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Category Archives: Pre-Algebra
Using Explain Everything for Hands-On Digital Puzzles
You know, I really like the way that guy Jon Orr thinks. Using non-mathy apps for potentially unintended purposes to engage learners is something I like to do, and I think Mr. Orr has a knack for similar app twists. … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, Explain Everything, iPad
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Twitter Hodge-Podge 2.0
I don’t think I’m the only blogger who’s fallen off of the blog bandwagon lately. It’s so cliche to talk about how “busy” teachers are, but sheesh… we are! I am! And happily so… though blogging becomes the sacrifice at … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, 3-Acts, Desmos, Explain Everything, nearpod, Silent Solutions, thinglink, Twitter
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My First Attempt: Nearpod & Desmos Work Flow
Last week during our district’s first-ever iLeap Academy, my 7th and 6th grade students were exploring the concept of approximating a trend line. This topic seemed ideal for both Nearpod (to share definitions and visuals with students, and to provide … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #ileap15, assessment, Desmos, mathycathy, nearpod
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iLeap Academy: A Unique Opportunity to Share
Last week, Eanes ISD hosted the first-ever iLeap Academy. This 3-day academy brought educators from various parts of Texas together for a one-of-a-kind professional development experience. I was excited to have guests come to my classroom to observe my students at … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #ileap15, Desmos, formative, nearpod, techchef4u, thinglink, Twitter
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Transformations and “Animations”
Several weeks back, Kyle Pearce posted this idea on Twitter: Trying the idea of “Quick Question Solution” videos as a resource for students. Long videos don’t work. Thoughts? http://t.co/A8Nx4cfIjc — Kyle Pearce (@MathletePearce) January 16, 2015 Funny. I’d been … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged formative, iMovie, iPad, Keynote, Magic Move, mathycathy, nearpod, Silent Solution, Silent Solutions
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Trading Worksheets for Desmos
Michael Fenton has come up with some very creative ways to use Desmos. The “Match My Graph” mini-challenges on his blog provide students with opportunities to create and revise their thinking with immediate visual feedback from their graphs. With Michael’s … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, Desmos, iPad, Keynote, linear, Pre-Algebra, quadratic, thinglink
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Nearpod Popcorn Picker (Student Responses Too)
I’m not going to lie. It was disappointing that my students so easily fell for Dan Meyer’s Popcorn Picker problem today. A *very* small subset of students realized that, just because the sheets of paper had the exact same area, this did … Continue reading
Posted in Pre-Algebra
Tagged 3-Acts, Dan Meyer, formative, iPad, mathycathy, nearpod, problem solving
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#10GoodThings
It’s been fun getting to (virtually) know more and more math Tweeps in the #MTBoS. One such bud, Jon Orr, tagged me to compose a #10GoodThings post to reflect on “good things” that are happening with my little corner of the … Continue reading
Nearpod Homework Reports: Worth the 40+ page PDF
I had a field day with data after assigning several Nearpod lessons using the “homework” feature this week. What’s great about the homework feature is that students can take on the lesson and embedded activities and assessments at their own pace. … Continue reading
Posted in Pre-Algebra
Tagged assessment, Cathy Yenca, error analysis, formative, iPad, mathycathy, nearpod
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Some Top 4’s – Another “Reflecting on 2014” Post
‘Tis the season for reflection and hopefully a bit of relaxation. I’ve taken a break from math and ed-tech the past few weeks to spend QT with family (some days I took a break from just about everything… darn you, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged ADE, Book Creator, CueThink, Desmos, Explain Everything, Geddit, iPadpalooza, ISTE, Kahoot!, NCSM, NCTM, nearpod, SXSWedu, thatquiz.org, thinglink
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