Category Archives: Pre-Algebra

S’more Time! Who is in the Driver’s Seat? #NCSM14

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Three of my colleagues and I had the pleasure of presenting at the #NCSM14 conference in New Orleans this week.  Our chat was during the last session timeframe… on the last day of NCSM… and our talk was alphabetically last … Continue reading →

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SuperTeacherTools.Net: Speed Match

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Here’s another formative freebie that’s iPad-friendly! I recently used the Speed Match on SuperTeacherTools.net to review probability vocabulary with my students.  I remember the days of using Speed Match on a SmartBoard, allowing only one student to play at a … Continue reading →

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Kahoot! A Great Formative Freebie

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

It’s no secret that my heart belongs to Nearpod, Socrative, and ThatQuiz.org.  That being said, another web-based formative freebie has joined my top-three-tools. Kahoot! is a game-based quiz show platform that can be used with any content area with ease. … Continue reading →

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After the Testing is Over

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

My students begin STAAR testing this week.  That means tired students, a tricky bell schedule, and no homework allowed. I created the ThingLink below to serve as a menu of options for students once our morning testing sessions are over, … Continue reading →

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True or False?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I must give credit to former-colleague “Mr. OC” at Nitschmann Middle School for this novel way to introduce compound events.  Ever since I saw him do it, it’s become a regular part of my practice.  So easy, so effective, and … Continue reading →

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Why Pi?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Since moving to Texas, I’m a little disappointed that March 14 occurs during our spring break every year.  Several Pi Day traditions have survived in my classroom, despite the fact that I don’t get to celebrate with my students in … Continue reading →

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Facebook, Math, and The Common Core

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I try to sort my social media options into little life categories. Twitter –> math and ed-tech talk Facebook –> personal friendships More and more, social media can’t be compartmentalized.  Just as learning can be messy, life expressed through social … Continue reading →

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#SXSWedu 2014 – Highlights

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I just attended my first SXSWedu Conference & Festival.  I’ve never wanted to clone myself more.  I was on choice-overload from day one.  I’m not complaining – I’m simply trying to express how up-my-alley so many of the topics sounded … Continue reading →

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Chief ThingLinker Stepping Down

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

That’s right.  I’m finally ready to step down from my ThingLink throne and pass the torch. Or something.  What I’m trying to say is… I’ve been doing this iPad thing for a bit.  *I* create the Nearpods… *I* create the … Continue reading →

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Why Blog? Then vs. Now

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Inspired by this post by Dan Meyer, an abrupt question from a colleague, and the fact that the ticker at the bottom of this page surpassed 1,000,000 earlier this week, the question of “why blog?” is a timely one. Yes, … Continue reading →

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