For Middle School math ..... it would be PI Day..... Bring in lots of round objects (cans, reels, etc) and have the kids to measure the...
I subbed for about 5 years. It took me about 3 months the initial year to establish myself as a first class sub. After that I could pick and...
Doubt that I could come up with 30 facts on the Dallas Cowboys ... much less on a Monster Rice Rat ..:lol::lol:
Can't speak for Education, Caesar ...... but in my 30 year Corporate career I've seen hundreds of examples of the Peter Principle...
Sooooo, tomorrow is SATURDAY at last.... my favorite day of the week! But then for me everyday of the week is a SATURDAY. Hope everyone had a...
I have a double major: Math and Geology (plus an MS in Geology). I have no idea what "Go Math" is......... Maybe world has passed me by...... :lol:
OK ..... then surely someone here has some idea (just an rough estimate) about the percentage of students who are pushed out the door with a...
Soooo, it's been a cloudy somewhat rainy day here in the mountains ... and for that reason I've declared an early Happy Hour and am now throwing...
If what you say is true (and I have no reason to doubt your numbers) then clearly there is a major lack of integrity in our education system.
Passing those who can't or wont do the work is pathetic ...... :2cents:
Seems to me that (a) and (b) are quite contradictory. (a) says the teachers grade is final. (b) says could you (CindyBlue) please explain why...
I have to wonder what percentage of high schools across the nation take a "change the grade for the good of the team" approach .... 25%, 50%, 75%...
Diznee, Blake should have stopped after making the margaritas ... :lol: I used to go to Gilley's many years ago when I lived in Houston ......
Very interesting post, Reality Check. I find it incredibly disgusting that you were exposed to such pressure to change a grade of a star jock (or...
Kayaks are fun and very popular here in the whitewater streams. I love my canoe. Very relaxing and easy to take to remote lakes and ponds...
Agreed ........ this is really a non-stressful thread .....:)
I had heard the song, Upsadaisy, (thanks for mentioning it) but honestly didn't know the singer. I love some country music but don't keep up with...
The nostalgic feeling is natural..... Enjoy that. Now start making a list of things you always wanted to do .... but couldn't because you were...
Spring is prime time (for me anyway) for Crappie fishing.... Lots of fun.......
OK, I scanned most of the posts.... But if I were a teacher, 2ndTimeAround, I would probably take your approach. :2cents:
