Stuff to Keep
I’ve put my more recent links on my LiveBinder:
Algebra I
- Curriculum
- Algebra: The Supplement by Dan Meyer
- Ideas
- Distributive Property
- Skateboard Slope by Sean Sweeney
- And Like That, They Invented Mathematics (Variables) by Dan Meyer
- Algebra I Sentence Frames by Amber Caldwell
- Squares of Differences by Dan (Math for Love)
- Squares of Differences II: Changing Direction by Dan (Math for Love)
Algebra 3
- Assessment
- Exponents and Logarithms
- Exponential Growth and Credit Cards by Kate Nowak
- Kate Nowak’s “Power” Intro
- Introducing Logs/Speed Practice
- Logarithm Love by Amy Gruen
- Logarithm Wars
- WIN: That’s One Emotional Math Test by FailBlog
- Number Theory
- Quadratics and Conics
- Completing the Square by samjshah
- Crazy for Conic Cards by Amy Gruen
- Conic Card Follow-Up by Amy Gruen
- Exasperating Problem by Sam Shah
- Flyswatter Game for Identifying Conics by Kate Nowak
- Flyswatter Game Powerpoint Template by I Speak Math
- M&M Catapult by Sean Sweeney
- Pimp My Catapult by Sean Sweeney
- Pendulum Lab by samjshah
- Rice Krispie Treat Conic Sections by Shawn Cornally
- Trigonometry
- Applications of Trig Problems by Kristen Fouss
- Introducing Circle Trigonometry by Riley Lark
- Sick of Security Camera Problems by Sean Sweeney
- Unit Circle and Wave Functions by Mimi
- Other Lesson Ideas/Activities
- Cheap Gas by CalcDave
- Combinations/Permutations (Door Locks) by Dan Meyer
- The Left-Handed Boy Problem by Dave Richeson
- Mandlebrot Set by Shawn Cornally
- Matrices and Social Networking by samjshah
- Nomography
- Non-Transitive Dice by James Grime (Probability)
- Problems on the Board: Simplify by Math for Love
- Some Juicy Problems From Exeter Math 3 by Mimi
- Systems of Equations (Football) by Jason Dyer
- Two Worksheets (Absolute Value) by Sam Shah
- Videos4Math (PreCalc) by Mimi
- Visualizing Operations on Functions (Composition) by Mimi
- Why Polynomial Long Division is Awesome by Ashli
- Problems
- Weird Stuff
- Blind Date
- How to Solve a Song With Math by Dan (Math for Love)
Geometry
- Area
- Crowd Stuffing by Jason Dyer
- Circles
- How to Fold Circles
- Radius and Circumference Using Cups by Dan Meyer
- Curriculum
- Geometry: The Supplement by Dan Meyer
- Ideas
- Origami
- Polyhedra
- 3-D Project Photos by Mimi
- 3-D Calculation Work Samples by Mimi
- Binder Clip Constructions
- Playing Card Construction
- Proofs
- Top-Down Approach to Proofs by Mimi
- Triangles
- Circumcenters by Kate Nowak
- If Only It Was Always Like This (centroid) by David Cox
- Square Root Fun (Wheel of Theodorus) by Mimi
- Transformations
- Billiard Balls and Laser Beams (Reflections) by Dan (Math for Love)
- Trigonometry
- Trick for Teaching Basic Trig by Mimi
- Trigonometry and Clinometers by Amber Caldwell
Ideas
- Cheating
- Grades
- On the Practice of Teaching
- Brainstorming
- Don’t Tell Students To Show Their Work, Make Them by Coach G
- Ed. Research: From Studying Examples to Solving Problems by Jason Buell
- Fluency by Riley Lark
- NCTM11 – Achievement and the Common Core by Lisa
- NCTM11 – Differentiating the Math Classroom to Engage All Students by Lisa
- NCTM11 – Supporting Productive Struggling by Lisa
- Non-Linear Lesson Design: On Definitions by Jason Dyer
- The Passion of the WCYDWT by Sarcasymptote
- Project-Based Learning in Math by Nick Yates
- Responding When Students Don’t Get It by Jason Buell
- Quick Ideas/Activities
- Activities by misscalcul8
- Bellringers by Lisa
- Birthday Cards
- Coming Attractions: New Year Resolutions by MissCalcul8
- Curriculum Makeover and Problem 11 (The Water Tank) by Curmudgeon
- First Day Activity (Mrs. C By the Numbers) by Amber Caldwell
- 1st Day Parent Homework by Mrs. H
- First Day Activity
- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus by Sam Shah
- Incorporating Writing in Math by druin
- Marvelous Math Stations by I Speak Math
- Math Dominoes by Amy Gruen
- Math Hunt by I Speak Math
- More Quick Ideas
- Note Cards Are Magic by Amber Caldwell
- Participation Quizzes by Sam Shah
- Random Ideas Gathered From the Klingon Math Curriculum Group by Sam Shah
- Student-Created Study Guides by Sam Shah
- Super Speedy Quiztastic Fun by Amy Gruen
- Using a Cannon to Kill a Fly by Sam Shah
- The (Vampire) Tale of Calculus by CalcDave
- WCYDWT: The Kannapolis Sessions by Dan Meyer
- What’s the Question? by Ashli
- Technology
- Free Video Timer Hack by Dan Meyer
- Google Sites: Building Your Own Theme by Ms. Bethea
- How Khan Academy Is Changing the Rules of Education by Clive Thompson
Miscellaneous
- The Design of Mathematical Notation by Jason Dyer
- You Can’t Keep a Good Calculator Down by Mrs. H
SBG
- Assessment
- Almost Ready for Prime Time by Chris Ludwig
- Assessment Ideas by misscalcul8
- The Comprehensive Math Assessment Resource by Dan Meyer
- Feedback and SBG Changes For This Year by Ashli
- Great Application Problem – A Rubric by Dan Meyer
- It’s Not the End, It’s the Beginning by Jason Buell
- Playing the Whole Game by Jason Buell
- Reassessment Policy Smorgasbord! by Shawn Cornally
- Retaking is not formative by Jason Buell
- SBG and Summative Assessments by Amber Caldwell
- SBG Assessment Generator by Dan Englender
- Subjectively Assessing My Students With SBG by Chris Ludwig
- Working Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Classroom (article)
- Grades
- How to Tell Parents You Want Grades to Mean Something by Shawn Cornally
- My Grades
- Standards-Based Grading and Reporting: A Model for Special Education (article)
- Standard Based Grades Into Percentages by Nick Yates
- Unhelpful Grading Practices by Ms. Bethea
- Grading Overview
- Explaining SBG to Parents by Matt Townsley
- How to Tell Parents You Want Grades to Mean Something by Shawn Cornally
- Improving the Way We Grade Science by Jacqueline Climer
- Summary of SBG by Matt Townsley, 7/24/10
- Homework
- Ideas
- Random SBG Questions and
Thoughts by misscalcul8 - SBG Part 3 (The Design & Plans) by Persida
- SBG Power User Tips by Jason Buell
- Bonus Power User Tip by Jason Buell
- Other Teachers’ Experiences
- Ms. Bethea
- Amber Caldwell
- Ashli (Mythagon)
- Shawn Cornally
- druin (Reflections)
- druin (AP Stat)
- Ron King
- Chris Ludwig
- Frank Noschese
- Frank Noschese’s students
- Persida
- Sam Shah
- SBG Gala
- Philosophy
- Chased by the “S” in SBG” by Persida
- Collected SBG Essays by Shawn Cornally
- The Danger of Edu-jargon: SBG’s Birth Cry Is Its Death Knell? by Shawn Cornally
- Flow Control by Jason Buell
- Foundation of Standards-Based Grading by Jason Buell
- Habits of Mind by Avery
- My SBG Pitch
- Playing the Whole Game by Jason Buell
- #sbar to #fubar by David Cox
Techniques
- Assessment
- Grading the Teacher by Frank Noschese
- Attitudes
- Inquiry in a Science Classroom by Shawn Cornally
- Make Like an Obstetrician and Deliver by Bill Ferriter
- RTI Seminar Part 1 by Mythagon
- Teachers and the Knack by Jane Goodwin
- Unemployment Training (article)
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Management Stuff For New Teachers by Jason Buell
- Tame the 25-Headed Terror Monster by Shawn Cornally
- Communication
- Active Learning and UbD by druin
- Using Digital Media in Math Instruction by Dan Meyer
- Retaining Empathy: Australian Football by Shawn Cornally
- The Taught Curriculum Vs. the Learned Curriculum by Sam Shah
- Games
- Damult Dice (Multiplication Drill) by Dan (MathForLove)
- Math Card Wars
- Math Taboo by Bowman Dickson
- Project Runway Spices Up Sleepy Classrooms (Time Magazine)
- Solve, Crumple, Toss by Kate Nowak
- Speed Dating by Kate Nowak
- Tic-Tac-Toe Battle Royale by Dan Greene
- Trasketball
- Quiz Remediation
- Student Presentations by Amber Caldwell
- “Soft Skills”
- Dispelling the Great Math Myth by I Speak Math
- The First Days by Jason Buell
- How My Dog Learned Fear and How I’m Driving It Back by Ashli
- Letter Sent Back In Time by Sam Shah
- Making It Personal
- The Personal Invitation by Kate Nowak
- Positive Deviant (article)
- Reading Aloud to Students by Becky Goerend
- Senior Letter (2010 edition) by Sarcasymptote
- Virtual Conferences hosted by Riley Lark
- Virtual Conference on Soft Skills (July 2010)
- Creating a Culture of Questions by David Cox
- Math: The Angry, Injured Wolverine by Dan Meyer
- Not All of Us Have Soft Skills by Sam Shah
- So Bad by Kate Nowak
- The Softest Skill by Shawn Cornally
- Virtual Conference on Soft Skills by Amber Caldwell
- Virtual Conference on Core Values (July 2011)
- The Heart of My Classroom by Sam Shah
- Mistakes are Made by Kate Nowak
- Treat ‘Em Like They’re My Own by David Cox
- What Experience Gives You by David Cox
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