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Bahama, North Carolina, United States
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I am a retired mechanical engineer who, upon retirement, became a middle and high school math and science teacher via the lateral entry process in NC. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9-12 grade math (Math 1, 2 and 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Precalculus) over the last 15 years.
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Order of Operations Bracelet Project
This project involves the design and creation of a bead wrist bracelet based on the student's answers to a series of Order of Operations problems. This is typically a 6th thru 8th grade math project activity, but I have used it in my Algebra 1 and Math 1 classes as a review project. It reinforces the student's understanding and ability to accurately solve Order of Operations problems. The students are given (or provide for themselves) a set of multi-color, letter or number beads (or combinati
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
7.NS.A.3
Guided Notes - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving quadratic equations by Completing the Square. I use these notes with my Math 2, Math 3 and Algebra 2 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 pages of notes for the students to complete and details the steps that I teach my students to use to solve quadratic equations by Completing the Square. The 3rd page includes
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Basic Operations
Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/PracTest Unit 5 Integer/Rational Exponents & Radical Eqns,
This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 5 - Integer and Rational Exponents and Radical EquationsIt consists of twenty four (24) questions and two (2) extra credit items. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 5 of my 8th Grade, Math 1 and Algebra 1 classes. Since I now use an online program for all of my math assessments, I now use this document as a practice test the day before I give the online assessment. It is eight (8) pages in length,
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.A.2
Also included in:Â Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment/Practice Tests - Units 1-10 Bundle
Guided Notes - Graphing Inequalities in a Single Variable (Student/Teacher Pgs.)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of Solving and Graphing an Inequality in a Single Variable. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 pages of notes for the students to fill in and the third page also includes 4 problems for the students to graph. The companion, 3-page teacher answer key document is also included. The nativ
8th - 11th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-REI.B.3
Guided Notes - Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving quadratic equations by using the Quadratic Formula. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes for the students to complete and details the 5 steps that I teach my students to use to solve quadratic equations using the Quadratic Formula. The 3rd pag
8th - 11th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Guided Notes - Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution (Student & Teacher)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages total with the first pages being notes for the students to fill in plus 3 problems for the students to solve by using substitution on the 2nd page. The companion, 2-page teacher a
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-REI.C.5
, HSA-REI.C.6
Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test - Unit 3 Polynomials and Factoring
This MS Word file is a Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 3 - Polynomials and Factoring It consists of fifteen (15) questions. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 3 for my Math 2 classes. Since I now use an online program for all of my math assessments, I now use this document as a practice test the day before I give any related online assessment. It is eight (8) pages in length, including the Teacher Answer Key, and can easily be completed during one class period
9th - 11th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
HSA-APR.A.1
, HSA-APR.B.3
, HSF-IF.C.7c
Also included in:Â Math 2 Assessment/Practice Tests Units 1-10 Bundle
Guided Notes - Solving Quadratic Equations with Square Roots (Teacher/Student)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving quadratic equations by using square roots. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes for the students to complete with one example problem solved in detail on the 2nd page and a 3rd page with 3 practice equations for the students to solve. The Guid
8th - 11th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Guided Notes -Slope Intercept Form of Linear Equation (Student/Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept and structure of the Slope Intercept Form (SIF) of Linear Equations. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes for the students to fill in and the second page also includes a table of the key values of SIF equations that the students will need to complete. The companion, 2-page
8th - 11th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
, HSA-CED.A.2
Guided Notes - Combining Like Terms (Student & Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of Combining Like Terms. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes and includes a matching exercise table for the students to complete on page 1. The second page includes additional notes to be filled in + 4 problems for the students to complete. The companion, 2-page teacher a
8th - 11th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.7b
, HSA-SSE.A.1a
Guided Notes - Introduction to Radical Expressions (Student & Teacher Version)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that introduces the concept of radical expressions. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 pages total with the first 2 pages being notes and tables for the students to fill in plus multiple problems for the students to solve on the 3rd page. The companion, 3-page teacher answer key document is also included. Th
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Guided Notes - Solving Multi-Step Equations (Student & Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of Solving Multi-Step Equations. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes for the students to fill in and the second page also includes 5 problems for the students to solve. The companion, 2-page teacher answer key document is also included. The native file is included in the
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
Guided Notes - Polynomial Operations (Multiply Binomials) - Student/Teacher Ver.
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of multiplying binomials using FOIL. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages total with the first page consisting of notes for the students to fill in and the 2nd page includes 5 binomial multiplication problems for the students to solve. The companion, 2-page teacher answer key docum
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-APR.A.1
Also included in:Â Guided Notes Bundle - Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Operations
Guided Notes - Introduction to Polynomials (Student & Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that introduces the concept of polynomials. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages total with the first 1-1/2 pages being notes for the students to fill in plus a table for the students to complete on the last page. The companion, 2-page teacher answer key document is also included. The native file is incl
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-APR.A.1
Also included in:Â Guided Notes Bundle - Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Operations
Guided Notes - Systems of Linear Equations - Elimination (Student/Teacher Pages)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Elimination Method (Adding & Subtracting). I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 pages total with the first 2 pages being notes for the students to fill in plus 3 problems for the students to solve by using elimination on the 3rd page. The co
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-REI.C.5
, HSA-REI.C.6
Guided Notes - Factoring Trinomials with a LC = 1 (Student & Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of factoring trinomials with a leading coefficient = 1. I use it with my Math 1 , Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 pages of notes for the students to fill in including the review of an example of factoring a trinomial. The companion, 3-page teacher answer key document is also included. The native file is included in the ev
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Guided Notes-Polynomial Operations (Monomial Multiplication) Student/Teacher Ver
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of multiplying polynomials by a monomial. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages total with the 1st page consisting of fill-in-the-blank notes for the students to complete. The second page contains 3 polynomial problems that involve multiplication by a monomial for the students to si
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-APR.A.1
Also included in:Â Guided Notes Bundle - Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Operations
Guided Notes - Polynomial Operations (Add & Subtract) Student/Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that covers the concept of adding and subtracting polynomials. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages total with one equivalent page of notes for the students to fill in and a second equivalent page that includes a total of 6 polynomial operation problems (3 addition and 3 subtraction) for the students to so
8th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
HSA-APR.A.1
Also included in:Â Guided Notes Bundle - Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Operations
Geometry - Circumference/Perimeter and Area Relationship Project
The purpose of this project is to give your students a good understanding of the area/perimeter/circumference relationship between a circle and a rectangle. It will also provide them with a hands-on activity that is fun and interesting and is a change of pace from the normal classroom instruction and worksheet completion learning strategy. I have used this project in my 7th, 8th and 9th grade math classes and the students really like it. The project sheet is 2 pages in length and includes blo
7th - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Geometry
CCSS
HSG-C.A.1
, HSG-GMD.A.1
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About the store
Experience
I am a retired mechanical engineer who, upon retirement, became a middle and high school math and science teacher via the lateral entry process in NC. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9-12 grade math (Math 1, 2 and 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Precalculus) over the last 15 years.
Teaching style
I typically use a 4-prong approach to teaching math and science in my classroom: 1) 8 to 10 minute presentation (usually a ppt) to introduce and provide some basic instruction for a new math topic, 2) a guided notes paper with lots of blanks to be jointly completed by my students and me, 3) online or hard copy practice worksheets to reinforce the current concepts and confirm understanding and 4) multiple, relevant, hands-on projects to connect the various math and science subjects to the real world. I am a strong proponent of Project Based Learning (PBL) using STEM projects and lessons.
I use my Smartboard and document camera daily during class.
Note: I use all of the MS PPT products that I have listed on TpT website in my own classrooms.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina
Teacher of the Year Finalist 2017 - Alamance Burlington School System (North Carolina)
My own education history
BS in Mechanical Engineering from N.C. State University and
MS in Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University
Additional biographical information
Lived and worked overseas 6-1/2 years designing and constructing various energy facilities/plants.
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