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.