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Teaching Math the Write Way

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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Keith has 15 years experience in education. He taught in Virginia (following VA SOLs) for ten years, China (following CCSS) for 3 years, and Cambodia (following Cambridge standards) for 2 years. Keith has taught Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Calculus. Mary has 40 years experience in education. She has taught in the middle school, high school, and college settings. Mary began teaching in South Carolina, but has also taught in Florida and Virginia. She has taught 8th grade math, 7th grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig, Computer Science, Pre-Calculus, Consumer Math, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, Math for Elementary School Teachers, and Multivariable Calculus.

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Nonogram Puzzles

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Teaching Math the Write Way

At parent / teacher conferences, I often heard: “I was never very good at math.” What the parent really meant is that they struggled with abstract high school math concepts, working through a procedure in a logical manner and having the self-confidence to persevere when challenged. Logic puzzles help develop all these skills.

1st - 5th

CCSS

MP1

, MP2

, MP5

Tea Time

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Teaching Math the Write Way

This project investigates the history of an English Tea, why European recipes measure ingredients by weight rather than volume, and why the US uses cups for both liquid and dry ingredients. There are two recipes included: scones and quiche. There are also directions for weaving a placemat and suggestions for customizing napkins. There is a simple science experiment investigating the affect of temperature on sugar absorption.

2nd - 4th

Applied Math, Science

CCSS

2.MD.C.7

, 3.MD.A.1

, 3.MD.A.2

The Toy Chest Dilemma

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Teaching Math the Write Way

In this authentic task, students take on the role of a child who needs to build a toy chest in order to clean his room. Students use critical thinking skills to determine the appropriate size of a toy chest, find the total amount of lumber needed, and calculate the total cost of building the toy chest. Directions are included so students can build their own version if they want! This authentic task is intended for students in grade 3 through 5. However, younger students can complete it with add

1st - 5th

Applied Math, Math

Fireworks Pop up Card

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Teaching Math the Write Way

For this art activity, your child will create a simple pop-up card that can be customized to celebrate a birthday, Independence Day, or to send a congratulatory note to someone. An envelope template is included.

1st - 5th

Art

CCSS

2.MD.A.1

, MP7

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Teaching style

Both Keith and Mary believe in student-centered classrooms. They have found that authentic tasks and critical thinking applications lend themselves well to engaging students while driving understanding and retention.

My own education history

Keith graduated from high school in 1998 before earning his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2002. In 2019 Keith completed his Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. Mary graduated from high school in 1971 before earning her bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Goucher College in 1974. She earned her Master's in Mathematics from University of Central Florida in 1982. Mary has also been a reader for the AP Statistics exams 14 different times.