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Student Centered Mathematics

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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, United States

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I have taught math for 11 years in Warren County Schools teaching both in middle schools and in high school. I have participated in several projects that partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation including the Mathematics Design Collaborative. I am a master teacher on Betterlesson.com crafting an entire 8th grade curriculum which is available for free to download. I am also a common core advocate with Achieve the Core. Prior to teaching, I earned a marketing degree and worked in the children's wear division of Fruit of the Loom managing licensed character products.

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Statistical Research Project and Paper - Let Students Choose the Topic

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Student Centered Mathematics

We know that reading and writing are important skills for any discipline or career. Bring some real-world research experience to your advanced 8th grade classroom or high school math class by teaching them how to apply statistics. Students will have choice in determining the topic of their research project and students may work individually or in small groups to complete the assignment. Through real world application of statistics students will gain valuable experience with writing and readin

8th - 11th

Algebra, Applied Math, Statistics

CCSS

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Olympic Anti-Doping Statistics Research

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Student Centered Mathematics

The illegal use of Human Growth Hormone to dope athletes is in the news with professional and Olympic athletes on a regular basis. I created this statistics activity to capitalize on student curiosity with this illegal action in particular with the Winter Olympic ban of Russian athletes in South Korea. Students explore which regression model - linear, exponential, quadratic - is the best fit (Hint: exponential is the best fit) while also eating SKITTLES!!! The Skittles represent the body deca

7th - 11th

Algebra, Math, Statistics

CCSS

HSS-ID.B.6

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Using Forensic Science (Linear Regression) to Play Clue

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Student Centered Mathematics

Use data from a real research study to develop a linear equation used to predict time of death based on core body temperature. Then solve the murder of Mr. Body using your equation. Students love that the data is real and the game is afoot! Watch the video for teaching and group suggestions.

7th - 10th

Algebra, Math, Statistics

CCSS

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Teaching style

I try to attain a student centered approach to teaching incorporating small group work into every aspect of my class. Students work daily with partners to discuss math concepts and work through the complexities of mathematics. I also incorporate project based learning in order to give students real world experiences with the application of mathematics. I try not to lecture about how to do math but instead help guide students to make connections between the many skills and concepts that form the discipline of mathematics.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Master Teacher - Better Lesson Excellence in Teaching Award - Campbellsville University

My own education history

Western Kentucky University Degree Name Master of Arts in Education Field Of Study Principalship Dates attended 2008 – 2011 Western Kentucky University Degree Name Bachelor of Arts (BA) Field Of Study Middle Grades Math Education Dates attended 2003 – 2006 Western Kentucky University Bachelor of Science (BS) Field Of Study Marketing Dates attended 1996 – 2000