Tag Archives: Dan Meyer

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 →

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First Day Plans: Mine DO Include Smiling

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

When Nancy tweeted her “first-day first-year big tweet“, I felt a tug at my heart for 2 reasons: Big tweet! https://t.co/U00rgMY96k — Dan Meyer (@ddmeyer) August 5, 2017 Any tips for first day of first year of teaching?!?!? #MTboS — … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #iteachmath, #MTBoS, #PushSend, #SundayFunday, communication, Dan Meyer, error analysis, First Day Plans, nearpod, problem solving, Tackk, Twitter | Leave a comment

Using Desmos Polygraph to Establish “Intellectual Need”

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

Have you seen Dan Meyer’s fun little “Pick a Point” geometry task? If not, watch this before reading on. Today, AFTER I’d already introduced polynomial vocabulary (not the most interesting topic) I had students play Desmos “Polygraph” with tasks created … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged Dan Meyer, Desmos, Intellectual Need, Polygraph | 2 Comments

Highlights from #NCTMannual San Antonio

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

Glancing through the NCTM Annual program, I could almost feel my arms and legs being pulled in no less than 4 directions for any given session timeframe. Respected colleagues in our community shared their expertise and I’m thankful to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, #NCTM17, #NCTMannual, #Shadowcon17, Dan Meyer, Desmos, NCTM, nearpod, Twitter | 3 Comments

“We All Fall Down” #MTBoS #MTBoSblogsplosion Week 4

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Cathy Yenca

I had the great privilege of attending the #CTCTM Spring Conference last weekend. In my keynote address, I shared about how two things that bring me great joy (and challenges) collided right there in Waco… the endless list of home … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, #MtbosBlogsplosion, Dan Meyer, nearpod, problem solving | 7 Comments

Desmos by Day, Nearpod by Night

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

I’ve been having a lot of fun using Nearpod “student-paced” lessons as homework assignments. Generally, I assign a NPP HW to pre-assess. The Nearpod Report on the teacher side of things reveals all sorts of interesting student thinking. Reports permit … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, Cathy Yenca, communication, Dan Meyer, Desmos, iPad, nearpod | 3 Comments

Becoming an “Expert”

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

I have one of those wax warmers in my classroom, and a drawer full of scented wax cubes. We have a new scent every week, and my room “smelling so good” is one of the quirky things my students like … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, Dan Meyer, Desmos, error analysis, mathycathy | 15 Comments

Righteous Anger and Activity Builder: Before-and-After

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

These days, it’s only natural for teachers to do a web search for an upcoming teaching topic to see if someone out there has already invented that wheel. Many times, that web search results in a wonderful or almost-there resource … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, annotate, Cathy Yenca, communication, Dan Meyer, Desmos, error analysis, iPad, Keynote, mathycathy, nearpod, Twitter | 3 Comments

Ringing in the New Year – Growth and Grit

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

For the past week-and-a-half, our district has been preparing for the arrival of a new crew of students, and we’re excited! In-service trainings have focused on themes of innovation, grit, growth mindset and having a “GVC” (Guaranteed Viable Curriculum). You … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, Dan Meyer, Desmos, mathycathy, Tackk, technology, Twitter | 2 Comments

Desmos Activity “Labs” – Create Your Own Card Sort

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

Recently, I lived virtually and vicariously through all of the wonderful #MTBoS #TMC16 and #descon16 attendees. I have so. much. stuff. to sort through, between blog posts, Tweets, Periscopes, Google Docs, and more! One feature that prompted immediate action for … Continue reading →