The Circle Problems Collection contains 5 challenging problems involving circles and their properties. Rubrics and answer keys are included. The collection can be used as a packet, formative assessment, review, or problem solving exercise. Topics included: CircumferenceAreaDiameterRadiusSquare rootsCircumscribed circlesInscribed circles
The Parallel and Perpendicular Line Puzzle, Matching and Tangram Activities provide students with two opportunities for practice. The puzzle asks students to follow a path of word problems to solve. The matching activity requires students to match the required equation. In the Tangram Activities, students must write and identify equations for parallel and perpendicular lines from a graph. All activities can be solved independently or cooperatively. They can be used as a formative assessment, ac
The Direct Variation Problems and Activities document asks students to investigate, calculate, plot, interpret, and actively engage with the concept. The rubrics can be used by the student and/or teacher. The document can be completed electronically using TpT Easel. The Direct Variation: Decode the Message Puzzle asks students to identify equations, graphs, and patterns that are direct variations. The activity can be used as a formative assessment. Topics Included: Direct Variation EquationsGrap
I have taught and consulted in public, private, and parochial schools since 1978. As a math consultant, I have worked with grades Pre-K through 12.
Teaching style
Hands-on, problem solving
Awards & shining teacher moments
Vermont American Star of Teaching - U.S. Department of Education,
UVM/GIV Engineering Institute Teacher Recognition - VT (2 awards),
Vermont Outstanding Teacher,
Laudus Veram Magistram award - St.Johnsbury Academy, VT
My own education history
I have multiple Mathematics Education degrees and additional course work that focused on Pre-K through 12 mathematics.
Additional biographical information
I have taught college classes that offered my students dual enrollment.
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