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I am a middle school teacher for the city of New York. I teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade Math, English, Science & Social Studies. I have been educating since 2005. While in the classroom, I have coached both students and teachers.
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Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM) Task
The following task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is a great task for a formal or informal observation. However it is important to note that students should already be familiar with the concepts of greatest common factor and least common multiple. During this task, students will encounter two real world mathematical problems. First students will pretend to work for customer service at J.F.K. airport. They will provide information about the shuttle service J.F.K. offers that t
5th - 6th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
Using Ratios and Rates to Solve Real World Math Word Problems Task
Students will solve real world math word problems by using a ratio – table or double number line to make comparisons. Furthermore, students will have to describe rate relationships between equivalent ratios, complete a ration-table by making equivalent ratios, and explain the reasoning behind their solutions. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
5th - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
, 6.RP.A.3a
Constant of Proportionality Task
Students will solve a real world math problem by helping a store owner purchase t-shirts for the best price. Students will have to discover the constant (k) (price of 1 shirt) when given equivalent ratios of cost to quantity sale prices. Students will also have to create proportional equations that represent the cost of each t-shirts. Furthermore, students will have to find the constant from a graph, and input values into a table of values that represents the price of t-shirts for differen
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
, 7.RP.A.2b
+2
Rates with Tables and Graphs Task
Students will find the unit rate to help them complete a table of values that they will have to graph on a coordinate plane. Students will also have to explain how unit rates help them complete ratio tables and how to graph information on a coordinate plane. Furthermore, students will have to create a table of values that represents a real life relationship and graph it. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
6th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
, 6.RP.A.3a
, 6.RP.A.3b
Transformation Task - Reflection, Rotation, Translation, and Dilation
Students will describe the rules and properties of reflection, rotation, translation, and dilation. Students will also graph multiple transformations (prime, double prime, and triple prime). This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
8th - 9th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.1a
, 8.G.A.1b
+4
Real World Situations Represented by Expressions Task
Students will use algebraic expressions to represent
situations that took place at Kingdom General Hospital.
Students will use variables to represent unknown
numbers, put together multi-step expressions, and
evaluate expressions by inputting values into variables.
Students will also have to explain how to create
expressions that represent a real world situation by
using variables to represent unknown numbers. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great f
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2a
, 6.EE.A.2c
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Decimals
In this engaging task students will help Catherine Baker budget her money for a surprise party she is throwing for her husband. Students will have to answer real world math problems that involve adding, subtracting, and multiplying rational numbers with decimals. Students will also have to explain the steps they took to answer the problem. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
5th - 6th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
Examining Linear Equations Task - Description, Table of Values & Graph
This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations. Before this task is given students should be familiar with creating linear equations from a table of values, graph and description. Students should also be familiar with finding the slope formula. In this task, students will have to determine the rate of change and initial value of 3 different taxi companies to discover which company will provide the best deal in different situations. The c
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Math Test Prep
Greatest Common Factor Task
Students will help a girl arrange her goodie bags with candy by finding the greatest common factor of 3 different candies. They will also help her create teams with captains and players by finding the greatest common factor. Further more students will have to discover how much of each candy is in each bag and how many captains and players there are on each team. Lastly, students will have to explain and justify their answers. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great f
5th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
Solving System of Equations by Substitution, Elimination, and Graphing Task
In this engaging task students will solve a real world mathematical problem leading to two linear equations by finding the solution using substitution, elimination, and graphing. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.EE.C.8
, 8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
+1
Solving Equation Trick and Task
Students will learn a great strategy (trick) to remember how to solve any equation. Then they will complete a challenging task that contains, error analysis, creating an equation from a real world scenario, and solving a multi-step equation. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.EE.C.7
Writing Equations and Checking Solutions Task
Students will solve real world and mathematical problems by creating equations based on an online fruit basket business. Students will also substitute a given value for the variable within the created equation to check if the solution makes sense. Furthermore, students will a have to explain how they solved several problems, and the strategies they took to solve them. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.5
, 6.EE.B.7
INTEGER TASK (ADDING, SUBTRACTING, MULTIPLYING & DIVIDING)
In this challenging task, students will solve real world math problems by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. Students will have to create equations that represent the depth of a submarine and compute the time it takes for the submarine to descend and rise to the surface. Students will also have to explain what integer best describes the elevation and direction of the submarine. Lastly, students will have to create a real world scenario based on an equation of integers.
6th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.1b
, 7.NS.A.1c
+5
Comparing and Ordering Integers Using Inequalities Task (Also Absolute Value)
Students will write, interpret, and explain statements and
order integers in real world context. Students will also
interpret statements of inequalities about the relative
position of numbers on a number line. Last, students will
create their own problem dealing with inequalities. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
6th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Numbers
Pythagorean Theorem Task - Catch the Theif
This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations. Before this task is given students should be familiar with the concept of Pythagorean Theorem because they will use the formula to help police solve an art theft at Dustin’s Art Gallery. The problem with most Pythagorean Theorem tasks is that students are told to use the theorem and therefore lacks any challenge. The beauty of this task is that Pythagorean Theorem is never mentioned througho
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
COMPARING AND ORDERING INTEGERS TASK WITH ABSOLUTE VALUE AND A NUMBER LINE
Students will represent integers on a number line and compare values by listing rational numbers (including numbers written in absolute value form) from least to greatest. In addition, Students will find and position integers on a vertical number line and will have to describe integers in a real world context. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is great for formal or informal observations.
6th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Least Common Multiple Task
Student will have to discover how many times a person completes household chores on the same day over a span of 2 months. Students will also have to explain the strategy they used to solve the problem. Furthermore, students will have to discover the total amount of money they will earn for the two months. This task is challenging because students aren’t told to find the least common multiple. They must discover what strategy to use based on their knowledge of the number system. This task can b
6th - 7th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Decimals Task - Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing
In this challenging task, students will follow the Jefferson family to the Olympics and solve real world problems involving decimals. Students will have to find the cost of plane tickets, gas, the time it took the plane to travel per mile, and calculate and compare the time of a four person relay race. Furthermore, students will have to explain the steps they took and the strategies they used to solve several of the problems. This task can be used as an activity and/or assessment. It is grea
5th - 7th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
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About the store
Experience
I am a middle school teacher for the city of New York. I teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade Math, English, Science & Social Studies. I have been educating since 2005. While in the classroom, I have coached both students and teachers.
Teaching style
As a teacher, my goal is to make learning FUN! I provide children with strategies on how to learn so they can comprehend what is being taught. I instill knowledge that each child needs in order to be successful. I enjoy small group instruction and creating tiered tasks. There is nothing better than seeing the light bulbs of your students go off. The goal of my tasks is to create engaging activities that challenge students to think and apply academic concepts that inevitably produce open discourse amongst the students.
My own education history
Queens College, Queens, NY
Master of Special Education 2007
Dual Certification: Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9)
Touro College Law Center, Huntington, NY
Juris Doctor 2003
Awards: Achievement Scholarship Recipient: 2000
University at Albany, Albany, NY
B.A. Sociology 2000
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