The Resolute Instructor

Finally, someone who is using the Survivor idea an...

2011-08-07T10:37:53.939-07:00

Finally, someone who is using the Survivor idea and posting about it! Thank you!!
I will be teaching Pre-Algebra to 7th graders this year, after having taught 4-6 for the last several years, and I'm really trying to envision the process of using Survivor in the classroom.

What did you do with the points that the groups earned? Did they get something for them, or was it just the element of competition?

Thanks in advance for your answer, but I have to warn you...I may have more questions!

Hi Resolute Instructor, I’m writing to suggest th...

2010-06-17T10:48:55.614-07:00

Hi Resolute Instructor,

I’m writing to suggest the addition of www.school-counselor.org as a resource on your website/blog. This website provides helpful insight into the field of school counseling for those who are performing their career exploration or simply interested in learning more. It seems like it would be a worthy link on your blog.

Hope this is helpful,

Seth Sanford

One additional idea is to add some online math gam...

2009-11-10T08:29:16.153-08:00

One additional idea is to add some online math games...

There is a new site called mangahigh.com that has amazing math games and quizes. I pasted some info and links below

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Mangahigh.com is a games-based learning site focusing on maths.

Mangahigh's games are designed with math at their core and feature commercial-quality gameplay, rewarding students with achievements that celebrate their progress. Through gameplay, Mangahigh aims to provoke students to explore sophisticated math concepts and reinforce skills through repetition. The games are supported by Prodigi, the world's first adaptive math learning engine, and endorsed by well-known UK mathematician Marcus du Sautoy.

Free Math Games. No registration required.
Save Our Dumb Planet - Algebra Game
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Online Math Games!

One additional idea is to add some online math gam...

2009-11-10T07:36:15.210-08:00

Tracy, thanks! Any tips on how to train students ...

2009-09-01T17:59:27.279-07:00

Tracy, thanks! Any tips on how to train students to make the cards?

It's not "fun" like a game but....We...

2009-08-28T13:34:31.972-07:00

It's not "fun" like a game but....We have a policy of finals counting between 25%-35% of their grade so I have been requiring 3x5 cards for all of my classes (including Algebra 1 speaking of experiments). In Algebra 1 I'm going to have to train them how to make them and how to use them...I'll see how that goes; with the older kids (Trig/AP it has worked well to check a couple of days before a test for a hw score "study pts" to be sure they are made but I encourage them to experiment and find what works for them...students with A's on the last test may be excused - I've done that before to cut down on whining - but this year I may stick to my guns since finals count so heavily on grades.

I saw several students use a version of the sticky...

2009-08-14T09:17:14.833-07:00

I saw several students use a version of the sticky notes process in Ap US History this week - its a good idea. I'm using a version of this be requiring 3x5 study cards as part of a chapter grade...anything to start teaching the concept of studying and using their text as a learning tool - not just a hw provicer.

Tracy