tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post9155779284081651692..comments2024-03-21T15:59:25.263-05:00Comments on Math Teacher Mambo: Algebra EpiphanyShireen Dadmehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-75801284103400969312010-06-30T11:02:52.217-05:002010-06-30T11:02:52.217-05:00Maybe you already do this, but I habitually build ...Maybe you already do this, but I habitually build quiz- and test- corrections into my classroom routine. Before every quiz / test, we do a practice round in class the day before. That way, kids know that it's their responsibility to see me for extra help if they're still struggling with some specific material. Then, when I pass back the quizzes, I give them some time at the beginning of the class to correct a couple of questions for points. This serves as good review before the unit test, and also forces them to look at their mistakes IN CLASS and to ask me questions if needed! At the end of each grading period, I pass back all of their old unit tests and we spend one class doing corrections on those -- a good time for all kids (struggling or not) to bring up their grades by a bit and to feel good about their last-minute efforts at the end of a quarter, and it helps them to prepare for their midterms / finals! I started doing this because it helped my failing kids feel hope and to keep trying, but now it's just a routine part of my class, because I think it really gives the sruggling kids the extra time they need on older material.untilnextstophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285583728476473117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-31635570165598046402010-02-20T22:34:58.436-06:002010-02-20T22:34:58.436-06:00There's a book called "Teaching Gifted Ki...There's a book called "Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom" by Susan Winebrenner that you might find helpful. One of the best strategies for Math, IMO is to say that if the kids can do the most difficult 5 problems (often the last 5) correctly, then they can skip the rest of the assignment. There are strategies for what to do with the kids who are skipping the assignment, such as having them help the others (use sparingly!) and you could also have some puzzles available. If this is middle school, maybe substitute the "regular" assignment with some MATHCOUNTS problems, available free online from mathcounts.orgmathmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869925405540832241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-66364159959667771502010-02-20T14:03:51.162-06:002010-02-20T14:03:51.162-06:00You two have motivated me. The book is "Diffe...You two have motivated me. The book is "Differentiating the High School Classroom", by Kathie F. Nunley.<br /><br />Hmmm, I checked amazon.com and it's in the $30's. I also checked B&N online. That runs in the high $20's. I know if you have a teacher discount at B&N, you can get a large % off (20%?? 25%??).<br /><br />I would be interested in a book study. Maybe that will put the spark under my bum to actually put some of her ideas into practice. Let me know if you want to continue, and thanks for the offer.<br /><br />Ms. CookieShireen Dadmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-61681827124680816752010-02-20T13:35:24.882-06:002010-02-20T13:35:24.882-06:00Hey! I was wondering the same thing! What book is...Hey! I was wondering the same thing! What book is it and I'd be interested in an informal book study. <br /><br />(I read more of your posts, are you sure you're not at my middle school... ACK! I guess all middle schools are the same!)Mrs. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392857867476627118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-53543571283421802322010-02-20T13:08:37.452-06:002010-02-20T13:08:37.452-06:00What is the name of the book? Wanna do an informal...What is the name of the book? Wanna do an informal book study on it?Ricochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594506449363717006noreply@blogger.com