The Scores Are IN!!! =)

Today my second semester Geometry EOC scores came in and they are great!!  I'm so proud of my students.  One of my classes had nothing but scores of GOOD or EXCELLENT =D

Algebra I: Poster Project

During my Algebra I Remediation course, I teach my students how to solve equations using four different techniques.  After learning all four techniques, I assign each student an equation and ask them to create a poster showing how to graph that one problem using each technique.  Here is an example of one of my student's posters.

I TEACH... What's Your Super Power? =)

I had someone express an interest in knowing what classes I am currently teaching.

This school year my school has switched to the block system.  Our block system is designed so that I teach three classes during the first semester and three classes during the second semester.  Each class period is 90 minutes long.  This is my first year teaching on a block schdule and at first I was very nervous.  I worried about how I would keep the students' attention for that long and how I would cover the required material in half the time.  Now that the school year is almost over, I cannot believed that I ever worried about those things.  I find that my students and I are really enjoying the change.  They seem to like the block system because they have fewer classes at one time and less homework to worry about.  I like it because I have fewer classes to teach in a day and am able to keep up with my grading easier.

During the first semester, I taught Geometry Remediation, Geometry, and Algebra I Remediation.  I am very proud of my first semester students because almost all of them passed their EOC (End-of-Course test).  For the second semester, I am currently teaching Geometry Honors (9th grade), Geometry, and Geometry Remediation.  My second semester students are scheduled to take their EOC on Monday, May 6th.  I am crossing my fingers.

Reminder =)

I want to remind everyone that this blog was designed in the hopes of instituting a teacher mentoring program at my current school.  This means that it is meant for teacher-to-teacher communication and was not designed for student use.  My blog would not have been accessible by my students because the school smart-filter blocks blogspot and most of my students do not have internet at home.

New Website =)

I found another math worksheet website today.  Check out www.mathworksheetsland.com.

Check Out My Glog =)

Here is a link to my Math Glog.

http://asset4u25.edu.glogster.com/math-asset

If you would like to create one of your own, you can go to www.glogster.com.

Check Out My Classroom =)

I had a someone interested in seeing my classroom, so here it is....

Can you tell what my favorite color is?  Yep, purple. =)

Behind my desk I have a collage of my family and some places that I have traveled. 

The wooden box is actually my turn-in station.  I had a problem with some students stealing others work, so I designed a locked turn-in box and my dad made it for me.

Guess What I Got Today =)

As part of the ECT 510 class requirements, I joined the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).  Shortly after I joined the organization, they sent me an email offering me a free solar powered charger.  I thought it sounded interesting, so I said yes to their offer.

Well, guess what I got today in the mail.

I even tested it out and it works on my iPhone.  I think it's pretty neat so far.  Just thought I would share my new toy.

Other Math PhotoStory Examples

Algebra I example of finding slope.

Financial Math example.

Geometry example using Equilateral Triangles.

Learned Something NEW =)

I observed one of the Algebra I teachers at my school today, who was using technology in her classroom.  She was going to have her students log into www.studyisland.com, but the website was having difficulty with its server.  As a back up plan, she had her student go to www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra instead.  I had never heard about this website before today and thought I would share it.  It has 'how to' videos on several Algebra concepts.

Geometry Vodcast =)

Here is a vodcast that I plan to show to my Geometry students this week.  The vodcast is on 10.2 Arc Length.

Student PhotoStory =)

Here is a PhotoStory that one of my students made.  Check it out and get some ideas.

Classroom Technology Popplet

Check out www.popplet.com. It's free and is great for creating thinking maps electronically. Here is my Classroom Technology Popplet.

My Favorite Children's Author

My "About Me" Movie

Welcome

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to The Mentor Spot.
 
I am currently trying to design a blog that can be used as a teacher mentoring tool for the math department, since my school still has not instituted a mentoring program for new or first-time teachers.  This mentoring blog will hopefully include a weekly post from each teacher of what's going on in their classes (trouble their experiencing, happy thoughts, etc.), links for extra resources, "how to" videos for using technology in the classroom, etc.  I am not sure how effective this blog will be, but I believe it will be better than having no mentor at all.