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Secondary math resources built for depth, clarity, and real classrooms. From concept-driven activities to structured units and test prep, everything here is designed with purpose. To quickly find what you need, use the search bar below the featured items or explore the categories along the left. With over 35 years in the classroom, I understand how hectic teaching can be. My resources are designed to save you time while still supporting strong, meaningful math instruction. A key focus of this store is college readiness and placement exams, with materials that help strengthen core math skills and build student confidence. You’ll also find engaging Algebra and Geometry lessons, along with targeted state math prep, to support a wide range of classroom needs. My goal is to help you spend less time prepping and more time doing what you do best—teaching.
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Preview of Graphing Linear Equations Freebie + Holiday Pixel-Art Self-Checking Activity

Graphing Linear Equations Freebie + Holiday Pixel-Art Self-Checking Activity

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Give your students quick, meaningful practice graphing linear equations with this easy, no-prep freebie! This activity includes 12 problems where students will: ✔️ Match a graph to its correct linear equation One equation in each set is intentionally mismatched, so students must analyze slope and intercept to find the correct match—a great way to check conceptual understanding. ✔️ Graph linear functions from slope-intercept or standard form Students graph the equation, extend the line, and
Preview of Algebra 1 STAAR Review | Obj 7 TEKS | Quadratic Attributes and Transformations

Algebra 1 STAAR Review | Obj 7 TEKS | Quadratic Attributes and Transformations

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Check out this Algebra STAAR FREEBIE! This comprehensive Algebra 1 STAAR review resource is designed to help students master quadratic functions, key attributes, and transformations tested in Objective 7, with a special focus on the Readiness Standards: TEKS 7A and 7C. Whether you're reviewing before the Algebra 1 STAAR exam or reinforcing major quadratic concepts throughout the year, this resource offers a variety of engaging and rigorous practice activities. ✅ What’s Included: Notes and prac
Preview of Midpoint and Distance Practice Using Formulas - Boom Card Activity

Midpoint and Distance Practice Using Formulas - Boom Card Activity

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This Boom Card activity is a fun and challenging way for students to practice distance and midpoint. Students are asked to find both using graphs or ordered pairs. Students will need to know how to do midpoint and distance before they do this activity. The formulas are given on the first slide. The activity has students fill in blanks with a few multiple choice problems. To Preview this deck click here: 4 Slide Preview in Student ViewWHAT ARE BOOM CARDS?Boom cards are digital task cards that yo
Preview of Free Literal Equations Bell Ringers – Differentiated, Student Choice Warm-Ups

Free Literal Equations Bell Ringers – Differentiated, Student Choice Warm-Ups

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Looking for a smarter way to warm up your math class? This Literal Equations Bell Ringer Freebie is designed with differentiation in mind—so students can pick a path that matches their confidence level and keep going if time allows. Each problem includes three built-in entry points: Try It – A direct approach to solving Break It Down – Step-by-step scaffolding Go Further – Challenge-based or reasoning tasks Whether you're teaching Algebra 1 or reviewing with older students, this resource
Preview of Exponential Functions Data Collection Activity (Free Twizzlers Lab)

Exponential Functions Data Collection Activity (Free Twizzlers Lab)

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This exponential decay activity is a hands-on math lesson designed for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 students to explore exponential functions through data, graphs, and modeling. It works well as a concept launch, exploration activity, or discussion starter when introducing exponential decay. Students analyze a real-world situation, look for patterns, and connect their observations to an exponential model without relying on formulas or procedures upfront. Optional extension tasks allow teachers t
Preview of Algebra Review Bell Ringer Freebie

Algebra Review Bell Ringer Freebie

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If you teach Geometry, Algebra II or a College Ready Math course, then take a look at this free sample of my Algebra Review Bell Ringers. This math freebie represents one week of bell ringers. Each day there are 4 problems that are in a “We Do, You Do” format. Help refresh your students over the Algebra skills that they need for future math courses. If you like this resource, check out the packet that inspired this sample. The packet contains 10 weeks of bell ringers with 120 problems that c
Preview of Solving Equations Flowchart

Solving Equations Flowchart

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This flowchart will help your students that need a little extra guidance. This is used for one-step, two-step and multi-step equations. You could make a poster out of it or give it as a hand-out or notes. This has been a very popular download. If you like this chart, please follow me. I'm trying to get 100 followers by summer. The best thing you can do to say thanks for this free product is to follow me and rate this. It just takes a few minutes! Related Resources: Solving Equations and Inequ
Preview of SAT Math Test Prep FREEBIE for Timed Practice over Expressions and Equations

SAT Math Test Prep FREEBIE for Timed Practice over Expressions and Equations

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Help your students build confidence and improve pacing with this free SAT math timed practice! This resource focuses on expressions, linear equations, and quadratic equations, and includes 9 questions to be completed in 14 minutes, mirroring the time constraints students will face on the digital SAT. This freebie is a sneak peek into my larger SAT math resources available in my store. It’s a great way to get students used to solving under time pressure—without the overwhelm. This printable q
Preview of Algebra STAAR Review – TEKS Practice with Open-Response Style Questions Freebie

Algebra STAAR Review – TEKS Practice with Open-Response Style Questions Freebie

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This free Algebra 1 STAAR review resource includes practice problems aligned to high-priority TEKS commonly tested on the STAAR End-of-Course exam. Originally created to help students with griddable questions on the paper-based STAAR, this resource has been updated to remove the grids and include workspace instead. The problems remain highly relevant for reviewing foundational Algebra skills that support success on the digital test—even though the format has changed. Each page includes: A TEKS-
Preview of Problem Solving Freebie

Problem Solving Freebie

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I developed this problem solving strategy when I was getting my masters. I started using it and I was amazed at how much having a plan when solving word problems really helped students. Some kids have no idea where to start when they read a word problem. This strategy serves as a stepping stone, assisting students in initiating the problem-solving process and outlining a plan. If you find this strategy appealing, I also offer a product named “Problem Solving Strategy and Lesson” that revolves
Preview of Algebra 1 Boom Cards Decimal Review: Comparing Converting and Rounding

Algebra 1 Boom Cards Decimal Review: Comparing Converting and Rounding

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Help your students master decimals with this interactive Boom Card deck that reviews essential decimal concepts. Students will practice converting fractions and percents to decimals, rounding to different place values, and comparing decimals in context. Real-world problems and algebra-based scenarios help reinforce the meaning and application of decimal numbers. This resource is great for review, independent practice, or test prep. Students will practice: ✅ Converting fractions to decimals ✅ Co
Preview of Algebra Bulletin Board Posters - Algebra is More Than Equations

Algebra Bulletin Board Posters - Algebra is More Than Equations

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I made these bulletin board posters after I finished my Fruitful Algebra Journey Resource, which uses a fruit tree to explain the world of algebra. These two items go well together since the journey takes students through the history of Algebra, then explains to students that they have been receiving the knowledge they need to be successful in Algebra in all their math class up to this point. The journey helps them see what content is to come during their year in Algebra and what the fruits of
Preview of Free Exponent Rules Checkpoint | Mixed Practice & Equivalent Expressions

Free Exponent Rules Checkpoint | Mixed Practice & Equivalent Expressions

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Use this Free Exponent Rules Checkpoint to quickly assess student understanding of exponent rules through a mix of problem types. Students identify equivalent expressions, simplify using exponent rules, and apply their knowledge in real-world-style problems. This resource works well as a quick assessment, review activity, homework assignment, or independent practice—and includes a helpful exponent rules reference chart for student support. Students will: Identify equivalent expressions (multiple
Preview of Logarithmic and Exponential Inequality Practice

Logarithmic and Exponential Inequality Practice

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Multi-rep inequality practice with logs and exponents. This can be a warm-up or a ticket out. It's a quick way to see if students understand this type of inequality. This has been a very popular download. More related resources: Logarithmic Functions UnitLogarithmic Functions ProjectExponential Functions UnitExponential Functions ActivityExponential Functions Stationsother: Quadrant 1 Graphs for Special Times of the YearMarch Madness-Naming Ordered Pairs ActivityFactoring Binomials and Trinomial
Preview of Inequality Poster

Inequality Poster

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This poster is a fun way to help students know how to graph and write domain and range for inequalities. This is meant to be for your classroom only and not for commercial use.
Preview of Writing In Algebra

Writing In Algebra

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There are two writing prompts on this document. If your students have been taught arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences and inverses and you need a writing piece for them, then download this! This has been a very popular download. If you like this chart, please follow me. I'm trying to get 100 followers by summer. Related Resources: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series Chart Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series Game Exponential Functions Unit Exponential Functions Act
Preview of Solving Equations by Clearing Fractions and Decimals
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Solving Equations by Clearing Fractions and Decimals

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This is a short video tutorial on solving equations that have fractions and decimals. This is a part of my SAT Test Prep 2 Resource, but can be used for any classroom purposes. If this streaming video is not a good option, open the supporting document to find the link to my YouTube Video.
Preview of Solving Quadratics by Factoring and Solving Literal Equations
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Solving Quadratics by Factoring and Solving Literal Equations

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This is a short video that refreshes students on solving quadratics by factoring and also how to solve literal equations. This video is a part of my SAT Test Prep 2 Resource. This can be used for any classroom purpose. This video can be watched on my YouTube Channel as a secondary platform
Preview of Solving Quadratic Word Problems
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Solving Quadratic Word Problems

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This is a quick video that helps students solve a specific quadratic word problem that might appear on the SAT. This video is a part of my SAT Test Prep 2 Resource. This can be used for any classroom purpose. This video can be watched on my YouTube Channel as a secondary platform.
Preview of Solving Systems by Substitution
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Solving Systems by Substitution

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This is a two problem video tutorial on solving a system using the substitution method. It was created as a quick refresher for students that have already been taught how to solve systems. Add this to an assignment to help your students get acquainted with this concept. Watch this same video on my YouTube Channel.This is part of my SAT Packet 1 over solving systems.
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Secondary math resources built for depth, clarity, and real classrooms. From concept-driven activities to structured units and test prep, everything here is designed with purpose. To quickly find what you need, use the search bar below the featured items or explore the categories along the left. With over 35 years in the classroom, I understand how hectic teaching can be. My resources are designed to save you time while still supporting strong, meaningful math instruction. A key focus of this store is college readiness and placement exams, with materials that help strengthen core math skills and build student confidence. You’ll also find engaging Algebra and Geometry lessons, along with targeted state math prep, to support a wide range of classroom needs. My goal is to help you spend less time prepping and more time doing what you do best—teaching.

Teaching style

I've seen many teaching trends come and go, and I adapt to what I feel is best for my students at the time. I love using hands-on materials and work hard to differentiate my instruction to meet my students' needs.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I’ve been honored with both Teacher of the Year and Coach of the Year, but the recognition that matters most doesn’t come with a plaque. It’s the moments when former students reach out—like the one who served as a teleprompter operator during the Obama administration and now handles communications on a Navy ship. Others have become doctors, engineers, and surveyors. As educators, we plant seeds we may not see bloom for years. Hearing their stories reminds me why we do what we do—and why it’s always worth it.

My own education history

BS in Mathematics for 6-12 from Texas Wesleyan University. Master's in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics from University of Texas at Arlington.

Additional biographical information

My greatest joy is my family; they are what keeps me going. I also love to travel and enjoy helping my husband work on his classic cars.