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Houston, Texas, United States
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I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and have taught elementary and middle school students primarily in an ESL setting. My experience spans both public and charter school settings. I also have specialized in tutoring all testing grades (3-8) for our state math testing. I have also spent over twenty-five years of teaching and mentoring PK-12 students in a variety of non-classroom settings. My passion is guided small group-differentiated learning, incorporating the workshop model in all of my teachings. I also bring as much creativity and higher order thinking into everything that I do. I have also had a background in sales and marketing and participate in a variety of musical endeavors.
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Preview of 4th Grade Math Test Prep STAAR TEKS Spiral Review Task Cards Activities

4th Grade Math Test Prep STAAR TEKS Spiral Review Task Cards Activities

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to review with your 4th grade students before the end of the year math test? These fourth grade math task cards are just the thing. With 20 sets of TEKS aligned task cards in this bundle, your students will get the practice necessary to prepare them for the STAAR, PARC, or any other state math test this year. The task cards are easy to print and fun to use as a whole class, in small groups, or as part of math centers.  This math task card bundle also includes a
Preview of Fourth Grade Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Bar Model Puzzles TEKS 4.5A CCSS 4.OA.3

Fourth Grade Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Bar Model Puzzles TEKS 4.5A CCSS 4.OA.3

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**Fourth Grade Math*STAAR*TEKS 4.5A* CCSS 4.OA.3*Puzzles****INCLUDES 14 PUZZLES***CLICK here for set #2CLICK here for sets #1 and #2 BUNDLED!This is part of my Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. It includes 12 rigorous bar model puzzles to practice the 4.5A standard. The standard requires students to represent word problems with bar models and equations using all four operations. These puzzles may be used to check for mastery of the standard as well as for practice. Many of these pro
Preview of Fourth Grade Math Bar Model Puzzles 4.5A & 4.OA3 SETS 1&2 BUNDLED

Fourth Grade Math Bar Model Puzzles 4.5A & 4.OA3 SETS 1&2 BUNDLED

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**Fourth Grade Math*STAAR*TEKS 4.5A CCSS 4.OA.3 Puzzles****This bundle includes both sets of my popular BAR MODEL puzzles with all four operations!****INCLUDES 28 PUZZLES***CLICK here for set #1CLICK here for set #2This is part of my Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. It includes 28 rigorous bar model puzzles to practice the TEKS 4.5A & CCSS 4.OA.3 standards. The standards requires students to represent word problems with bar models and equations using all four operations. These puz
Preview of 4th Grade Math Texas Test Prep Task Cards 4.4H 4.5A 4.5B Bundle

4th Grade Math Texas Test Prep Task Cards 4.4H 4.5A 4.5B Bundle

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to review the fourth-grade math standards? These Digital and Printable Task Cards are interactive and adaptable to any learning situation. This bundle includes Three Task Card Sets for the most reviewed Readiness standards. This bundle Includes:4.4H Multi-Step Word Problems4.5A Modeling Problems4.5B Input OutputYour students will get the practice necessary to prepare them for the STAAR, PARC, or any other state math test this year. The task c
Preview of 4th Grade Math Test Prep Assessment Daily Quiz Texas TEKS 4.4H

4th Grade Math Test Prep Assessment Daily Quiz Texas TEKS 4.4H

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Part of my Texas Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. Included is a one page Daily Quiz for TEKS 4.4H. It includes five rigorous questions as STAAR test practice. This quiz may be used for a quick check of mastery of the standard as well as for practice. It is aligned with the Texas TEKS, but may also be used to review the testing related to the Common Core State Standards. Click above to see the preview. Try these Fourth Grade Math Test Prep Quizzes. Great for STAAR and PARC.
Preview of Word Problems | First Grade Problem Solving | Comparing Difference Unknown

Word Problems | First Grade Problem Solving | Comparing Difference Unknown

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Will you be having math centers and stations in the classroom, using distance learning, hybrid learning or be in the classroom this year? Now, Problem Solving Mega Math Practice 1.OA.1: Comparing, Difference Unknown is adaptable to whatever learning situation in which you find yourself. Now DIGITAL for use with Google Slides™. First-grade math students need daily number sense practice. These DIGITAL + PRINTABLE, easy-to-use first-grade Mega Math Practice activities are the perfect way to p
Preview of 4th Grade Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Daily Quiz TEKS 4.2G Print Digital

4th Grade Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Daily Quiz TEKS 4.2G Print Digital

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Part of my Texas Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. Included is a one page Daily Quiz for TEKS 4.2G. It includes five rigorous questions as STAAR test practice. This quiz may be used for a quick check of mastery of the standard as well as for practice. It is aligned with the Texas TEKS, but may also be used to review the testing related to the Common Core State Standards. Click above to see the preview. Try these Fourth Grade Math Test Prep Quizzes. Great for STAAR and PARC.
Preview of Fourth Grade STAAR Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Task Cards Multiplication 4.4D

Fourth Grade STAAR Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Task Cards Multiplication 4.4D

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Do you review for the STARR in centers, stations, or digitally? Engage your students with Digital Task Card Practice for math centers, stations, and review in small group intervention using Google Forms™. These BRAND NEW Digital Task Cards are interactive and adaptable to whatever learning situation in which you find yourself. Now DIGITAL for use with Google Forms™! Students need daily practice in preparation for the STAAR and PARC tests. They may also be used during your entire year of
Preview of 4th Grade STAAR Test Prep Math Review 5 Week and 3 Week Planning Guide 2023

4th Grade STAAR Test Prep Math Review 5 Week and 3 Week Planning Guide 2023

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to review with your 4th grade students before the end of the year math test? This 4th Grade Math Review State Test Prep Weekly Outline will help keep you and your students on track. During those important weeks leading up to the big test, use the included template to review all the fourth grade math standards your students need to know. With a five-week and three-week math test prep guide, you can cover all the important concepts found in the STAAR test or the
Preview of Fourth Grade Math STAAR Test Prep Tier 2 & 3 Intervention TEKS 4.2B

Fourth Grade Math STAAR Test Prep Tier 2 & 3 Intervention TEKS 4.2B

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This Texas test prep resource includes Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventions that may be used for students who need more intensive practice than those students who are on grade level. Included in this resource is a short assessment to be used to quickly determine the need for intervention. Tier 1 Guided Practice may also be used as an assessment to determine the need for further intervention. This Tier 2 and 3 Intervention resource includes mini-lessons, guided practice, and intensive hands-on pr
Preview of 4th Grade Math Test Prep Assessment Quiz Texas TEKS 4.8C

4th Grade Math Test Prep Assessment Quiz Texas TEKS 4.8C

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Mrs Balius
Part of my Texas Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. Included is a one page Daily Quiz for TEKS 4.8CB. It includes five rigorous questions as STAAR test practice. This quiz may be used for a quick check of mastery of the standard as well as for practice. It is aligned with the Texas TEKS, but may also be used to review the testing related to the Common Core State Standards. Click above to see the preview. Try these Fourth Grade Math Test Prep Quizzes. Great for STAAR and PARC.
Preview of Fourth Grade Math | Task Cards Division 4 by 1 | Texas Test Prep 4.4F

Fourth Grade Math | Task Cards Division 4 by 1 | Texas Test Prep 4.4F

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Mrs Balius
Do you review for the STARR in centers, stations, or digitally? Engage your students with Digital Task Card Practice for math centers, stations, and review in small group intervention using Google Forms™. These BRAND NEW Digital Task Cards are interactive and adaptable to whatever learning situation in which you find yourself. Now DIGITAL for use with Google Forms™! Students need daily practice in preparation for the STAAR and PARC tests. They may also be used during your entire year of di
Preview of Fourth Grade Math STAAR Test Prep Tier I: Guided Practice 4.4B

Fourth Grade Math STAAR Test Prep Tier I: Guided Practice 4.4B

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Mrs Balius
This Texas test prep resource includes Tier 1 Practice for your students who have shown that they are on-level and are ready for the test. Extra practice will sharpen their approach and allow practice with different strategies. Tier 2 Tier 3 Interventions that may be used for students who need more intensive practice than those students who are on grade level. Included in this resource is a short assessment to be used to quickly determine the need for intervention. Tier 1 Guided Practice
Preview of Texas Fourth Grade Math Test Prep: CRUNCH TIME Five week Outline 2021 Update

Texas Fourth Grade Math Test Prep: CRUNCH TIME Five week Outline 2021 Update

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Mrs Balius
This Texas test prep resource helps teachers to organize the last five weeks or the last three weeks of review before the big test in May. It is TEKS aligned, covering all of the fourth-grade TEKS and based on all current information published by the Texas Education Agency. It will help your students get ready in a fun and efficient way.Click on the PREVIEW above to take a look at the one-page outlines!***Updated for 2021***This Test Prep outline gives you a template to review all the fou
Preview of Fourth Grade Math Intervention Guided Practice Bundle

Fourth Grade Math Intervention Guided Practice Bundle

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Mrs Balius
This Texas test prep resource includes Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Intervention fir concepts test on the fourth grade Texas math STAAR. Tier 1 Practice for your students who have shown that they are on-level and are ready for the test. Extra practice will sharpen their approach and allow practice with different strategies. Tier 2 Tier 3 Interventions that may be used for students who need more intensive practice than those students who are on grade level. Included in this resource is a shor
Preview of Fourth Grade Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Assessment Daily Quiz TEKS 4.4A

Fourth Grade Math STAAR Texas Test Prep Assessment Daily Quiz TEKS 4.4A

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Mrs Balius
Part of my Texas Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. Included is a one page Daily Quiz for TEKS 4.4A. It includes five rigorous questions as STAAR test practice. This quiz may be used for a quick check of mastery of the standard as well as for practice. It is aligned with the Texas TEKS, but may also be used to review the testing related to the Common Core State Standards. Click above to see the preview. Try these Fourth Grade Math Test Prep Quizzes. Great for STAAR and PARC.
Preview of Fourth Grade Texas Math Test Prep Assessment Daily Quiz TEKS 4.4E

Fourth Grade Texas Math Test Prep Assessment Daily Quiz TEKS 4.4E

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Mrs Balius
Part of my Texas Math Test Prep materials for fourth grade. Included is a one page Daily Quiz for TEKS 4.4E. It includes five rigorous questions as STAAR test practice. This quiz may be used for a quick check of mastery of the standard as well as for practice. It is aligned with the Texas TEKS, but may also be used to review the testing related to the Common Core State Standards. Click above to see the preview. Try these Fourth Grade Math Test Prep Quizzes. Great for STAAR and PARC.
Preview of FREEBIE Word Problems Eleven Addition and Subtraction Types 1.OA.1

FREEBIE Word Problems Eleven Addition and Subtraction Types 1.OA.1

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Word Problems Problem-Solving Eleven Add & Subtract Types 1.OA.1 Mega Math Practice Bundle***FREEBIE PREVIEW*** This is a freebie preview of this growing bundle:There are eleven types of addition and subtraction problems contained in this HUGE Bundle. 1) Addition: Combining, Sum Unknown (Now available - 65 pages)2) Addition: Combining, Change Unknown (Now available - 65 pages)3) Addition: Combining, Start Unknown (Now available - 65 pages)4) Subtraction: Separating, Difference Unknown (Now avail
Preview of Fourth Grade Math STAAR Test Prep Tier I: Guided Practice 4.3E

Fourth Grade Math STAAR Test Prep Tier I: Guided Practice 4.3E

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Mrs Balius
This Texas test prep resource includes Guided Practice that is structured in a way that may be used by all students in your classroom to review for the year-end STARR testing. Tier 1 Guided Practice may be used for your students who have demonstrated to be on-level as a comprehensive review of each standard. It may also be used as an assessment to determine the need for further intervention. The resource includes a mini-lesson that may be used with your whole class or in small groups, as well
Preview of Easel Compatible Problem Solving Comparing Diff Unknown Math Practice 1.OA.1

Easel Compatible Problem Solving Comparing Diff Unknown Math Practice 1.OA.1

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Mrs Balius
Problem Solving M ega Math Practice 1.OA.1-Comparing - Difference Unknown is adaptable to whatever learning situation in which you find yourself. Now DIGITAL for use with Google Slides™. First-grade math students need daily number sense practice. These PRINTABLE, easy-to-use first grade Mega Math Practice activities are the perfect way to practice the standard. They are great for morning work, homework in the classroom, or for distance learning. ***** Comparing - Difference Unknown (65 page
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Experience

I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and have taught elementary and middle school students primarily in an ESL setting. My experience spans both public and charter school settings. I also have specialized in tutoring all testing grades (3-8) for our state math testing. I have also spent over twenty-five years of teaching and mentoring PK-12 students in a variety of non-classroom settings. My passion is guided small group-differentiated learning, incorporating the workshop model in all of my teachings. I also bring as much creativity and higher order thinking into everything that I do. I have also had a background in sales and marketing and participate in a variety of musical endeavors.

Teaching style

I have used the guided math/workshop model in my classroom for over ten years. My classroom is small group/differentiated in all areas. I also specialize in RTI tracking materials.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Honor: Mother to Katie

My own education history

MEd in Curriculum and Instruction-Math Emphasis; BA in Philosophy from St Olaf College; Texas Teaching Certificate.

Additional biographical information

Married with a fourteen-year-old daughter in eighth grade. Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a Math specialty.