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MS Sunday Funday – Grading (or not grading) Homework…? That is the question!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Up to this point in my career, I haven’t really questioned my procedures for grading homework.  This year, our staff has been challenged to think about assessment in terms of learning… are we assessing student learning, or student behaviors? I … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Get Your Feet Wet With 1-to-1 iPads

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Using iPads in a 1-to-1 classroom can be overwhelming at first.  So many apps and tools exist that it’s tough to know where to start.  Here’s a top 5 list of quick and simple ways to get your feet wet … Continue reading →

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With DocAS, Students *DO* Like Doing Math on the iPad

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Our staff is brand-new to this 1-to-1 iPad gig.  We help each other, share ideas, and seek help and feedback from our students.  Recently, I heard a broad generalization about our 1-to-1 that irked me… The statement was that the students … Continue reading →

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Algebra App: First Impressions

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

I have the privilege of using the HMH Fuse Algebra I Common Core app with my algebra classes this year.  I am only just beginning to learn how to unleash the power behind this app, but even at first glance, … Continue reading →

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I Love When That Happens

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

I stumbled upon an app last evening that was right on time – the freebie entitled “Number Line” was just what I needed for today’s scheduled “no homework night”.  I had a worksheet planned on “Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers” … Continue reading →

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Empowered

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

After using thatquiz.org yesterday to “pre-test” my students for an upcoming unit on rational numbers, I knew some basic number theory concepts were lacking.  So today, I took my first venture with Socrative, a free app that simulates using “clickers” … Continue reading →

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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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