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Kahoot! A Great Formative Freebie

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

It’s no secret that my heart belongs to Nearpod, Socrative, and ThatQuiz.org.  That being said, another web-based formative freebie has joined my top-three-tools. Kahoot! is a game-based quiz show platform that can be used with any content area with ease. … Continue reading →

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ThatQuiz.org: Pre-testing and Post-testing

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

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 →

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Using ThatQuiz Before “THE Quiz”

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

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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HCMS Shares iPad “In-Site”

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

This past week, Hill Country Middle School hosted its third and final iPad Site Visit of the 2012-2013 school year.  I couldn’t resist my title’s “punny” play-on-words… if you know me at all you know my sense of humor is … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I can’t say enough about how having iPads has impacted formative assessment in my classroom this year.  (Check out any one of these formative assessment posts for details).  Students love the instant feedback that apps like Nearpod, Socrative, and ThatQuiz … Continue reading →

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How do you study for math? You DO math.

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Actually “doing” math is a highly effective studying strategy… who knew?  😉 Kind of reminds me of an epiphany one of my former 7th grade students had years ago.  The conversation went like this: Him:  “Mrs. Yenca!  I finally figured … Continue reading →

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STAAR “Boot Camp” Standardized Test Prep With iPads!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Before moving to Austin, I had the pleasure of working with a team of teachers in the Bethlehem Area School District in eastern Pennsylvania that knocked my socks off.  At the time, I was a Middle School Math Coach who … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Get Your Feet Wet With 1-to-1 iPads

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Using iPads in a 1-to-1 classroom can be overwhelming at first.  So many apps and tools exist that it’s tough to know where to start.  Here’s a top 5 list of quick and simple ways to get your feet wet … Continue reading →

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Thatquiz.org: A Great (iPad-Friendly) Freebie for Skill Practice & Formative Assessment

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

This gem deserves a standing ovation!  Or, at the very least, its own dedicated blog post by yours truly.  Every time I have shared thatquiz.org with other teachers they: A) Have never heard of it B) Love it! Thatquiz.org is a simple website … Continue reading →

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Assessment FOR Learning

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

My Algebra students have been solving multi-step equations for a few days, and I knew it was time to assess.  I designed some interactive paper “foldables” to organize student work for each problem type, as well as model my expectations … Continue reading →

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