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ThatQuiz.org: Pre-testing and Post-testing
If you teach mathematics, your students have devices with internet access, and you’re NOT using ThatQuiz.org… both you and your students are seriously missing out. My love for this web-app continues to grow as I see its impact on my students, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, error analysis, formative, iPad, Pre-Algebra, thatquiz.org
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Exponents & Error Analysis
There aren’t many strategies that tell me more about student thinking than “error analysis” opportunities. When students “grade” another hypothetical student’s work, there’s something special about the experience – students’ senses are heightened. They’re on a quest for truth. They … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, error analysis, formative, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, QR code, QR codes, review, Twitter
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Nearpod “Best Practices” For Math Class
I kid you not – when I say, “Get out your iPads and go to Nearpod” my 8th graders literally say, “YESSSSS!” and give a little fist-pump… every time. It’s not necessarily Nearpod that they love, but the peer interactions … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, error analysis, formative, iPad, Keynote, nearpod, Pre-Algebra, problem solving
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Defending “The Worksheet”
In this era, “the worksheet” has gotten a pretty bad rap. The seemingly popular push to go “paperless” doesn’t help the cause. Are worksheets and paper inherently evil in the 21st-century classroom? In the ed-tech realm, I sense a little … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, assessment, communication, error analysis, Explain Everything, formative, homework, PDF, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, QR code, quadratic, technology, text book, thinglink
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Algebraic Proportions Relay Race (Thanks Fawn!)
I saw the “relay race” strategy idea from Fawn Nguyen as she uses it to pre-assess students’ understanding of applying the correct Order of Operations. I mentioned the strategy to my student-teacher, Lauren, and asked her if she thought it might … Continue reading
Pre-Assessing, Reviewing AND Teaching Using Socrative
My mission is to get my Pre-Algebra 8th graders ready for Algebra 1 next year. I know that number theory concepts and vocabulary *need* to be mastered before things get too abstract. I also know that some topics (which have … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, formative, iPad, Pre-Algebra, review, Socrative
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Using ThatQuiz Before “THE Quiz”
My 8th graders are reviewing the basics… which happen to serve as a very important foundation for the rest of the year. I sense some of them think they’ve got it all together. Operations with integers? Been there, done that. … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, formative, iPad, Pre-Algebra, thatquiz.org, thinglink
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Nearpod Author, Part Deux…!
Just a quick post to celebrate my new role in the Nearpod Store – Thanks to @GuidoNearpod for the amazing opportunity, I’ve had the pleasure of creating and sharing my own “folder” of NPPs (Nearpod Presentations) with the world! If … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, assessment, formative, iPad, nearpod, Pre-Algebra
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Professional Learning Conference #EanesPLC
I just spent two days at a learning conference – at my school district. It genuinely felt like a “destination conference” and not two “in-service days”. I can honestly say this has been the best district-level PD I have ever … Continue reading
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Tagged Algebra, assessment, formative, grading, iPad, PLC, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, Twitter
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A Lehigh University FaceTime Follow-Up
Earlier this week, one of my (favorite!) former principals, Jackie Santanasto, graciously invited me to FaceTime with a class of aspiring principals she’s currently teaching at Lehigh University. Educators from across the country are taking part in this program at … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, Explain Everything, formative, nearpod, Socrative, technology
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