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Category Archives: Algebra 1
#10GoodThings
It’s been fun getting to (virtually) know more and more math Tweeps in the #MTBoS. One such bud, Jon Orr, tagged me to compose a #10GoodThings post to reflect on “good things” that are happening with my little corner of the … Continue reading
2015 First Day Back
I spent the first half of my day at a high school math textbook vendor fair. Having a substitute felt awkward – it was tough to NOT be in my classroom to welcome students back and crack corny jokes about how … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged Algebra, assessment, Book Creator, Cathy Yenca, iBooks, mathycathy, nearpod, thatquiz.org
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Some Top 4’s – Another “Reflecting on 2014” Post
‘Tis the season for reflection and hopefully a bit of relaxation. I’ve taken a break from math and ed-tech the past few weeks to spend QT with family (some days I took a break from just about everything… darn you, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged ADE, Book Creator, CueThink, Desmos, Explain Everything, Geddit, iPadpalooza, ISTE, Kahoot!, NCSM, NCTM, nearpod, SXSWedu, thatquiz.org, thinglink
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Book Creator Student Math Authors: Take 2
Last May, my students took Book Creator for a test drive. As the school year came to a close, student-authored review eBooks seemed like a worthwhile task to try. Students learned a lot about working cooperatively, using new apps, and presenting mathematics … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged Algebra, assessment, Book Creator, communication, Desmos, Explain Everything, iBooks, iPad
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Bottling Up the Perfect Balance
I feel like, as a teacher, I have a lot in common with the video gaming industry. We both want to draw kids in to a challenge. That challenge has to be feasible but not too easy. Students have to … Continue reading
Time-Lapse
The last day of classes before Thanksgiving break, I set up my iPhone in an attempt to record some time-lapse footage in each of my classes. Since middle-schoolers can smell a camera a mile away, there was nothing secretive about … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged assessment, error analysis, homework, iMovie, nearpod, Pre-Algebra, review
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Kahoot (With Embellishments from Desmos)
Students ask to “Kahoot” practically every day. They never tire of this incredible (free!) gaming platform. If you’ve never “Kahooted” before, you can sign up for a free account here. In a nutshell, Kahoot takes multiple choice formative assessments to … Continue reading
Twitter Hodge-Podge
Lately, busy days lead to spits and spurts of reflection and PD rather than lengthy blog posts. I love this time of year – I feel like my students and I know each other well, and expectations are clear all … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Dan Meyer, nearpod, QR code, QR codes, Qrafter, Twitter
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Desmos Function Carnival: Tech & Teacher Take-Aways
When I learned about Function Carnival from Dan Meyer’s blog last school year, I first tried it with students on a wacky-schedule day during a unit that didn’t connect well to the fabulous Desmos lab. In that first instance, students sought … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, Dan Meyer, Desmos, error analysis, iPad, Pre-Algebra
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Just Playin’
We just wrapped up our first quarter of the year, and I’ve noticed something. We like to play. Every class period has it’s own culture… it’s own “thing”. It’s usually not very math-related, but I’d venture to say this “thing” … Continue reading
