What I am Going to Try and Why by Elizabeth Frias https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx Post your strategy here. Tell us what you're going to try, when, and why. Include your name in your post. en-us 2016-09-15 00:20:08 UTC 2024-05-21 09:13:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Start your class with a video--Amy Chapman https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897760 Showing students a video to start off your lesson can not only wake students up from a long day of school, but can relate your objective with real world examples.

I am going to try this in one of my lessons for linear functions (either Friday or Tuesday) to get students more interested in the concept of functions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmdbhHYtGWU
Soft-serve ice cream coming out at a CONSTANT RATE OF CHANGE. ]]> 2016-09-23 01:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897760 Katie T here! https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897797 I want to practice providing students with multiple problems/questions/scenarios of different difficulties and giving them the choice to choose one. I will begin this with my lesson on Monday (I have a test Friday). I want to do this so I can kill two birds with one stone: students will have choices and I can provide some level of differentiation.]]> 2016-09-23 01:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897797 Using an Interactive Notebook for Triangle Congruence  https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897804 I start Triangle congruence proofs next week: Side Angle Side (SAS), Side Angle Angle (SAA), etc. This nifty graphic organizer will be a good way to organize information, a fun way to quiz themselves, and an excuse to use scissors and glue in class! :) –Nic Parra]]> 2016-09-23 01:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897804 https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897946 #4. I want to pair several of my ADHD kiddos with a student partner to help them stay on track during class. I will talk with both the student helper and student to let them know that they have a buddy to help them stay on track during class.

Also, Playdough (scented playdough) does wonders :) 

-Kaylyn Johnston]]> 2016-09-23 01:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125897946 Laura M https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898007 I have a laundry list of quantitative chemistry skills that the students must master.  This article shows a differentiation strategy called "Making Failure Harder Work Than Passing."  Students will get a list of these skills (example: convert from atmospheres to kPa).  After guided practice, there is independent practice on these skills followed by formative assessment, feedback and review.  They take the Unit exam (summative).  If their score is 70% or higher, there is no need to retake for, unless they choose to do so.  If below 70% then they must retake the test in the area where their skills were not up to passing.  They prepare by doing extra work in that area.  They can continue the practice, retest cycle as many times as they want until a given period of time (before the next unit test, for example).  http://www.edutopia.org/blog/making-failure-harder-work-angela-campbell]]> 2016-09-23 01:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898007 Jordan Ruiz https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898012 I want to start using "My Favorite No" to start my class. Many of my students are scared to respond because they do not want to be wrong. I want to start showing them that mistakes are good and we can learn from them instead of fearing them.]]> 2016-09-23 01:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898012 Hi this is Liz Boyer https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898057 I was recently told by my instructional coach that I am going way to fast for some of my students. I use whiteboards a lot for checks for understanding and assessments and by the end of the lesson 90% of my students have mastered the concept so I move on. Apparently some students complained that they were left behind in my lesson while other students are mastering the concepts and want to move faster. Because of this my plan is to try to give scaffolded worksheets to my students in my lesson on Wednesday. I will give more challenging worksheets to my higher level students and more basic level worksheets to my students that are struggling. This will also allow me to separate my students by ability and give more attention and modeling to students who need it.  ]]> 2016-09-23 01:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898057 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/more-remove-walls-from-classroom-alexander-byland mzlacasse https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898073
I want to create a heterogeneous seating circle wheel so I am able to see my various possible seating and grouping arrangements. It's hard for me to identify my students by ability level, and this will make it easier.

-Amanda LaCasse]]> 2016-09-23 01:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898073 Nicolas Betancourt nbetanc1 https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898093
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/dipsticks-to-check-for-understanding-todd-finley 

53 Ways to check for understanding: I really liked some of these ideas, and I think my students would appreciate this variety instead of endless amounts of quizzes and tests as formative assessments. 

My favorite five: 
1.) Invent the Quiz
  • Write ten higher-order text questions related to the content. Pick two and answer one of them in half a page.
2.) Mind Map
  • Create a mind map that represents a concept using a diagram-making tool (like Gliffy). Provide your teacher/classmates with the link to your mind map.
3.) Study Guide
  • What are the main topics, supporting details, important person's contributions, terms, and definitions?
4.) Top Ten List
  • What are the most important takeaways, written with humor?
5.) Muddy Moment
  • What frustrates and confuses you about the text? Why?
]]> 2016-09-23 01:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898093 https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898132 Chelsey A.
 Stand Up Game. For this strategy, you start your lesson with a question, but the twist is that you get everyone on their feet to answer it. Students are able to sit down when they share their answer with the class. Take two minutes to watch this fun idea and then give it a try yourself. Possibly could do this with Do Now and homework questions. Have students state their answer and explain how they got it.


]]> 2016-09-23 01:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898132 Macario https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898168 Reading about the Power of Introverts was interesting, especially as it pertains to introverted teachers. I want to create "restorative niches" so that I'm much less stressed when dealing with the students. Basic premise, but taking care of me will make it easier to take care of them. Also, using an assessment to identify introverted students can help me differentiate the instruction, especially with group assignments. I would like to start creating the "restorative niches" immediately, and I would like to identify my little introverts before the end of the first quarter.
Here's the link: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/power-introverts-essential-understanding-teachers-elena-aguilar]]> 2016-09-23 01:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898168 Johnny Monarrez jmonarrez https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898170 I wanted to try the Starting With Movement/ stand up game strategy. I feel like my students stay in their seats too long and have a lot of pent up energy; I will probably try it some time next week. Hopefully this will allow students to shed some excess energy.]]> 2016-09-23 01:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898170 Hayley Robinson hayley_c_robinson https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898205 I want to try having students write the own crime scene investigations after having done a murder mystery today at school. Some of my 7th graders are really enjoying applying the scientific method to solving a murder because it relates to television shows they love. I plan to implement this tomorrow after they solve the murder. I think this could be a great way to differentiate and up the rigor through creating new content.]]> 2016-09-23 01:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898205 Hello, mzlacasse https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898227 I want to try using Choice when students take notes. I normally use Cornell Notes, but I've noticed not all of students are receptive to this format. Therefore I will give them 2-3 choices to take notes during class. 

Beto]]> 2016-09-23 01:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898227 Katie Krupin kkrupin https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898248 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/gifted-students-general-ed-classrooms-elissa-brown

This is a list of Dos and Don'ts when it comes to gifted students in your gen ed classroom. There's an interesting link to "research based curriculum units that have been found to be effective with gifted students"--yay for "borrowing" resources instead of creating everything yourself!]]> 2016-09-23 01:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898248 I think grouping students using the heterogeneous seating chart will provide better learning outcomes. mzlacasse https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898403 -Brenden

]]> 2016-09-23 01:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898403 https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898482 2016-09-23 01:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898482 Vanessa Pablo vspablo https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898710 I want to start using objects or visuals to connect students to the reading. This sparks curiousity and helps students understand the stories better.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/scaffolding-critical-thinking]]> 2016-09-23 01:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898710 Kristy Carlton https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898733 I am going to try creating menus based on Blooms taxonomy to tier assignments. This will help all students begin to experience success and to see their progression in depth of knowledge. I am going to implement it in my next unit plan (beginning after Fall Break).]]> 2016-09-23 01:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898733 Andrew Lee arlee10 https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898897 I haven't been using exit tickets because I don't have time to grade them all. I found a video that used some app (wasn't stated) to record all of the data online. Next year my school will be going one-to-one, so all students will have a device. It will be easier to see how the class is doing when it gets plotted online automatically. Also, I plan to use Remind 101 to communicate with my kids to remind them of important things, like creating a cheat sheet for a test.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/student-assessment-with-tech]]> 2016-09-23 01:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125898897 Andrew Lee arlee10 https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125899235 Found a video on teaching math to ELLs as well. It's 9 minutes long, so I didn't get to finish it... but she speaks spanish - she's able to understand the spanish speakers and teach in English, using oral, written, and physical cues. https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/math-for-newcomers-ousd]]> 2016-09-23 01:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elf21/zcguat8w4icx/wish/125899235