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Maneuvering the Middle

Student-Centered Math Lessons

Posted by Noelle Pickering

2016 Reader Survey

26 Dec

One of my favorite times of year is the week between Christmas and New Years.  The hustle and bustle of shopping, parties, and holiday goodies have passed, and the week involves reflection, reading by the fire, and relaxation.  

Updated 1/2/17:  Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the survey!  I really appreciate the insight you provided.  I look forward to 2017!  I have contacted the winner, Kerri B., and will provide her with the gift card.  Happy New Year!

In the spirit of reflection, I am hosting my annual Maneuvering the Middle Reader Survey on the blog.  The survey allows you to give input on what you would like to read about in 2017 and share any additional feedback.  It helps me to provide the content that you are looking for and assess how I can better serve you, my readers.  

When I started Maneuvering the Middle several years ago, I did so with the intention of sharing a few ideas from my classroom and hope to continue to serve you as time goes on.  So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading and being an active member of our middle school community.  I am encouraged by the incredible things you are doing in your classroom and the impact that we are able to make on students around the world!

As a thank you for your time, I will enter all participants who take the survey and leave a comment on this post into a $100 Amazon gift card giveaway.  Pretty great for picking up any gift that was left off your list or to grab a splurge.

Your input is valuable and helps me to make this a useful place.  The survey is easy and should take just a few minutes.

Recap:

  1. Take this survey
  2. Comment on this post telling me you did
  3. Look for an email on January 2nd (or check the blog)

Enjoy the rest of your winter break.  Rest.  Read.  Watch Netflix.  Spend time with loved ones.  Sleep in.  Stay up late.

Cheers to 2017!

Math Intervention

A Starter Guide to Math Intervention
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Reader Interactions

368 Comments

  35. Mandy says

    December 26, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    Survey done! Thanks for all the resources you’ve provide through TpT and on your blog. Can’t count how many time you were a lifesaver!! Curious to see what else you have in store for 2017!! Happy holidays!!

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  57. Eva Griffin says

    December 26, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I love your products and have completed your survey. I hope your find the results useful and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2017. Thank you for sharing your resources and ideas. Happy New Year! Thank you!

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  63. Erin says

    December 26, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I love reading your blog and using your material! It has been a LIFESAVER for splitting my 7th grade class!!! I have purchased a lot of the 7th grade bundles and plan to use them throughout the year. One group goes slower through the material (and doesn’t finish it all) and the advanced group gets through the entire thing and will be well prepared for Algebra I!

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  79. Kerri Bell says

    December 26, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    I took the survey. You have know idea how helpful your material has been to me. I feel like you are one of my teaching friends and I talk about you and your posts like I know you IRL. Lol!

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  85. Shelby says

    December 26, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I have completed the survey! I love your materials and your blog. I love the mega bundle and how you do study guides for your tests. I like to offer these as extra credit opportunities as well as a good way to review. I think you have a very good interpretation of the standards in how you ask the questions. The material is neat and well organized, complete with the pacing guide and tips on how to organize it. Thank you for all of your hard work!

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  103. Sierra Robinson says

    December 26, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    Your resources/products/and insights have completely saved me during my first year of teaching. Thank you for helping make this year a great one! I am sooooo grateful to have stumbled onto your blog this past summer. It has changed my teaching for the better. Thanks for the survey; looking forward to what’s to come in 2017 for Manuevering The Middle!!

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  104. Catherine Betances says

    December 26, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    I’ve completed the survey! Just echoing what all the others have said, but this website has been an incredible way for me to learn concrete ideas about how to improve my teaching practice. I’m so grateful for your help! Happy break and happy holidays!

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  114. Kallie Tilla says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:25 am

    I completed the survey! When I first got my middle school job, your posts on Pinterest were some of my first inspirations. Thank you for the good ideas! I look forward to what you share in 2017.

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  122. Stacey Shaw says

    December 27, 2016 at 1:46 am

    I commented! I can’t tell you how much I love your 6th-grade math! My students are engaged and learning, and to make it even better…. I have saved hours of planning! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

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  129. Lynne Menechella says

    December 27, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I, too, completed the survey ~~ and I think it helped me clarify some of my own goals for the coming year as much as it will hopefully help you make some content decisions for the coming year!! Your products are wonderful and am looking forward to seeing even more from you in the coming year 🙂

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  146. Kelli Conner says

    December 27, 2016 at 9:19 am

    I discovered your blog and TPT shop and I LOVE it! I teach self contained 6th grade this year and NEXT year will be moving up to 7th grade math/science. Your math resources (and everything actually) are seriously going to help me make that transition! Thanks so much!

    Survey taken!

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  147. Ashley says

    December 27, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Completed the survey! I love your blog and the resources you provide. Your blog and resources have saved me a ton of time this school year! I actually can have a life outside of school, lol.

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  155. Ashley says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Survey completed!

    Thanks for being such an upbeat and helpful middle school educator! It can be hard to find resources specific to middle schoolers, and your have come in clutch for me so many times! Thank you!

    Ashley

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  167. Debbie Bacon says

    December 27, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Your survey makes it obvious how much you’re dedicated to providing resources that people need and want. Thank you for that! I hope your Christmas was merry and your 2017 is adventurous!

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  170. Sandy Reed says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you for all of your ideas! I teach 3rd, 4th and 5th grade gifted and talented Math students and your ideas have really come in handy, especially for my 5th graders. You are very talented and generous to share with others. Have a beautiful holiday season!

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  177. Jill says

    December 27, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I look forward to following you through the new year and have filled out the survey. I am new to teaching and you blog has been there to help me though some difficult challenges! Thank you

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  182. Jennifer Joseph says

    December 27, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Thank you so much for including our customers into your feedback. I took the survey for sure. I also have to second the love for the holiday activities. It made for an awesome last day! The students enjoyed them. Thank you also for the homework agenda. I started it before break and it is life saving! Thank you!

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  183. Tammy Rudloff says

    December 27, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    I completed the survey. I purchased my first full grade level package this year and love it! I am always uncovering new goodies as I go through the year. My students like the layout of the pages and it incorporates pretty smoothly with my text book. Thank you for putting these together. It is making my life so much easier from the planning perspective. I also love the hints and tips you post on your blog.

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  186. Jessica McLeod says

    December 27, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I teach 6, 7, and 8th Grades and your resources are a lifesaver! They are a staple in my classroom! My students love the activities and your unit resources are fantastic! I completed the survey!

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  195. Mary Helen says

    December 27, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    I just discovered you tonight and am sharing your site and TPT store with my co-workers and Instructional Leaders/Administration. It is fantastic to find such a wealth of info geared toward Middle School, then add that you’re specific to MS Math… 2017 is going to be a fantastic year for my Middle school math scholars!

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  213. Robin Cathcart says

    December 28, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I took your survey. I always love reading your blog. I appreciate you sharing all of your experience and ideas. I can’t wait to read the starter guide to intervention. Enjoy the rest of your break!

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  214. Connie says

    December 28, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Thank you for all the amazing ideas. I really like reading and using resources geared specifically to my class grade level. Too much I find is a bit young for my students even tho they say it is for the grade level. I graciously completed the survey. Thank you for all you do to help.

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  230. Elva says

    December 29, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Finished the survey! Yay! Your resources all truly loved by my students as well as myself!! Thank you for the thoughtfulness you place in all your work, it’s truly noted.

    May you have a great 2017!

    Do you have a specific way that you do goal setting with the students once the come back from break?

    Thank you!

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  235. Sherry says

    December 30, 2016 at 9:31 am

    I love your resources and ideas. I feel as if you are mentoring me through this first year of teaching my particular subject at my particular grade level. I completed your survey and am excited to see your future ideas and resources. Thank you!

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  237. Leslie says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    I love everything that you have created. Thanks for all the hard work that you have put into your lessons. I want to wish you and your family a happy new year. I have completed the survey.

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  242. Rachel S says

    December 31, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    I finished the survey! Please keep blogging! I truly believe teaching Middle School is the greatest thing ever. I try to convince everyone I know to teach it at the middle level. Your blog has given me so many ideas for my classroom and resources that I use on a weekly basis! Thanks and Happy New Year!

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  244. Crystal Wininger says

    January 1, 2017 at 6:02 am

    You do realize that, as far as I can tell, you are the ONLY 8th grade Texas math teacher blogging and creating materials for use in the classroom? Keep up the good work!

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  246. Nancy T Johnson says

    January 1, 2017 at 6:54 am

    Dear Noelle, I completed the survey. I hope you aren’t too dazed from reading all the comments. The one thing the survey was missing was a little info about the respondent. I added info at the end about myself. I like the fact that you seem so excite about teaching. I confess, I get pretty worn down. I have lived overseas since 1994 and only taught various subjects part time including substitute teaching until my first child was born. Then I was a homemaker for nine years (in Almaty, Kazakhstan.) I went back to teaching when we transferred to a school in China (same company) and all four of our children attended the school. The mastery system really wears me down, because, when a student doesn’t perform at a ‘B’ level, indicating mastery, I have to reteach and retest until they do. I have very little time to explore websites, but your looked valuable, so I signed up. Thank you for your creative ideas and enthusiasm. Sincerely,
    Nancy Johnson

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      January 1, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Nancy! Thank you for reading and sharing a bit of your teaching journey! I wish you the best in 2017 and hope to encourage you in the months to come. I am not sure if you are math teacher, but if you are please email me. I would love to help out.

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  263. Melissa Peterson-Williams says

    January 1, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Filled out the survey. Thanks for sharing the good and bad in the world of teaching. Some days the challenge is awesome other days I question my ability but your humor helps me to know that I’m not alone! Thanks for you true support!.

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  272. Shannon Ashworth Pitts says

    January 1, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    I completed the survey. I love your products. I really feel that they teach the depth and rigor of the standards. I also appreciate how they address all aspects of the standard.

    I look forward to using your products in the spring. ????

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  273. Jared Callis says

    January 1, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    I love checking out your blog to see what new math ideas you are using in your math classes. I don’t ever want to stay stagnant or the same day after day. Gotta change it up for those middle schoolers.
    I took the survey.

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  276. Jess says

    January 1, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I completed the survey! I am new to the blog this year, but I love it so far! It seems to give me EXACTLY the advice/resource/information I need when I need it. So very glad I subscribed!

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