wanted to pursue a career in Educational Administration. With that goal in mind I pursued and attained my current position as Mathematics Department Head at Hudson Memorial Middle School where I teach 7th and 8th graders.

Teaching style

I use many teaching styles from traditional to group work. I like to infuse technology as much as possible into my classes.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Presenter at the NHASSP January 2012

My own education history

Rivier College - Nashua, NH BA, Mathematics Education 97 - 01 M.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction 05 - 07 CAGS Leadership 12 -

Additional biographical information

I am married with two children. I love to infuse technology into my class whenever possible.