Educational Technology
- Thatquiz.org to create quizzes
- ExploreLearning.com allows the students to explore and discover concept through reading and writing interactive "Gizmos" on the computer
- DiscoveryEducation.com allows viewing of videos that parallel real life concepts and Geometry concepts (for example surface area of the Egyptian pyramids)
- MS OneNote allows for organizing, archiving, and modifying guided note-sheets to use every year
- Geometer's Sketchpad allows students to discover geometry concepts through creating and interacting on a computer program
- Brainpop contains quick videos and resources about basic math and geometry concepts
- IXL allows students to practice concepts with walk-throughs and feedback
- KhanAcademy allows students to research and watch video presentations of similar concepts learned in class
- Kuta software to create tests, quizzes, and problems on the overhead for dry erase board work
- Read-aloud instructions on homework, labs, quizzes, and tests
- Allow students to work on quizzes in alternative settings
- Allow extended time for quizzes, tests, and homework
- Allow students to use notes on quizzes
- Be vigilant ensuring students are taking notes, not holding side conversations, and staying on task
- Students work problems on dry erase boards and hold up answers
- Sage and Scribe (Kagan activity)
- Small groups (groups of 4), to work on problems together one at a time.
- Relay Races: Groups work to complete one problem, take it to teacher, and get a new problem
- Review that requires teacher signature for each correct problem; allowing students to ask questions per problem or when entire review is completed.
- Homework quizzes, followed up by individualized explanations if necessary.
- "Exit" Quizzes
- Daily randomized accuracy check on homework
- Daily completion grade on homework
Miscellaneous
- Candy questions
- Extra Credit questions
- Incentives sheet: collecting signatures to trade for option of candy or extra credit
- Lab for each unit
- Guided note sheets, including "You Try" problems allowing time for students to ask try problems, collaborate with each other and ask the teachers questions.
- Weekly meeting with co-teacher discussing plans, positive outcomes, and things to improve
