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How do you make student thinking visible?
Want to know what your students are thinking? How do you get that thinking out of their heads in a format that you, as their teacher, can view, analyze, and use for instructional decision-making? Do you keep this “visible thinking” … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, assessment, Desmos, formative, nearpod, Socrative
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Book Creator, Take 3!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the semester winds up (exams!) and then winds down (winter break!) it’s become a good time to give my students some creative opportunities to reflect on what they’ve learned throughout the year. … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged Algebra, Book Creator, Desmos, Explain Everything, review
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#NCTMregionals #MTBoS Nashville
My brain is still on overload from the NCTM Regional Conference in Nashville. I can’t count how many times I engaged with Twitter/blogger faces in 3D whom I’ve respected virtually since I learned about this Twitter/blog thang. What a thrill to … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #3Acts, #MTBoS, Algebra, blog, communication, Dan Meyer, Desmos, mathycathy, NCTM, problem solving, Twitter
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Match My Line: @Desmos #ActivityBuilder Style
My students “discovered” slope-intercept form in class last Friday through a paper-pencil graphing exploration that had just the right frustration level to get them talking, exploring, and revising until they “got it”. While we didn’t have a lot of time … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, assessment, Desmos, formative, iPad, thinglink
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Desmos Activity Builder – Not to be Missed!
Has it ever been so simple to create and share interactive math lessons that rock? The Desmos Activity Builder is inspiring math educators all over to take lesson ideas to new levels. Head on over to Twitter and search for … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, anchoring activity, assessment, Desmos, nearpod, Twitter
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First-Two-Weeks Hodge Podge
Today may be the last day of summer vacation for some. Others of us have already been rocking and rolling for two weeks with a new crew of students. So many ideas and resources have crossed my path that I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, Apollo, app, Atlas Learning, ClassKick, Desmos, iPad, Knowledgehook, Pre-Algebra, problem solving, Zeal
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Celebrating the 2014-15 School Year With Animoto
I shared this video with students and parents, with shout-outs on Twitter to many featured digital tools and resources that have become a regular part of my practice. Thanks to every one of these tools, and the folks that keep … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, Animoto, Book Creator, Desmos, Explain Everything, Kahoot!, nearpod, Open Middle, thatquiz.org, thinglink
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Using Desmos on iPads… for the STAAR Test… Really!
Dear Desmos, (with the help of Casper Focus)… You made a liar out of me. Two short years later, @Desmos “made a liar out of me” 🙂 Watch 24:40 @ HCMS on @livestream: http://t.co/94HuPTkf2A https://t.co/Tct5xhJE1H — Cathy Yenca (@mathycathy) … Continue reading
Desmos, Nearpod, ThingLink, and the Kitchen Sink
Often, after folks use versatile digital tools in isolation, the natural progression is to smash them together to create new, unique learning experiences for kids. This post features several multi-apping resources and ideas that you’re sure to extend and improve… and when … Continue reading
The Ripple Effect of Having the #MTBoS PLN
Though I’m on spring break, I’m still scouring Twitter for ideas for upcoming curriculum topics. I’m spoiled rotten. There are so many kindred spirits doing amazing things, and I get to learn from them and add their work to my … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1
Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, Desmos, DocAS, Explain Everything, Keynote, nearpod, quadratic, thatquiz.org, thinglink, Twitter
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