Wednesday is our last day with students. I need either a fun activity or short video (45-50 minutes) that the students would enjoy to watch. Any...
Important in most districts in middle school.... you are teaching the whole child...not just your subject make it relavent to them be willing...
Track is over, I had my last observation today, and I have a personal day attached to a long weekend. Life is good!!
I have 3.... Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. Our pre-algebra and algebra used reformed curriculums so we cover much of the same stuff
June 7th half day for students June 8th is our last duty day (leave whenever your grades are done)
Good Riddance - Green day I think it might have some language issues at the very beginning, but if you can edited that it's a great song
A typical math class for me: 10 Minutes Correct Homework 10 Minutes "Launch" the problem 15-30 Minutes Work on problem (depends on the day)...
haha was it it THAT long ago :)
I've showed that to classes in previous years. I personally think it's somewhat outdated and elementary for 8th grade....but I'll keep it in mind
As a math teacher I hate to show movies (I feel in a math class there is little educational value from a movie). However, saying that with...
Not true....even tenured teachers may be let go for budget cuts (based on senority). Maybe it's different in your state?
My district passed a 41 million dollar technology bond the other year. At the end of this year all secondary math/science rooms will have a...
With over 15 inches of snow in Minneapolis we have a snow day! YAY! (Over 200 school districts closed throughout the state)
Over a foot of snow here in Minnesota
I work as a sub-contractor for my father-in-laws business. I make about $10,000 on top of my salary (makes out for a nice yearly income). It's...
1. Tell the group once you do not appreciate the behavior...be stern and even mean about it 2. Havea male teacher or adminstrator talk to these...
Our school disctrict has implemented PLC's tied to our teacher alternative pay system that the state of Minnesota is pushing hard. We meet once a...
In addition, our district does not accept credits that are being used to complete an adminstrative degree. Their philsophy is you will recieve...
When I test I make every student put any cell phone/i-pod/digital device on my desk. I've had too many kids texting answers (on multiple choice...
Get Tenure, then buck the system....that's my advice. Tenure protects you by law. If you are doing what's in the best interest of students and...
