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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Festive Fractivities: An Annual Tradition!
After semester exams, we ALL need a break. The novel topic of fractals is a welcome change of pace. I usually conduct my fractal mini-study for two class periods right before the holiday. Day 1: Introduction to Fractals and Creating … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged app, calculator, exponential, Fractal, Sierpinski, similar, triangle
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An Unintended “Perk”: iPads + Socrative = “The Best Review” For Exams
I shared recently about how the Socrative App / student-response system has encouraged and enabled me to revamp my daily warm-up routine. This increased accountability through 3-question weekly Socrative warm-up quizzes has been an efficient and informative way to complete … Continue reading
iPad Visit: Teacher Panel Video
Hill Country Middle School invited professionals from nearby districts to come see our classrooms and how we’ve been using the iPad. It was great to share with others who are embracing the iPad as a learning tool. Check out our … Continue reading
Happy 12-12-12 !
Happy 12-12-12! At 12:12pm, my algebra students and I took our iPads out to the hallway, and yelled, “Happy 12-12-12!” There were photos and screenshots galore. It was only a minute, but it was fund while it lasted! Here’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
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Nearpod, I Think I Love You
I used Nearpod presentations for several different lessons this week, and I think I’m in love! (If you’ve never heard of Nearpod, check out their website for a brief description.) To create the presentations I didn’t have to start from scratch … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged app, data, Dilation, interactive, iPad, Keynote, Linear Systems, nearpod, Powerpoint, student engagement
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How Socrative Changed My Warm-Ups
My beginning-of-class routine has evolved over the course of my career. In the beginning, I simply did a “DO-NOW” which rarely involved mathematical thought at all. It was a daily reminder about having necessary materials out and being “with it” … Continue reading

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Accountability, app, assessment, iPad, Socrative, Warm-Ups
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