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Ally Zmijeski

Associate Learning Architect, Math

Ally is a Learning Architect for Supplemental and Intervention Math Solutions at HMH, where she also writes for Shaped. Outside of work, Ally is a dog mom, avid runner, and amateur photographer. Prior to HMH, Ally worked as a curriculum designer for high school math courses, as well as serving high school students in her role as an Algebra, Statistics, and Financial Literacy teacher. She holds a master’s in teaching secondary mathematics, and a bachelor’s in business and psychology from Bryant University.

 
How To Calculate Social Media Engagement

Download these free math activities for students to teach them how to calculate the engagement of both real and fictional Instagram users.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math

Prime Numbers, Trapdoors, and Cracking Codes: A Math Puzzle—Part 2

Have your students try their hand at basic RSA enciphering with these downloadable math activities.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math

Shaped 2019 Blog Posts June Alexis Blog Image 2 4C284B73B1B0834026B992B9Ac93D6Bd

Surprisingly—or maybe unsurprisingly to some—staying safe in the digital age has a lot to do with math.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math

March Braille 3

With this two-part blog series, teachers can incorporate learning Braille with math through creative scenarios, historical details, and fun puzzles.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math

March Braille 1

With this two-part blog series, teachers can incorporate learning Braille with math through creative scenarios, historical details, and fun puzzles.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math