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Time-Lapse
The last day of classes before Thanksgiving break, I set up my iPhone in an attempt to record some time-lapse footage in each of my classes. Since middle-schoolers can smell a camera a mile away, there was nothing secretive about … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged assessment, error analysis, homework, iMovie, nearpod, Pre-Algebra, review
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Kahoot (With Embellishments from Desmos)
Students ask to “Kahoot” practically every day. They never tire of this incredible (free!) gaming platform. If you’ve never “Kahooted” before, you can sign up for a free account here. In a nutshell, Kahoot takes multiple choice formative assessments to … Continue reading
Socrative and Slope-Intercept Form
With new TEKS in tow, my 7th graders taking 8th grade math have been studying proportional and non-proportional linear relationships (wow, right?). The progression has been a refreshing, concept-based study of LOTS of scenarios featuring “constant rates of change” represented in … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, Desmos, error analysis, formative, homework, iPad, Pre-Algebra, Socrative
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Functions – Nearpod Learning Check
Looking ahead to our next unit, I was sifting through some ideas about introducing relations and functions to both my algebra students (8th graders) AND my pre-AP Math 8 students (7th graders experiencing new 8th grade TEKS and therefore, experiencing more … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, assessment, error analysis, Keynote, nearpod, Open Middle, Pre-Algebra, review, thinglink
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New TEKS = Visual Patterns for All
If you’re not up to date on Texas math standards, we have new TEKS this year for grades K through 8. (How many standards are new or have moved from one grade level to another? Check this out!) Our district purchased … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, Pre-Algebra, problem solving
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#EanesPLC – Our Second Annual Professional Learning Conference (Buckle Up!)
There’s a fine line between “overwhelmed” and “empowered”. I straddled that line at our school district’s second annual “Professional Learning Conference” this week. Eanes ISD does a FANTASTIC job of inviting world-renowned educators to work with our entire district faculty. … Continue reading
*NEW* ThingLink for Video
I just got back to Austin after two weeks in Pennsylvania and New York visiting family and friends. I hope your summer also affords you opportunities to relax, disconnect from devices, and reconnect with the people you care about most! Since … Continue reading
iPadpalooza 2014 Highlights #iplza14
This year’s iPadpalooza “festival of learning” was a real treat. How can anyone summarize in a blog post what it was like to be there? Thankfully, we have #iplza14 on Twitter to help us all reminisce, and to help you … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #iplza14, assessment, Aurasma, Book Creator, Carl Hooker, formative, iPad, iPadpalooza, nearpod, Socrative, Storify, techchef4u, thatquiz.org, thinglink, Tim Yenca, Twitter
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I already know what I want to do on the first day of school.
My (former) students are probably still sleeping on this fine Sunday morning, and here I am, thinking about the first day of school in August. It’s not entirely my fault. I just had two days of PD with (THE) Dan … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, Dan Meyer, homework, Pre-Algebra, problem solving
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Radical Nearpod Art
The element of “play” can be a powerful part of learning. Several weeks ago, my 8th grade algebra students solved radical equations through a Nearpod lesson found here. When I designed this NPP (Nearpod Presentation) I created the “radical dude” character using … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged Algebra, app, assessment, Canva, error analysis, formative, Keynote, nearpod
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