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Teaching at Trillium again
Things went so much better this second time around. Maybe it was because we knew the school or the kids. Maybe it’s because we had a solid idea of what we were teaching and who. I also think it had a lot to do with the mentality of the people involved. We were determined to support each......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-03 23:12:17 | Rating:

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more after thoughts
So... my fear of math waxes and wanes. I entered this class feeling fairly confident in my ability to solve problems. I realized that when faced with a problem, something that doesn't go as planned, i completely freeze. My heart sinks, I mean......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-04 00:38:09 | Rating:

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partner work
03-03-08 My cooperating teacher had the students redo the second half of the longer/shorter lesson. They took 10 unifix cubes and connected them into a rod. The students were partnered with another instead of doing it alone. The reason for this is because the teacher was not sure......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-11 00:15:33 | Rating:

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math on the brain
i just want to make a small addition (with numerous spelling errors)... I have really started seeing math in all nooks and crannies of my classroom. I realized how valualbe calendar time is and, in fact, vividly remembr this time in my own kindergarten class. During calendar time the......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-13 00:20:22 | Rating:

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math night jitters
Is it okay to say it... dare I write the words... I dont want to do this. It's not because there is no value, I am sure I will be greatful for the experience. It's not because my booth idea isn't creative and mathy, my poster is AMAZING! I am just plain scared of crowds. I am compounded......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-13 17:12:30 | Rating:

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math night accomplished
Ok. So math night wasn’t that bad. I had hurt my back so I felt guilty I couldn’t help set up more. I don’t know if I expected the room to be ready or what, but I was not prepared to move furniture. My booth was a dud. No body was interested. I had Miguel’s poster blocking......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-17 18:45:48 | Rating:

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last class
Today was the last math class. We had a great lesson involving statistics and social justice. I just love how Tobie thinks of different and exciting ways to integrate topics. She has a great way of making math appropriate and meaningful, even when I know better than to make excuses. I know the US......Read More

Posted on: 2008-03-17 18:46:45 | Rating:

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