One of my students told me a plane had hit one of the towers, but he didn't know anything else. I tried to find out on the internet, but I was...
I have 3 centers in my room this year. Centers are new for me, but I decided I needed more available for the kids when they finish regular work....
I have small children at home, so I try to do as much as possible at school. If I take papers home I can't work on them until the kids are in...
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When I give my students notes, I give them a list of steps (process). I don't know why I never thought about having them help come up with what...
I know they don't listen while they are writing, which is why it seems to take forever to cover material. I try to give them plenty of time to...
Well, I teach math and so my idea may not help. . .but here it is. I separate my grades into only 2 different weighted categories. Tests and...
We have to turn our lesson plans in each Friday for the following week. Within our plans, we have to code each lesson with which GLE (Grade Level...
I remember my high school math teacher dropping our lowest quiz grade. We had weekly quizzes, so there were enough points even if she dropped...
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Can you explain "love and logic"?
I am a Beta sponsor for our Jr. Beta group (grades 7-9) and I also help with our Sr. Beta (grades 10-12). It's a great club that focuses on...
I've often wondered what would be worse. . .teaching the same thing over and over all day or a different class every hour. I teach in a small...
Thanks everyone. These are all good ideas. The main thing is I want everyone to try to take notes so that they aren't goofing off. However, I...
I use Glencoe's Mathematics: Applications and Connections, Course 2 and Course 3. They have a 2004 copyright.
Thanks for the support for notes. I've always felt they were important for the very reason you stated. Most of my students do not have anyone to...
That might work.
I teach 7-9 math and I have always required my students to take notes with me in class. At the end of the chapter I collect them and give them...
I use a projector with my computer, but I don't have a smartboard. I would love to have one! I teach 7-8 grade math and the kids love to get...
THANKS! I really like the rent check idea. No reminers about paying it is great because it's more true-to-life. A landlord is not going to...
