Really?? Yes, really. For me, math class really is all about the fun and games.... or at least I'm constantly *striving* to structure my classes in a meaningful and entertaining way. As math teachers, it's so easy for us to come up with questions on the spot. We KNOW the material because we've been teaching … Continue reading It’s All Fun & Games Part 1: TRASHKETBALL
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LESSON PLAN: Tackling Trigonometric Graphs & Transformations
Tomorrow I will be "introducing" graphs of trigonometric functions to my IB Math Standard Level 1 class, so I've got Trig on the brain. Yes, yes, they already learned it in Algebra 2/Trig Honors, but I find that it's best to build from the ground up when it comes to Trigonometry. Sometimes students catch something … Continue reading LESSON PLAN: Tackling Trigonometric Graphs & Transformations
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
You just spent a good 30 minutes cleaning the kitchen - washing dishes, emptying the dishwasher, and sweeping the floor. It's the little victories, right?? Then your roommate/significant other/kid walks in, greets you, and dumps a bunch of crap on the counter... then grabs a snack from the fridge, and walks out. Ouch. I don't … Continue reading The Power of Positive Reinforcement
Eat, Pray, Solve for X 