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Rated 4.86 out of 5, based on 505 reviews
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Bluffton, Ohio, United States
About the store
Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora have a combined 53 years experience of teaching in the classroom and many, many hours of one-on-one tutoring. Although Jay may not appreciate how it will be noted that there is a significant age difference between us, our success as a small company is the product of understanding, monitoring and helping students maintain key mathematical disciplines. Our goals are established by our line of "trendy" and creative products.
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Preview of 5th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,5th Grade math,quiz bowl

5th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,5th Grade math,quiz bowl

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of All TEN Middle School and High School Mathnerdys,math,algebra-calculus

All TEN Middle School and High School Mathnerdys,math,algebra-calculus

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of 5th Grade Board Sessions, Complete Set of 20 Sessions,Common Core & Review

5th Grade Board Sessions, Complete Set of 20 Sessions,Common Core & Review

This is the complete set of our 5th Grade Board Sessions, digitally, at a nice lower price than buying them individually. If you've not used any before, the blurb that describes their purpose will follow. ( An early aside . . . Though this was NOT their original purpose, any of the twenty sessions included in this package would be perfect for a Blizzard Bag. They're already to go digitally for a net assignment, but can also be run off for the bag. . . . and you've ALREADY got the answers/sol
Preview of 5th Grade Arithmetic,Mathematics,Geometry,activities,Combo + Package 2

5th Grade Arithmetic,Mathematics,Geometry,activities,Combo + Package 2

Here’s a package of arithmetic and math activities bound to please any 5th grade teacher . . . a great present for yourself, or a favorite teacher. The “combo +” includes five different forms of activities geared to improving the atmosphere and the testing scores of any 5th grade classroom . . . and it’s priced at a 26% discount from buying the five items separately. Included are: the complete set of 5th Grade Board Sessions ($19.95), the complete set of 5th Grade Mathnerdy “game board
Preview of Substantial Prime Number Neat Numbers,order of operation,exponents,mental math

Substantial Prime Number Neat Numbers,order of operation,exponents,mental math

This prime set of Neat Numbers is intended to supplement work with learning essential number properties and operations at all levels in el-hi education . . . from First Grade to Calculus. Two of my major goals in teaching math have always been, first, to show how what we’re learning can be used and, second, to blend the “topic for the day” with other subjects whenever possible (integrate subjects and teach cross-curricularly, as it were). To that end, each of the 71/73 Neat Numbers is nea
Preview of Complete Set of 20 6th Grade Board Sessions,Common Core,Review,Quiz Bowl

Complete Set of 20 6th Grade Board Sessions,Common Core,Review,Quiz Bowl

This is the complete set of our 6th Grade Board Sessions, digitally, at a nice lower price than buying them individually. If you've not used any before, the blurb that describes their purpose will follow. ( An early aside . . . Though this was NOT their original purpose, any of the twenty sessions included in this package would be perfect for a Blizzard Bag. They're already to go digitally for a net assignment, but can also be run off for the bag. . . . and you've ALREADY got the answers/solut
Preview of 5th Grade Arithmetic,Mathematics,Geometry,activities,Combo Package 1

5th Grade Arithmetic,Mathematics,Geometry,activities,Combo Package 1

Here’s a package of arithmetic and math activities bound to please any 5th grade teacher . . . a great present for yourself, or a favorite teacher. The “combo” includes three different forms of activities geared to improving the atmosphere and the testing scores of any 5th grade classroom . . . and it’s priced at a 21% discount from buying the three items separately. Included are: the complete set of 5th Grade Board Sessions ($19.95), the complete set of 5th Grade Mathnerdy “game boar
Preview of Neat Numbers,Dang You're Fast Math,necessary arithmetic,exponents,mental math

Neat Numbers,Dang You're Fast Math,necessary arithmetic,exponents,mental math

This "two-volume" set of problems and puzzles should be all any school needs for their students to master those parts of arithmetic now needed in today's world . . . math or otherwise. The student will NOT have to do 568 x 47. That's for the calculator. The problems in this offering concentrate on those operations which should be done with no calculator. The problems herein work on mastering powers that should be known, and properties that are quite useful in computations. Major tests test
Preview of All FIVE Middle School Mathnerdys,Test Prep,Quiz Bowl,Math Counts

All FIVE Middle School Mathnerdys,Test Prep,Quiz Bowl,Math Counts

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of 8th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,8th Grade math,quiz bowl

8th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,8th Grade math,quiz bowl

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of Earth Day, 2015 NCAA March Madness 9 puzzle collection,word search, math "essay"

Earth Day, 2015 NCAA March Madness 9 puzzle collection,word search, math "essay"

This offering is a collection of three puzzles designed for help in understanding Earth Day, ecology, and the environment. Two are word searches and the other uses some elementary powers of numbers with some elementary binary operations to uncover some facts about cell phones . . . and their disposal . . . along with a coded message that is apt. Though drivers of cars might appreciate the Saving Gas word search, even younger children can certainly do it and learn something from it to share
Preview of All 15 Middle School Cartesian Cartoons,graphing,algebra,powers,operations

All 15 Middle School Cartesian Cartoons,graphing,algebra,powers,operations

This is the entire set of fifteen Cartesian Cartoon Puzzles intended, for the most part, for middle school students. Many could be used with fourth graders, likewise, many could probably be used for older students needing review and practice. (I believe that my count of 43 pages worth of puzzles and solution pages is correct . . . but I may be off by a page or so in the count.) Our Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle series is intended to offer different slants and blends from most of the “gr
Preview of 6th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,6th Grade math,quiz bowl

6th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,6th Grade math,quiz bowl

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of 7th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,7th Grade math,quiz bowl

7th Grade Mathnerdy, 20 Jeopardy columns,template,7th Grade math,quiz bowl

The intent of our Mathnerdy columns is to provide teachers and students with quick review problems in a game-like format. Working quickly under pressure is an actuality on Proficiency Tests, ACTs and SATs. Our Mathnerdy columns afford timed responses, in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere, that put a little pressure on the student. We have ten sets of 20 “Mathnerdy” columns, for fifth grade students through Calculus, so our “Mathnerdys” review many, many topics at varying levels of difficu
Preview of 8th Grade Board Session 6,Common Core,Review,Math Counts,Quiz Bowl

8th Grade Board Session 6,Common Core,Review,Math Counts,Quiz Bowl

In this Board Session students will… -use the order of operations & properties to simplify expressions -work with exponents -solve some one-step and two-step equations and inequalities mechanically and mentally -work with some negative exponents -work some algebra into area and perimeter of a rectangle -change word phrases into math phrases, substitute, evaluate -work with integers and absolute values We DO have a complete set of the 20 8th Grade Board sessions listed, and at a
Preview of 3 Earth Day Puzzles,Saving Gas, Recycling Ways,Unpleasant Powers of Cell Phones

3 Earth Day Puzzles,Saving Gas, Recycling Ways,Unpleasant Powers of Cell Phones

This offering is a collection of three puzzles designed for help in understanding Earth Day, ecology, and the environment. Two are word searches and the other uses some elementary powers of numbers with some elementary binary operations to uncover some facts about cell phones . . . and their disposal . . . along with a coded message that is apt. Though drivers of cars might appreciate the Saving Gas word search, even younger children can certainly do it and learn something from it to share wit
Preview of Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,percents,Help Me If You Can

Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,percents,Help Me If You Can

In this graphing puzzle, the student will: 1). plot points in a coordinate plane (no fractions). 2). take the per cent of a number (common per cents and whole numbers). 3). reflect line segments across the y-axis. Please do not be intimidated by the 8.1 Core Standard number if it appears in the "core numbers" . . . it is the one that has the student work with reflections (among other things). Our reflections are not all that complex. Our Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle series is intended to offer
Preview of 5th Grade Board Session 12, Common Core Necessities and Review

5th Grade Board Session 12, Common Core Necessities and Review

In this Board Session students will… -work with the order of operations -work with exponents -solve one-step equations and Guess & Check -substitute for variables and simplify the expressions -estimate some rational number operations, then perform -work multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals -arrange numbers from least to greatest -convert fractions to their decimal equivalents -do an applied arithmetic story problem We DO have a complete set of the 20 5th Grade Board sessions listed,
Preview of 5th Grade Board Session 17, Common Core Necessities and Review

5th Grade Board Session 17, Common Core Necessities and Review

In this Board Session students will… -work with the order of operations -work with exponents -work with the probability of pulling marbles from a bag -work with scale model for a model airplane -convert measures -find common percents of numbers (mentally (?)) -find the tip for a dinner bill We DO have a complete set of the 20 5th Grade Board sessions listed, and at a discount from the individual sessions multiplied by 20. For ease in finding it you might want to try copying: 5th Grade Board Ses
Preview of "Combining Assets" PROVERB

"Combining Assets" PROVERB

In this puzzle from the book, PRE-ALGEBRA PROVERBS, students will be … -Decoding a proverb from Proverbs 27, Verse 17 - Combining like terms by adding and subtracting Author: Jay Waggoner, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle
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About the store

Experience

Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora have a combined 53 years experience of teaching in the classroom and many, many hours of one-on-one tutoring. Although Jay may not appreciate how it will be noted that there is a significant age difference between us, our success as a small company is the product of understanding, monitoring and helping students maintain key mathematical disciplines. Our goals are established by our line of "trendy" and creative products.

Teaching style

Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora agree that students and teachers will have success in the math classroom by using 3 simple rules. 1) Teaching and Learning has to be FUN! 2) Students must memorize basic facts about numbers and their operations. 3) Monitoring of student performance must be weekly and should be cumulative using calculator and non-calculator assessments.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Jay Waggoner: Teacher of the Year Award at Shawnee High School (Lima, OH) 1996

My own education history

Jay Waggoner: BA and MA in teaching Mathematics Matt Lora: BA and MA in teaching Mathematics

Additional biographical information

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