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This will be my 20th year as a teacher. I have taught grades 4-6 primarily. My focus has been on fifth and sixth grade math and reading. I am a gifted intervention specialist and regular gen ed classroom teacher.
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Preview of Coordinate Plane Performance Task

Coordinate Plane Performance Task

This is a performance task aligned with the common core standards: 6.NS.5, 6.NS.6, 6.NS.7, 6.NS.8, 6.G3. It focuses on students plotting points, answering questions about quadrants, reflecting those points along the x and y axis, creating a polygon, naming the polygon, finding perimeter and area of their polygon and explaining the use of absolute value in calculating distances. There are 21 questions and an answer key included.
Preview of 6th Grade Math Common Core Spiral Review

6th Grade Math Common Core Spiral Review

A spiral review is a continuous review that spirals over the curriculum at hand. This particular review covers all standards in every domain of the sixth grade math common core curriculum. Each page has 10 problems that span over all domains. How I use this in my classroom: 1) Test Review: I use this as our standardized test prep. I time them and have them work quickly and efficiently through the problems and then we go over them for review. 2) I use this as scoot in my classroom where I c
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Place Value Unit

5th Grade Common Core Place Value Unit

This is a bundle of worksheets and activities that align with the common core standards for grade 5 Place Value. Each of these activities and worksheets have I can statements at the top based on the common core standards. Their are some activities using base ten blocks, as well as a game and worksheets.
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Rational Numbers and Integers Bundle

6th Grade Common Core Rational Numbers and Integers Bundle

This is a bundle of worksheets that align with the common core standards for 6th grade math rational numbers, integers, and comparing and ordering. Each worksheet has the I can statements at the top that shows the focus of the worksheet. These worksheets include rational numbers, integers, comparing and ordering on a number line, using inequalities with rational numbers and absolute value. There are even interactive games listed for rational numbers and integers.
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Division Unit

5th Grade Common Core Division Unit

This is a unit of homework/activities that deal with the common core standards on division for Grade 5. Each worksheet has the I can statements at the top (standards). There is an activity using the book Esio Trot as well as story problems for the division strands.
Preview of Decimal Operations Create Your Own Story Problem Packet

Decimal Operations Create Your Own Story Problem Packet

This is a packet aligned with the 5th grade common core standards dealing with adding and subtracting decimals. (It could be adapted and used with any concept). There are I can statements listed at the top. Directions for the task are also listed, as well as a section to brainstorm ideas together to get the students started. The students write 6 story problems of their own dealing with adding and subtracting decimals. They must then create an answer key to their problems. They will trade wi
Preview of 6th Grade Coordinate Plane Checkpoint

6th Grade Coordinate Plane Checkpoint

Checkpoints are a type of formative assessment that I use for my kids. This checkpoint is based on the common core 6th grade standards that focus on integers and coordinate grids. There are questions pertaining to plotting points, integers representing real world situations, and the distance between points. There are I can states that align with the common core on the top and spot to mark for proficiency.
Preview of Common Core Statistics Checkpoint Bundle

Common Core Statistics Checkpoint Bundle

Checkpoints are my version of quick formative assessments to see if students understand a concept. There is an I can statement listed at the top to show the standard the assessment covers and there is also a place at the top to mark whether the student is proficient or not proficient. Each assessment is worth 10 points to show quick mastery or not. There are 5 checkpoints included with this bundle covering the entire strand of CCSS of 6.SP.1-6.SP.5 These checkpoints are more rigorous than the o
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Math  Place Value Checkpoints

5th Grade Common Core Math Place Value Checkpoints

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. These checkpoints are aligned and focus on the common core standards dealing with place value. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Lice
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Decimals Checkpoint

5th Grade Common Core Decimals Checkpoint

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. These checkpoints are aligned and focus on the common core standards dealing with adding and subtracting decimals. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient.
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Divisibility Unit

6th Grade Common Core Divisibility Unit

This "bundle" of worksheets/activities is aligned to the sixth grade common core standards basedon division. It includes an introduction activitiy on divisibility as well as story problems that go with the division standards.
Preview of 5th Common Core Math Multiplication/Division Checkpoints

5th Common Core Math Multiplication/Division Checkpoints

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. These checkpoints are aligned and focus on the common core standards dealing with place value. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License
Preview of Common Core Expressions and Equations Checkpoint Bundle

Common Core Expressions and Equations Checkpoint Bundle

Checkpoints are my version of quick formative assessments to see if students understand a concept. There is an I can statement listed at the top to show the standard the assessment covers and there is also a place at the top to mark whether the student is proficient or not proficient. Each assessment is worth 10 points to show quick mastery or not. There are 8 checkpoints included with this bundle covering the entire strand of CCSS of 6.EE.1- 6.EE.9 These checkpoints are more rigorous than the o
Preview of Decimal Place Value Candy Corn Comparisons

Decimal Place Value Candy Corn Comparisons

This is an activity that I am using in one of my stations that I will be setting up on decimals. It is an activity that focuses on comparing and listing decimals from greatest to least or vise versa. The students use a candy corn template to order their decimals. Included is a candy corn template, decimal cards that can be laminated or cut out and a worksheet for them to write their final answers that includes the common core I can statements aligned to 5th grade at the top.
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Rational Numbers Checkpoint

6th Grade Common Core Rational Numbers Checkpoint

Checkpoints are a type of formative assessment that shows whether a student is proficient on a specific topic. This particular checkpoint is aligned with the 6th grade common core standards focused on Rational Numbers. The I can statements are at the top, as well as a place to mark whether the student is proficient or not. Included are integers, numbering on a number line, ordering, and converting fraction, percent, and decimal.
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Decimal Ops Checkpoint

6th Grade Common Core Decimal Ops Checkpoint

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. This checkpoint is aligned and focused on the common core standards dealing with decimal operations. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient. There are skill based questions and a story problem that puts numerous steps together.
Preview of 6th Grade Domain 2: Number System Request to Retest

6th Grade Domain 2: Number System Request to Retest

I use these after I do my test analysis and find my students weaknesses. I give them a practice packet on their standard they struggled with and then give them a 10 pt. "quiz" on that concept to see if they have mastered it. These all could be used as homework or 10 point quizzes. There is one for each standard for the Number System Domain. These are all aligned to the Common Core.
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Integers Checkpoint

6th Grade Common Core Integers Checkpoint

My checkpoints are basically a formative assessment to see whether students are proficient or not. This checkpoint has I can statements at the top that are aligned with the common core standards for sixth grade. This assessment focuses on absolute value, integers, opposites, placing integers on a number line and writing inequalities. There is a spot at the top for you to mark whether the student was considered proficient or nonproficient as well.
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Place Value Checkpoint 3

5th Grade Common Core Place Value Checkpoint 3

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. This checkpoint is aligned and focus on the common core standards dealing with place value. This is a second place value checkpoint that I have created. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient.
Preview of Grade 6 Common Core Multiplication/Division Checkpoint

Grade 6 Common Core Multiplication/Division Checkpoint

Checkpoints are my version of formative assessments. They are a quick way to see if your students get the concept. If you would like to see a preview of how these usually look, I have others posted. This is aligned with the common core standards for sixth grade multiplication and division. It has the I can statement at the top, as well as a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient.
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Experience

This will be my 20th year as a teacher. I have taught grades 4-6 primarily. My focus has been on fifth and sixth grade math and reading. I am a gifted intervention specialist and regular gen ed classroom teacher.

Teaching style

I have very high expectations for my students and implement those through challenging and rigorous tasks that align with the common core. I am very hands on and focus on interactive ideas in my classroom. I integrate 21st century skills as much as possible in order to help my students learn!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have been nominated 3 years for Barnes and Noble Teacher of the Year award by past students, which has been a great honor as well as Ohio Teacher of the Year.

My own education history

I graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Math, Reading and Language Arts. I then obtained my Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University in Gifted Education. I also have my endorsement in Social Studies and Science and just finished my Doctorate in k-12 leadership.

Additional biographical information

I have been in the same school district for 18 years now and love my job! I have 2 wonderful children and a great husband that support my career!