Solve4Pi
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BROOKSVILLE, Florida, United States
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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
Simplify Radicals Hangman Game (CCSS-N-RN-1)
I teach both low and honors level Algebra II courses and found that the students really hate the tediousness of simplifying radicals of various roots, but it is a concept used elsewhere and must be mastered through practice. To help make this practice more fun, I developed the Simplify Radicals Hangman Game. This game was designed to be played with partner pairs, but can also be played as individual players for the upper level students. There are a total of 24 cards - 12 with numbers only and
8th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Evaluating Functions Manipulative Using Function Notation (HSF-IF.A.2 Aligned)
So many students that I have taught over the past several years have difficulty visualizing the substitution process for evaluating functions. To help with this, I created a function machine manipulative that includes a function machine and worksheet to use with the machine. The students place the machine on the worksheet to isolate each problem and guide them to completing the evaluation process. Please download the preview for complete instructions on using this manipulative with an example
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
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
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
Simplify - Add - Subtract Polynomials Manipulative
When I taught middle school math, I found that students struggled with simplifying, adding and subtracting polynomials. I used the story below to help students understand how to determine the like terms that can be combined, however my visual learner students still seemed to struggle with the concept, so I came up with the idea of using tiles to represent the monomials within the polynomial so that my students could visually see how the monomials can be combined. My students found that using t
6th - 9th
Algebra, 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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