I forgot to mention...

I was reminded yesterday to take pictures of the students who made an A on the quadratics quiz.  Well here they are!

Keep up the good work Greg, Shawn, and Devan!

Great success for difficult topic

Yesterday I gave a test to my Algebra 2 students on quadratics and it was probably the most difficult test that I have ever given. I was so excited to see that this group of students had the best scores of any group I have ever assessed. Those students pictured below received an A and I am extremely proud of them.

Awesome work Greg, Charlie, Ryan, Devon, and Trey!

Geometry Area Quiz A+

Awesome Job Sara, Becky, and Mikayla!

Trials and Tribulations

I just thought I should reflect a little on my Globaloria experience so far this semester.  I would like to preface by saying that a recommended class size of 15 to 20 students is about like hitting the nail on the head.  I have 30 in my Algebra 2/Globaloria class and I think that is the root of my troubles.

I will reiterate that for content integration, Globaloria Lite needs to be developed.  I have started taking the one day a week devoted to Globaloria, and that seems to be working for the time being.  I am having trouble getting students to turn in the permission forms, which is much harder to track with 30 students.  Also, unfortunately my Teacher's Assistant has moved, so I am back to working on this venture alone.  I'll be honest, I am a little scared, but I read some of my students' first blog post and it was helpful.  They seem to be enjoying class and are hopeful to be starting work on their own games.

http://hayleighcehs2011.blogspot.com/ <-- Student Blog

I think they like what they consider down time at the end of the week.  It's still early, but I'm hopeful.

One Point Perspective Drawing in Geometry

Student Success

WTG!  Alex, Becky, Mikayla, Madison, Sara, Emily, and Andres!!

Awesome job Zandra and Trevor

A futurist prediction that came true

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Thought this was neat.  Check it out.

16-y-o girl, accepted to MIT, sends her admission letter into space

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Link to original article.

Algebra Awesomeness

Exponents Quiz A+ - Cheyenne, Trevor, Zandra and Lauren

Geometry Test Success

Way to go Austin, Mikayla, Sara, Emily, Madison and Andres!

A+ on Unit 1 Test