Category Archives: Algebra 1

Move Over Harlem Shake… It’s Quadratic Formula Time

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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How to Use Socrative or Nearpod “On the Fly”

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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Math Links I Like

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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Quadratics Chain – Quite a Conversation Starter!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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My Top 3 in 24… Hours!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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Quadratics Intro ThingLink

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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A Paper and Popcorn Misconception

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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ThingLink with Geometry 3-D Topics

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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Polynomials QR-operative Practice

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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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What is your “philosophy of homework”?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

During a PLC meeting today, our math department was asked to think about our current grading policy, and give feedback regarding its success as well as changes we thought might improve things for next year.  This discussion had us asking … Continue reading →

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