TaplinsTeaching
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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I am a secondary math specialist for a large public Texas school district. I work with schools to implement PLCs, incorporate strategies in the classroom, and write curriculum for our district. I taught high school math for seven years in Texas before becoming a math specialist. I graduated in 2009 with my Bachelors in Arts in Mathematics from Trinity University. In 2010, I graduated with my Masters in Arts in Teaching also from Trinity. In the summer of 2013, I traveled on a Fulbright scholarship to Germany and learned a lot about curriculum, diversity, and differentiation. I love empowering teachers to build on their strengths and helping students make connections to what they’re learning. When I’m not teaching, you may find me with my two boys and husband, at one of his basketball games, playing with our two pups, or making cake pops.
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Simplifying Square Root Radicals Practice
This is a worksheet for students to practice simplifying square roots.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Midpoint and Distance Formulas with Burma Map (Real World)
This is an interdisciplinary activity in which students will use midpoint and distance formulas related to the map of Burma. *Print the map on graph paper*
9th - 10th
Geometry, Social Studies
Zoo Field Trip Handout for Math, Science, History, and English
This is an activity for students to complete on a zoo field trip. It integrates Math, Biology, English, and Geography.
8th - 10th
Biology, English Language Arts, Math
End of Year Project with Do Ink
This project is to be used with the Do Ink app. I created this as an end of year review project for Algebra I, but the topics can be edited for any content. Students will record videos against a green screen (or a green sheet/butcher paper) to display pictures that depict their learning. Teachers need a green screen or green sheet/butcher paper, iPads, and the Do Ink app. Click here to see a quick sample video I made: https://twitter.com/AshleyPTaplin/status/1124070595648544770
2nd - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Islamic Art and Polyhedron Nets
This is a fun activity to connect World History and Geometry. This is to be used with these instructions: https://mrstaplinsmath.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/introduction-to-3-d-with-polyhedron-nets-and-islamic-design/
9th - 10th
Geometry, World History
Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres Polyhedron Area and Volume Jigsaw
This is a jigsaw type activity in which students will use surface area and volume formulas.
8th - 10th
Geometry
Good News Postcards
Print and send these to student's parents to share good news of their child. Email me if you would like a different color in your school colors: ashleypaigedavis@gmail.com
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Cognitive Group Work Roles
Do you use roles when putting students in groups? While I think roles like "supply manager" and "time keeper" are important for classroom management, they are finite tasks and don't have a large impact on learning. Use these cognitive roles with sentence stems to help students achieve your learning target for the day. Print the second side if you would like to use the active roles for classroom management purposes.
2nd - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Math
A.5A Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides and Distributive Property
This includes self paced, guided notes and a quiz. The notes include hints for solving each skill: solving one step equations, two step equations, multi-step, and distributive property. Print the pages on colored paper and have students work to complete each skill. Then, students will do the quiz for assessing TEKS A.5A Solving equations with variables on both sides and using distribute property.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Math
TEKS
MA.8-9.A1.5.A
Strategies Play Card
Use this template to create your own instructional strategies play card. Print front to back, laminate, and use a dry erase marker for planning and repeated use. Attach it to your lanyard or place on your desk to reference often. Read more about the play card here: https://taplinsteaching.wordpress.com/2019/11/20/a-teachers-play-card/
Not Specific
Math
SEL Check-ins
There are 5 slides (and one introductory slide) made as check-ins and/reflections for students to build the 5 different SEL competencies as defined by CASEL. Each slide is editable and can be used virtually on Jamboard or Slides, or printed for paper to pencil use. Lastly, refer to my Explicit Dialogue sample prompts as a way to craft your language when using these with students. *When editing, please keep all citations and references.
6th - 12th
Algebra, Math
Statistics and Wordle- Mean, Median, and Mode
This activity is an investigation to having students apply mean, median, and mode through the popular game of Wordle. Students will play Wordle and then discuss how it relates to statistics. Students will then apply and discuss the significance of mean, median, and mode related to the game. Finally, students will practice with sample problems.
6th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Middle Ages
Notes for Quadratic Parameter Changes
These notes identify the parameter changes for quadratics and the effects of a, h, and k. It also provides practice for students.
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Intro to Programming with Conditional Statements
This assignment connects computer programming to conditional statements in Geometry as students write "if" statements to program a bouncy ball in Khan Academy.
9th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Math
The Semester in Review (End of Year Review)
This is a project for students to review the semester of algebra II and/or geometry. Students will pick a topic, create a review, and present to the class.
9th - 11th
Algebra 2, Geometry, Math
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About the store
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I am a secondary math specialist for a large public Texas school district. I work with schools to implement PLCs, incorporate strategies in the classroom, and write curriculum for our district. I taught high school math for seven years in Texas before becoming a math specialist. I graduated in 2009 with my Bachelors in Arts in Mathematics from Trinity University. In 2010, I graduated with my Masters in Arts in Teaching also from Trinity. In the summer of 2013, I traveled on a Fulbright scholarship to Germany and learned a lot about curriculum, diversity, and differentiation. I love empowering teachers to build on their strengths and helping students make connections to what they’re learning. When I’m not teaching, you may find me with my two boys and husband, at one of his basketball games, playing with our two pups, or making cake pops.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Campus Teacher of the Year (2016), Suma Teacher Honoree (2015 and 2016), Fulbright participant (2013)
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