Category Archives: Algebra 1

ADE Institute Highlights #ADE2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

367 Apple Distinguished Educators from 31 countries met for five days in San Diego, California last week, and I was honored to be counted among them.  This year’s institute was a unique experience because each of us wore a “learner hat” … Continue reading →

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*NEW* ThingLink for Video

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I just got back to Austin after two weeks in Pennsylvania and New York visiting family and friends.  I hope your summer also affords you opportunities to relax, disconnect from devices, and reconnect with the people you care about most! Since … Continue reading →

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iPadpalooza 2014 Highlights #iplza14

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

This year’s iPadpalooza “festival of learning” was a real treat.  How can anyone summarize in a blog post what it was like to be there? Thankfully, we have #iplza14 on Twitter to help us all reminisce, and to help you … Continue reading →

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I already know what I want to do on the first day of school.

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

My (former) students are probably still sleeping on this fine Sunday morning, and here I am, thinking about the first day of school in August.  It’s not entirely my fault.  I just had two days of PD with (THE) Dan … Continue reading →

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Generalizations in the Shower

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

During a quick shampoo, my 8-year-old son starts sharing a “pattern” that had *just* occurred to him.  He starts explaining a beautiful mathematical truth and I beg him to repeat it once he rinses off. Here is his explanation of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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