It started with a need.
Overwhelmed and under-resourced
When I first started teaching, I didn't have a textbook - just the standards, ideas for a curriculum framework, and instructions to create our own materials. I was swamped with creating notes, practice worksheets, and tests on top of the never-ending grading and paperwork teachers are all too familiar with.
With time, I realized that implementing textbook-based resources is just as frustrating. They are supposedly standards-aligned, but contained many extraneous topics and lacked instruction of any kind for some topics! I was still spending my evenings creating new resources or desperately searching for a quick lesson for the next day.
Dreams made reality.
Creating the solution
Over the years, I invested in studying standards, sequencing curriculum, and developing resources for use in my own classroom.
I dreamed of developing a curriculum with time-saving planning guides to ease the burden of delivering quality instruction and allow teachers to focus on teaching and reduce the last-minute scramble for resources.
The dream behind Math Beach Solutions was brought to fruition in 2018 when I began my journey as a full-time curriculum writer.
I am committed to creating engaging resources that enrich student learning while saving precious time when lesson planning.
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Who is Math Beach?
What to expect from Math Beach
I strive to provide students with a balanced approach to note-taking by reducing time spent copying problems and definitions. Instead, I emphasize showing steps and verbalizing understanding of mathematical concepts.
Providing flexibility, purposeful discussion, or a change in routine is another classroom principle I value. Learners have a diverse set of needs and teachers benefit from tools such as multiple versions, editable assessments, and digital and print versions to meet those needs.
Check out the digital and print versions of every practice activity in the Activity Bundles!
About Allison
Allison spends her days writing lessons, brainstorming activities, revising existing resources, and corresponding with classroom teachers. She lives in Texas with her husband and three children.
Education
Allison is uniquely qualified to create math resources. She aligns her practical experience teaching high school math to diverse students with her educational background in Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics, and English!
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
B.S. in Mathematics from Texas Lutheran University
B.A. in English Studies from Texas Lutheran University