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$Twenty Study Skills and Tips to Help Students Succeed in School$

Twenty Study Skills and Tips to Help Students Succeed in School

By Scipi - Science and Math

This resource lists 20 math study skills, tips and suggestions intended to help students succeed in school. It may be used as a journal topic, as a student guide, as a goal setting starting point, or it can be copied and made into a poster for the

Subjects:

Other (Math), For All Subject Areas, Study Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Printables, Posters

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Digital Download PDF (0.62 MB)

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Trash to Treasure (Earth Day) - FREE Activities and Lessons Using Recycled Items

By Scipi - Science and Math

Discover how to take old, discarded materials and recycle them into new, useful, inexpensive products or tools for your classroom by using this FREE Trash to Treasure handout which is perfect for Earth Day. It features unique ideas, fun and engaging

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Earth Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

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$FREE Hands-On Math Activities that Uses Dominoes for Diffe$

FREE Hands-On Math Activities that Uses Dominoes for Differentiated Instruction

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This FREE Dots Fun for Everyone 10 page math resource encompasses activities for sorting dominoes, four digit place value, and using division facts. Overall, it contains three different activities and one game that involve finding sums that equal

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Place Value

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (1.16 MB)

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$Hands-On Problem Solving Math Activities (Grades 5-8) that$

Hands-On Problem Solving Math Activities (Grades 5-8) that Use Number Tiles FREE

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Number Tiles is a FREE math resource containing four different math problem solving activities for grades 5-8. The analytical activities extend from addition and multiplication, to using the divisibility rules. Students solve the Number Tile Math

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Math, Problem Solving, Mental Math

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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149

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$Number Tiles: FREE Hands-On Problem Solving Math Activitie$

Number Tiles: FREE Hands-On Problem Solving Math Activities for Primary Grades

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The FREE Number Tiles math resource is a seven page booklet containing three different math problem solving activities for the primary grades that range from simple counting to using prior knowledge and problem solving. Students solve the Number

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2, 2.OA.B.2, 2.OA.C.3

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100

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Dots Fun: Four FREE Hands-On Primary Math Activities Using Dominoes

By Scipi - Science and Math

The FREE Dots Fun primary math resource is a 10 page booklet containing three different math activities and one math game that uses dominoes for activities ranging from adding, to problem solving, to Topsy Turvy subtraction problems. Since the

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Problem Solving

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.3, 2.OA.A.1

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Digital Download PDF (1.16 MB)

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Two Different Winter Crossword Puzzles Featuring 25 Words that Begin with "Snow"

By Scipi - Science and Math

This FREE resource includes two winter crossword puzzles; each with 25 words that all begin with “snow.” The words used in both puzzles are: snowball, snowbank, snowbelt, snowberry, snowbird, snow blindness, snow blower, snowboard, snow bunny,

Subjects:

Spelling, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Digital Download ZIP (0.01 MB)

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$FREE Math Geometric Puzzles - Learning About Plane Geometr$

FREE Math Geometric Puzzles - Learning About Plane Geometry Using Number Tiles

By Scipi - Science and Math

All of the pages of this FREE math geometric puzzle resource are solved like magic squares. Number tiles are positioned so that the total sum of the tiles on each line of the geometric shape must add up to be the same. The designated sum for the

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Student Self-Checklist for Science Investigations for Grades 2-4 FREE

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This student self-checklist for science can be used with any science investigation for grades 2-4 since it is generic. It follows the six steps of the scientific method.a) Explorationb) Planc) Questiond) Prediction (Hypothesis)e) Data

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.98 MB)

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Using a Venn Diagram for Fractions and Algebra to Find the GCF and LCM - FREE

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This FREE fraction resource begins with the definitions for the math words factor, greatest common factor and least common multiple, and continues by explaining and illustrating what a factor tree is and how to construct and use a Venn Diagram as a

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Fractions

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

5.NF.A.1

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Digital Download PDF (0.44 MB)

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$A, B, C's of Number Tiles - FREE Problem Solving and Analy$

A, B, C's of Number Tiles - FREE Problem Solving and Analytical Math Activities

By Scipi - Science and Math

The construction and analysis of magic squares provides practice in mental arithmetic, operations with numbers, geometry, and measurement plus it encourages logical reasoning and creativity, all in a game-like setting. Furthermore, they are a

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

MP2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.66 MB)

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Why We Can't Divide by Zero - A FREE Math Resource

By Scipi - Science and Math

This two page FREE math resource is a sequential step-by-step explanation of why you cannot divide by zero. It starts off by explaining what division is and how it relates to multiplication. It concludes with a simple visual to help the students

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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Hearts and Valentines - A FREE Rebus Problem Solving Activity for February

By Scipi - Science and Math

Hearts and Valentines is a FREE two page handout that features four heart rebus puzzles which represent familiar expressions that contain the word "heart". (e.g. "A Heart of Gold") Each illustration uses a picture or symbol to represent a word or

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.49 MB)

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$FREE Math Puzzles Building Algebraic Equations Using Posit$

FREE Math Puzzles Building Algebraic Equations Using Positive, Negative Numbers

By Scipi - Science and Math

This FREE math resource includes three ready to print task cards to practice building and creating equations while using mental math, computation, analytical skills and problem solving. Each task card contains different math puzzles which vary in

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Order of Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

6.EE.A.3, MP2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.88 MB)

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$Using Bloom's in Math (Geometry) to Visualize & Clarify th$

Using Bloom's in Math (Geometry) to Visualize & Clarify the Six Different Levels

By Scipi - Science and Math

This math handout helps students visualize the six different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy through pictorial representations. As one of the assignments, my college students are required to create a math practice test using pre-selected math vocabulary.

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.76 MB)

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$Using Mental Math to Make Numbers Using Number Tiles FREE$

Using Mental Math to Make Numbers Using Number Tiles FREE

By Scipi - Science and Math

This FREE math resource contains hands-on, problem solving activities for grades 4-6 and is online interactive ready. It features number tile math puzzles that provide practice in mental arithmetic, operations with numbers while at the same time

Subjects:

Math, Problem Solving, Mental Math

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.02 MB)

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$FREE Math Task Cards - Creating True Algebraic Equations U$

FREE Math Task Cards - Creating True Algebraic Equations Using Only Four Numbers

By Scipi - Science and Math

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Order of Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

7.NS.A.1d, 7.NS.A.2c, HSA-CED.A.1, MP2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Five FREE Critical Thinking Questions for Discussion or Journal Writing

By Scipi - Science and Math

This FREE resource contains five critical thinking questions. Answers are provided for those questions which have a specific answer. For most of the questions, the answers will vary based on a student's experience or prior knowledge. Most subject

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.5.1b, CCRA.W.10

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.70 MB)

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Mini eBook of FREE Resources Activities Lessons and Ideas for Back to School

By Scipi - Science and Math

It’s about time to head back to school, and every teacher needs items or resources as they prepare for the new year. What can be better than free resources and activities? This Back-to-School Activities Book contains numerous FREE resources for

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.82 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching since "the earth cooled". My husband is a teacher as well, and together we have over 80 years of teaching in the elementary, middle school, high school and college areas. My focus is mathematics while my husband's is science. We never want to do anything else because we love it! My teaching style is hands-on and energetic while using diverse teaching strategies. I try to teach ordinary things in extraordinary ways.

MY TEACHING STYLE

For the last ten years I have taught at a community college working with "mathphobics" I have taught remedial math, and algebraic concepts as well as tutoring in the math lab. The other classes I teach are "Conquering College" which is a three hour course for all new freshmen, a one hour personal development class for those students taking math and/or science, and a math study skills class.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

AWARDS 2014 Outstanding Instructor of Math - Award from the Community College where I teach

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

1983-94 Wichita, State University, Wichita, Kansas 67208. Masters in Elementary Education with an emphasis in math and technology. Have ten additional graduate hours not counted towards the degree. 1969-71 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210. 27 graduate hours 1964-67 Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701. Graduated with honors, BSed. Major: Elementary Education Minor: Mathematics

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

RECENT PRESENTATIONS Rauch, V. (2020) Games that Teach. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2020) Graphic Organizers. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2019) Stimulating Student Frustration Through Questions and Activities. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2018) The Myth of Multi-Tasking. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2018) A Plethora of Post-It-Note Ideas. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2013) A Potpourri of Teaching Ideas. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2011). Teacher Tips You Won't Forget. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS. (2 hour workshop for instructors) Rauch, V. (2011). Effective Strategies for Teaching Math. Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS.(2 hour workshop for instructors)

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Computer Science, Special Education, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Algebra 2, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Classroom Community