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Tag Archives: Pre-Algebra
ThingLink as Collaborative Work Space
I saw this ThingLink and was immediately inspired to give the strategy a try. Why not create a ThingLink to serve as a “collaborative plane” for my students? I jazzed up a “Unit Organizer” from the “Strategic Instruction Model” with some … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, communication, Pre-Algebra, review, thinglink
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ThatQuiz.org: Pre-testing and Post-testing
If you teach mathematics, your students have devices with internet access, and you’re NOT using ThatQuiz.org… both you and your students are seriously missing out. My love for this web-app continues to grow as I see its impact on my students, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, error analysis, formative, iPad, Pre-Algebra, thatquiz.org
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Exponents & Error Analysis
There aren’t many strategies that tell me more about student thinking than “error analysis” opportunities. When students “grade” another hypothetical student’s work, there’s something special about the experience – students’ senses are heightened. They’re on a quest for truth. They … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, error analysis, formative, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, QR code, QR codes, review, Twitter
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Nearpod “Best Practices” For Math Class
I kid you not – when I say, “Get out your iPads and go to Nearpod” my 8th graders literally say, “YESSSSS!” and give a little fist-pump… every time. It’s not necessarily Nearpod that they love, but the peer interactions … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, error analysis, formative, iPad, Keynote, nearpod, Pre-Algebra, problem solving
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“Pittsburgh Protractors”
While visiting my home town, I couldn’t pass through without locating a few “Pittsburgh Protractors”. For several years, painted protractors have been mysteriously appearing all over the city. While no one seems to know why the protractors keep popping up, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, Pittsburgh, Pre-Algebra, protractors
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Defending “The Worksheet”
In this era, “the worksheet” has gotten a pretty bad rap. The seemingly popular push to go “paperless” doesn’t help the cause. Are worksheets and paper inherently evil in the 21st-century classroom? In the ed-tech realm, I sense a little … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, assessment, communication, error analysis, Explain Everything, formative, homework, PDF, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, QR code, quadratic, technology, text book, thinglink
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Texas-Sized Snowman
Perhaps it’s the knowledge that the probability of snow here in Austin, Texas is close to zilch that inspires my neighbors to buy such a massive inflatable yard snowman. When I bike past this house, I giggle every time at … Continue reading
2013 Edublog Awards
There are amazing folks sharing about the wonderful things they’re doing through reflections and resources on blogs. Getting globally connected and inspired has never been simpler. If you’re not blogging… you should be! 🙂 Please take a moment and scan … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 edublog awards, 2013 edublogs, Algebra, blog, Pre-Algebra
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Sort-of-Real-World Math
Dan Meyer’s latest post got me thinking about what seems to motivate students as far as “real-world-ness” goes. What’s timely about this post is, I think some things my students did in class today go along well with reflecting upon, … Continue reading
Giving graphingstories.com a Go!
Living vicariously through my student teacher, Lauren, we came upon the “Interpreting Graphs” lesson in Algebra, and I suggested that she give graphingstories.com a go. Today, each class period had a brief discussion about the general usefulness of graphs, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, Dan Meyer, DocAS, eBackPack, graphingstories.com, Pre-Algebra, QR code, Qrafter
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