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Cancel the Damage - Understanding Double Negatives with Integers
Help students finally understand double negatives with this engaging video game–themed integer worksheet! Instead of memorizing rules, students learn that subtracting a negative is like canceling damage, making this abstract concept concrete and fun. In this activity, students track a character’s health points (HP) as they take damage and use healing powers to undo losses. This real-world gaming connection helps students visualize why subtracting a negative results in a positive.
5th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Numbers
Integer Operations with Video Game Health Bars Adding & Subtracting Integers
Make integer operations engaging and relatable with this video game–themed worksheet! In this activity, students practice adding and subtracting positive and negative integers by analyzing health bars from a gaming context—where health gained is positive and damage taken is negative. Students apply real-world (and real-interest!) scenarios to understand how integers work together, building both confidence and conceptual understanding.
5th - 8th
Algebra, Applied Math, Numbers
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My teaching style is rooted in compassion and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment where middle and high school students feel valued for their individual strengths. I always emphasize the importance of learning from failures, viewing mistakes as crucial stepping stones to success, and inspire determination and perseverance in my students. By respecting each unique learner and encouraging diverse learning styles, I create a dynamic classroom atmosphere that empowers students to take risks and grow both academically and personally. Encouraging inclusivity, respect, and understanding allows students to share their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment, which enhances their engagement and participation in learning.
My own education history
My journey in education reflects a strong commitment to supporting students with disabilities, beginning with my hands-on experience in a therapeutic classroom and leading to advanced degrees in teaching and special education. I began the journey at Lane Community College and then transferred to the University of Oregon where I completed my Bachelors and Masters in Education. At this time, I was working full time as the Special Education teacher in a 5-8th grade therapeutic self-contained classroom while assisting the creation of our high school program. I then went back to college at Pacific University to get my endorsement in Special Education where I was able to be the case manager on my own Individualized Education Plans. I have taught for 11 years in Special Education classrooms aging from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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