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I spent 8 years teaching high school - 6 years as a Math Teacher, primarily in Geometry and Algebra 2, but also taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Calculus. Then I spent 2 years as a mild-moderate special education teacher in English and Math. I had my own classroom, acted as a co-teacher, taught vocational transitions, and oversaw Coffee Cart and Work Experience programs. I've also coached volleyball and scholar bowl. Later, in a private Christian school, I served as School Board Vice Chair. I am currently homeschooling my 1st and 4th graders.
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Pythagorean Theorem Activity - Stack It!
15 Questions - Pythagorean Theorem Applications
Includes Student Work Page, Teacher & Student Directions, and Fully Worked out Answer Key
Small groups are better than large groups
Could also be redesigned to use as a Problem Trail or other group activity
Stack It!
Directions:
• Deal cards to each member of the group.
• Turn all cards over so that the answer side is up.
• Choose one person to start. This person chooses any one of their cards, turns it over, and reads the question. The card is t
8th - 12th
Algebra, Geometry
Triangle Inequality Theorem - Discovery/Introduction Activity
Students use toothpicks (or straws, dry pasta, etc) to model triangles of various dimensions to discover the Triangle Inequality Theorem, a+b>c. This is a fully editable Word Document.
The focus of this activity is to determine if a triangle is possible given the side measurements. You may also want to briefly hint at what types of triangles are created (isosceles, equilateral, right) as a preview, especially for your advanced/curious students.
Each student or group will need 12 toothpick
6th - 12th
Geometry, Math
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Experience
I spent 8 years teaching high school - 6 years as a Math Teacher, primarily in Geometry and Algebra 2, but also taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Calculus. Then I spent 2 years as a mild-moderate special education teacher in English and Math. I had my own classroom, acted as a co-teacher, taught vocational transitions, and oversaw Coffee Cart and Work Experience programs. I've also coached volleyball and scholar bowl. Later, in a private Christian school, I served as School Board Vice Chair. I am currently homeschooling my 1st and 4th graders.
Teaching style
I try to make the most of every minute! I love to implement games and hands on learning activities as much as I can. I take a lot of pride in all that I do, and care deeply for my students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My math students consistently scored very well on state standardized tests. As a math teacher, I was named STAR teacher for one month (by students) and Teacher of the Week (by coworkers/administration).
My own education history
Southwestern Heights High School, Kismet, KS - Valedictorian;
Evangel University, Springfield, MO - Outstanding Graduate of the Science and Technology Department
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