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Austin, Texas, United States
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I am beginning my third year as a full-time public school teacher. I spent my first year teaching 7th grade at a Title 1 middle school in Houston and nearly quit in the middle of February. Some how I managed to land a job teaching 8th grade and algebra in suburban Round Rock the year after where I intend to stay for the foreseeable future.
I've met with considerable success in Round Rock and have started making much of my own content, all of which is directly aligned to the TEKS which are themselves based on common core. I also teach number sense.
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Write Equations and Inequalities with Variables on Both Sides
In these pages a word problem is given for which students must write an equation. They are specifically instructed not to solve that equation. The emphasis is placed on converting word problems to algebraic equations.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Modeling and Solving Equations Unit
This is a collection of my solving equations content. It starts with detailed notes and is followed by practice problems that include modeling and solving equations with algebra tiles and solving without models. All content is 100% aligned to the TEKS.
6th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
A Notes Page for Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
These four pages give an in depth explanation for the connections between solving equations with variables on both sides and the modeling of that process with algebra tiles.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.EE.C.7b
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Characteristics of Quadratics
This page features 8 problems in which students are asked to identify the key features of quadratic graphs including zeros, axis of symmetry, vertexes, maximums and minimums, and y-intercepts. This page does not feature solving quadratic equations, factoring, or graphing.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2
CCSS
HSF-IF.C.7a
, HSF-IF.C.7c
Writing Inequalities with Variables on Both Sides
Students are given various prompts and asked to write an inequality that models that prompt. They are not asked to solve the inequality they write.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Write Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Students are given prompts and asked to write an equation that matches or models that prompt. They do not need to solve the equation.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides Mixed Practice
This page includes two modeling problems (one model to equation, the other equation to model) and eight problems to be solved without a mode. It will make a good practice page for students to solidify their understanding and skill.
8th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Model and Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides
This page includes 4 problems which prompt students to model and solve an algebraic equation. The page also includes two summary problems for students to express their level of understanding.
While this page would be helpful in any algebra or pre-algebra classroom, as far as I can tell the details of the standard are specific to Texas.
8th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.EE.C.7b
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Write and Solve Algebraic Equations when Given a Model
4 problems, followed by two summary questions. When given a model, write and solve the equation that matches.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2
CCSS
8.EE.C.7b
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Non-Linear Functions Test
This assessment includes multiple representations and transformations of exponential functions. It also includes inverse variation and geometric sequences though those two topics are not the focus. It is also very easy which is why I've offered it for free. Most of my tests are a notch above this on the difficulty scale.
8th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.2
, HSF-LE.A.3
, HSF-LE.B.5
Non-Linear Functions Review
This review accompanies my Non-Linear Functions Test and covers exponential growth and decay, geometric sequences, and inverse variation.
9th
Algebra, Algebra 2
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.2
, HSF-LE.A.3
, HSF-LE.B.5
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About the store
Experience
I am beginning my third year as a full-time public school teacher. I spent my first year teaching 7th grade at a Title 1 middle school in Houston and nearly quit in the middle of February. Some how I managed to land a job teaching 8th grade and algebra in suburban Round Rock the year after where I intend to stay for the foreseeable future.
I've met with considerable success in Round Rock and have started making much of my own content, all of which is directly aligned to the TEKS which are themselves based on common core. I also teach number sense.
Teaching style
I use a combination of direct instruction and student led facilitation though I have yet to master either style or get the ratio right. Students need incentives, direction, crystal clear expectations, and space to figure things out for themselves so I try to provide those things.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I won a fellowship for an essay I wrote about disparate student motivations when I was in graduate school but otherwise nobody has noticed me in any official capacity.
My own education history
I earned a graduate degree from St. Edward's University in Mathematics Education with a specialization in algebra education, hold an undergraduate degree in Humanities, and have earned 28 hours worth of undergraduate level mathematics.
Additional biographical information
I play guitar, meditate, and get lost on the internet in my spare time.
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