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Analyzing Plots, Graphs, and Tables using Measures of Central Tendency

By Spencer Squared

This product provides students the opportunity to analyze data presented in different ways. By making calculations and analyzing data, students make conjectures and justify them using mathematical reasoning and evidence!What is included?This

Subjects:

Math, Graphing, Statistics

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

6.SP.A.2, 6.SP.A.3, 6.SP.B.4, 6.SP.B.5, 6.SP.B.5a, 6.SP.B.5b, 6.SP.B.5c, 6.SP.B.5d

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Examining Effects of Outliers on Measures of Central Tendency

By Spencer Squared

This 10-page document contains 3 real-life data sets. For each data set, students are guided through an exploration of how outliers in data affect mean, median, mode, and range. Each data set requires students to perform calculations and analyze

Subjects:

Math, Statistics

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

6.SP.A.2, 6.SP.A.3, 6.SP.B.5c, 6.SP.B.5d

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Christmas Color-code Activity

By Spencer Squared

Adding & Subtracting Fractions – A Christmas Color-My-Answer ActivityThis color-by-number activity is a fun way for your students to practice an important skill while still having them practice important math skills!This file contains a

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Fractions

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

5.NF.A.1

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Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Decimals - worksheet

By Spencer Squared

This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems requiring students to compare and order fractions and decimals. The first 9 problems require them to compare using greater than, less than or equal to symbols. The remaining 6 problems require them to

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Decimals

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.3b

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Task Cards: Best and Misleading Measures of Central Tendency

By Spencer Squared

These task cards provide students the opportunity to analyze data in real-world contexts and identify a measure of central tendency that would be a better descriptor (or most misleading) for that data set. What is included?* 8 task cards in black

Subjects:

Math, Statistics, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

6.SP.A.2, 6.SP.A.3, 6.SP.B.5c

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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Christmas Color-code Activity

By Spencer Squared

Multiplying & Dividing Fractions – A Christmas Color-My-Answer ActivityThis color-by-number activity is a fun way for your students to practice an important skill while still having them practice important math skills!This file contains a

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

5.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.7, 6.NS.A.1

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Quiz - Adding and Subtracting Fractions

By Spencer Squared

This two-page quiz with 11 questions is designed to assess students' level of mastery with adding and subtracting fractions with both like and unlike denominators. Mixed numbers are also included in the problems.The first 8 questions are

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

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

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Assessment

CCSS:

4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2

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Proportions Project "It's a Big World"

By Spencer Squared

This project is written to be an in-class project but can be adapted to be an at-home project. The packet includes a teacher instructions page, a Shel Silverstein poem, instructions for the student, an example that has been fully worked out,

Subjects:

Algebra, Fractions, Measurement

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

6.RP.A.1, 6.RP.A.3, 6.RP.A.3b, 6.RP.A.3d, 7.RP.A.2, 7.RP.A.2c

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems worksheet

By Spencer Squared

This worksheet consists of 5 word problems that requires students to add and subtract fractions when given a real-world situation. Students must determine whether addition or subtraction is needed based on the word problem. Word problems do

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

4.NF.B.3c, 4.NF.B.3d, 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2

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CCSS 6.EE.9 Function Tables and Rules - Practice

By Spencer Squared

Aligned to Common Core State Standards 6.EE.9 This one-page worksheet contains 8 function tables. For each table, students must determine the function rule and write it using variables. They then must use the rule to fill in the missing sections

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

6.EE.C.9

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Analyzing a Frequency Table - Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Outlier

By Spencer Squared

This product will help your students discover how outliers affect the measures of central tendency and range. By making calculations and analyzing data, students make conjectures and justify them in writing using mathematical reasoning and

Subjects:

Math, Statistics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

CCSS:

6.SP.A.2, 6.SP.A.3, 6.SP.B.5, 6.SP.B.5a, 6.SP.B.5c, 6.SP.B.5d

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CCSS 6.EE.9 Guided Notes - Functions, Tables, and Rules

By Spencer Squared

Aligned to Common Core State Standard 6.EE.9 This 2-page document contains guided notes on the following, using relaxed, familiar language designed to increase engagement: - What are variables? - How to represent data that results from a rule being

Subjects:

Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

6.EE.C.9

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CCSS 6.EE.9 Test on Functions, Tables, and Rules

By Spencer Squared

Aligned to Common Core State Standareds 6.EE.9This test covers functions, tables, and rules, including using a pattern of figures to create a table and find the function rule. The test is divided into the following sections:Questions 1-4: Students

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

6.EE.C.9

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CCSS 6.EE.9 Function Tables and Rules in Real Life Situations

By Spencer Squared

This 4-page practice packet contains 7 real life situations that require students to create function tables and the associated function rule, written with x and y variables. Students are then required to use this function rule to complete and/or

Subjects:

Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

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CCSS 6.SP.3 Choosing Best Measure of Central Tendency

By Spencer Squared

Common Core standard 6.SP.3 This sheet includes 10 questions that require students to find the best measure of central tendency for a data set or situation (mean, median, or mode). It also requires students to explain their reasoning.

Subjects:

Statistics, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

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Fractions Study Guide - Equivalent, Simplified, Comparing, and Ordering

By Spencer Squared

This one-page study guide includes five sections that help students review finding equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, and comparing and ordering fractions using whatever means was taught in class. One particular strategy is not specified.

Subjects:

Fractions

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

CCSS:

3.NF.A.3b, 4.NF.A.2

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Elephant Equations Project - One- and Two-step Equations

By Spencer Squared

This mini-project requires students to solve 28 one- and two-step equations and use the answers to color-code a very cute elephant! Included are the elephant sheet with equations, a detailed instructions sheet, and a grading rubric. The rubric

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

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

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Powers of 10 Discovery Activity

By Spencer Squared

Aligned to CCSS 5.NBT.2This discovery activity is a perfect way to have students explore powers of 10 on their own and with a group before the actual lesson begins. By performing calculations, recording data, and analyzing that data, students make

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Numbers, Decimals

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.2

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CCSS 6.NS.2 Division Word Problems Worksheet

By Spencer Squared

Aligned to Common Core State Standards 6.NS.2This 2-page worksheet contains 10 word problems that require division. Students must read each word problem carefully to determine what they are being asked to find. Word problems may require students

Subjects:

Applied Math, Arithmetic, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$1.75

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CCSS 6.EE.9 Figure Patterns and Functions Worksheet

By Spencer Squared

Aligned to Common Core State Standard 6.EE.9 This 2-page worksheet contains 5 problems. The first four problems display a pattern of figures. Students are required to draw the next figure in the pattern, complete a function table, determine the

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

6.EE.C.9

$2.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a middle school math teacher and love to create my own resources. I have a passion for finding creative ways to give formative assessments and to teach to mastery.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-centered; teaching to mastery

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Summa cum laude from Nicholls State University, Teacher of the Year 2013-2014, Curriculum Leader at my school

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Nicholls State University, Loyola University of New Orleans

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have three uniquely different, incredibly witty, often pain-in-the-rear sons that continue to provide me with happy highs and meaningful insight into the students I teach on a daily basis. I am married to an army veteran who nearly gave all in service to our great nation. I live a truly satisfying life, doing what I love the most!

GRADES

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Statistics, Word Problems, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Decimals