Teacher’s High
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 | Sara the Teacher
I’ve experienced “Runner’s High,” and I’ve definitely had some good days of teaching, but today probably tops them (or at least comes pretty close!). I taught my students an algebraic lesson using the “Fourfold Way.” We created toothpick patterns (with toothpicks), figured out recursive rules, and plotted points from a table. My students did so well! I always write in colors to differentiate between steps and to point out patterns, but today I had my students write in colors as well. I couldn’t believe how well that worked! They were understanding (on an elementary level) linear functions! And they *all* were involved. Every last one of them! My students…the “Far Below” and “Below Basic” scoring kids were understanding algebra and asking good questions!
‘Tis a good day in Mrs. Jones’ world…
2 Comments to Teacher’s High
and how did they like Dr. Division, or whatever your name was?
Ugh…I couldn’t go through with it. I spent the whole week beforehand psyching myself up, and just couldn’t do it. It turns out, I’m really not that wacky…
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