Category Archives: Pre-Algebra

I’m So Appy!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

I am so “appy” I am learning about new apps to use in my classroom this fall. In a few short weeks, I will get to meet my new 8th graders AND each and every one of them will have … Continue reading →

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A Midsummer Night’s Reality Check

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Yes, friends, the summer is moving by oh so quickly! I always say after the fourth of July, the rest of the summer becomes a fast-forward blur. Nonetheless, I find myself getting antsy about the upcoming school year. My brain … Continue reading →

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M.I.A. Stats

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

As far as blogging, I have been M.I.A. since Pi Day! Here are some stats that may clarify my absence: 1,662 – the number of miles we drove from Allentown to Austin 100 – an under-estimate for the number of … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Nitschmann

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Today was a very bittersweet day at Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem, PA. “Pi Day and Good-Bye Day” was a celebration I will never forget. I presented each student with a Happy Pi Day greeting card to review the history … Continue reading →

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Pi Day is Good-Bye Day

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

I shared this presentation with my students today. Mixed reactions… it’s very nice to be appreciated 🙂 The word is out – we’re moving! 🙂 Happy Pi Day Greeting Card

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Pi Day… it’s coming!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

It’s hard to believe that mid-March is approaching! That coveted math holiday that celebrates everyone’s favorite irrational number! For years, I have given each and every one of my students my very own “Happy Pi Day” greeting card, outlining a … Continue reading →

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Fractivities

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cathy Yenca

The day before a long, holiday break requires careful planning if you actually want to get something meaningful accomplished. I try to seize these times as opportunities to show students something mathematically new and novel. Typically, this time of year, … Continue reading →

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Error Analysis… With a Twist!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Cathy Yenca

Today I took error analysis to a new level with my students. I stumbled upon this video over the weekend, with the hope of finding a clip to review and reinforce Friday’s lesson on similar figures. After watching the clip … Continue reading →