Monthly Archives: May 2014

Students Use Book Creator to Author Mathematics: Part 2

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

For our last day of class with a “normal” schedule (today), I met with my students in our school’s 21st-century learning space. There’s a sampling of flexible furniture, a corner with stadium seating, iMacs, a big-screen TV, an Apple TV, … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Algebra, Book Creator, Explain Everything, iPad, PhotoSpeak, Pre-Algebra, Tellagami, thinglink | 5 Comments

Students Use Book Creator to Author Mathematics: Part 1

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

This year, my students noticed that I often say, “You’ll never see that in a math book.” Some of the topics we explore take a twist. For example, when students solved systems of linear equations using elimination, I called it the … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Algebra, Book Creator, eBackPack, Explain Everything, iBooks, ImageChef, iRig, PhotoSpeak, Pre-Algebra, Tellagami | 1 Comment

Teacher Report Card: An Annual Google Form

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

This is the second year I’ve used a Google Form “Teacher Report Card” with my students. To access a sample report card, and learn about those who inspired me to try this type of feedback, go here. I love the looks on students’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Feedback, Google Form, teacher report card | 3 Comments

Radical Nearpod Art

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

The element of “play” can be a powerful part of learning. Several weeks ago, my 8th grade algebra students solved radical equations through a Nearpod lesson found here. When I designed this NPP (Nearpod Presentation) I created the “radical dude” character using … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1 | Tagged Algebra, app, assessment, Canva, error analysis, formative, Keynote, nearpod | 3 Comments

Student Voice, Screen Casting and Explain Everything

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Having iPads redefines many elements of teaching, learning, and assessment. These past 2 years, I’ve experienced a learning curve not unlike that of a brand spankin’ new teacher. This year I’ve begun to make the shift from technology-empowered teacher to … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Algebra, app, assessment, error analysis, Explain Everything, formative, iPad, Pre-Algebra, screen casting, technology, thinglink | 4 Comments

Stuff I’ve Been Up To

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I can hardly believe the school year will abruptly end in a few short weeks! It has been a fantastic year, jam-packed full of amazing opportunities. A quick top-five-favorites goes a little something like this… 1) My students – I … Continue reading →

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Desmos Explorations

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

If you haven’t seen these fantastic interactive desmos labs, you need to know they exist… and so do your students! I plan to use Des-man this week (and I had more than a little bit of fun making my first … Continue reading →