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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)
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
Compare and Order Real Numbers Review
This is a test review for TEKS 8.2A, B, C, & D. Topics include approximating the values of irrational numbers (including pi and manipulations of pi), ordering real numbers (including fractions, decimals, percents, and irrational square roots), classifying real numbers, ordering real numbers on a number line, and scientific notation (converting from standard to scientific and from scientific to standard).
These topics are covered in 8th grade level math but show up in 7th and possibly 6th grade
6th - 8th
Decimals, Fractions, 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
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
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
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
Proportional Relationships
TEKS 8.3A, B and C for STAAR Prep - More than enough question to build a test with here.
8th
Fractions, Geometry, Math Test Prep
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
Solving Equations and Inequalities Algebra Assessment
This is an assessment designed for middle and high school Algebra I students. It covers TEKS A.5A, A.5B, and A.5C. Topics include writing and solving equations and inequalities, the distributive and commutative properties, and literal equations. Problem types include error analysis, straightforward solving, definition identification, and both mathematical and real world situations represented in picture and written form. The assessment is 14 questions long.
7th - 9th
Algebra
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
, HSA-CED.A.2
, HSA-CED.A.4
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
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
Introduction to Slope
TEKS 8.4B - Use similar right triangles to determine the slope of a line via the proportional sides of the triangles. In other words, Texas's way of making slope more difficult than it needs to be.
7th - 8th
Algebra, Fractions, Math Test Prep
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
Slope and Y-Intercept
16 STAAR Style questions to assess your students over y=mx+b as seen in tables and graphs.
7th - 8th
Algebra, Graphing, Math Test Prep
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
Graph Proportional Relationships and Rate of Change
TEKS 8.4B STAAR Prep
7th - 8th
Algebra, Graphing, Math Test Prep
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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