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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Move Over Harlem Shake… It’s Quadratic Formula Time
I love teaching mathematics, but I have to tell you… teachers of other subjects seem to be able to use iPads to make a lot more “fun” and “creative” projects than I have ventured to try for Algebra and Pre-Algebra … Continue reading
How to Use Socrative or Nearpod “On the Fly”
When folks ask me about the impact having 1-to-1 iPads this year has made in my classroom, the very first thing I mention is the iPad’s power in the realm of formative assessment. When folks ask me about my planning … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged app, assessment, formative, iPad, Keynote, nearpod, Socrative
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Math Links I Like
Sometimes, it’s really not worth reinventing a perfectly round wheel. What I’m trying to say is, there are some great math print resources I run to on a regular basis when I need a little something extra for my students. … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged annotate, Common Core, iPad, Kuta Software, links, MathBits, PDF, Problem-Attic, Teach Pi, Tutor-USA, Worksheet Works
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Quadratics Chain – Quite a Conversation Starter!
My algebra students have been studying transformations of quadratic functions – most specifically, how does changing “a” and/or “c” in a quadratic function written in the form y = ax^2 + c impact the graph when compared to the graph … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged Algebra, communication, cooperative, formative, problem solving, quadratic
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My Top 3 in 24… Hours!
Not many 24-hour timeframes are as epic as the one I just experienced. Besides wearing my usual “hats” of wife, mother, and teacher, I’ve gotten to wear 3 more, and I like the way they fit! #3 – Panelist! This … Continue reading
Quadratics Intro ThingLink
I just whipped this up for my students to explore. I like to use ThingLinks as anchoring activities initially, and as study guides throughout and at the end of a unit of study. My students have a test on factoring … Continue reading
A Paper and Popcorn Misconception
I showed the following Dan Meyer vid to my 8th graders this week as we dove into volume and surface area. Their responses were… well, characteristic of 8th graders: a) What’s wrong with the video? Why did it … Continue reading
ThingLink with Geometry 3-D Topics
Here’s a tidbit I created for students to reference during our 3-D geometry unit. I had some trouble finding iPad-friendly links to interactive resources 🙁 because so many are flash-based. Nevertheless, I really like the way ThingLink handles video links! … Continue reading
Polynomials QR-operative Practice
Monday – the day after the weekend and before a visit to TCEA13 in Austin – what’s an algebra teacher to do? Why not something QR-operative? (think cooperative, but using QR-codes… I so easily amuse myself…) On Friday, I felt like … Continue reading
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