Since I broke my arm (really, really broken in many pieces) I have been off work, which has left me with a lot of mixed feelings. I needed the time to heal, and regain use of my arm, but I have missed out on my wonderful classes. I really had some extraordinary students this year and not only have I missed seeing them, but on Friday they will have their 8th grade promotion and move ... Read More about Back to the Future (Next Year Plans)
Cut and Paste Puzzles Again
I have often used cut and paste puzzles in my classes either as collaborative work or partner work to reinforce math concepts. Usually the puzzles of 16 pieces their squares sometimes I use the 12-piece rectangle depending on my whim or mood. the first time I use a puzzle in the classroom students take a little bit longer to complete them, just as they do with any new idea or ... Read More about Cut and Paste Puzzles Again
Good Teaching Conference Tidbits
If you have not attended a CTA sponsored good teaching conference you really must put it on your to do list for next year.They have 2 separate conferences one in the north usually in San Jose, and one in the south. This year, in the south, the conference was in Garden Grove last year it was in San Diego. Always held in a beautiful hotel, lots of teachers, vendors and exciting things to ... Read More about Good Teaching Conference Tidbits
Where have I been,what I’ve been doing and where am I going,
It's been a while since I've shared the doings in my classroom. I'll keep this part brief and tell you up front that it's ok to laugh at this. After an injury at work, my left arm was put in a cast. Inconvenient, but i'm right handed and I can't count the number of times I said to everyone how grateful that I was I hadn't hurt the right hand. I said that sincerely and those who ... Read More about Where have I been,what I’ve been doing and where am I going,
Palm Springs Math Conference
It's that time of year when thousands of math educators of all types go to Palm Springs to learn from each other at the California Mathematics Council annual math conference. It is normally the first weekend in November, however there have been a few times when it was the last weekend in October. If you have never attended, you need to go for several reasons.1. Palm Springs is ... Read More about Palm Springs Math Conference
Tis the Season to be Scary
My school makes a big deal out of Halloween, and for the most part I have mixed feelings about it. It's not my favorite holiday and the kids are always crazy for days before and when October 31 falls in the middle of the week, they are crazy days afterwards from all the candy. In the past 3 weeks, I have been asked several hundred times what I am going to be for Halloween. I say ... Read More about Tis the Season to be Scary
