Tag Archives: assessment

Play Kahoot! and Downplay the Time Factor

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Cathy Yenca

Lisa Bejarano and her apprentice teacher Eric recently shared insight on work-arounds while students play Kahoot! for math. I loved reading these ideas, as those of us who have used Kahoot! in math class may have experienced the following: Students … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, formative, Kahoot! | 6 Comments

Using Socrative for… You Guessed it… Socratic Questioning

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Cathy Yenca

My Math 8 students have discovered and applied the Pythagorean Theorem. Our next move this week was to address the following standard: 8.7(D) Determine the distance between two points on a coordinate plane using the Pythagorean theorem. “The book”, being … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, assessment, formative, Socrative, technology, text book | 1 Comment

Desmos Learning Target Student Reflections (Inspired by a Tweet)

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

I’ve been MIA over here on this ol’ blog! Besides the usual back-to-school business, I’ve been having so much fun interacting with folks in the #ShadowCon17 follow-up online course for my “Seeking Students Who Hide” talk back in April at … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged assessment, Desmos, Learning Targets | 1 Comment

ShadowCon Follow-Up: Free Online Courses

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

I had the honor of sharing about two big ideas that impact teaching and learning in my classroom at the NCTM Annual Conference back in April – formative assessment and technology integration. This pairing can give every student a voice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #Shadowcon17, assessment, Dan Meyer, Keynote, NCTM | Leave a comment

#ISTE17 Reflections Post 2 (of 3)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

My #ISTE17 Post 1 focused on ways to thoughtfully and purposefully let go of classroom control to foster a growth mindset, while also providing students with brain breaks. Up next… 2. Giving students choices! 3. Having students create, create, create! We … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #ISTE17, #MTBoS, assessment, Book Creator, GarageBand, iPad, mathycathy, Tuniversity | Leave a comment

Using Desmos on iPads… for the Math 8 STAAR Test… Take 3

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

This past week, we completed our third lap of using the iPad app “Desmos Test Mode” on the Math 8 STAAR test (with the option of also using a TI handheld graphing calculator). If you’d like to see what we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Algebra, assessment, calculator, Desmos, Desmos Test Mode, iPad, Math 8, STAAR | 1 Comment

Nearpod “Best Practices” For Math Class v2.0

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

Folks often ask questions about how various apps and tools can be used “for math”. I’ve always felt that, to some extent, math as a content area can be a tricky fit for apps, tools, strategies, P.D. etc. etc. when … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Algebra, app, assessment, iPad, mathycathy, nearpod, problem solving, technology | 2 Comments

How Old?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

The other evening, I was sitting with my husband and son at a candlelight Christmas service, singing carols and feeling merry. One of the carols mentioned “shepherds” and right on cue, my 11-year-old son leans over and whispers… “There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, assessment, communication, error analysis, mathycathy, nearpod, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, Robert Kaplinsky | 3 Comments

In The Moment

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

The SAMR Model is a fundamental framework often used to help educators consider how and why to integrate technology. Teachers are encouraged to aim “above the line” to provide students with potentially transformative experiences, rather than simply enhancing tasks with technology. … Continue reading →

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“5 Practices” in a 1:1 Classroom

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

While I’ve never fully implemented the “flipped classroom” idea with students, maybe I have done a few short-term “mini flips”. Many digital tools permit students to explore content at their own pace, and asynchronously, which can make “homework” an experience beyond handouts. … Continue reading →