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Joseph Perone

Why Do I Have to Take Algebra? - 1 views

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algebra careers WhyDoWeNeedToKnowThis teaching tools

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  • "I don't need algebra, because I'm not going to college": There was a time not so long ago when children in middle schools were assigned to "tracks" according to what "everybody knew" each child would "need". (This tracking was why middle schools were invented in the first place.) Educational "experts" presumed to "know" what the various children "needed", based on culturally-based (but unjustified) presumptions. The educators then locked children into "appropriate" tracks, thereby locking many children out of college before they'd even begun high schoo
  • Modern educationist philosophy in America seems to say that education has to be "fun" and "entertaining" to be justifiable. Today's students often absorb the ethic that, unless a thing is easy, they shouldn't have to bother. But most worthwhile things in life are going to require some effort. If you want that great job, that interesting career, that open-ended future, you're almost certainly going to need some mathematical skills. And algebra is the basis, the foundation, the tool-box, for those skills.
  • "I'm only taking this class because the university makes me!": Let's be brutally honest here. The university didn't put a gun to your head and make you enroll. You decided you wanted their degree. You wanted their piece of paper. Why? Probably so you could (eventually) get a better job. In order to get that job, you need at least some subset of the skills which are taught in algebra. You might be right that you'll never factor another quadratic in your entire life. But you want the university's piece of paper, so you're going to have to jump through the hoops required to get it. The algebra class is one of those hoops. If you don't want to jump through the hoop, that's fine; but you won't get the piece of paper. It's your choice
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  • "I can't drop out!", you reply, "I can't get that job unless I have a college degree." Ah. So, to get the job you want, you need to demonstrate proficiency in basic job skills. To demonstrate that proficiency, you need a degree. To get the degree, you need algebra. In other words, you do need this stuff for your job
  • "Will algebra even be 'relevant' in the future?": While jobs and their specific skill-sets may change over time, mathematics won't. Twenty years from now, two plus two will still be four, and quadratics will still be either factorable or prime. Whatever job you get will provide the job-specific training you need, but to get that job in the first place, you're going to need some background knowledge and skills. And to be able to keep up with progress, to keep on top of new skill-sets, to move up the ladder, to jump across into new and better career fields, you will need the flexibility of a broad foundation. That foundation includes mathematics
  • The lessons and patterns of mathematics are important, too. If all you take from algebra is a comfort with variables and formulas, an ability to interpret graphs and to think logically, and a willingness to use abstraction when you try to solve problems, then you have gained some incredibly useful life skills, skills that will open doors, give you options, and allow you to make your own informed choices
  • The specific algorithms you might study are not as important as the general patterns, techniques, and lessons that you can learn. Don't short-change your future by opting out now
  • Joseph Perone on 07 Mar 12
     
    Great answer to the question "Why do I need to know Algebra???"
Ashley Pack

Genetic Traits in Harry Potter - 0 views

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Genetics science biology HarryPotter education

shared by Ashley Pack on 28 Jan 13 - Cached
  • Ashley Pack on 28 Jan 13
     
    Students review and become familiar with basic genetic concepts and terms, such as DNA, chromosome, gene, allele, homozygous, heterozygous, recessive and dominant genes, genotype, phenotype, complex traits, Medelian inheritance, and Punnett Square. Students apply these to identify and examine several examples of simple and complex genetic traits in several characters in Harry Potter. Students also examine inheritance patterns of magical ability in Harry Potter, and use the concepts they have learned to identify possible genotypes of the magical ability demonstrated by several characters in the series.
alexis hubert

Sports statisticians: Working with systems of equations - Algebra - CareerStart lessons... - 0 views

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systems equations algebra lessons Mathematics SEC300

shared by alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13
     
    This is an activity that could be done during Algebra. The essential question being answered is: How can using elimination or substitution in a system of equations determine important statistics in sports? This could be an activity that helps getting students interested in sports involved in the lesson. 
Joseph Perone

The Synectic Model For Teaching - 0 views

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teaching resources teaching tools

shared by Joseph Perone on 18 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Synectic Model In 1961, William .J.Gordon and his associates designed  a very interesting and delightful experience to the development of innovations  known as Synectics. The model was originally designed to form ‘creativity groups’ in industrial and other organizations to solve problems, to develop quality products.
  • Characteristics of  Gordon’s Model  * According to this model creativity is important in everyday activities. Gordon’s model is designed to increase problem solving , creative expression , empathy and insight into social relations. *Second, the creative process is not at all mysterious . It can be described, and it is possible to train persons directly to increase their creativity. (Traditionally creativity is viewed as a mysterious innate and personal capacity) *Third , creative invention is similar in all fields- the arts, the sciences, engineering and is characterized by the same underlying intellectual processes. *Gordon’s fourth  assumption is that individual and group invention (creative thinking ) are very similar .Individuals and groups generate ideas and products in much the same fashion.  In school systems the main technique used is analogy. The child is lead into an  ‘imaginary/ illogical world’ to see things never seen before to express himself in novel ways, to approach problems from a different angle which is entirely different from others as is perceived by the mind’s eye through ‘fresh ways of thinking’. He has to express his ideas clearly and also grasp ideas clearly and comprehensively. Steps of the Model to be followed in the Classroom Describe the topic Create direct analogies Describe personal analogies Identify compressed conflicts Create new direct analogy Re-examine the original topic Evaluate
  • Tips for the Teacher: * Create direct analogies: What words have the same or similar meaning?(try synonyms) * Describe personal analogies: What would it feel like to have the characteristics or traits of —–?( describe emotions and physical attributes) * Identify compressed conflicts; What words have the opposite meaning or characteristics? (Use antonyms) * Create new direct analogy: What words have the similar or same meaning?
  • Joseph Perone on 18 Mar 12
     
    Excellent resource explaining Gordon's "Synectic Model of Teaching." Very interesting.
Courtney Hill

FDR 1932 Campaign and Election - 0 views

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  • Courtney Hill on 22 Feb 12
     
    FDR 1932 Campaign and Election - FDR Presidential Library 1932 - Video 277 - Fox Movietone Newsreel FDR 1932 Campaign and Election with sound FDR in Boston and then in NYC FDR votes in Hyde Park and then wins the election. NLR 201-22-5 Eleanor Roosevelt in Guadalcanal-silent Archival footage from the FDR Presidential Library NLR 201-2594-23-2 Public Domain.
alexis hubert

Explore AP - AP Courses and Exams for Students - 0 views

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AP resources practice technology SEC300

shared by alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13
     
    This would be a good resource to introduce to your AP students or to students that are thinking about taking AP classes. This website has many resources for students including videos and blogs by students that have enrolled and completed AP courses in high school that explain what it takes to be successful in an AP class and on the AP exam. There is also links that help a student understand how AP courses in high school can help with college and what college majors and careers can AP courses help the student with. There is a link for practice questions for all AP courses, including multiple choice and free response, at the bottom of the page. 
Emily Watson

Geocaching - 0 views

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geocaching gps geography maps technology fun

shared by Emily Watson on 05 May 11 - Cached
  • Emily Watson on 05 May 11
     
    This is a website that describes geocaching, which is a real life communal treasure hunt around the world. It involves the use of gps to find these "geocaches" in predestined areas. This can be an excellent tool in your class incorporated with your content in any core subject.
Emily Watson

This Day in History - History.com - What Happened Today in History - 0 views

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social studies history channel date today resources

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  • Emily Watson on 05 May 11
     
    This is a site from the history channel in which they have a corresponding event for each date. This is a helpful bell warmer website for any history class, but specific events can also be searched and implemented.
Gary Wright

BIODIDAC: A bank of digital resources for teaching biology - 0 views

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Biology Science Digital

shared by Gary Wright on 27 Feb 13 - Cached
  • Gary Wright on 27 Feb 13
     
    This is a database of images that can be used by science teachers in lectures/presentations. It contains organismal biology, human biology, and histology. All the images in one place!
Ashley Pack

Penalty Shootout Games - 0 views

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reviewgames biology education interactive technology

shared by Ashley Pack on 02 Mar 13 - Cached
  • Ashley Pack on 02 Mar 13
     
    Penalty Shootout Games are interactive, online games that combine high school biology knowledge with a soccer shootout. Good to keep in mind for students who are interested in sports
Andie Faircloth

The Onion- "America's Finest News Source" - 0 views

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Secondary English

shared by Andie Faircloth on 11 Apr 13 - Cached
  • Andie Faircloth on 11 Apr 13
     
    I had completely forgotten about this! I used The Onion in high school; it's a satirical based newspaper about politics, local events, entertainment and other various topics. This is a great way to test students' understanding of satire in a fun way.
alexis hubert

High School Math Activities | Education.com - 0 views

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math activities SEC300

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  • alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13
     
    This website gives me good ideas on how to connect what I am teaching in the class to things or ideas that the students encounter on a regular basis. There are many ways to expand the learning in the classroom to outside occurrences. 
Lindsey Savage

Effects of Civic Action in WWII Lesson Plan - 0 views

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Effects of Civic Action in WWII Lesson Plan

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  • Lindsey Savage on 01 Apr 13
     
    This is a lesson plan on the effects of civic action in World War II that I used for my unit plan.
Kim Lorello

Help with stoichiometry - 0 views

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Stoichiometry Chemistry

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  • Kim Lorello on 23 Apr 12
     
    This is perhaps one of the most difficult topics for students to first grasp in chemistry. By using more resources and seeing it in a variety of ways, students will be able to understand the concept better
Erin Raske

Akron Math Community - 0 views

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Bookmarks_Menu sec_300 Mathematics

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  • Erin Raske on 02 May 11
     
    The Akron Math Community site is dedicated to providing mathematical, instructional, and web resources to teachers, administrators, parents, and students everywhere and, in particular, in the greater Akron area.
Chris Kidder

The Organization of American Historians - 0 views

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Social Studies

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  • Chris Kidder on 02 May 11
     
    Founded in 1907, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) is the largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of American history. The mission of the organization is to promote excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and to encourage wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.
Allie Garrity

Edublogs - 0 views

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English Blog

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  • Allie Garrity on 02 May 11
     
    Students will be using edublogs in order to keep a daily or weekly blog (depending on computer accessibiliy)to make progress in writing expression and personal opinion. I will use my own edublog as an example for students.
Gary Wright

Tips for Using Common Technology Tools in Teaching | CRLT - 0 views

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Technology Instructional

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  • Gary Wright on 01 Mar 13
     
    This website provides teachers with certain guidelines to properly and safely implement technology in their classroom. It focuses on common technology tools such as PowerPoint, Online Discussions, Course Web Pages, and Student Web Pages.
Katlyn Lancaster

Lincoln High Behavior Management - 0 views

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behavior management

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  • Katlyn Lancaster on 21 May 13
     
    Suspensions dropped 85% in this high school when administration decided to change its approach to behavior management.
Janel Peterson

Self-Graded Quizzes - 0 views

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quizzes teachnology teaching tool lesson planning tutorial

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  • Janel Peterson on 07 Apr 12
     
    This site is a tutorial on how to make self-graded quizzes in Google Docs for free. This is a quick and easy way to give feedback to students with little effort.
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