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Thursday, August 01, 2013

First Day Homework

For the past 5,000 years I've been using the same Math Autobiography as the first day homework assignment. Though I've enjoyed it, I've A.D.D.-ed out of it and decided to mix it up. This is my first draft of what I'll be expecting of my students this year in math: (the worksheet). I'm curious to see what they come up with. I think I'll tell them (and follow through) that I'm doing the assignment also. Really not a sports person at all, so that's going to be a stretch for me.




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8 comments:

  1. JFairbanks5:55 PM

    I love it! Great idea. I have been using the same questionnaire for just as long and it is time for a change. I might be using this. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Shireen Dadmehr8:08 AM

    You're welcome. I'm excited to see what I get back.

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  3. Unknown7:35 AM

    I LOVE the part where the parent has to write something they are proud of their child for. I will definitely be using that!

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  4. Shireen Dadmehr10:26 AM

    It IS fun to read the parent comments. But if there is NO comment, then I hope it's just a forgetful thing other than, "oh, we have NOTHING we're proud of".

    I think maybe I also want to add some more parent questions ..... maybe something like: what are some qualities of your child that surprise or delight you? What personality trait does your child have that is opposite of yours? ...

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  5. Jake8:01 AM

    I am always looking for ways to improve the information I get from students and parents. Below are two surveys I have sent out in the past.

    Students: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEYxYUktNWZ6UXVPemlkSDlsOWxES0E6MQ#gid=0

    Parents: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHZJZDFUc053SldMRFozZkx3VDZKdXc6MQ

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  6. Shireen Dadmehr9:45 AM

    Jake: I like the fact that yours is computer-based. I'm going to try to do that more in CS this year and not print out so much paper.

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  7. Unknown10:21 AM

    I really like this.It is a great idea.I learnt a lot..Thank you
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  8. Noah Taylor 4:48 AM

    Wow, this post about "First Day Homework" is really helpful for both students and parents! Managing assignments on the first day can be tricky, especially when it comes to understanding complex concepts. I remember struggling with some topics myself, and that’s when I realized the value of professional maths assignment help . Getting guidance from experts can make a huge difference in learning, completing tasks efficiently, and building confidence in tackling future assignments. Thanks for sharing these tips.

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