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Margaret taught at the elementary level for 20 years (mostly 4/5/6) then over the next 20 years, established and coordinated district-wide gifted services in math and language arts for a diversified suburban school district (K-8).
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Addison and the Advent Calendar~Christmas Math - Problem Solving
Addison and the Advent Calendar - For Highly Able Math Students
Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The investigations can be used with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different strategies. Less experienced students should be encouraged
K - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
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Experience
Margaret taught at the elementary level for 20 years (mostly 4/5/6) then over the next 20 years, established and coordinated district-wide gifted services in math and language arts for a diversified suburban school district (K-8).
Teaching style
Margaret's teaching style emphasizes student engagement, thinking, problem solving, teamwork, writing, discussion and presentation.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Margaret was honored by the Illinois State Board of Education with a "Those Who Excel Award of Merit."
My own education history
Margaret earned her BS in Education from Northern Illinois University; an MA in instruction and curriculum from National-Louis University; and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Administration and Supervision from National-Louis University.
Additional biographical information
Margaret is the mother of 3 very talented middle school teachers! Retired; educational consultant for a Regional Office of Education; runs a small antique business.
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