Category Archives: Irrational Cube

Stepping Back to Think

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

[After writing this post it sounds sort of depressing.  I want to preface it by saying that I am having the time of my life teaching.  It is an incredible amount of work, but I wouldn't trade it for the … Continue reading →

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One Unit – Two Tests

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Here is an interesting dilemma I faced recently about how to test student’s mastery of triangle trigonometry.  What follows are two different formats for the solo portion of a unit test.  If you would be so kind, I would love any … Continue reading →

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Internet Privacy… An Open Question

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Since I started a blog I have been very curious as to the rules of thumb (rule of thumbs?) regarding privacy on the internet.  I have a general idea how it all works, but there is a huge grey area. … Continue reading →

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Cooperating Teachers (CTs) and Teacher Candidates (TCs)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

When in front of the class, my host teacher is a real character.  When talking about big angles he uses a big booming voice.  When talking about small angles he uses a teeny weenie little voice.  When he wants to … Continue reading →

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A Question About Standards Based Grading

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

It seems as though there is a ripple effect about standards based grading in the education blogger community.  Of course as a result I’ve been reading a ton about it.  It’s been invaluable to hear testimonies from people who already implemented it … Continue reading →

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