Successes & Challenges (5/21/2019) by Cecilio Dimas https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n Please share 3 successes & 3 challenges you've recently experienced in one or more of your math classes, courses, curricula, pathways, departments, etc. en-us 2019-05-01 13:39:35 UTC 2019-05-21 16:57:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png student failed test and was very frustrated; he came back next day motivated to retest and was prepared. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362210860 2019-05-21 16:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362210860 In regular Statistics, where we aren't on a super tight time frame, giving group quests a few days before the individual test really helped some students improve on their problem areas https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211209 2019-05-21 16:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211209 stacking principle assignment https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211302 2019-05-21 16:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211302 algebra support students experiencing success with difficult concepts in algebra one. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211356 2019-05-21 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211356 STUDENT COLLAB mmcninch https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211440 While working on a review activity, I had students collaborating on a task card and they were defending their reasons as to why one segment was the correct corresponding side and the other was not. One of the students even said, "well if we look at the similarity statement here..." I was so pleased with their efforts.]]> 2019-05-21 16:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211440 Activity involving creating animations with our studied functions went well. Engaged 2 students who had been struggling the whole year. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211493 2019-05-21 16:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211493 students creating their own assessments https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211505 2019-05-21 16:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211505 https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211525 Getting buy-in on trying new things]]> 2019-05-21 16:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211525 A https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211598 2019-05-21 16:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211598 Algebra Readiness students experiencing success and growth but at a slower pace then students in Algebra I https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211606 2019-05-21 16:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211606 New curriculum for all IB classes https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211637 2019-05-21 16:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211637 Motivating students to put in effort and take ownership of their learning https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211672 2019-05-21 16:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211672 over half the class being absent in an advanced math class on three different days in the last two weeks because of AP testing https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211686 2019-05-21 16:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211686 Stations Review https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211713 We were reviewing for a quiz and had stations set up around the room with different quiz topics. Each station had easy, med, hard problems and the students got to choose which ones they wanted to work on - they were very engaged the whole time. ]]> 2019-05-21 16:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211713 loss of motivation from failing students https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211720 2019-05-21 16:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211720 Using Solve Me Mobiles and Which one doesn't belong to help generate communication and supporting arguments https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211813 2019-05-21 16:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211813 high technology distraction https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211841 2019-05-21 16:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211841 In group work/assessments, having a student who is excessively absent, being a good contributor https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211863 2019-05-21 16:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211863 community circles https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211911 2019-05-21 16:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211911 Algebra Support https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211922 Students used fraction tiles to visually demonstrate division of fractions, and as a result were more open to learning the mathematical approach!]]> 2019-05-21 16:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362211922 Excellent Co-teaching experience this year with true shared planning, delivery, and assessments. It's a real pleasure to collaborate with a dedicated professional https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212040 2019-05-21 16:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212040 studeh https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212053 2019-05-21 16:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212053 students not caring about their future https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212061 2019-05-21 16:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212061 student trauma https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212101 2019-05-21 16:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212101 Getting kids up to grade level https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212115 Getting kids up to grade level.  Even though kids have supposedly taken Algebra, they still come into my class not knowing how to do integers or order of operations.  I always begin each semester with a 2 week review, and this allows for a smoother transition into more challenging topics for kids.]]> 2019-05-21 16:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212115 On the brink of a D with college acceptances in hand, I helped a graduating senior prep for his final exam and the AP exam every morning for the last month. Within a few weeks, he had improved his grade to a solid C and the success he felt was palpable, as was my pride in his hard work. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212150 2019-05-21 16:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212150 AB Calculus - How Sweet It Is mmcninch https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212245 During teacher appreciation week I had a letter delivered to my class form one of my AB calculus students. They mentioned an activity we did earlier in the year and had mentioned that it was a very helpful activity to see the different volumes formed by rotations. It was wonderful hearing how such simple tools made such an impact!!]]> 2019-05-21 16:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212245 Hav https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212305 2019-05-21 16:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212305 A rotating 50% absence rate that makes it difficult to build class culture on communication. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212312 2019-05-21 16:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212312 moving students along without the skill https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212329 2019-05-21 16:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212329 Student Attendance in Algebra Readiness https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212367 2019-05-21 16:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212367 no self advocacy https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212396 2019-05-21 16:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212396 A frequently absent and tardy student who is enabled by a parent expects to pass an content based course without doing any work outside the classroom https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212409 2019-05-21 16:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212409 Algebra Support https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212422 Students working with the Algebra Success Program to improve their grades in algebra 1.]]> 2019-05-21 16:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212422 A high level of absences in higher level classes this year compared to past - LOTS of students missing test and quiz days https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212499 2019-05-21 16:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212499 Internal Assessments https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212541 in IB]]> 2019-05-21 16:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212541 https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212547 I found some great questions in quizizz]]> 2019-05-21 16:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212547 Attendance is the largest issue for students in Algebra Readiness. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212667 2019-05-21 16:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212667 Low attendance rate. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212768 2019-05-21 16:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212768 Teaching/training of the whole student https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212848 2019-05-21 16:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212848 Grading https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212930 Takes time to thoroughly grade assessments and provide meaningful feedback.]]> 2019-05-21 16:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212930 No set curriculum for Algebra Readiness https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212963 Each teacher has to make their own stuff - we try to collaborate, but it's difficult without anything to start from or a specific set of standards. ]]> 2019-05-21 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212963 students not wanting to work with students who are absent frequently https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212972 2019-05-21 16:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362212972 Meeting curriculum demands with only two weeks remaining. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213030 2019-05-21 16:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213030 Making students independent learners https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213061 Even though group work is valuable for kids, I still believe that students need to be able to apply math skills independently, with no input or help from teacher or fellow classmates.  Having kids do some classwork independently has worked well.]]> 2019-05-21 16:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213061 While working in a team, I noticed one of my students was very very down. I called him over to ask if everything was ok, and he told me, "No, I'm depressed." When I asked why, he said, "Because I have depression." He did not want to talk and did not want my help. Very disheartening. I referred him for services. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213087 2019-05-21 16:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213087 How to help students who have 3rd - 5th grade math skills and make sure they can access Algebra I standards https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213089 2019-05-21 16:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213089 Pre https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213094 2019-05-21 16:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213094 Weekly Presentation Assessments in Algebra Readiness https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213098 2019-05-21 16:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213098 Comeback https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213208 student with PTSD stemming from a police brutality experience helped frame and really engaged with the Mathalicious "Good Cop Bad Cop" performance task ]]> 2019-05-21 16:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213208 COLLABORATIVE WORK TURNED INTO SOCIAL HOUR mmcninch https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213233 Whenever I have students doing group work how can I effectively manage the entire room and minimize side conversations - I realize this is similar to asking, "where can I find the perfect cup of coffee?"]]> 2019-05-21 16:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213233 Get students to finally understand that graduating high school is important, and make the necessary effort to get their diploma https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213288 2019-05-21 16:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213288 Student Teacher https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213296 It's been great watching a successful transition to becoming a very competent math teacher and having had a small part in her education as an educator]]> 2019-05-21 16:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213296 Co Teaching set up where partners share equally in the prep, grading, planning and assessment. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213438 2019-05-21 16:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213438 using video presentation as aa way for students to PRACTICE presentations in the privacy of their own home before uploading https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213462 2019-05-21 16:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213462 Statistics study guide https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213495 Students love their 🤬 chart study guide that we create together. I even get emails from students who go on to college and tell me that their study guide made their college stats class easy!]]> 2019-05-21 16:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213495 Group Assessment https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213503 2019-05-21 16:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213503 Group Assessments https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213509 Students participated in group assignments engaging in real-world application problem. Boosted student communication and collaboration in the class. ]]> 2019-05-21 16:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213509 Keepin https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213529 2019-05-21 16:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213529 Pacing in AS Algebra 2 https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213534 Too much content to cover and not enough time to go in depth.]]> 2019-05-21 16:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213534 students take too many APs https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213656 2019-05-21 16:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213656 frequent absences lead to disengagement in Geo 11-12 and Algebra Readiness https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213678 2019-05-21 16:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213678 Students who show up once per month and have no chance to understand what's going on https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213729 2019-05-21 16:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213729 Hoe https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213823 2019-05-21 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213823 LEP Classes are HUGE https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213827 It's really hard to teach LEP Readiness when the class has 33 of the most needy students and only one teacher. Especially frustrating when non-LEP Readiness classes have 20 students and co-teachers. ]]> 2019-05-21 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213827 How to engage at-risk students for 100 minute block of instruction. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213829 2019-05-21 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213829 students accelerate too quickly https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213921 2019-05-21 16:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213921 Attendance Senioritis/Junioritis https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213961 Senioritis has claimed the attendance of too many of my students this year.]]> 2019-05-21 16:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213961 Students who don't know how to work in class without their private tutor present https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213977 2019-05-21 16:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362213977 Subbing Statistics https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214121 taught statistics for 2 weeks for an absent teacher]]> 2019-05-21 16:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214121 using Canvas to communicate with students https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214147 2019-05-21 16:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214147 Student Fatigue - losing energy at end of year. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214222 2019-05-21 16:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214222 Readiness Critical Reading https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214354 My readiness students are having a hard time with any activity that requires any reading]]> 2019-05-21 16:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214354 Teaching higher order critical thinking to classes that are predominantly RSP students/Low numeracy skill https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214389 2019-05-21 16:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214389 The kids came back from the AP exam and said, "We did all of the topics on the free response!" (Well, of course we did, Dopey. That's the point of the class, isn't it?) https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214435 2019-05-21 16:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214435 student stress https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214462 2019-05-21 16:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214462 Student Motivation https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214479 Whenever I try to do puzzle tasks or interesting engaging tasks, students do not try. They want to wait for the answer. ]]> 2019-05-21 16:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214479 Algebra Readiness LEP students 100% Spanish speaking so have been able to teach much of the class in primary language to accommodate the steady stream of newcomers. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214511 2019-05-21 16:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214511 Rigor https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214647 Trying to keep class rigorous even when some students are not ready.

]]> 2019-05-21 16:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214647 Retention https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214830 A couple of students that aced the first chapter of the semester have failed to retain some of the basic knowledge of that chapter]]> 2019-05-21 16:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214830 Homework https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214847 Very difficult to get kids to complete work outside of class.]]> 2019-05-21 16:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214847 Subject Exam review https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214889 helping students get ready for Math Subject Exam 2]]> 2019-05-21 16:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362214889 Getting kids to care and be accountable for their grades https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215045 Most students who are at risk do not even know what it means to not pass a class...or the importance of ultimately graduating from high school.]]> 2019-05-21 16:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215045 Seniors have been saying that the AP exams don't matter for them. What is the point of studying when they already know they will not receive any credit from the university they are attending. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215100 2019-05-21 16:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215100 Show my students that Math matters when they lack ANY context - don't know about lunar landings, don't care about how peanut butter is made, don't want to know how touch screens work... These can be overcome, but it involves talking down to some while talking beyond the reach of others https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215320 2019-05-21 16:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215320 Summer Calculus https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215396 Helping another teacher teach summer calculus

]]> 2019-05-21 16:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215396 Parent involvement https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215502 Many kids who come from challenging home lives tend to struggle at school.  Many have no one at home to support their educational journey.]]> 2019-05-21 16:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215502 Horrible late start policy has brainwashed students into thinking 8:30 is early and AM attendance has worsened greatly. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215843 2019-05-21 16:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215843 Ineffective Discipline for Tardies mmcninch https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215935 When having students who are consistently tardy and there is no repercussion for this it creates a culture where school is no longer important but only important when it is convenient for their schedule. When administration does not show support for lack of attendance students recognize and know that there are no consequences.]]> 2019-05-21 16:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362215935 Grading seemed endless this year (as it always does). From September until May, it feels like I spend 30-40 hours outside of class (not an exaggeration) grading papers at nights and on weekends. It is depressing not to have a life outside of school 8 months a year. https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362216330 2019-05-21 16:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362216330 differentiating when the chasm is really wide between student groups https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362216508 2019-05-21 16:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CecilioDimas/zu7ogvtb0r2n/wish/362216508