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grand rapids, Michigan, United States
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I have been teaching 24 years of 8th-grade general math, Algebra, and Geometry and love it every single day!
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Preview of Math Syllabus: 8th grade

Math Syllabus: 8th grade

This syllabus tailored for 8th grade includes all 8th grade Common Core Standards, 8 Mathematical Practices, and other general information for the start of class. It is fully editable in Microsoft Power Point. Other grades/subjects also available! 6th Grade Syllabus 7th Grade Syllabus Algebra Syllabus Geometry Syllabus Syllabus 5 pack
Preview of Math Syllabus Pack : 6th, 7th & 8th grade, Algebra, & Geometry

Math Syllabus Pack : 6th, 7th & 8th grade, Algebra, & Geometry

5 Syllabi for the price of 3!! This is a bundle of all Syllabi from 6th grade through Geometry! These are all tailored with Common Core Standards, 8 Mathematical Practices, and other general information for the start of class. It is fully editable in Microsoft Power Point. Individual grades/subjects also available! 6th Grade Syllabus 7th Grade Syllabus 8th grade Syllabus Algebra Syllabus Geometry Syllabus
Preview of Unit Rates: Real Life Applications

Unit Rates: Real Life Applications

This product can be used for station activities, daily warm ups, small groups, openers for math workshop, or homework! Included are various ways to calculate unit rates using every day, real life situations! TOPICS INCLUDE: Dunkin; Donuts for All Starbucks for the teacher Currency Exchange Classmate Push Ups Groceries Deals
Preview of Math Syllabus: 6th grade

Math Syllabus: 6th grade

This syllabus tailored for 6th grade includes all 6th grade Common Core Standards, 8 Mathematical Practices, and other general information for the start of class. It is fully editable in Microsoft Power Point. Other grades/subjects also available! 7th Grade Syllabus 8th grade Syllabus Algebra Syllabus Geometry Syllabus Syllabus 5 pack
Preview of Math Syllabus: 7th grade

Math Syllabus: 7th grade

This syllabus tailored for 7th grade includes all 7th grade Common Core Standards, 8 Mathematical Practices, and other general information for the start of class. It is fully editable in Microsoft Power Point. Other grades/subjects also available! 6th Grade Syllabus 8th grade Syllabus Algebra Syllabus Geometry Syllabus Syllabus 5 pack
Preview of Solving Quadratic Equations Flipbook for ISN

Solving Quadratic Equations Flipbook for ISN

This flipbook is made for Solving Quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, completing the square, square roots, and the Quadratic Formula. This would make a great foldable for your math class's intereactive student notebooks! Two options are available: print foldable for students with notes already printed or print blank for students to fill in through instruction! This foldable includes one problem example for each section with limited cutting and pasting required!
Preview of 8th grade Picto Sketch: Math Vocab Drawing game

8th grade Picto Sketch: Math Vocab Drawing game

Drawing with friends and guessing math terms becomes a great way to review vocabulary! This game, similar to Pictionary, engages students in making connections through pictures! Students use this activity to review vocabulary used in 8th grade Common Core! Blank cards include to add your own! **This download includes 26 terms, 4 random words, and 4 blank cards.** Geometry Picto Sketch also available!
Preview of Symmetry Tic Tac Toe: Rotation, Reflection, Translation

Symmetry Tic Tac Toe: Rotation, Reflection, Translation

This is a great review after learning Rotational, Reflectional, and Translational symmetry. It can also be used for a performance assessment! Students complete one task for each row (one of each type of symmetry) to maybe form a tic tac toe!
Preview of Exponential Growth/Decay Flipbook for ISN

Exponential Growth/Decay Flipbook for ISN

This flipbook is made for exponential growth, exponential decay, compound interest, and deprecition. This would make a great foldable for your math class's intereactive student notebooks! This foldable includes one problem example for each section with limited cutting and pasting required!
Preview of Algebra (Linear Equations) Word Wall

Algebra (Linear Equations) Word Wall

This is a bundle of common Algebra terms, created with visual cues, to use for a word wall. Included in this: *30 common Algebra terms *3 blank cards * Alphabet word wall labels
Preview of Math Syllabus: Algebra

Math Syllabus: Algebra

This syllabus tailored for Algebra includes all Common Core Standards, 8 Mathematical Practices, and other general information for the start of class. It is fully editable in Microsoft Power Point. Other grades/subjects also available! 6th Grade Syllabus 7th Grade Syllabus 8th grade Syllabus Geometry Syllabus Syllabus 5 pack
Preview of Critical Thinking:  In a Pickle!  #Grocery Store Problems

Critical Thinking: In a Pickle! #Grocery Store Problems

In a Pickle! #Grocery Store Problems is a cognitively challenging question, sparking discussion surrounding different approaches to the same problem. Sharpen the skills addressed by the 8 mathematical practices but using critical thinking skills to solve through a real world connection. This question has give a real life connection to unit rates and problem solving. There are numerous ways which this problem can correctly be solved. This situation gives students the freedom to go about i
Preview of Open House/Welcome Letter

Open House/Welcome Letter

This newsletter is intented to inform parents of information they need to know when entering into a middle school math classroom. This includes general information to send home to parents, including supplies list, classroom needs, & math articles.
Preview of BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITY: Numbers About Me *Interactive Notebook Cover*

BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITY: Numbers About Me *Interactive Notebook Cover*

Get to know your students through the important numbers in their lives! Numbers about Me provides an opportunity to get to know each other in a way that connects the numbers all around us! This activity is great for the beginning of the school year and makes for a great cover page for your Math Interactive Notebook! *color and black and white handout included*
Preview of Math Syllabus: Geometry

Math Syllabus: Geometry

This syllabus tailored for Geometry includes all Geometry Common Core Standards, 8 Mathematical Practices, and other general information for the start of class. It is fully editable in Microsoft Power Point. Other grades/subjects also available! 6th Grade Syllabus 7th Grade Syllabus 8th grade Syllabus Algebra Syllabus Syllabus 5 pack
Preview of Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination Flipbook for ISN

Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination Flipbook for ISN

This flipbook is made for Solving Systems of Equations with Elimination. This would make a great foldable for your math class's interactive student notebooks! Two options are available: print foldable for students with notes already printed or print blank for students to fill in through instruction! In my class, the filled in option has been a great accommodation for students or those absent and missing instruction! This flipbook includes two problem example for each section with limited
Preview of Math Homework Check in System: Weekly Reflection Sheet

Math Homework Check in System: Weekly Reflection Sheet

Checking in daily math homework can be a daunting job! This self checking system for students, allows the time for them to review homework, check for accuracy, and ask clarifying questions. Weekly, students begin a new sheet. Each homework assignment is checked and corrections that need to made are recorded. Other additions to this weekly check in: Have students make weekly goals Get to know your students by including “Did you know…” giving them the opportunity to tell you something about
Preview of Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing Flipbook for ISN

Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing Flipbook for ISN

This flipbook is made for Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing. This would make a great foldable for your math class's intereractive student notebooks! Two options are available: print foldable for students with notes already printed or print blank for students to fill in through instruction! In my class, the filled in option has been a great accommodation for students or those absent and missing instruction! This flipbook includes two problem example for each section with limited cut
Preview of Critical Thinking:  The Hot Dog Dilemma

Critical Thinking: The Hot Dog Dilemma

The Hot Dog Dilemma is a cognitively challenging question, sparking discussion surrounding different approaches to the same problem. This question has give a real life connection to unit rates and problem solving. There are numerous ways which this problem can correctly be solved. This situation gives students the freedom to go about it their own way (even if it does take them a longer route than you would take!)
Preview of Factoring Flipbook for ISN

Factoring Flipbook for ISN

This flipbook is made for Greates Common Factor (GCF), factoring trinomials, grouping, and perfect squares. This would make a great foldable for your math class's intereactive student notebooks! Two options are available: print foldable for students with notes already printed or print blank for students to fill in through instruction! This foldable includes one problem example for each section with limited cutting and pasting required!
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching 24 years of 8th-grade general math, Algebra, and Geometry and love it every single day!

Teaching style

My experience with students is often surrounded by Inquiry Based Learning. Students will spend time exploring new ideas and concepts to find the best route to the solution.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2003 Teacher of the Year

My own education history

B.S. in Mathematics with Elementary Education minor MEd in Educational Technology MEd in Literacy Studies with a Reading Specialist emphasis

Additional biographical information

Experienced in coaching athletes, students, and teachers!