ATTN: ALGEBRA, PRE-ALGEBRA, & HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION TEACHERS
A new program from Juliana Tapper, Amazon Bestselling Author and creator of the Math Wars Method®
Done-For-You Algebra Intervention resources that meet kids where they are without lowering the bar.
Introducing...
Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials
Meet your students who struggle where they are and get them where YOU KNOW they can go with done-for-you lessons, engaging activities, and intervention game plans to increase engagement, achievement, and motivation of students who have been historically unsuccessful in mathematics.
Real Teachers. Real Results.
Here's what your peers have said about Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials...
You’re doing your best with students who are multiple grade levels behind.
But...
+ Your curriculum starts with multi-step equations
+ Your admin want to see more rigor
+ Your students are checked out before you even begin.
It’s not that your students can’t learn Algebra.
...It’s that no one gave you the tools to support students who aren’t ready.
Tell me if you’ve ever said this before…
“My curriculum starts 10 steps ahead of where my students actually are.”
“I feel like I’m talking to myself all period. My kids are so apathetic and have so much learned helplessness”
“I’m the only intervention teacher at my school and I have no idea if I’m doing this right or if this is structured effectively for my kids.”
You need a supplemental resource (and support system) that meets kids where they truly are and gets them to grade level fast.
“That staircase visual—combining like terms, distributive property, step by step—that’s exactly what I need to support my kids before grade-level content.”
Lindsay, High School Math Teacher
Hi 👋🏼 I'm Juliana Tapper and I’ve been right where you are.
I created Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials because I’ve been right where you are… a high school Algebra 1 (+ remedial Algebra 1) and Math Intervention teacher in South Central Los Angeles, East San Jose, and Denver who was asked to teach the quadratic formula to my students who hadn’t passed a math class since 5th grade and couldn’t even multiply.
I spent years developing tools that actually helped my students engage, participate, and make progress toward doing grade level work every single day. Now, I’m sharing them with you.
What's inside:
Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials
The ONLY "Just In Time" supplemental Algebra 1 curriculum that gives you flexible tools to take your students from where they are (multiple grade levels behind) to where they need to be (ready for grade level content).
INTEGERS · EQUATIONS · INEQUALITIES · LINEAR FUNCTIONS · SYSTEMS · FUNCTIONS · POLYNOMIALS · QUADRATICS · STATS · NUMBER SENSE
Say hello to Your *NEW* Tools
JUST IN TIME PLANS
Start where your students are and get them to your curriculum, fast
DONE FOR YOU NOTES
Specifically made for students who struggle to keep math anxiety low
READY TO PRINT ACTIVITIES
Specifically made to reinforce the notes and build student confidence
A Deeper Look…
Just-in-Time Scaffolds
The Gatebreaker Game Plans inside of every unit gives you the Just In Time staircase your students need to get to grade level content. Start at the step your students are currently at and work your way to the top. Use only what your students need and skip the rest. Once they finish the staircase, you’re ready for that high quality curriculum your admin gave you (but is totally out of touch with where your students actually are).
So that you can finally say “I believe you can do grade level math, so we’re going to do grade level math.”
Guided Notes
That Were Actually Made for Students Who Struggle
First, you'll learn my Math Wars Method®, my signature approach to tier 1 instruction that keeps students active and accountable. Then, you'll be ready to print and use the guided notes, specifically created for students who struggle with the Math Wars Method®.
So that you no longer feel like you’re talking to yourself all period or going group to group to group answering the same questions over and over and over.
Engagement Accelerators
These are print-and-go and don’t require extra tech or prep—just targeted, hands-on practice your students will actually do.
- Matching activities
- Scavenger hunts
- I Have Who Has cards
- Easy Entry
- Concrete Representational Abstract
- Mini-Whiteboard slides
All that actually align with the notes. These six structures were intentionally selected to lower math anxiety and increase engagement in mathematical practice specifically for students who have been historically unsuccessful in mathematics.
So that your students actually practice more math during your class… and dare I say, enjoy it!
Essential Algebra Standards
We have used the high school prioritization documents from Achieve the Core (Student Achievement Partners) to plan the units included in Gatebreaker Algebra. Units 1-5 are available immediately and units 6-10 will be released November 1, 2025.
So that you always have the done-for-you resources you need to meet students where they are and get them to where they need to be without scrambling or second guessing how to do it.
Is Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials Right For me?
Perfect for:
✅ Algebra 1 teachers with many students below grade level (or remedial Algebra teachers)
✅ Pre-Algebra teachers
✅ Intervention teachers or pull out interventionists for 8th grade, Pre-Algebra, or high school
✅ 8th grade - high school SPED teachers
Not the right fit if:
❌ You’re looking for a full Algebra 1 curriculum
❌ You want plug-and-play student videos
❌ You teach K–5
❌ You don't believe all students can do grade level math
But this isn’t just a curriculum. It’s a support system.
You’re teaching the most challenging class on campus and you need the support of someone who has actually walked in your shoes (not just researched it).
Each week of the month inside the Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials membership is full of support.
Warm Ups for the month
Every 1st week of the month you get a new slide deck of warm ups that are themed for the season and spiral on essential skills students need for Algebra 1 success.
Ask the expert
Each 4th week of the month you have a chance to submit your intervention Qs and get personalized As. Every single question is answered by Juliana every single month.
The TIME this program will SAVE you is exponential
To summarize,
Here's what you get when you join Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials today
When you total that up, it's $5,894 in value
but you can get started today for $27!
Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials
Meet your students who struggle where they are and get them where YOU KNOW they can go with done-for-you lessons, engaging activities, and intervention game plans to increase engagement, achievement, and motivation of students who have been historically unsuccessful in mathematics.
I accept school purchase orders
Curriculum should not be something you pay for out of pocket.
Email this one pager to your admin and ask for them to pay with a purchase order!*
*POs are made out for the full price of $370 for 1 year of access for 1 teacher. Additional licenses can be added per teacher within the same school for $185 for each additional license (50% off).
**Because of the instant access to all materials, annual memberships are not eligible for refunds. If you're unsure if it's right for you, please use the monthly membership, which is eligible for refunds (within 5 days of purchase only.)
100% money back guarantee for monthly members
If the monthly membership isn’t a fit for your classroom, you can request a full refund within 5 days of purchase—no questions asked.
Please note: Because of the instant access to all materials, annual memberships are not eligible for refunds.
“I love that you included a graphic organizer for the kids to keep track of the answers. I have done a lot of I have, Who has and I would never have thought of a tracker chart. This is a gamechanger for me.”
Angelique, Middle School Math Teacher
“I've tried to find activities on TPT, but they didn’t match what I just taught. I love that these activities directly align with the notes.”
Logan, Grades 7–10 Math Teacher
Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials is for TWO types of teachers
✔️ Core Algebra 1 Teacher
If your students only have YOU for math (core Algebra or Pre-Algebra teacher) you’ll use this as a supplement, just before your corresponding curriculum units. You’ll be using this program to get students ready for the rigor of the grade level content in your curriculum.
✔️ 8th Grade or High School Intervention Teacher
If your students come to you for an additional math period (intervention, pull out, etc for 8th or High School) you can use this as a standalone curriculum for your students. You’ll be using this program to make sure your students are ready for success in their core math class.
“This is very nice to use along with our curriculum. We don’t have enough questions to really work through things as a class with the Math Wars Method... now we do!”
Marcia, High School Math Teacher
“I like that I can use it if I need it—and skip it if I don’t. I need that kind of flexibility.”
Lindsay, Middle School Math Teacher
Who am I to be teaching this?
Hey, I’m Juliana!
As a math intervention and algebra 1 teacher and co-teacher myself, I get it.
I understand what it feels like to teach a class full of students who have never seen success in the math classroom. Students who were failed by the system. Students who lack foundational knowledge to see the success they deserve.
I too have felt frustrated and defeated when
- Students don't come to class
- Students don't talk in class (it's like pulling teeth to get them to speak)
- Students keep failing math class in such large numbers, and if we’re being honest, especially our Black and Brown students
I also know how alone and solitary teaching the challenging math class can be with Administrators who tell me to, "just figure it out" or "do what's best for the kids" without any concrete resources or guidance.
Now, as a bestselling author and independent Math Intervention Specialist, I've worked with State Departments of Education, Juvenile Justice Systems, and schools across the US to provide effective professional development for secondary math teachers to increase student engagement and achievement.
It’s my passion for students who struggle with math that has led me to create the done-for-you lesson plans and activities inside of Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials, a digital membership for grade 6-12 educators who teach students who struggle with mathematics and refuse to leave them behind.
I'M READY TO JOIN YOU IN ESSENTIALS!
Take a peek inside Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials to see exactly what you get when you join us today
Here's what to expect
Step 1: Register
Register for Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials and get immediate access to all of the content in our membership website
Step 2: Watch
You must start with watching the Math Wars Method® Workshop so that you understand how to maximize the effectiveness of the notes (this method is the cure for apathy and learned helplessness).
Step 3: Print
Print the notes and Engagement Accelerators for the lesson you need to teach tomorrow.
Step 4: Teach
Teach the Math Wars Method® style lesson then pass out the Engagement Accelerator and watch with amazement as your students actually engage in your class! You are becoming a gatebreaker!
“Sometimes kids are just clicking through Blooket or Quizziz and they weren't actually doing math. This actually lets me see if they get it”
Logan, High School Math Teacher
"I'm obsessed with the variety of activities. I love how that allows teachers the opportunity to practice and really get great at instructional strategies. I am jealous of Algebra 1 teachers everywhere!"
Kristen, High School Math Teacher & Leader
Your time is valuable...
You could continue going it alone wondering if you’re doing this intervention thing right.
You could keep assigning digital worksheets they click through and ignore.
You could keep spending hours on TPT only to be disappointed when the activity gets too hard for your kids.
Or you could finally have a flexible, engaging resource that meets your students where they are—without lowering the bar and WITH a support system cheering you on and answering all of your intervention questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who It's For + How to Use It
Is this a full curriculum?
What grade levels is this for?
What standards/concept/units are included?
Membership + Payment Info
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
What if I don’t love it?
Can I pay with a purchase order?
What is a gatebreaker?
A gatebreaker - as defined in my book, Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention - is “to help any student who struggles with math to recover their mathematical confidence, find academic success, and achieve at high levels in mathematics thereby breaking the gates that have held them back.” When you combine the power of the Math Wars Method® with these just in time, done for you resources, you too will be a math gatebreaker in no time!
Still have a question? Email [email protected] and we'll get back to you ASAP!
Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials is for you if..
✔️ You teach Algebra 1 or Pre-Algebra and you have a lot of students below grade level in your class
✔️ You teach repeater Algebra 1 and your kids need something different this time
✔️ You teach 8th grade or high school intervention (as an additional period) and you’re ready to be a gatebreaker instead of a gatekeeper
Also if…
✔️ Your students are behind but you still believe they can succeed
✔️ You’re tired of feeling like you’re winging it with intervention
✔️ You’re over digital drill fatigue and want hands-on engagement again
"I love that it's providing just in time supports for the teachers as they prep the lessons"
Kim, District Math Coordinator
Imagine your students participating in notes every day.
Imagine seeing their confidence build lesson after lesson.
Imagine not having to rush to the copy machine each morning - praying it’s not jammed - because you have an organized plan and are already prepped for your whole unit.
