Teachers Pay Teachers
Amplify {formerly Desmos} Activities
NCTM ShadowCon Talk
Cathy’s Math 8 Kahoots!
Cathy’s Algebra 1 Kahoots!
Nearpod Lessons
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PBS Visited My Classroom!
iPadpalooza
ADE Institute
Using Keynote To Explore Math Relationships Visually
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Author Archives: Cathy Yenca
Nearpod Author!
Just a quick blurb to share my excitement! My very first Nearpod Authors presentation is currently available in the Nearpod store! Download it for free on a mobile device near you! Thanks also to Nearpod for the mention … Continue reading
MS Sunday Funday – Grading (or not grading) Homework…? That is the question!
Up to this point in my career, I haven’t really questioned my procedures for grading homework. This year, our staff has been challenged to think about assessment in terms of learning… are we assessing student learning, or student behaviors? I … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged assessment, formative, homework, iPad, nearpod, Socrative
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Happy Pi Day!
Happy Pi Day! At 1:59 my inbox was flooded with Pi Day greetings from my students… who are currently on spring break! Some students sent e-mails from destinations with differing time zones. Most students aimed for 3/14 at 1:59, and … Continue reading
ThingLink is a Great “Pre-Teaching” Tool – Exponential Functions
I didn’t learn about ThingLink until a few months into this school year… and now, I’m hooked! Every unit of study since, I’ve created an interactive ThingLink for students to reference as an anchoring activity, study guide, and “pre-teaching” tool. … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, assessment, Desmos, iPad, Keynote, thinglink
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5 Ways to Get Your Feet Wet With 1-to-1 iPads
Using iPads in a 1-to-1 classroom can be overwhelming at first. So many apps and tools exist that it’s tough to know where to start. Here’s a top 5 list of quick and simple ways to get your feet wet … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged annotate, app, DocAS, FactorMan app, formative, Glow Coloring, iPad, Number Line, PDF, Socrative, thatquiz.org
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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
