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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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Preview of Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination (Adding & Subtracting)

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination (Adding & Subtracting)

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There are three basic methods of solving a system of linear equations or functions that are typically taught in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and Math I. They are the Substitution, Elimination and Graphing methods. The attached MS PowerPoint slideshow describes in detail the steps I use to solve a system of linear equations by elimination. It specifies the steps to use to solve a system of 2 equations using the addition and subtraction elimination solution methods to determine the common solution po
Preview of Changing Exponential Form to Radical Form and Vice Versa Solution Summary

Changing Exponential Form to Radical Form and Vice Versa Solution Summary

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This PowerPoint presentation covers the basic steps required to convert exponential expressions to radical expression and vice versa. This subject is normally covered in Math 1 or Algebra 1. It is a fully animated ppt presentation and also functions like a guided notes worksheet as it includes four (4) examples (2 of each conversion type) for the students to complete on their copy of the slides as the teacher goes through the presentation. It highlights the basic steps I use to convert expone
Preview of Factoring a Trinomial with a Leading Coefficient Greater Than 1 ( > 1 )

Factoring a Trinomial with a Leading Coefficient Greater Than 1 ( > 1 )

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I use this MS PowerPoint presentation file to introduce the Box Method of factoring trinomials with a leading coefficient greater than 1 in my 9th and 10th grade Math 2 classes. It reviews in detail the Box Method of factoring of trinomials and includes a solution template to help students remember and use the factoring steps. It is a totally animated ppt file and it is very easy for students to follow and understand and more importantly remember. It includes 3 example problems that are sol
Preview of Linear Equation Bracelet Project

Linear Equation Bracelet Project

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This project involves the design and creation of a bead wrist bracelet based on the student's answers to a series of Multi-Step Linear Equations. This is typically an 8th grade math, Algebra 1 or Math 1 project activity. It reinforces the student's understanding and ability to accurately solve Multi-Step Linear Equations. The students are given (or provide for themselves) a set of multi-color, letter or number beads (or combination of all of these) and put the beads together on a string as th
Preview of Converting Linear Equations from Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form

Converting Linear Equations from Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form

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There are three types or formats of linear equations or functions that are typically taught in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and Math I (standard form, SIF and point-slope). The attached MS PowerPoint slideshow describes in detail the steps I use to convert a linear equation in standard form to slope-intercept-form. This presentation is classroom-tested as I have used it when I taught 8th graders and I use for review purposes with my Math I 9th grade students. It not only specifies the steps to conv
Preview of Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test - Unit 8 Transformations

Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test - Unit 8 Transformations

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This MS Word file is a Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 8 - TransformationsIt consists of twelve (12) separate questions. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 8 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 twelve (12) pages in length, including the Teacher Answer Key, and can easily be completed during one class period.
Preview of Math 2 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 6 - Direct, Inverse and Joint Variation

Math 2 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 6 - Direct, Inverse and Joint Variation

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This MS Word file is a Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 6 - Direct, Inverse and Joint Variation It consists of fourteen (14) questions. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 6 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 ten (10) pages in length, including the Teacher Answer Key, and can easily be completed during one c
Preview of Part 6 - Probability - Mutually Exclusive and Overlapping Compound Events

Part 6 - Probability - Mutually Exclusive and Overlapping Compound Events

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This MS PowerPoint presentation provides an easy-to-understand method and steps to determine the probability of both Mutually Exclusive and Overlapping Compound Events. I use this presentation in my 7th, 8th, Math 2 and Algebra 2 classes to introduce or review the topic of Mutually Exclusive and Overlapping Compound Events. The presentation is very detailed and fully animated to help keep the students engaged and focused. The table of contents of the slidepack is as follows: VocabularyProbab
Preview of Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/PracTest Unit 5 Integer/Rational Exponents & Radical Eqns,

Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/PracTest Unit 5 Integer/Rational Exponents & Radical Eqns,

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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,
Preview of Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/Pract Test - Unit 2 Rate of Change, Slope & Linear Equations

Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/Pract Test - Unit 2 Rate of Change, Slope & Linear Equations

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 2 - Rate of Change, Slope and Linear Equations It consists of thirteen (13) questions and one (1) extra credit item. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 2 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 ten (10) pages in length, including the
Preview of Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test Unit 7 Quadratic Equations

Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test Unit 7 Quadratic Equations

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 7 - Quadratic EquationsIt consists of eleven (11) questions and two (2) extra credit items. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 7 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 fourteen (14) pages in length, including the Teacher Answer Key,
Preview of Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 6 Polynomials and Factoring

Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 6 Polynomials and Factoring

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 6 - Polynomials and Factoring It consists of twenty one (21) questions and three (3) extra credit items. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 6 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 twelve (12) pages in length, including the Teacher
Preview of Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/Practice Test- Unit 4 Exponential Fcts & Scientific Notation

Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/Practice Test- Unit 4 Exponential Fcts & Scientific Notation

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 4 - Exponential Functions and Scientific Notation It consists of fifteen (15) questions and two (2) extra credit item. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 4 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 twelve (12) pages in length, includ
Preview of Math 3 Assessment/Practice Test - Unit 1 Functions and Their Inverses

Math 3 Assessment/Practice Test - Unit 1 Functions and Their Inverses

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This MS Word file is a Math 3 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 1 - Functions and Their InversesIt consists of eleven (11) questions. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 1 for my Math 3 classes. It is really a Math 3 / Algebra 2 review unit that I try to complete prior to actually implementing the school district's Math 3 curriculum. It helps me determine what students know and don't know. Since I now use an online program for all of my math assessments, I use this docu
Preview of Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test - Unit 10 Probability and Statistics

Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test - Unit 10 Probability and Statistics

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This MS Word file is a Math 2 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 10 - Probability and StatisticsIt consists of eleven (11) separate regular test questions and one (1) extra credit question. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 10 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 twenty one (21) pages in length, including the Teacher A
Preview of Quadrilaterals (Types and Properties)

Quadrilaterals (Types and Properties)

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This MS PowerPoint (PPT) slidepack covers the basic properties of six (6) of the most common quadrilaterals (rectangle, square, parallelogram, trapezoid, rhombus and kite). The slidepack is highly animated to keep the students focused and engaged while the teacher is presenting it. I use this slidepack in my Math 3/Algebra 2 and Geometry classes when first introducing this topic. The slides are very detailed and I print out a copy of the slidepack for my students to use and take notes on as
Preview of Radical Equation Solution Summary

Radical Equation Solution Summary

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This is a MS PowerPoint presentation that provides a structured solution technique that I use in my 9th and 10th grade Math 1 and 2 and Algebra 1 and 2 classes to solve basic radical equations. It is a very detailed and fully animated presentation that is designed to keep the students alert and focused. I always print out a hard copy of the slidepack for my students to review and take notes on as I go through it. It also includes several slides that show how to check and verify that the solut
Preview of Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/Practice Test Unit 3 Systems of Linear Eqns & Inequalities

Math 1/Alg 1 Assess/Practice Test Unit 3 Systems of Linear Eqns & Inequalities

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 3 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities It consists of twenty-one (21) questions and one (1) extra credit item. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 3 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 twelve (12) pages in length, inclu
Preview of Math 1/Alg 1 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 1-General Review & Intro to Equations

Math 1/Alg 1 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 1-General Review & Intro to Equations

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 1 - General Review & Introduction to EquationsIt consists of eleven (11) questions and two (2) extra credit items. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 1 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 six (6) pages in length, including the Te
Preview of Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 8 General Functions & Sequences

Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment/Practice Test Unit 8 General Functions & Sequences

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This MS Word file is a Math 1/Algebra 1 Assessment / Practice Test for: Unit 8 - General Functions and Sequences It consists of twenty five (25) questions. I used to use this document as my assessment for Unit 8 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 ten (10) pages in length, including the Teacher Answer Key, and can be comp
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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.