Scaffolding Math Guru
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Orange, California, United States
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For nearly three decades, I've had the incredible privilege of guiding young minds through the captivating world of Pre-Algebra. My students have included sixth, seventh, and eighth graders with unique strengths and challenges, including Limited English Proficiency, Special Education, and limited math skills. Alongside this rewarding role, I've dedicated countless hours to providing engaging staff development in scaffolded approaches to middle school math and upper elementary teachers in my District.
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Tackling the Equal Sign Misconception for Student Success with CCSS 1.OA.D.7
Did you know students view the equal sign as an operation rather than a comparison symbol? This is why CCSS 1.OA.D.7 and 1.OA.D.8 can be challenging for students. This resource is vital in helping students grasp the concept of the equal sign as a comparison symbol, a key step in mastering CCSS 1.OA.7 and CC 1.OA.8. You will love the scaffolded and animated Teaching Slides in PowerPoint, carefully structured to guide students from non-mathematical contexts to mathematical concepts. The slides a
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.D.7
, 1.OA.D.8
Also included in:Â BUNDLE for First Grade Success with Equal Sign and True False Equations
Counting Wheels: A Conceptual Approach to Multiplication & Repeated Addition
Looking for a fun and engaging resource to help students grasp the concept of multiplication as successive addition? Look no more! This resource effectively uses vehicles to link the number of wheels with images, groups, successive additions, and multiplication in an enjoyable and educational activity that fosters a conceptual understanding of multiplication. The time-saving animated Teaching Slides in PowerPoint introduce the various vehicles and illustrate the connection between pictures,
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
2.OA.C.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.A.1
Connecting Arrays, Multiplication, and Repeated Addition for Deep Understanding
Are you searching for a fun and engaging resource that helps students understand the concepts of arrays, repeated addition, and multiplication? Look no further! This resource introduces arrays and their related vocabulary, providing a clear visual connection between arrays, groups of objects, repeated addition, and multiplication. The time-saving animated and scaffolded teaching slides in PowerPoint introduce arrays and different representations of multiplication. The resource includes twent
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.A.1
The Equal Sign is KEY to Master True and False Equations in First Grade
Did you know students view the equal sign as an operation rather than a comparison symbol? This is why CC 1.OA.D.7 and CC 1.OA.D.8 can be challenging for students. This resource is vital in helping students grasp the concept of the equal sign to determine if an equation is true or false, a key step in mastering CC 1.OA.7 and CC 1.OA.8. You will love the ready-to-use scaffolded and animated Teaching Slides in PowerPoint, which guide students to learn what true and false statements are in non-ma
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.D.7
, 1.OA.D.8
Also included in:Â BUNDLE for First Grade Success with Equal Sign and True False Equations
BUNDLE for First Grade Success with Equal Sign and True False Equations
Equip your first-grade students with everything they need to master the equal sign and true-false equations. These time-saving resources offer a scaffolded, structured, and visual approach to help students master the concept of the equal sign as a comparative symbol. This foundational knowledge paves the way for a deeper understanding of equations, ultimately leading to learning True and False equations. This Bundle Includes:Tackling the Equal Sign Misconception for Student Success with CCSS 1
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Math
CCSS
1.OA.D.7
, 1.OA.D.8
CC1.OA.D.7/8: Understanding the Equal Sign is KEY to Finding the Missing Numbers
Did you know students view the equal sign as an operation rather than a comparison symbol? This is why CC 1.OA.D.7 and CC 1.OA.D.8 can be challenging for students. This resource is vital in helping students grasp the concept of the equal sign when finding a missing number, a key step in mastering CC 1.OA.7 and CC 1.OA.8. You will love the scaffolded and animated Teaching Slides in PowerPoint, which guide students from linking cubes to employing dots and eventually transitioning to numbers to f
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.D.7
, 1.OA.D.8
Also included in:Â BUNDLE for First Grade Success with Equal Sign and True False Equations
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About the store
Experience
For nearly three decades, I've had the incredible privilege of guiding young minds through the captivating world of Pre-Algebra. My students have included sixth, seventh, and eighth graders with unique strengths and challenges, including Limited English Proficiency, Special Education, and limited math skills. Alongside this rewarding role, I've dedicated countless hours to providing engaging staff development in scaffolded approaches to middle school math and upper elementary teachers in my District.
Teaching style
Develop conceptual understanding of mathematical and pre-algebra concepts using scaffolding methodologies, graphic organizers, multiple representations, real-life situations, and group activities.
My emphasis on students is understanding mathematical concepts rather than memorizing rules and procedures.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Presenter at
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
California Math Council
and other local and state conferences.
My own education history
Bachelor in Computer and Information Science
Masters in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction
Single Subject Credential in Mathematics and Spanish
Additional biographical information
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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