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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!

Free Digital Math Activities

Digital Activities for 6th - 8th grade Math & Algebra 1
interactive | easy-to-use with Google Slides | self-grading Google Forms exit ticket

Reader Interactions

368 Comments

  1. Dana says

    I completed your survey! Thanks for the awesome ideas this past year! Have a wonderful, relaxing break!

    • patty says

      i have completed the survey. i really enjoy browsing through teachers Pay teachers to see different ideas, etc. I would love to see the prize be a gift card for Teachers Pay teachers so I can purchase more of your materials. Thank you for all that you do. your passion for teaching is clear.

    • Kaitlin Garigan says

      Thanks for all of your hard work. I am excited to see your new ideas in 2017. I completed the survey.

    • Joeleen Stanard says

      Survey completed and I can´t say enough good about the resources I use from Maneuvering the Middle. It´s so great to find resources at your fingertips and ones that work. Keep the cool tips coming that are ued for organization, you make me look so good!

    • Shannon says

      Completed the survey! So excited to see what 2017 holds as I start my first semester as a full time teacher!!!! I get to meet my new kiddos in 8 days!!! ????????

    • Daniella Gennaro says

      Just completed the survey! Thank you very much for your accessible resources and updates. As a 7th math teacher at a Title I school, these resources and expertise are invaluable for a first year teacher. Can’t wait to join you for the 15-day challenge.

    • Emmy Hergert says

      Thank you for creating these resources. They are used regularly in my 7th grade math classroom.

  4. Wallace says

    I love the things you provide for us that make our lives easier. I & my students particularly loved the holiday survival pack after we finished our benchmark tests.

  9. Katie says

    I think everything you do is great! I have just recently discovered you but I like what I see so far! I have taken your survey!

  11. Amelia Reeves says

    Survey completed! Excited to see what new things you come up with in 2017! Love your blog already and get lots of great information and insight.

  13. Whitney Lewis says

    I completed the survey as well & yes thank you SO much for all of the great resources this year!! You are awesome! Happy holidays!

  14. Leslie says

    Thank you for this opportunity. Also, thank you for all the resources that are helping me get through my first year teaching.

  16. Leslie says

    Thank you for this opportunity. Also, thank you for all the resources that have helped me in my first year teaching.

  18. Mary Brown says

    I completed your survey. Thanks for all the wonderful advice and awesome products on TpT! I look forward to seeing more of your products this year.

  19. Jill McClure says

    Thank you for the opportunity to win! I would have been happy to get a credit to your store!

  22. Laura Grotelueschen says

    I took the survey. Please. Keep your posts coming! They seem to arrive at just the right time!

  24. Monica says

    I completed the survey! Thank you for all the ideas and resources that you share and are continuing to share. Have a blessed new year!

  26. Abbie says

    I have completed the survey. I wish everyone luck in winning. Thank you for sharing great lessons, tools, and ideas!

  28. Melissa Alexander says

    I completed the survey. I use your 6th grade products every day, and my students LOVE the activities!

  32. Beth says

    I completed the survey. Have a wonderful and restful break! Thanks for the great ideas and resources.

  34. sheila says

    I just completed the survey and want to thank you for all that you do! So happy that I discovered your site this year!

  35. Mandy says

    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!!

  38. Nicole says

    I completed the survey! Thank you for some great ideas and resources! Happy holidays to you! Looking forward to 2017!

  39. Heidi says

    Thank you for the wonderful resources and ideas! I am so glad I found you since this is my first year teaching middle school math. I completed the survey.

  42. Jennifer says

    I completed your survey!
    Your posts are always timely and thought provoking. Thanks for the inspiration!

  43. Lauren Kubin says

    Survey is completed ✅Thanks for asking for input!
    FYI: the link at the end of the survey that is supposed to take you to the blog post does not work. It gave a 404 error.

  44. Katie says

    I did the survey! Thanks so much for a blog devoted to middle school! This made my jump from 2nd grade to 6th grade so much easier!

  51. Julia Stevenson says

    Thank you so much for doing this give away! However the lucky winner is, I hope they will enjoy the gift card. I’ve completed the survey. 🙂

  54. Theresa says

    This survey was well done. The answer choices were so much better than the typical survey online. Now I’m off to do nothing! =D

  57. Eva Griffin says

    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!

  61. Chris says

    In return for your extraordinary posts, ideas, and overall help, I have completed your survey ???? Thanks you and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

  63. Erin says

    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!

  68. Karen Gibson says

    I completed the survey and look forward to more of your awesome resources!! Thanks for making my teaching better!!!!

  76. Erin says

    I completed the survey! When I clicked on the link to get to the comments, though, it said 404 error. Just thought I would let you know. Thank you for all you do!

  77. Tabitha says

    I enjoy you blog and creative ideas! Looking forward to seeing the great things you come up with in 2017! Completed the survey, thanks for doing what you do.

  79. Kerri Bell says

    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!

    • Noelle Pickering says

      I love that Kerri! Thanks for sharing and for your kind words. I am sure we would be friends in real life 🙂

  85. Shelby says

    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!

  88. Ronneisha says

    Survey completed. I’m loving all of te resources thus far. Keep blogging, I love reading your posts!

  92. Nikki says

    I completed the survey. Thanks for your inspiring ideas and your desire to post more of what your audience wants to see on this blog!

  93. Katie says

    I took the survey! Your 6th grade bundle has helped me more than you know in helping to teach the Common Core standards. Have a wonderful break!

  95. Shari says

    I have completed the survey. I appreciate your blogs with the variety of topics. They always seem to come right when I need it for my lesson planning. Thank you!

  98. Teri Dunlap says

    I am a frequent shopper of your resources on TPT. I enjoy the RTI resources… they provide great support in my 2 Math Lab classes.

  103. Sierra Robinson says

    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!!

  104. Catherine Betances says

    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!

  111. Allie F says

    Filled out the survey!! Thanks for all you do! The amount of effort and detail that go into your resources are so appreciated! Happy New Year!

  114. Kallie Tilla says

    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.

  115. Lay Boal says

    I have completed the survey. Thank you for the opportunity. Your blogs are very informative. Thanks again.

  116. Danielle says

    I happily took the survey. As I new teacher I find your site helpful and easy to adapt to my grade, fifth. Thank you!

  120. Jackie hahn says

    I love that you asked for input. This speaks volumes about the usefulness of your resources. Thank you. I completed the survey.

  122. Stacey Shaw says

    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!

  128. Debbie Gatz says

    Your bundles help give organization and structure for my lesson plans, and make learning cohesive and fun for my students!

  129. Lynne Menechella says

    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 🙂

  132. Martha Leighty says

    I took the survey and realized, afterwards, that I have purchased a number of items recommended by you on your posts. Your site got me excited about teaching a very different age group. Thank you!

  138. Clare says

    Thank you for reaching out to all of us and sharing your expertise. Your materials are so wonderful! It is very much appreciated.

  144. Lindsay says

    Completed the survey! All of your resources have been so helpful to this first year middle school teacher!

  146. Kelli Conner says

    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!

    • Noelle Pickering says

      Thanks Kelli! I am so happy to hear that you have found everything helpful! Congrats on moving up to 7th grade, they are a different animal, but so much fun!

  147. Ashley says

    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.

  155. Ashley says

    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

  165. Joanna says

    Thank you for all the wonderful resources you provide. My students particularly enjoyed the logic puzzles and the “Ugly Sweater” activity in the holiday pack.

  167. Debbie Bacon says

    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!

  170. Sandy Reed says

    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!

  171. Vanessa Smith says

    I completed the survey! Thanks so much for all of your resources. I’m a first years middle school math teacher and your information has been so beneficial to me.

  172. Lora Carr says

    I’ve completed the survey and look forward to what you will offer in 2017. Here’s to a new year!

  173. Becky says

    Finished your survey. I love you materials they area miracle for classrooms like mine without CCSS aligned math curriculum.

  174. Susan says

    Can’t remember how/when I found your blog, but happy I did! Also thankful for your survey as I found that answering your questions offered me the chance to reflect as well.

  177. Jill says

    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

  181. Stacey Kincaid says

    I’ve completed the survey. Thank you for your time and resources. I love reading your posts.

  182. Jennifer Joseph says

    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!

  183. Tammy Rudloff says

    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.

  184. Norma N says

    Thank you for the time and effort you put into your products! The 7th grade math bundle has been a huge help this year! I have completed the survey.

  186. Jessica McLeod says

    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!

  193. Rebecca Bowman says

    Thank you for such wonderful ideas. I took the survey and appreciate you getting our ideas as well.

  195. Mary Helen says

    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!

  200. Karen Skinner says

    I have taken the survey. I teach middle school students who are three or more years behind in math but are not otherwise identified.

  201. Daphne Armand says

    I completed the survey. Thank you so much for helping me get through my first 4 months of teaching! Everything you do is much appreciated.

  203. Aaron H says

    I just finished up the survey and am crossing my fingers! Either way, I hope you have an amazing and successful 2017.

  204. Margaret Burkholder says

    Once upon a time teaching was an isolated profession. Not anymore with teachers like you willing to open your classroom to teachers world-wide!

  205. Vanesse says

    I completed the survey. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I purchased the 7th grade bundle and it has been such a time saver.

  207. Heather Marottek says

    I took the survey! I love the materials that I have purchased up to this point , as do my students! Keep on keeping on!

  213. Robin Cathcart says

    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!

  214. Connie says

    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.

  228. Brittany W. says

    I completed the survey! Wahoo! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us all! It truly helps me be a better teacher! Cheers!

  230. Elva says

    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!

  231. Shonna Ryals says

    I took the survey! I love Maneuvering in the Middle.Thank you for all that you do for educators and students!

  233. Shamra Mays says

    I completed the survey! Thanks so much for so many wonderful resources. I agree I think I gift card to TPT to purchase more materials is a great idea!

  235. Sherry says

    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!

  237. Leslie says

    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.

  239. Robin R says

    I have completed the 2016 survey.
    THANK YOU so much for all of your products – they are very thorough and have proved to be a life-saver many times this Fall.

    Take care,
    Robin

  242. Rachel S says

    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!

  243. Kerry Miller says

    I completed the survey! I just recently found you online and am excited to learn from you!

  244. Crystal Wininger says

    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!

  246. Nancy T Johnson says

    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

    • Noelle Pickering says

      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.

  247. Bonnie T. says

    I have completed your survey. Thank you for the opportunity to be entered in the drawing! Love your teaching ideas; keep them coming.

  253. Anna Roeder says

    I’ve completed your survey! I am thankful for all the wonderful ideas I’ve found on your blog, and the wonderful TpT resources! Have a great 2017!

  254. Teresa S. says

    Thank you for your time and great teaching ideas! I look forward to 2017.
    I completed the survey!

  255. Katie says

    I took the survey! Thank you so much for the resources and advice that makes teaching so much better!

  259. Cassidy B. says

    I am happy to have found your resources and blog! I can’t wait to start using more of your resources in 2017! I completed the survey.

  263. Melissa Peterson-Williams says

    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!.

  268. Janet says

    I completed the survey! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. I really appreciate it greatly! Happy New Year!

  272. Shannon Ashworth Pitts says

    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. ????

  273. Jared Callis says

    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.

  275. Sharon Nimmer says

    Survey taken! Even for an almost end-of-career teacher, I continually find things to make teaching easier and fun! Keep up the great work! And Happy 2017!

  276. Jess says

    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!