Category Archives: Pre-Algebra

New TEKS = Visual Patterns for All

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

If you’re not up to date on Texas math standards, we have new TEKS this year for grades K through 8.  (How many standards are new or have moved from one grade level to another?  Check this out!)  Our district purchased … Continue reading →

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Different.

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I can’t put my finger on it, but I’m going through some kind of teaching rite-of-passage. For the first year ever, I had no butterflies in my stomach the first day of school.  No nerves, at all. I’ve worked with … Continue reading →

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So I stole an idea from Dan Meyer – *SHOCKER*

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Dan Meyer provided our district’s math department with two days of PD in June.  I liked the homework he assigned to us, and I’m in the process of merging his idea with a problem-solving plan for a longer-term mini-project of sorts. … Continue reading →

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#EanesPLC – Our Second Annual Professional Learning Conference (Buckle Up!)

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

There’s a fine line between “overwhelmed” and “empowered”. I straddled that line at our school district’s second annual “Professional Learning Conference” this week.  Eanes ISD does a FANTASTIC job of inviting world-renowned educators to work with our entire district faculty. … Continue reading →

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Book Creator and Advocacy: A Summer eBook Project About Food Allergies

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I’m going to prominently wear my “mom hat” for this post. My son has severe food allergies.  In a day and age where this is more prevalent than ever (unfortunately) I’ve found the best way to protect those who have … Continue reading →

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T-Shirts: Some Real-Life Math in Need of Act 3…?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

This post is based on a true story… how it ends is where I need your help!  Think of it like a “choose-your-own-adventure” book… except you get a say-so in authoring it. True story: I ordered a rockin’ Estimation 180 … Continue reading →

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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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