Author Archives: Cathy Yenca

Baby steps…

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

All of my students now have an iPad!  Students received them last week, and what an ordeal it was!  “Excited is an understatement” one of my students exclaimed as she sat in her desk, hugging her brand new, empty iPad … Continue reading →

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I smell a rat…

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Last Thursday, I’m teaching about various number systems and we get to “rational”. I ask, “Does anyone see a word hiding in there that can help us define what rational numbers are?” Without hesitation, a student, genuine as can be, … Continue reading →

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Time-Saving Technology Tips

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Check out this presentation for some great technology tips!               One of my favorites:   Super Teacher Tools is AMAZING as a random name generator, group generator and seating chart maker.  I love the … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Really DO Use Algebra in Real Life

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Labor Day weekend is upon us!  What a great first week of school I have had.  I have never, ever been thanked by so many students as they exit my classroom every day.  I am really enjoying the manners of … Continue reading →

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I’m So Appy!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

I am so “appy” I am learning about new apps to use in my classroom this fall.  In a few short weeks, I will get to meet my new 8th graders AND each and every one of them will have … Continue reading →

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A Midsummer Night’s Reality Check

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Yes, friends, the summer is moving by oh so quickly!  I always say after the fourth of July, the rest of the summer becomes a fast-forward blur.  Nonetheless, I find myself getting antsy about the upcoming school year.  My brain … Continue reading →

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M.I.A. Stats

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

As far as blogging, I have been M.I.A. since Pi Day!  Here are some stats that may clarify my absence: 1,662 – the number of miles we drove from Allentown to Austin 100 – an under-estimate for the number of … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Nitschmann

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Today was a very bittersweet day at Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem, PA. “Pi Day and Good-Bye Day” was a celebration I will never forget. I presented each student with a Happy Pi Day greeting card to review the history … Continue reading →

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Pi Day is Good-Bye Day

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

I shared this presentation with my students today. Mixed reactions… it’s very nice to be appreciated 🙂 The word is out – we’re moving! 🙂 Happy Pi Day Greeting Card

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Pi Day… it’s coming!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

It’s hard to believe that mid-March is approaching!  That coveted math holiday that celebrates everyone’s favorite irrational number! For years, I have given each and every one of my students my very own “Happy Pi Day” greeting card, outlining a … Continue reading →

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