Category Archives: Algebra 1

First-Two-Weeks Hodge Podge

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Today may be the last day of summer vacation for some.  Others of us have already been rocking and rolling for two weeks with a new crew of students.  So many ideas and resources have crossed my path that I’m … Continue reading →

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Tech Access Day 1 Needs to Be a Priority

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Week one of a new school year – check!  If you’re back-to-school with students, I hope your year is off to a fantastic start.  This will be year four of 1:1 iPads for my students and me, and I still … Continue reading →

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Summer of 2015 Summary

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Non-boring summers are my favorite, and this summer has been anything but boring. We bought a fixer-upper closer into town and have been attempting to fix it up (or hire good people to help with that process… things have not … Continue reading →

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#iplza15 and #ISTE2015 Brain Dump

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

I had the opportunity to attend and present sessions at both iPadpalooza 2015 in Austin as well as ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia the past two weeks.  What a thrill to be able to meet and connect with so many passionate … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 2014-15 School Year With Animoto

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

I shared this video with students and parents, with shout-outs on Twitter to many featured digital tools and resources that have become a regular part of my practice.  Thanks to every one of these tools, and the folks that keep … Continue reading →

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Kahoot! GHOST MODE

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

So, your students are a little squirrelly lately too? 😉 For many of my students, all of the high-stakes testing has passed, and sadly that fact brings daily comments like the following: “Can we just not do anything today?” “Are … Continue reading →

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Desmos, Nearpod, ThingLink, and the Kitchen Sink

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Often, after folks use versatile digital tools in isolation, the natural progression is to smash them together to create new, unique learning experiences for kids.  This post features several multi-apping resources and ideas that you’re sure to extend and improve…  and when … Continue reading →

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CueThink: First Experiences with a Math Problem-Solving App

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Yesterday, my students came back, bleary-eyed, from spring break.  It seemed like a good time to give them a gentle push to try something brand new.  So, with a new furniture arrangement in our classroom, new seating charts for the … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect of Having the #MTBoS PLN

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

Though I’m on spring break, I’m still scouring Twitter for ideas for upcoming curriculum topics.  I’m spoiled rotten.  There are so many kindred spirits doing amazing things, and I get to learn from them and add their work to my … Continue reading →

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Happy ULTIMATE Pi Day! 3/14/15 9:26

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

My students celebrated Pi Day on Pi Day Eve.  Every year, I give students a Pi Day greeting card summarizing a brief history of pi.  When I ask them, “Why is pi slightly larger than 3? Why isn’t it a little … Continue reading →

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