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Location: Henry Clay | Hi! I was wondering how you handle the preps for finals? I like what we are doing in Geometry, making notes to go with problems, writing up problems to go with the final, doing a 'fun' activity, and an open response review! Does this work, help??? I haven't figured out what to do with Algebra 2, where there is already a review written, but may write up notes that students can work along with me, and do problems like on the review and final! What do you think?!?! |
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Location: Henry Clay | In the past I have let some of my classes use a 1" by 1" (one side only)note card to use on their final. They will think about the most important items that they have a hard time remembering and place this on this very small cheat sheet. Usually, they don't even look at it during the final, but some of them will take time deciding what to place on the card. Therefore, they probably will do a bit of studying to make up their card. |
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Location: Henry Clay | For algebra 2, I was planning on spending a couple of days on the review. In class, I will be doing "similar" problems to the ones on the review that was given to us. Then for homework each night the students will have to do the problems on the review sheet. As I review in class, I will write quick reminders for each type of problem as we do them. Does this make sense? |
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Location: Henry Clay | In Part 1, I will probably be using the communicators. It's really hard to get the kids to pay attention after they have tried the problems. They don't seem to care if it's right or wrong. I haven't done that in the past, but maybe it will help this time so that they will actually check their work, similar to Navigator, I'm sure! |
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Location: Henry Clay | Thats a great idea! Does anyone have an extra classroom set I can use? |
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Location: Henry Clay | I like the index card.cheat sheet idea that kind of tricks them into studying by way of researching the equations they want on their card...that is really a cool way to look at it! I do have a question though for Linda...what are communicators? |
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Location: Henry Clay | Anyone needing some help with a Navigator let me know... I can help some next week... I have Mrs. Hays Scheduled for Monday for TI Learn Check if anyone would like to join us, Tuesday is Faculty Meeting, Wednesday is Milc, Thursday is open... |
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Location: Henry Clay | Shelley,
The communicators are those plastic sleeves that the kids can write on with a marker and then erase with a cloth. They hold them up after completing a problem so you can see their answers. I think they just like doodling on them and then erasing them and also to see who gets done first. (Have some rewards waiting...candy!) I have one set it my room that you can borrow. I will order more if we need them. |
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Location: Henry Clay | Bryson,
The help that I need is more about creating learning checks and I also have some questions with Math Type. I appreciate the help. |
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Location: Henry Clay | OK!!! Thank you Dee Dee!!! Now I know what communicators are!! I have a nice classroom set of whiteboards, that come with wipes and markers...I use those alot in Part 2! One side has graphing side, the other is plain white! Anyone can borrow these that want to also!!! Didn't think about the candy though...might help some of my more 'reluctant' students!!!
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Location: Henry Clay | no longer available on thursday... Monday will be about making learning check and some MathType questions |
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Location: Henry Clay | Bryson and Renee,
Have you thought about PC. final? Perhaps you can take a look at what I have (including the review) and see if you want to revise or use. I got the questions off the Test Generator which I seem to have misplaced. |
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Location: Henry Clay | Shellie,
I use candy in the following way. Students show me their answers. I assign them a number if they get it correct....1,2,3.... I then randomly generate a number and that person wins the candy. That way your slower students will keep playing because speed is not the goal. Getting the correct answer is the goal. |
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Location: Henry Clay | Speaking of candy....Next semester Math has 2nd lunch. I have my Part 2 class 4th hour. I place a piece of candy on their desk upon their return to class after lunch. They appreciate the gesture and it seems like they will get back on task because you did something kind for them. I only do this occasionally, but they seem to respond to it in a positive manner. I also teach them some manners, like saying 'thank you!! ' |
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Location: Henry Clay | That is a great idea, both the candy and reteaching manners  |
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Location: Henry Clay | Dee Dee,
I will come by Monday morning to pick up a copy of the precalc final to look at. Did you like the final in the past, or did you find questions that need to be replaced or reworded? Was it the correct length? Do you have a review for it? |
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