The Math Cafe
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Middle School Math:
7th Grade (Inclusion, Regular Ed, Gifted) - 5 Years
8th Grade (Inclusion, Regular Ed) - 5 Years
7th & 8th Grade (Gifted & High Achieving) - 3 Years
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Scale Factor & Scale Drawings NOTES & PRACTICE
This resource contains the following items: 1) Scale Factor NOTES & PRACTICE: · Calculating Scale Factor · Applying Scale Factor 2) Scales and Scale Drawings NOTES & PRACTICE· Using Scales & Proportions to Find New Lengths · Using Scales & Proportions to Find New Areas 3) Scale Factor & Scale Drawings TEST PRACTICE (Printable and version for Google Forms) 4) Answer Key to All Parts This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 7th Grade Geometry Standard below: CCSS
6th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Also included in:Â Scale Factor & Scale Drawings MINI-BUNDLE
8th Grade Math Spiral Review Assessments for Common Core w/ Standards Checklist
UPDATED: Each SRA has been converted to a Google Form* and the links to those forms are included in this download, along with printable PDFs. -26 Quizzes/697 Questions total -Spiraled according to Common Core/GSE Pacing Guide -Use weekly or every other week as a quiz, homework, substitute assignments, or anything you need it to be! -Student standards checklist included and correlated directly to each quiz (including an editable version) *Google Forms versions of the quiz are simple images of th
8th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.1a
, 8.G.A.1b
 +33
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Math Full Year Curriculum for Common Core
Exploring Triangle Inequality Theorem (Side Lengths) HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
This resource contains the following items: 1) A side-length manipulative activity where students trial-and-error different combinations of side lengths to determine a rule for side length requirements of triangles. 2) Brief summary notes and practice problems 3) Answer Key This resource was created to PARTIALLY meet the requirements for the 7th Grade Math Geometry Standard below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2Draw (freehand, with ruler and protractor, and with technology) geometric shapes with given
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.2
Also included in:Â Characteristics of Triangles + One, Many, No Triangles MINI-BUNDLE
Characteristics of Triangles + One Unique, Many, No Triangles NOTES & PRACTICE
This resource contains the following items: 1) Understanding Triangle Side Lengths NOTES & PRACTICE · (Triangle Inequality Theorem) Students will learn the basics of the triangle inequality theorem, focusing on comparing the sum of the two shorter sides with the longest side* to determine which sets of side lengths could possibly form a triangle. 2) Understanding Triangles & Interior Angles NOTES & PRACTICE· Students will learn the requirements of interior angles of triangles. 3) One, None
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.2
Also included in:Â Characteristics of Triangles + One, Many, No Triangles MINI-BUNDLE
Scale Factor & Scale Drawings MINI-BUNDLE
This mini-bundle contains the following resources for use with scale factor and scale drawings instruction: 1) Notes Scale Factor (Identifying & Applying)Scales (Applying to find new Lengths and Areas)2) Practice Problems 3) Test Practice (with link to version for Google Forms) 4) Scavenger Hunt Activity (20 Questions) 5) 10 Question Quiz (with link to version for Google Forms) It was created to meet the requirements of the 7th Grade Math Geometry Standard below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.1 Solve
6th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.1
Introduction to Transformations NOTES & PRACTICE
This resource is a simple introduction to the four transformations (reflection, rotation, translation, dilation) with basic ideas (x & y axis Reflections, 90, 180, & 270 Rotations). The file contains: 2 pages of Notes 1 page practice identifying transformations with basic details (16 questions) To get this, along with more in depth exploration on the transformations, the entirety of this resource is embedded in my product: Transformations on the Coordinate Plane (Notes, Practice, Maze Activi
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.3
Also included in:Â Coordinate Transformations UNIT BUNDLE
Characteristics of Triangles + One, Many, No Triangles MINI-BUNDLE
The bonus file of this resource contains a .zip file of all the included resources numbered in the order they were meant to be presented to students. This resource was created to meet the requirements for the 7th Grade Math Geometry Standard below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2Draw (freehand, with ruler and protractor, and with technology) geometric shapes with given conditions. Focus on constructing triangles from three measures of angles or sides, noticing when the conditions determine a unique tr
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.2
Angle Relationships (8th Grade Math) UNIT BUNDLE
NOTE: Google Apps Options - Only the ASSESSMENTS and a few other specified activities have Google Apps options. This bundle is NOT ideal for "Distance Learning" unless you have special access to PDF editors that remove answer keys, etc. This bundle of resources was developed to meet the 8th Grade Geometry Standard below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.A.5Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles, about the angles created when parallel lines are cut by
7th - 9th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.5
Surface Area of Composite 3D Figures NOTES & PRACTICE
This resource contains the following items: 1) Surface Area of Composite 3D Figures NOTES & PRACTICE Review Surface Area of 3D figures: Cubes & Right PrismsUnderstanding composite 3D figures Practice finding surface area of composite 3D figures2) Answer Key to All Parts NOTE: This practice does NOT include circular composite figures, only those listed directly from the standard. This resource was developed to PARTIALLY meet the requirements of the 7th Grade Geometry Standard below: CCSS.MATH
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.6
Also included in:Â Area, Surface Area, & Volume of Composite Figures MINI-BUNDLE
Cross-Sections of 3D Figures NOTES, PRACTICE, MINI-QUIZ
This resource contains: 1) Cross Sections NOTES & PRACTICE Introduction to Cross-SectionsUnderstanding Directional Vocabulary (Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Parallel & Perpendicular to the Base)Identifying Cross-Sections given the direction of a plane slicing through a 3D figure*2) Cross Sections TEST PRACTICE10 multiple choice questions in two formats:Printable PDFVersion for Google Forms (Link to Form found on page 1 of PDF download)3) Cross Sections MINI-QUIZ5 multiple choice questions
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.A.3
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math GEOMETRY UNIT BUNDLE (CCSS)
8th Grade Math Full Year Curriculum for Common Core
Does your state have additional standards that are not included in this resource? Email me at tptmathcafe@gmail.com for supplemental resources NOTE: Google Apps Options - Only the ASSESSMENTS and a few other specified activities have Google Apps options. This curriculum is NOT ideal for "Distance Learning" unless you have special access to PDF editors that remove answer keys, etc. This resource has been carefully built to include everything an 8th Grade Math teacher might need over the course
7th - 9th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.1a
, 8.G.A.1b
 +32
Coordinate Transformations UNIT BUNDLE
This resource contains the following resources by The Math Cafe:1) Coordinate Plane REVIEW 2) Corresponding Parts (Congruence Properties of Transformations)NotesTest Practice10 Question Quiz (Hard Copy & Google Forms)2) Transformations on the Coordinate Plane (Notes, Practice, Maze Activity, Quiz)Introduction to Transformation Notes & PracticeExploring Rotations Notes & PracticeExploring Reflections Notes & PracticeExploring Translations Notes & PracticeExploring Dilations Notes & PracticeTrans
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.1a
, 8.G.A.1b
 +4
Area, Surface Area, & Volume of Composite Figures MINI-BUNDLE
This mini-bundle contains the following resources on the topic of Area, Surface Area, & Volume of Composite Figures: 1) Notes + Practice Problems for each individual topic 2) Supplemental Practice Activities 3) Constructed Response Practice 4) 10 Question Quiz NOTE: This practice does NOT include circular composite figures, only those listed directly from the standard. The resources are arranged in the order they were designed to be delivered to your students. ---------------------------------
7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.6
Pythagorean Theorem UNIT BUNDLE
NOTE: Google Apps Options - Only the ASSESSMENTS have Google Apps options. This bundle is NOT ideal for "Distance Learning" unless you have special access to PDF editors that remove answer keys, etc. This product was created to introduce, support, and assess students with the following 8th Grade Geometry Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.B.6Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.B.7Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right
7th - 9th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
, 8.G.B.8
Transformations on the Coordinate Plane (Notes, Practice, Maze Activity, Quiz)
NOTE: Google Apps Options - Only the ASSESSMENTS have Google Apps options. This bundle is NOT ideal for "Distance Learning" unless you have special access to PDF editors that remove answer keys, etc. This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Geometry Standard below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.A.3Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates. It contains the following resources: 1) Basic Transforma
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.3
Similar Triangles & Slope CUT & PASTE Activity
This resource contains the following items: 1) Similar Triangles & Slope Cut & Paste Activity: Students must cut out 12 right triangles & find pairs of similar triangles by matching the slopes of the hypotenuses to 6 lines graphed on 6 coordinate planes. 2) Answer Keys to All Parts This resource was developed to partially meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Expressions & Equations Standards below: (portion of standard covered listed in bold) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6 Use similar tr
7th - 9th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.EE.B.6
Also included in:Â Similar Triangles & Slope MINI-BUNDLE
Angle Relationships in Parallel Lines Notes, Practice, Activities, Quiz
NOTE: Google Apps Options - Only the ASSESSMENTS and a few other specified activities have Google Apps options. This bundle is NOT ideal for "Distance Learning" unless you have special access to PDF editors that remove answer keys, etc. This resource was developed to partially meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Geometry standard below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.A.5Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles, about the angles created when paralle
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.5
Also included in:Â Angle Relationships (8th Grade Math) UNIT BUNDLE
Sequences of Transformations NOTES & PRACTICE
This resource works best when used after students have mastered knowledge of basic reflections, translations, rotations, and dilations (Follow the link to find resources for basic transformations). It contains the following elements: --2 pages of Notes/Examples --10 Test Practice questions (Printable & digital version for Google Forms) --1 answer key This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Geometry Standards below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.A.2Understand that a two-di
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.2
, 8.G.A.4
Also included in:Â Sequences of Transformations MINI-BUNDLE
Sequences of Transformations TASK CARDS
My students have always understood sequences of transformations by simple test practice and I hope yours will feel more confident after practicing several types of sequences of transformation problems! This file contains: 16 Test Practice Questions regarding Sequences of Transformations --A Task Card version for less printing and more moving --A worksheet version for substitute lesson plans, take home work/extra credit, or for students to keep for their own review --A version of the worksheet
7th - 9th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
8.G.A.2
, 8.G.A.4
Also included in:Â Sequences of Transformations MINI-BUNDLE
Pythagorean Theorem Proof: Squares Manipulative Activity
This is a simple activity designed to reinforce the Pythagorean theorem and emphasize that it is the sum of the SQUARES of the side lengths, not the side lengths themselves, that total the SQUARE of the hypotenuse.
Best used after an introduction activity.
Most effectively completed when students are working as partners.
The directions recommend that the students display their work as a poster.
Contains:
1) Task directions
2) Twelve squares (that will form 4 right triangles)
3) Optional Exten
7th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.B.6
, 8.G.B.7
Also included in:Â Pythagorean Theorem Proof Mini-Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Middle School Math:
7th Grade (Inclusion, Regular Ed, Gifted) - 5 Years
8th Grade (Inclusion, Regular Ed) - 5 Years
7th & 8th Grade (Gifted & High Achieving) - 3 Years
Teaching style
I believe in balance when teaching math--a balance between the systematic and the exploratory. My classroom has a routine, but variations of lesson styles within the general structure. I love asking "why" and then "why" again.
I also believe in the power of positivity--complimenting hard work and giving attention to the good. Treating students as if you are on the same team instead of making it a point to exercise your authority over them always builds stronger relationships, and thus builds their confidence and performance.
My trademark is developing spiraling and/or cumulative review. This shows up in daily starters, weekly/bi-weekly quizzes, and cumulative review study guides. If they don't keep practicing it, they'll lose it!
The resources I make for TpT, I'm actually making for my own classroom--and I never sit down to make an activity without a copy of the standards (GSE/Common Core) in my hands!
Awards & shining teacher moments
School Teacher of the Year, 2015 - 2016
County Teacher of the year, 2016 - 2017
Outstanding Student Growth Percentile Recognition, 2015 - 2016
My own education history
B.S. in Human Development, Licensed K-8
M.Ed. in Classroom Teaching
Ed.S. in Curriculum & Instruction
Gifted Endorsement
Additional biographical information
Originally from rural Western New York State, I now live in slightly less-rural Tennessee with my husband (who immigrated to the US from New Zealand!), our little daughter, and one cat. Five of my seven siblings and three cousins live close by with their families--the same people who aggravated me as a child are now my absolute best friends.
Since the birth of my daughter, I have had the amazing opportunity to take time away from teaching and stay home with her. However, I still can't resist creating all of the resources I would be using if I were still in the classroom!
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