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Simplifying Expressions Gallery Walk

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Simplifying Expressions can be a struggle for some students - especially when they are working with integers. This activity lets them focus on using the distributive property with integers before they combine like terms. Students will work through

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Order of Operations

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

7.EE.A.1

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Horizontal and Vertical Wall Signs

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Do your students have difficulty with the remembering Horizontal and Vertical? Mine do. To help them remember, I created a wall sign that I can use to show them what each word means. This class room sign is printable in two different ways:in Black

Subjects:

Math, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.50

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Scientific Argument Posters

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Are your students writing scientific arguments? I know my students need reminders on what needs to be included in their writing. This resource can be used as an anchor chart in your classroom, or it can be printed to include in your students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Posters

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Elements of Success Wall or Door Decoration

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Encourage students to think about the different traits - Elements of Success - that are needed to be not only a successful student, but a successful person.Included in this product are:46 different traits - or Elements of SuccessLetters that spell

Subjects:

Science, General Science, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

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The Student Element - Getting to Know You Activity

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The Student Element is a perfect activity to start off the school year! Through this activity, you will not only learn about your students, but you will foster a sense of community as students discover similar interests that they share with their

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Finding the Area of a Circle - Digital Boom Cards™

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Students will practice finding the area of circles using the radius. Each card in this deck will show an illustration with a circle, either the radius or diameter, and then the measurement. Students will need to substitute the measurement into the

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Decimals

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

7.G.B.4

$2.00

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Finding the Circumference of a Circle - Digital Boom Cards™

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Students will practice finding the circumference of circles from both the radius and diameter. Each card in this deck will show an illustration with a circle, either the radius or diameter, and then the measurement. Students will need to

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Decimals

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

7.G.B.4

$2.00

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Slope and Y-intercept: Decoding Linear Equations - Digital Boom Cards™

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Students will practice rewriting linear equations so that they are in the format of y = mx + b. Once in this format, they will be able to identify the Slope of the line, as well as the Y-intercept - the point where the line crosses over the

Subjects:

Math, Graphing, Decimals

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

7.EE.A.1, 7.RP.A.2b

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$Math Tangram: Solve for the Variable (Both Sides of the Equation)$

Math Tangram: Solve for the Variable (Both Sides of the Equation)

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Tangrams are 7 piece puzzles that date back to Ancient China. Using just the 7 shapes: 5 triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram - one can create abstract puzzles of animals, people, and objects. Sometimes you will have students who are looking

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Arithmetic

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

8.EE.C.7, 8.EE.C.7b

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$Math Tangram: Converting between Fractions and Decimals$

Math Tangram: Converting between Fractions and Decimals

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Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Decimals

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

7.NS.A.2d

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$Math Tangram: Order of Operations with Integers (2 puzzles)$

Math Tangram: Order of Operations with Integers (2 puzzles)

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Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Arithmetic

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

7.NS.A.1d, 7.NS.A.2c

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$Math Tangram: Slope of the Line that passes through 2 Points$

Math Tangram: Slope of the Line that passes through 2 Points

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Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Graphing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

7.RP.A.2b

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My Geometree Project - a printable activity

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Finding ways for students to get creative in math class can be tough. This activity gives your students a chance to practice their metric conversions while they create a collage of various sizes of rectangles. This project can be done during your

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Printables

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.2, 7.G.A.2

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Drag and Drop Gallery Walk: Multiply and Divide Fractions

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Students will practice working with fractions in this activity. They will need to recognize when a fraction can be simplified - or when they can cross cancel prior to multiplication. With 16 expressions and 11 solutions, students will have a few

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Mental Math

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

5.NF.B.4

$2.50

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Reading Inequality Graphs - Digital Boom Cards™

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With this deck, students will practice reading inequality graphs. Closed circle, open circle. To the left, to the right. What symbol does this graph represent? Each card present four inequality statements that the student must choose from. The

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Mental Math

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

$3.00

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Reading Inequality Graphs - Digital Boom Cards™

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With this deck, students will practice reading "less than" and "greater than" inequality graphs. With each card, students will need to decide not only which sign to use, but what number will finish the inequality statement. This deck focuses on

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Mental Math

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

$2.00

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Adding Decimals: Whole Numbers, Tenths & Hundredths - Digital Boom Cards™

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This deck is will help students practice adding two terms that contain decimals. It is recommended that students are able to write down the problem and work it out on paper or a white board. Each expression is written horizontally. Students are

Subjects:

Math, Mental Math, Decimals

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

5.NBT.B.7

$2.00

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Conversions: Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions - Digital Boom Cards™

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When asked what skills need to be reviewed, fractions are always on the top of the list. This deck helps students practice converting Mixed Numbers into Improper Fractions. Students are presented with a mixed number and will need to perform the

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Mental Math

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

$3.50

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Rational Number Decimal Gallery Walk

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Rational Number Operations can be a struggle for some students. This activity lets them focus on - and hopefully grown confidence in - working with Decimals. Students will work through the expressions, moving around the page in a "random" order.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Decimals

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

7.NS.A.1, 7.NS.A.1d, 7.NS.A.2c

$2.50

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Scenarios: Integer Addition and Subtraction - Digital Boom Cards™

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Integer Operations is a struggle for some students. This Boom deck contains 33 real world scenarios to help students reason through integer addition and subtraction. Students will need to calculate the distance between two objects (integers) -

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Mental Math

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

6.NS.C.5, 6.NS.C.7c, 7.NS.A.1a, 7.NS.A.1c

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching is my second career...and I'm so glad that I found my way into the classroom! Since 2016 I have been teaching math and science to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I work with a wide range of students: gifted and accelerated, special needs, basic skills, and ESL. Prior to getting my teaching certifications, I spent a year substituting in local districts across all grades - from K to 12. It was at this time that I realized that Middle School is my sweet spot!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I try and provide a nurturing classroom where my students are able to explore math and science through games and hands-on activities. We do puzzles, group projects, have a fantasy football unit, play vocabulary games, and display our artwork in the classroom and hallways. I try to make class fun and less intimidating.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Co-Teacher of the Month: April 2017 at Wilbur Watts, Burlington City

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a BS in Marketing from University of Scranton (1996) and an MBA from Regis University (2001). I earned my teaching credentials for Middle School Math through Rutgers' Alternate Route program. In 2020, I went back to college with a focus on Science, earning my Middle School Science credentials in 2021. When I got my MBA I didn't think I'd ever go back to school... and here I am, going "back to school" every day.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mom of three amazing kids. Our oldest is a college senior. All three of our children have had IEPs and/or 504 plans. I've served on the PTA board, and have held positions in our Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop. My family believes strongly in giving back to the community any way that we can.