Math, PrBL, and SBG. To begin, my school is very protocol-driven. We use many of the protocols from the National School Reform Faculty. Among others, along with protocols we create, tune, and share amongst ourselves. I use all kinds of protocols in class, including to run discussions.

With my regular geometry class, I wanted to have an activity that they can get started with right way on the first day of school. View this document on Scribd. Enjoy your remaining summer while it lasts! Tagged Congurent Vs Similar. First Day Of School Geometry Activity.

Writing to Learn to Teach. Some thoughts from a middle school math teacher. Getting kids doing error analysis in math class has been hugely beneficial, this year.

Trying to change attitudes and perceptions about math, one middle schooler at a time. Daily Dose of Teaching Awesome. From Grant Wiggins and I knew I had to make this finally happen. So I put in for a sub, my principal made me a class schedule, and there I was, back in 8. Where was I? Oh yes, my class schedule.

Thursday, September 24, 2015. I gave each of my students a clean sheet of white construction paper and asked them to draw a bug. Most of them decided that the undiscovered bug was more fun to draw. After 20 minutes of time, I put the pictures up and started asking some questions about the bugs on the board. How many bugs are on the board? How many bugs make up one half? My eighth grader.