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SmithScience

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Austin, Texas, United States
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I have my National Board Certification in Science - Early Adolescent. I have taught for 20 years. I taught six years in a title 1 middle school and six years at a college (ESL). I currently teach fifth grade science in Texas suburbia!
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Preview of Fractions to Decimals (STAAR or Common Core) Talk to Learn

Fractions to Decimals (STAAR or Common Core) Talk to Learn

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Build mathematical literacy through a methodical series of fun, interactive, chatty, partner processes. Would you love it if your students could verbalize math concepts? This file includes resources to hold this activity two times… repetition helps! Talk and Trade: Model the process for students. Two students come together and show each other their cards. They take turns in verbalizing the answer (for this process, I tell students to say POINT TWO (.2)). Give time to mingle around the
Preview of Decimals - Shopping Simulation - Adding/Subtracting

Decimals - Shopping Simulation - Adding/Subtracting

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Common Core: 5.NBT.7, 5.NBT.1 Texas TEKS 4.4A As a child I played 'city' where each of my friends had a business. We spent hours buying and selling with our fake money. I created LET'S GO SHOPPING as an interactive activity where students buy and sell. It should be very easy for you to set up and kids will LOVE playing city. Each student has a business with five items to sell. They price their items using the pricing guide and some place value math skills! It is very interactive and r
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Experience

I have my National Board Certification in Science - Early Adolescent. I have taught for 20 years. I taught six years in a title 1 middle school and six years at a college (ESL). I currently teach fifth grade science in Texas suburbia!

Teaching style

Kids would just say that my class is fun. I am very focused on what I want my students to learn then I create an experience that teaches those concepts.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Board Certification BP Apple Award (twice) Teacher of the Year - school Teacher of the Year Finalist - district AAUW - Teacher Fellow PTA Lifetime Member

My own education history

BYU - Elementary Education

Additional biographical information

I travel extensively with my daughters. We travel 'on the cheap' and see amazing things along the way. We went to China this summer to walk the WALL! I love camping, cycling, running, and even painting! https://smithofscience.blogspot.com/ studentchoicecenters.com