August 2018
Scipi
I've been teaching since
"the earth cooled". My husband also teaches, and together, we've been
doing it for 80+ years! I currently teach "mathphobics" at a local
community college. Math is my specialty, and I believe anyone can learn this
dreaded subject if taught correctly. My classroom is always energetic and
includes many hands-on activities. Occasionally I sing, show math movies, and
even do a few math cheers! I currently teach mathphobics on the college level.
(Students who failed to qualify to take College Algebra.)
I have been married to the
same handsome man for 48 years and we have three grown children and 13
grandchildren from all over the world. (5 biological and 8 adopted) I am the one with the sunglasses. All of our
children and grandchildren (except one) live within 20 minutes of our house. Since
our oldest grandson now lives and works in another city, we represented him
with his “big” head.
The Name of my store is Scipi Products (Sci is for science because my husband teaches
science, and pi is for math because I teach math). As you may have guessed, we sell math and science products!
My Favorite Free Product...
Number Tiles is a FREE seven page resource containing four
different math problem solving activities for the grades 5-8. The activities
extend from addition and multiplication, to using the divisibility rules.
Students solve the Number Tile Math Activities by arranging ten number tiles,
numbered 0-9. Each problem is given on a single page, and each activity varies
in difficulty which is suitable for any diverse classroom.
My best-selling (and loved) product...
My geometry crossword puzzles sell very well. Because they are so popular, I made a bundle of them that contains seven different crossword puzzles that emphasize geometric vocabulary. Included are two crosswords about circles, two that highlight polygons (quadrilaterals and triangles), two concerning angles and one with an emphasis on lines, points, and angles.
My favorite product...
My favorite item in my store is a Math Dictionary which took
me forever to make. I found the glossaries and mini dictionaries in the back of
most of the math books were inadequate and lacking in visuals; so, I created
one. It is 30 pages and uses easy and clear definitions as well as formulas and
examples so that students can learn and understand new math words without
difficulty or cumbersome language. Most
definitions include diagrams and/or illustrations for the visual learner. Over 300 common math terms are organized
alphabetically for quick reference.
The best thing about being a TBOTEMC member...
I love the sense of community this group gives me. I finally
met seven of the members (including Vicky which is also my name) when we had
lunch together at the TPT Conference in Nashville. They are a fun group with a
passion for teaching.
Where can you find me?
Stop by for a visit!
