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17 years teaching experience working with high school age students.
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Preview of Writing and Graphing Linear Equations Graphic Organizer

Writing and Graphing Linear Equations Graphic Organizer

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Are your students struggling with writing equations of lines or graphing lines? This graphic organizer will show students how to write equations for linear functions in slope-intercept, point-slope, and standard form as well as convert between these forms. The second graphic organizer walks students through the steps of graphing linear functions in all three forms.
Preview of Writing and Solving Equations

Writing and Solving Equations

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Boost your students' confidence in algebra with this comprehensive resource designed to bridge the gap between word problems and algebraic expressions! This pack is perfect for interactive notebooks or as a foundational lesson to help students master the language of mathematics. What’s Included:Two Sets of Targeted Guided Notes:One-Step Equations: Clear, guided practice designed to build a strong foundation.Two-Step Equations: Scaffolded examples that guide students through the process of isolat
Preview of Solving 2- Step Equations Stations Activity

Solving 2- Step Equations Stations Activity

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Are you looking for a way to get your students moving and practicing their algebra skills without the bore of a traditional worksheet? This 12-Station Scavenger Hunt Activity is the perfect solution for mastering two-step equations! How It Works:This is a self-checking "loop" activity. Students can start at any of the 12 stations. They solve the equation on their current station, then look for their answer at the top of a different station. Once they find it, they solve the new equation at that
Preview of Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities Notes

Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities Notes

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Help your students bridge the gap between solving equations and mastering inequalities! This comprehensive set of notes is designed to provide clarity on solving one- and two-step inequalities, flipping the inequality symbol, and graphing solutions on a number line. Whether you use Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) or follow the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework, these materials are structured to support deep conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency. What’s Included:Guided
Preview of Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides BTC Notes

Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides BTC Notes

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Looking for the perfect guided resource to follow up a thinking-heavy math lesson? These Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides Notes are specifically designed to bridge the gap between collaborative problem-solving and individual mastery. Formatted perfectly for Interactive Notebooks (INB), these notes provide a structured "landing spot" for the concepts students discovered during their Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) tasks. Key FeaturesInteractive Notebook Ready: Sized and formatted t
Preview of Solving Two - Step Equations BTC Lesson

Solving Two - Step Equations BTC Lesson

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Transform your algebra instruction with this Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) inspired lesson! This resource is designed to get students out of their seats, collaborating at vertical whiteboards, and thinking critically through a carefully sequenced set of "thin-sliced" problems. What’s Included:Thin-Sliced Task Sequence: A series of 10+ problems that start with simple, intuitive steps and gradually increase in complexity (including negatives, flipped constants, and distributing).Pre-Knowledge
Preview of Solving Two - Step Equations Notes

Solving Two - Step Equations Notes

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Help your students build a solid foundation in algebra with these comprehensive guided notes for Solving Two-Step Equations. Designed specifically for Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN), these notes break down the process into manageable steps, ensuring students understand the "why" behind the inverse operations. What’s Included:Step-by-Step Guided Notes: Clear, structured layout to help students visualize the process of isolating the variable.Scaffolded Practice: Problems that transition from
Preview of Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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Master Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides!Are you looking for a streamlined way to transition from your Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) tasks to formal notes? This guided notes sheet and practice set is designed to help students solidify their understanding of how to solve equation with variables on both sides of the equal sign while fitting perfectly into their learning routine. Why You’ll Love This Resource:BTC Ready: Perfect for the "check your understanding" or "notes to futu
Preview of Circle Unit Formula Sheet

Circle Unit Formula Sheet

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Here is a professional and engaging description tailored for your Teachers Pay Teachers listing. It highlights the versatility of the resource and its specific value for special education and differentiation. Circles Unit Formula Sheet | IEP & 504 Accommodation ReferenceSupport every learner in your classroom with this comprehensive, easy-to-read Circles Unit Formula Sheet. Designed with clarity in mind, this resource is a "must-have" for students navigating the complexities of geometry. While t
Preview of Writing Quadratic Equations

Writing Quadratic Equations

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Help your students confidently write and convert quadratic equations between standard, vertex, and intercept (factored) forms with this clear and structured resource! This printable worksheet breaks down each form of a quadratic equation with step-by-step examples, helpful reminders, and guided modeling. Students learn how to: Write equations in vertex form using a vertex and a point Write equations in intercept form using x-intercepts and a point Convert between forms through expanding
Preview of Solving Quadratics

Solving Quadratics

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This resource provides clear, step-by-step examples of solving quadratic equations using graphing, factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Each method is modeled with worked examples, visual organization, and helpful reminders to support student understanding. Perfect for class notes, guided practice, or review in Algebra 1 or Algebra 2.
Preview of Solving Equations: Thin Sliced Lessons

Solving Equations: Thin Sliced Lessons

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Bring your Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) lessons to life with this thin-sliced lesson packet designed to guide students through Unit 1: Solving Equations step-by-step. Each lesson follows the BTC framework — beginning with a short Pre-Knowledge Check, then progressing through 10 thin-sliced questions that build understanding one small step at a time. Students discover patterns, discuss strategies, and work collaboratively before formal consolidation. Every lesson concludes with a real-world
Preview of Solving Equations Guided Notes

Solving Equations Guided Notes

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This guided notes packet was created to align with and support a Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) approach to teaching equations. Each page complements a BTC lesson sequence by giving students a clear visual anchor and space to record key ideas discovered during collaborative board work. Students use these notes to capture learning after problem-solving, helping solidify strategies explored in class. The design encourages reflection, vocabulary reinforcement, and independent mastery — perfect
Preview of Graphing Quadratic Functions

Graphing Quadratic Functions

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This comprehensive graphic organizer is designed to help students understand and graph quadratic functions in three different forms: standard form, vertex form, and factored form. It provides a clear, step-by-step guide for identifying key features such as the vertex, axis of symmetry, and x-intercepts, and shows how to plot these functions on a coordinate plane. Perfect for reinforcing concepts and enhancing visual learning, this organizer is an invaluable tool for teaching students how to grap
Preview of Exponential Growth and Decay Functions

Exponential Growth and Decay Functions

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This graphic organizer shows three types of exponential equations including simple and compound interest formulas. Students love the visual aid to help them learn which formula to use with word problems.
Preview of Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Elimination Method

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Elimination Method

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Three guided examples of how to solve a system of linear equations by elimination. The guided examples include equations in standard form with like and unlike coefficients. Students are required to add, subtract and/or multiply to solve. 4 practice problems and their answers are included.
Preview of Special Right Triangle Shortcuts

Special Right Triangle Shortcuts

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This two-page file, designed with a fun road trip theme, provides an easy-to-follow graphic that explains the shortcut rules for special right triangles. It covers both the 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles, showing how to quickly calculate side lengths using simple, visual roadmaps. Perfect for helping students navigate through these concepts with ease, this resource simplifies the process of understanding and applying these essential geometry rules. Ideal for teachers looking to add a fun, engag
Preview of Quadratics Word Problem Visual

Quadratics Word Problem Visual

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Enhance your math lessons with this one-page visual aid, perfect for demystifying quadratic functions. This clear and concise resource helps students effortlessly find and interpret the x- and y-intercepts, as well as the vertex of a quadratic function. With visually engaging diagrams and straightforward explanations, this tool is an invaluable addition to any math educator's toolkit, making complex concepts accessible and understandable.
Preview of Transformations of Quadratic Functions

Transformations of Quadratic Functions

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This resource provides a clear and concise breakdown of the transformations of quadratic functions, including vertical and horizontal dilations, as well as translations. Students will learn how changes in the equation impact the graph, such as stretching, compressing, reflecting, and shifting. With easy-to-follow explanations and examples, this file is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Algebra. Whether used for guided instruction or independent practice, this resource will help students ma
Preview of Write a Quadratic Equation - Graphic Organizer

Write a Quadratic Equation - Graphic Organizer

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This helpful graphic organizer guides students through writing quadratic equations using both vertex form and factored form. It provides clear, step-by-step examples to identify the vertex, intercepts, and solve for the "a" value using given points. Perfect for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 students, this resource makes quadratic equations more approachable with visual support. Ideal for classwork, homework, or tutoring sessions.
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About the store

Experience

17 years teaching experience working with high school age students.

Teaching style

A mix of discovery based opportunities with connections made to prior knowledge and real world applications. All new knowledge starts somewhere, some connection or extension being made from a past learning experience. Starting here is where new knowledge can be formed. Building Thinking Classrooms is a perfect platform for this style.

My own education history

Bachelors Degree from Western Connecticut State University in Secondary Math Education (Danbury, CT) Master's of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT) Master's of Arts Degree in Curriculum Writing and Instruction from St. Joseph College (West Hartford, CT)

Additional biographical information

I was born and raised in Sandy Hook, CT. After spending 36 years in Connecticut I decided to move to Florida. This was a major change not only personally but professionally! Outside of the classroom I love my two dogs and cat, my fur babies and I love to go on adventures checking out so much of what Florida has to offer. Billiard halls, country dance studios, the beach, and my kitchen are a few of the places I consider my happy place. Baking for others brings me so much joy!