The Ms Fitz Files
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New Jersey, United States
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This is my 9th year teaching. Throughout this journey, I have taught 6th grade special education, 4th and 5th grade math science and social studies. Currently, I am in my third year teaching 6th Grade Honors Math.
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Create Your Own Invention (Intro to Science and the Scientific Method)
In the beginning of each year I like to get students interested in Science by having them create their own invention. I have used this in grades 3-6 for both general education and special education students. The graphic organizer can be modified to meet the needs of your students. After completing the organizer, depending on how much time you have, students can physically create their invention to the best of their ability. I typically have the students just complete this organizer and draw up
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Science
Metric System Conversion Worksheet
Follow up worksheet to teaching metric system conversions.
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Math, Science
Invention Project - Scientific Method Great Beginning or End of Year Project
Students continue to talk about completing this project for years. You can take it further by hosting a science fair and invite parents in. I did that a few times and it was a huge hit! Document includes project description, grading, checklist, and examples. Included is a graphic organizer (also found on my store) that they can use during the planning process!
3rd - 6th
Science
6th and 7th Grade Modeling Ratios
This assignment can be adapted to be done online through Google Classroom or even hands-on. Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of different types of ratios (part to part, part to whole, and whole to part), create models of ratios, and create their own ratio word problems. This is a great alternative assessment or mini-project.
6th - 7th
Math
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
, 7.RP.A.2
5th Grade Math Standards Check In
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to check if your students have remembered skills throughout the year or are simply looking for a way to pull small groups, this is a great resource! Every single math standard that correlates to the Common Core is accounted for. I live in New Jersey and our standards are technically NJSLS, but they are still the same standards. The document contains the standard, the general goal of the standard (in a way students can understand), a sample problem, and
4th - 6th
Math
My Bedroom Geometry Project
This is a geometry project designed to meet the requirements for fourth grade geometry using Common Core standards. However, items could be added or removed to meet the standards of younger or higher grade levels. The project requires students to complete things like finding the area of their bedroom, using a protractor, determining items in their room that are symmetrical, etc. This could be modified to be completed in school and tailored to your classroom.
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.3
Factors and Multiples
The item provides practice for identifying prime and composite numbers, how many arrays a number can have (with graph paper to draw them -- some may not fit, but I have my students write them out), the factors of a number, factor pairs, and five multiples. They then have the opportunity to create their own prime and composite numbers.
3rd - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.OA.B.4
Place Value Chart with Money
When learning place value, I always insert this sheet into a clear sleeve communicator. We practice reading and writing numbers as well as talking about each place's value in terms of money. When beginning to think about powers of ten, I always like to bring it back to the idea of money. Currently, as a 6th grade math teacher, I often feel that students still do not have any concept of physical money and even reference this sheet with them.
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
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Error Analysis / Test Corrections
There is great power in making mistakes. I always tell my students that making mistakes is a good thing because it is there where they know they can improve and thus grow. After each quiz/test, I require my students to use this error analysis that requires them to categorize their mistakes, resolve the problem, and explain what went wrong/how this mistake can be avoided in the future. Students and parents alike have found this to be one of the most beneficial exercises they complete. In the beg
Not Specific
Math, Science
Factors, Multiples, Prime & Composite
When teaching Topic 7 in the Envisions 2.0 program, I teach the whole topic at once. Students then use this graphic organizer to practice the skills of the topic. Great for a review, quiz, etc.
3rd - 6th
Math
CCSS
4.OA.B.4
Creating Equivalent Fractions Guided Notes
This document is use for Envisions 2.0 Topic 8.1 and 8.3 for the 4th grade. However, it can be used for any program teaching equivalent fractions by using multiplication and area models.
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
, 4.NF.A.1
Constructed Response Checklist
Clear and easy checklist to use with your students when trying to get them to expand on their responses to word problems. Can me modified to meet the needs of your students ability and grade level.
3rd - 7th
Math
4th Grade Envisions 2.0 Key Topics Outline
After teaching the 4th grade Envisions 2.0 curriculum for a few years I created a document that addresses the major, supporting, and additional clusters per topic. Included are items that were further addressed or that students continued to need support on throughout the year (these can be found in bold). This would be a great resource for a first year teacher, curriculum writing, or someone new to 4th grade math as it lays out the whole textbook in one place.
4th
Math
Author's Purpose and Expository Writing
Explanation of both determining an author's purpose and expository writing
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Coordinate Graphing
Students use this to create their own town using points. Depending on their ability you can change the scale or have them create their own.
4th - 5th
Math
CCSS
5.G.A.1
, 5.G.A.2
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About the store
Experience
This is my 9th year teaching. Throughout this journey, I have taught 6th grade special education, 4th and 5th grade math science and social studies. Currently, I am in my third year teaching 6th Grade Honors Math.
Teaching style
With a special education background, I have always been a firm believer in differentiation. I genuinely believe that all children have the capability to learn at high levels if given the right tools. Throughout the past few years, I have changed many of those "tools" as I see what works best for a given student, a particular class, read new research, etc.
After reading Jo Boaler's, Mathematical Mindsets (you HAVE to read it if you have no already done so!), I have altered my teaching style a bit. I spend more time emphasizing the power of mistakes and creating a classroom culture in which all students are capable and their ideas, strategies, and mistakes are valued.
As a true math lover, I find it incredibly important for students to conceptualize math, rather than see it as a set of procedures to follow in order to solve simple problems. In my classroom, students are problem solvers, innovators, and always pushed to explore the beauty of math.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2020 New Jersey Exemplary Educator
My own education history
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics and Special Education from Rutgers University in New Jersey. I then obtained my Master's Degree in K-12 Special Education, K-6 General Education, and Middle School Mathematics from Rutgers, Graduate School of Education in New Jersey as well.
Additional biographical information
I am a huge giraffe lover and if I could I would own acres and acres of land and rescue thousands of dogs. I have two rescue dogs and can't picture my life without them.
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