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Laura Becker

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"Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms; it is about UNDERSTANDING." ~ WilliamThurston

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Writing Equations From Word Problems ~ Common...

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Angles ~ Complementary, Supplementary, Vertical & Adjacent ~ Common Core 7.G

By Laura Becker

Notes + coloring activity containing two pages of scaffolded notes with hints on how students can remember each of the angle types. The third page contains 12 problems, 8 of which require the students to color different angle pairs as well as

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

7.G.B.5

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383

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Writing & Solving Two-Step Equations Project ~ Common Core 6.EE 7.EE

By Laura Becker

This is a real life activity/project where students must make decisions about purchases now that they're "on their own." Students write and solve 2 step equations to see what the monthly payments would be for certain TVs, refrigerators, laptop

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.7, 7.EE.B.4

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376

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Writing Equations From Word Problems ~ Common Core 7.EE 6.EE

By Laura Becker

Two different worksheets, one on writing one step equations from word problems and one on writing two step equations from real world situations. Students are asked to define variables on each of the worksheets. As an extension, students can then

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Scaffolded Notes

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330

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Transformations ~ Stained Glass Project - 8.G.A.3

By Laura Becker

This challenging, high student interest activity quickly allows you to see if your students have mastered all 4 transformations (translations, rotations, reflections & dilations) on a coordinate plane. There are 20 problems consisting mostly of

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Graphing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

8.G.A.3

$3.00

290

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Unit Rates ~ What's the Better Buy? Common Core 6.RP 7.RP

By Laura Becker

Unit Rate: Real life math ~ Students use real prices on various products found in stores and use unit rates to determine the better deal. There are 5 product comparisons presented where student see the same product, but in a different size.

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Basic Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

6.RP.A.3b, 7.RP.A.1

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Ratios, Rates, Unit Rates & Proportions Mini Bundle ~ Common Core

By Laura Becker

Download contains scaffolded notes, guided practice and independent practice on the following topics: Ratios, Rates, Unit Rates and Proportions. All problems are real life word problems. The proportion examples are done with cross products. I

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

6.RP.A.1, 6.RP.A.2, 7.RP.A.1, 7.RP.A.2

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200

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Area & Circumference of Circles ~ Real World Applications

By Laura Becker

Common Core Real World Applications Why do naked area and circumference problems? This 2 page worksheet plus answer key gives students a variety of real life examples that involve area and circumference of circles. Problem topics include

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Word Problems

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

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Solving Two-Step Equations ~ Introduction Notes + Worksheets

By Laura Becker

Students see how simplifying expressions using the order of operations is related to solving two-step equations. Order of operations is like putting your socks on, then your shoes (multiply/divide then add/subtract). When solving equations, you

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Order of Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

$2.50

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$Common Core Middle School Math Coloring Sheets Bundle$

Common Core Middle School Math Coloring Sheets Bundle

By Laura Becker

Here are 6 of my math coloring sheets which are sold separately for $1.50 or $1.75 each. You can get 6 of them for $4.50, that's over 50% off! Individual titles are: Unit Rates: What's the Better Deal? ($1.75) Integers (Adding &

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$9.50

$4.50

165

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Estimating Products ~ Multiplying Decimals ~ Real World

By Laura Becker

This 5 page document which includes an answer key contains lesson ideas on how to use the 2 pages of shopping items with prices listed. There are several ways to use the cards/items listed in the document (pairs check, independent practice, game,

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.7

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116

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Distributive Property Intro ~ Notes + Worksheet ~ Common Core 6.NS

By Laura Becker

This download consists of 2 pages of notes/examples and a 3rd page of 8 problems where students fill in boxes with the correct number or symbol (cloze activity) to show all the steps of the distributive property. Two problems utilize the property

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Special Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

3.OA.B.5, 6.NS.B.4

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170

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Common Core 7.RP 6.RP Scale Models & Drawings- Mini-Bundle + Project

By Laura Becker

Lesson is complete with a warm-up on measuring with a ruler to the nearest 1/4 inch, followed by two pages of notes/guided practice on how to use proportions to answer questions involving scale. Another page contains a scale drawing of a

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Measurement

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

6.RP.A.3, 7.RP.A.1

$3.00

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Linear Equations: Flag Project

By Laura Becker

This is an at home project I had my Algebra students do after they learned how to write the equation of a line in slope intercept (y-mx+b) form given two points on the line. This project involves the students choosing a national flag to graph on a

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Graphing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$1.50

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$Common Core ~ Middle School Math ~ Students Fix Math Mista$

Common Core ~ Middle School Math ~ Students Fix Math Mistakes Bundle

By Laura Becker

Want to encourage CRITICAL THINKING that supports the Common Core? Supervisors LOVE this! Standards for Mathematical Practice: *Reason abstractly and quantitatively *Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others *Attend to

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Basic Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Lesson

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195

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Vertical, Supplementary & Adjacent Angles Using a City Map ~ Common Core 7.G

By Laura Becker

Students use a map of streets in a city that create vertical, supplementary and adjacent angles to answer questions. What building is located at a vertical angle to the hospital? Use the map to find out! Two page document (includes answer

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Word Problems

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

7.G.B.5

$1.50

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Common Core 6.RP 7.RP Unit Rates ~ What's the Better Deal? Coloring Sheet

By Laura Becker

A great, fun activity for students to show that they understand unit rates. Real life prices of household items are given and students must use unit rates to decide what is the better deal. Instead of a boring worksheet, students use their

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

6.RP.A.3, 7.RP.A.1

$1.75

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$End of Year Middle School Math Review / Exam$

End of Year Middle School Math Review / Exam

By Laura Becker

In this 3 page, 54 questions exam plus answer key, the following topics are covered: Integers, Fractions, Order of Operations, Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like Terms including Distributive Property, Solving Equations, Percents of Numbers

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Basic Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

$1.75

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Solving Equations: Racing with Rational Numbers (decimals & fractions)

By Laura Becker

No more boring solving equations worksheets. Students solve twelve one- and two-step equations involving rational numbers (decimals, fractions and mixed numbers). BONUS: I've also attached a 2nd version of the worksheet with different problems

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Fractions

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$2.00

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Order of Operations Notes + Guided Practice Worksheet

By Laura Becker

This download includes two pages of notes introducing order of operations using G.E.M.S. and Mr. Multiplication/Division & Ms. Addition/Subtraction and one page of guided practice problems that include decimals. I've found this strategy to be

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Order of Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

$1.50

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Fraction, Decimal, Percent~NFL Field Goal Percentages ~ Common Core

By Laura Becker

This is a hands on performance activity where students will use real National Football League statistics from the 2020 season in order to calculate the decimal and percentage of successful kicks of several kickers. Students will read to perform a

Subjects:

Math, Graphing, Statistics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

6.NS.C.6

$1.75

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 20 years of teaching experience, 4 years in elementary 16 in middle school. After 6 years of teaching Algebra 1 GATE and pre-algebra, I took on a new position as a math intervention specialist helping struggling math students, preparing lessons for teachers, and team-teaching with classroom math teachers. I truly believe in the necessity of teaching the "why" of mathematics. My favorite moments are the "Oh, now I get it!" ones.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands on, self-discovery, real life applications, making sure students understand the "Why" of mathematics. Without a conceptual understanding, is there really understanding?

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2015-2016 Middle School Teacher of the Year for Wicomico County

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS Elementary Education, Middle School Math Certification

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

VERY happily married mother of two amazing kids Jake (15) and Raegan (10). Hobbies: Riding with my husband on his Harley, SCUBA diving with my husband, being a soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and dance mom, photography and reading.

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English Language Arts, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Arts & Music, Special Education, Math Test Prep, Statistics, Word Problems, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Halloween, Decimals, Easter