My first year of teaching was 7th grade science in Waco, Texas. Then I got married and moved to Virginia, where I taught 7th/8th grade mathematics (pre-algebra) for 12 years in and out of a collaborative model. I then taught 6th grade math virtually. Now I'm a 6-8 math interventionist in Tennessee (and loving it!).
This worksheet has the simple interest formula and what each variable stands for. The first section has a table to fill in for 5 problems. The second section has 6 simple interest word problems. It's great practice for simple interest, but it could also be used to study after it's been graded! This purchase now includes a digital version via Google Slides. The worksheet is broken up into sections for each slide and text boxes placed in each answer slot. Directions for the work are in the Not
Most of the worksheets I've come across for composite figures are boring and not related to life. I created this worksheet as a way to make composite shapes applicable to life. It took a lot of time, but I'm proud of the final product. I have never gotten my students to the point where I thought they could handle this worksheet. I would love someone to give it to theirs and tell me how it goes!
We use this as a review of coordinate plane concepts that students should already know. It involves identifying the parts of the coordinate plane, plotting points, and domain/range. Students keep this in their notebook. You could also use this as a pre-assessment or quiz to see what students know or remember. Maybe it's even a review worksheet of your coordinate plane unit. This activity now has a digital component via Google Slides. The parts are the divided up among slides with text boxes
On the first day of school, teachers use that time to tell the students about the class and classroom. How about you gather some information about your students and their feelings about math at the same time? This purchase has two sheets available. Both cover questions like -- - evaluative questions about the student's perceived mathematical ability - questions about their mathematical mindset - personal questions about what makes them unique or what they intend to do after graduation Th
I created this sheet for my students to practice mark-ups, discounts, and tax without the word problems aspect. Not every problem is looking for the final price. Some of them give the final price with enough information to find something else, like the original price or the amount of discount. It's only 8 problems, though, with 2 bonus questions.
The previous issue with incorrect answers has been fixed!
This quiz includes discounts, tax, and tip. There is one proportion problem just to see if the students are paying attention. Some of the problems include real coupons or sale excerpts. The last problem has a guest check that a waitress/waiter could have written. There are 10 total problems. Although I use this as a quiz, you could easily use it as a review.
This is a matching activity for students to practice their skills at translating inequalities. There are 3 sets of 3 similar-looking inequalities (total of 9 inequalities) and phrases to describe them. This could be a quick review or a do now (bell ringer/work)! Also included is a copying link to a Google Form where students match the numerical inequality to its translation.
This is a package of 7 homework sheets practicing the order of operations using GEMDAS. Some problems are thoughtful rather than simplifying a problem, i.e., create your own way to remember GEMDAS. One homework has one problem solved 2 ways and students must figure out who is right and why. Another homework goes with the Bubble Activity I'm selling.
Problems may include parentheses, square roots, absolute value, and the division bar. Each page has 2-3 homeworks to conserve paper.
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This worksheet includes 10 statements, plus one bonus statement, that should be answered as Always True, Sometimes True, or Never True. Students must also explain why they chose that. It includes statements like, "All fractions are rational numbers". It's meant to spark discussion and deepen the understanding of the real number system. I give this worksheet on a class-to-class basis, depending on where I think the students are in their understanding and confidence. *Update - An answer key has
Want to make your first day or week with your students more interesting? Maybe you need an easy way to learn about your students while also creating a community of learners. This activity is for you! This worksheet provides all the framework for you to invest as much or as little time as you want into it. Here are some suggestions for how to use it -- 1. Give it as a Do Now on that first day so you can focus on attendance or seating charts. 2. Use one or more of the questions as closures to cla
This is what I call a "fun sheet" instead of a worksheet. The riddle is the title of the sheet and the answers to the problems create the answer.
This worksheet contains two-step equations, equations with the distributive property, and equations that require combining like terms.
Help students recognize how a frequency graph is made by having them create one themselves. A table with tree heights is given, the students must choose the intervals and then place the heights in the appropriate interval. At the end are 5 questions for analyzing the data in the graph.
I completely made up the numbers for the tree heights!
This quiz has four sections. 1. Students must determine if two ratios make a proportion. 2. Students must find the variable in a proportion. 3. Students must create a proportion for a given situation (multiple choice). 4. Students must use a proportion to solve the word problem. There are 15 total questions. There is also a shorter, 5-question version with just the open-ended word problems to use as an exit pass or pre-/post-assessment. Although I use it as a quiz, you could easily
We use this paper in class as the notes for graphing linear equations on a coordinate plane. In 8th grade, they can't use a graphing calculator, so we teach them the plug-and-chug method of choosing x-values, putting them through the function machine, and getting the y-values. We walk the students through the first page and then let them try the second page on their own. You could also use this paper as a review or as a pre-quiz to see what students do or do not already know. This product also
I have found that although students can follow a formula, they tend to skip steps when they use the calculator. So I created this worksheet to force them into writing down every single little step. Here's what this worksheet makes them do: - Write the formula for the shape. - Identify the quantities for each variable. - Substitute the quantities for each variable. - Follow the order of operations when solving the formula. - Write the answer with the units. The pyramids on this sheet
Join the GEMDAS revolution! This poster breaks apart the pieces of GEMDAS into the 4 steps used to simplify an expression. My hope is to replace PEMDAS in all grades and schools in America.
*If you'd like this poster with fewer G options, let me know.*
This "fun sheet" has 12 equations with the variable on both sides of the equality. As the students answer the questions, they also answer the riddle at the top of the worksheet. This is a great alternative to the boring worksheet or textbook assignment!
This worksheet is meant to introduce what happens when an object is rotated on a coordinate plane. The rotation is already completed (from Quadrant 1) so students can focus on how the coordinates change. Questions include: - How are the triangles the same? Different? - What do you notice about the coordinates of Q and Q' ? - Conclusions: What happens during a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation? I created the coordinate planes. An answer key is provided. If you like this resource (and ev
This front and back worksheet contains 10 probability questions involving dice, spinners, marbles, etc. My students have to know independent and dependent probability, so some of the questions involve trying to get more than one outcome or removing something for the second outcome. Example question: What is the probability of drawing out a green marble, not replacing it, and then drawing a blue marble? It also contains one question given by the state of Virginia where the probabilities are g
I use this activity as an opening activity to dependent probability. I fill bathroom cups with 20-30 M & M's and then let the students work as pairs through the sheet. You could also get the small snack bags of M & M's and just hand those out. The first section asks for a guess of the probability for each color. The second section analyzes the probability of the candies in the cup (or bag). As students complete their color totals, we record them on the board to compare the diversity. The bac
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, VA SOL
7.SP.C.8
, 7.SP.C.8a
, 7.SP.C.8b
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Experience
My first year of teaching was 7th grade science in Waco, Texas. Then I got married and moved to Virginia, where I taught 7th/8th grade mathematics (pre-algebra) for 12 years in and out of a collaborative model. I then taught 6th grade math virtually. Now I'm a 6-8 math interventionist in Tennessee (and loving it!).
Teaching style
I prefer hands-on, discovery learning with lots of discussion, activity, and analysis. I'm a big fan of Jo Boaler and standards-based grading, so I prefer collaboration over lectures.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My principal has honored me with the Starfish Award for going above and beyond my duties.
I have also been awarded Teacher of The Week by current and former students.
My own education history
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am certified to teach grades 4-8 in math and science in Texas, grades 6-8 mathematics/science and Algebra in Virginia and Tennessee, and I hold a Master of Education in School Leadership.
Additional biographical information
I have led professional development on creating a positive relationship with middle school students. I also created the activities and worksheets we used in our 7th/8th grade math curriculum. As a math interventionist, I use small groups and collaboration to address learning gaps and misunderstandings.
You can also follow me on Facebook to see when new products are listed. https://www.facebook.com/SunshineMath
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