tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414622914006646376.post5474956089164218385..comments2024-01-27T08:49:12.307-05:00Comments on An "Old Math Dog" Learning New Tricks: What would YOU do??Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11928419408011193721noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414622914006646376.post-9376520685822255552012-10-07T19:54:25.327-04:002012-10-07T19:54:25.327-04:00Have you thought about flipping your class? It mi...Have you thought about flipping your class? It might be worth looking into. The kids that get it, could move quickly through the easier material or go more in-depth on topics that they understand. The kids that are struggling would have the lessons to refer back to, and use for review. It would be some work to get started, but could work in a diverse group such as yours. Also, if you just use something like Khan Academy (yikes, did I just say that) for the videos, you become more of an organizer for your students and help them along the way. Just a thought, and if you have questions about how to get started, let me know. GOOD LUCK!!!Nick Gerhardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10910934870361324849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414622914006646376.post-34144233056920123532012-10-05T17:57:18.313-04:002012-10-05T17:57:18.313-04:00That's a tough question. I'm not going to...That's a tough question. I'm not going to pretend that I have any answers, but here are a few suggestions:<br /><br />I remember one course a took back in the day, and the professor told us to introduce students to group work in small amounts. We were instructed to start with partners so that the students felt comfortable with one student before being thrown into a larger group.<br /><br />I remember someone blogging about a boss/secretary activity. The students are in pairs and the secretary is the only one who does the writing, but can only write what the boss tell him to write. This way they are forced to communicate.<br /><br />Good luck! Let us know how things turn out.Simplifying Radicalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224970054720193042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414622914006646376.post-41988845619086833122012-10-03T23:17:34.639-04:002012-10-03T23:17:34.639-04:00Argh...I can't stand when a group of unmotivat...Argh...I can't stand when a group of unmotivated students drag down the class environment. <br /><br />One thing I have done is given a group test and arranged the groups by homework percentage. The students who hadn't done their homework all had to sit together...when they all tried relying on each other...that made a bit of an impact. <br /><br />I also look at all an unwilling student's grades in general. Are their patterns of poor work on other classes? I know you don't want to make it disciplinary, however, when students know you are talking about them with other students that helps too. <br /><br />Finding their "currency" is key. Is it using their headphones? Is it a free homework pass? Do they NOT want you to talk to a coach? (If I can, I start with the coach). If they get a B average they can choose their own seats? <br /><br />I hope you get lots of comments...I dislike annoying students, and I dislike feeling invisible more! <br /><br />Good luck...stop by my math blog! <br /><br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com