Solve4Pi
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BROOKSVILLE, Florida, United States
About the store
Teaching is my second career. I spent 14 years in the computer software industry, starting out as a programmer and working my way up to Information Systems Manager. I then owned a small newsletter publishing business for 5 years. After selling the business, I decided to teach math - my very favorite subject. I have taught Intensive math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in a middle school classroom, and I've taught Intensive Math, Algebra 1 and Geometry in the High School setting. I currently am teaching High School Pre-Calculus, Algebra II and at the college level Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra.
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Daily Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Math Facts Drills
As an 8th grade math teacher, I found that many of my students had forgotten their basic math facts. I needed a quick way for them to practice the math facts daily until they had remembered them, thus I developed the Math Facts Drill sheets which contains 5 days worth of 25 problems each day. There is a sheet for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It didn't take long using the drill sheets before my students had remember their math facts, allowing them to compute more complex
3rd - 9th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
A Story for Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
I taught middle school math and the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions seemed to be a hurdle my students just couldn't master. They seemed to think that x's could be added to x^2's or y's could be added to x's. They even added x's to numbers! What is a teacher to do? A fellow teacher gave me the initial idea for this easy way to help students to correctly combine like terms when they are learning how to simplify algebraic expressions. I'm not sure if she came up with it on her own
5th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Order of Operations Rotating Relay Game (Common Core 5.OA.1, 6.EE.1, 6.EE.2)
The Order of Operations Rotation Relay, based on the popular Relay Race, is a fun way to review/practice the order of operations. This game was designed to be played in small groups with 2 to 4 teams of partner pairs as a math center activity or it can be played as a whole class activity.
Three levels of play is included with 12 cards for each level.
Level 1 - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of positive whole numbers.
Level 2 - exponenents, addition, subtraction, multip
5th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Order of Operations
4th Grade Math Common Core Daily Task Cards
Daily Dolphin Drills are designed to be used as a cyclical review, mini-lessons or as part of a Response to Intervention (RTI) plan within a classroom based on the common core standards for mathematics. The use of Dolphin Drills complements the educational continuous improvement model in which data analysis determines classroom instruction.
There are 24 small problem cards and 24 large problems cards for each drill. The small cards are designed to be displayed using a document camera and LC
3rd - 5th
Math, Math Test Prep
Rounding Hangman Game
I taught middle school math for several and came up with a fun way for students to practice their rounding skills. The game is called Rounding hangman and can be played in groups of 2-4 students. The game includes 24 rounding cards to be printed that include decimals to the ten thousandths place. It also includes money as many students can round regular numbers, but when you change it to money, they seem to get stuck. This game will help with that as well. You can also use the blank card te
4th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Solving Equations Puzzler
A perfect math center activity, these puzzles are designed for students to practice solving equations of various levels. Students can work the puzzles individually or as a group of 2-3 students. You can also use these puzzles as a whole class activity by dividing the class into teams of 2-3 students and giving each group a puzzle to solve. The teams can race to see which one finishes the puzzle first! Answer keys are provided, so students can self-check to see if they have completed the puz
4th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Safe Landing Manipulative/Activity to Practice Adding and Subtracting Integers
This is a manipulative that also can be used as a game or math center activity to practice adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers.
There are many ways to teach adding positive and negative numbers, but the method I found that worked best for my middle school students was using a hot air balloon analogy. Hot air represents positive numbers and sandbags represent negative numbers. Adding hot air will cause the balloon to rise, while adding sandbags causes the balloon to go down.
4th - 9th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Scientific Notation Speed Game
I am a middle school math teacher and was looking for a fun way for students to practice converting numbers from standard format to scientific notation and vice-versa. I game up with this fun game I call Scientific Notation Speed. My students loved it! This download includes all the instructions for the game and 12 sets of cards. The game can be easily adapted for the emergent student and the more advanced students by selecting the types of cards you give them to play with.
4th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Comparing/Converting Fractions Decimal and Percent Game
Fraction, Decimal and Percent War
Common Core Standards: 4.NF.2, 4.NF.7, 5.NBT.3, 5.NF.3, 7.EE.3
This game is designed for students to practice converting and comparing numbers in fractions, decimals and percents and aligns with the common core standards. It can be played as a whole class activity with the class being divided into different games being played or it can set up as a math center activity. I’ve included a completed answer key, plus I’ve also included a version of the answer
4th - 9th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Finding Mean Median Mode and Range Game / Math Center Activity
Finding Mean, Median, Mode and Range Game
This two player game was designed to practice finding the mean, median, mode and range of a set up numbers, but can also be played by three players or by four players by playing with a partner. Additionally this game can be used as a math center activity for two players or the attached worksheet will allow it to be used by a single student for additional practice.
This games includes 24 mean, median, mode and range cards and four different levels of n
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math
Bundle of all my Math Must Know Games (Keywords, Symbols, Geometry, ect.)
There are a total of five different Math Must Know Games available as a package in this download:
• Symbols (uses flash cards which are included)
Sample symbols include congruent, approximately, less than, greater than, parallel, perpendicular, absolute value, angle measure, similar, not equal, triangle, radical, pi and many more.
• Keywords
Sample keywords include “total”, “is”, “of”, “remains”, “ratio”, “fewer”, “less than”, “reduce”, “half”, “combine”, “quotient of”, “product”, “at this ra
5th - 10th
Algebra, Geometry, Math Test Prep
Bundled Package of Rounding Numbers Poem and Rounding Hangman Game
This download is a bundled package of my popular Rounding Numbers Poem and Rounding Numbers Hangman Game.
Rounding Numbers Poem
When I taught middle school math, I needed a way for students to remember all aspects of rounding – especially when rounding decimal numbers. Most of the poems I found did not take in to account what you do with the digits following the number being rounded, nor did it provide a way to remember the different place values to help students find the digit they were round
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
Fishing for Fractions - Go Fish Game to Practice Matching Equivalent Fractions
Fishing for Fractions is based on the popular Go Fish card game used to practice matching equivalent fractions. It is best played by 3 to 4 players, however it can be played by two players, and can be played as a whole class activity by dividing the class into groups or as a math center activity.
The cards included in this game can also be used to play Concentration (directions for this game are also included).
Please download the preview for additional information.
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4th - 7th
Fractions, Math
Drawing Leo - A Game to practice Math Facts
The Drawing Leo game is designed for 2 players (but can be played with three) to practice adding, subtracting and multiplying math facts for the numbers 1-12. However, larger numbers are included to allow students to practice with numbers greater than 12. This game can also be used to practice division, however most of the division problems will have remainders, so should only be played with division once students have been taught division with remainders.
Please download the preview for mo
1st - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Message in a Bottle - Understand Word Problem Keywords & Geometry Symbols
This activity is designed to help students recognize the symbols related to keywords and to understand what the various math/geometry symbols mean. Students will create a message of symbols using the decoder sheet that lists the words associated with each symbol and the code letter associated with the symbol. The students then use the same decoder sheet that to decode another student’s message. For example, > x |x| + corresponds to the words “is greater than,” “times,” “absolute value
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (Math)
Numbers & Measurement Must Know Game
I teach middle school math and needed a quick game to review key concepts with my students, thus I came up with the Math Must Know game. There are a total of five different Math Must Know games. This game concentrates on Number Sense and Measurement skills.
5th - 10th
Math, Measurement, Numbers
Keyword Must Know Game
I teach middle school math and needed a quick game to review key concepts with my students, thus I came up with the Math Must Know game. There are a total of five different Math Must Know games. This game concentrates on the meaning of word problem keywords.
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
Rounding Numbers Poem
When I taught middle school math, I needed a way for students to remember all aspects of rounding, especially when rounding decimal numbers. Most of the poems I found did not take in to account what you do with the digits following the number being rounded, nor did it provide a way to remember the different place values to help students find the digit they were rounding on. So, I wrote my own poem that covers all of that!
This rounding numbers poem can be used with any age student by removing
3rd - 8th
Decimals, Numbers, Place Value
Symbols Must Know Game
I teach middle school math and needed a quick game to review key concepts with my students, thus I came up with the Math Must Know game. There are a total of five different Math Must Know games. This game concentrates on recognizing math symbols.
5th - 10th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
Teaching is my second career. I spent 14 years in the computer software industry, starting out as a programmer and working my way up to Information Systems Manager. I then owned a small newsletter publishing business for 5 years. After selling the business, I decided to teach math - my very favorite subject. I have taught Intensive math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in a middle school classroom, and I've taught Intensive Math, Algebra 1 and Geometry in the High School setting. I currently am teaching High School Pre-Calculus, Algebra II and at the college level Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra.
Teaching style
I have a very mixed style of teaching depending on my audience. I like to use hands on activities whenever possible. I also believe that the only way to reach every student is to teach several different ways of arriving at the same answer. Most students will find the way that is the easiest for them to understand.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Math Department Chair
My own education history
Received my AA degree from Chipola Junior College in Marianna, Florida.
Received a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.
Received a MA in Math Education from Western Governors University in Utah.
Additional biographical information
On a personal note, I've been married for 25 years and have three children - two in college and one still in high school. When I first started teaching at the high school level, I was asked to be a class sponsor, so being the newbie I said "yes." I have been the HHS Class of 2013 sponsor for three years now and feel like I have an additional 300 kids! I love teaching and am so happy I made this career change!
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