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I have taught everything from 3rd grade math through Honors PreCalculus in my 9 years in the high school class room, 7 years in the middle school classroom, and 20+ years teaching homeschooled students and tutoring. I also spent 7 years at the University level training teachers how to teach mathematics.
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Preview of Illustrative Math Algebra 1 - Unit 1 Interactive notebook and journal pages

Illustrative Math Algebra 1 - Unit 1 Interactive notebook and journal pages

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For use with Unit 1 of Illustrative Math Algebra 1, this packet contains graphic organizers for each lesson and a journal question where students have to explain a concept. A standard-based grading rubric is provided with each journal question as well as the learning targets are listed.  10 graphic organizer pages with 10 accompanying journal questions that go with the 10 topics: Lesson 1 - Gathering DataLessons 2-3 - Data RepresentationsLesson 4 - Shapes of DistributionsLesson 5 - Calculating
Preview of Statistical Graphs Card Sort

Statistical Graphs Card Sort

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Five different options to sort dot plots, histograms, and box plots. Option 1: No headers. Students sort cards based on how categories that they invent. This is great for the beginning of a unit on statistics leading to a discussion to names of the shapes of distributions. Option 2: Give the students the headers Skewed and Symmetric. Students sort the cards into these categories. State that some cards may not fit in either category. A good discussion point: in real life, data is not always perf
Preview of Shape of Distributions Maze

Shape of Distributions Maze

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Shapes of Distributions Maze allows students to practice the vocabulary words: skewed right, skewed left, symmetric, uniform, bimodal, and bell-shapedto describe dot plots, boxplots, and histograms. I designed this resource to be used with Unit 1 of Algebra 1 in Illustrative Mathematics. Terms of Use:This product should only be used by the teacher who purchased it. This product is not to be shared with other teachers. Please buy the correct number of licenses if this is to be used by more tha
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Experience

I have taught everything from 3rd grade math through Honors PreCalculus in my 9 years in the high school class room, 7 years in the middle school classroom, and 20+ years teaching homeschooled students and tutoring. I also spent 7 years at the University level training teachers how to teach mathematics.

Teaching style

Developing growth mindset in students: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” (Dweck, 2015) I like to use a mix of styles to reach a variety of learners.

Awards & shining teacher moments

New Teacher of the Year 2002 Ingrid Hillhouse Moore Champions of Play Awards 2024

My own education history

B.S. Mathematics M.A.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Mathematics