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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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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)
Compare and Order Real Numbers
Practice comparing and ordering real numbers by pairs of numbers, sets of numbers on a number line, and in problem situations.
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
, 8.NS.A.2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
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
Finding the Distance Between Two Points
This is a notes page on using the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points. It includes a solved sample problem and a couple of word problems you could work along with your students as examples.
8th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Pythagorean Theorem - Distance Between Points
Find the distance between two points using the Pythagorean Theorem in the coordinate plane and problem situations. Also might make a good quiz.
8th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
The Pythagorean Theorem Unit
This package contains all of my personal produced Pythagorean Theorem content collected together and placed in order as I teach it in class. Everything is 100% aligned to the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Topics include finding the distance between two points, the Pythagorean converse, Pythagorean diagrams, and Pythagorean words problems. The package includes both notes and practice sets.
6th - 8th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
Mixed Practice with the Pythagorean Theorem
Diagrams, Converse, Distance between two points, words problems. Might make a good quiz.
8th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Ordering Real Numbers
12 STAAR style questions matched to TEKS 8.2D. Compare and order real numbers. Use for STAAR prep or any related multiple choice test.
8th
Math Test Prep, Numbers, Other (Math)
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
Ordering Sets of Real Numbers
On this page sets of four or five real numbers are given along with a blank number line.
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
, 8.NS.A.2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Notes on Real Numbers
This is a notes page on the various types and properties of real numbers (natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational).
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
, 8.NS.A.2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Comparing Negative Real Numbers
This page focuses specifically on comparing negative real numbers to one another.
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
, 8.NS.A.2
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
8th Grade Data Analysis Test
This Data Analysis Test is the follow up to the associated review. It is a ten question multiple choice test which focuses on the trend lines, scatter plots, correlations, predictions, and absolute mean deviation. Texas standards are tagged to each problem as a margin note. Given sufficient demand I can upload a version directly aligned to common core or without any margin notes at all.
8th
Algebra, Other (Math), Statistics
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Comparing Real Numbers
This page focuses specifically on comparing positive real numbers.
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Scientific Notation
12 STAAR Type questions over 8.3C. Good for test prep or a multiple choice test.
8th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
8th Grade Data Analysis Review
This review covers the use of trend lines, scatter plots, correlations, predictions, and absolute mean deviation. Since I live and work in Texas each problem includes a margin note which indicates the standard on which the problem is based. Texas uses the TEKS which are based on common core, but are a unique set of standards. Given sufficient demand, I can upload a version directly aligned to common core and or a version without any margin notes at all.
8th
Algebra, Other (Math), Statistics
CCSS
8.SP.A.1
, 8.SP.A.2
, 8.SP.A.3
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Sets of Real Numbers
Practice STAAR question for TEKS 8.2A
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Approximate Values of Irrational Numbers
12 STAAR Type questions on TEKS 8.2B. Should work great for any multiple choice test or STAAR Review.
8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
Dilations in the Coordinate Plane
STAAR Prep TEKS 8.3B
8th
Fractions, Graphing, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Bundle
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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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