This activity uses Venn diagrams to help students get to know each other better. Students write phrases describing themselves or their interests in each of three overlapping circles. They then visit each other's diagrams and mark the regions that apply to them. This data is then used to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages representing how many students share certain traits. The activity thus combines social interaction, descriptive phrases, Venn diagrams, and calculations of fractions, decimals, and percentages into an engaging first-day-of-school activity.
Solving mathematical puzzles is a fun way to improve your problem solving skills. Inventing puzzles takes you even deeper into mathematical thinking. In this presentation you'll learn how to create your own Sudoku puzzles. And the lessons you learn will help you create other mathematical puzzles as well. It's fun, it's creative, and. both kids and adults can do it.
Solving mathematical puzzles is a fun way to improve your problem solving skills. Inventing puzzles takes you even deeper into mathematical thinking. In this presentation you'll learn how to create your own Sudoku puzzles. And the lessons you learn will help you create other mathematical puzzles as well. It's fun, it's creative, and. both kids and adults can do it.
Workshop on ALICT summer school, Kranjska Gora 2014. Addresses issues on how to use video games in mathematics education.
Disclaimer:
This project has been funded with support from the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 between the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Slovenia. This publication (communication) is the sole responsibility of the author and in no way represents the views of the project funders.
This Connect with Maths Early Years Learning in Mathematics community webinar discusses the importance of talk as part of a quality mathematical learning environment for young children. Denise makes links to the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum and share some ideas for facilitating mathematical talk with young children.
Connect with Maths Early Years Learning in Mathematics Webinar series - Mathematical Thinking in the Early Years ( Part 2) Supporting children as mindful mathematicians presented by Louise Hodgson.
This presentation is focused on key mathematical processes - problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication and connections and habits of mind such as curiosity, imagination and persistence which together are as important as mathematical content in a high quality early childhood mathematics program. Practical strategies will be discussed to support young children to develop reasoning which is central to learning about mathematics.
Workshop on ALICT summer school, Kranjska Gora 2014. Addresses issues on how to use video games in mathematics education.
Disclaimer:
This project has been funded with support from the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 between the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Slovenia. This publication (communication) is the sole responsibility of the author and in no way represents the views of the project funders.
This Connect with Maths Early Years Learning in Mathematics community webinar discusses the importance of talk as part of a quality mathematical learning environment for young children. Denise makes links to the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum and share some ideas for facilitating mathematical talk with young children.
Connect with Maths Early Years Learning in Mathematics Webinar series - Mathematical Thinking in the Early Years ( Part 2) Supporting children as mindful mathematicians presented by Louise Hodgson.
This presentation is focused on key mathematical processes - problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication and connections and habits of mind such as curiosity, imagination and persistence which together are as important as mathematical content in a high quality early childhood mathematics program. Practical strategies will be discussed to support young children to develop reasoning which is central to learning about mathematics.
Want to Engage Your Students? Engage Them in the Math PracticesDreamBox Learning
It’s one of the most important questions math teachers ask every day: how do we engage students in meaningful, enjoyable mathematics? In this webinar for the Adaptive Math Learning community, presenters Zachary Champagne, Researcher at the Mathematics Formative Assessment Project at the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (FCR-STEM), and Tim Hudson, former Math Curriculum Coordinator for Missouri’s Parkway School District, and DreamBox’s Senior Director of Curriculum Design, shared useful insights about the Mathematical Practices that will help deepen students’ understanding, enjoyment, and success in math class. Zachary and Tim discussed how to stop teaching ‘tricks’ and instead engage students in thinking like a mathematician. They also shared insights about the power of formative assessment, the importance of uncovering students’ intuitive thinking, and how technologies such as adaptive learning can support the Mathematical Practices. Topics included: understanding equality and precision, observing students engaged in sense-making, and designing learning experiences that empower students to “look for” important mathematics. Additionally, Julie Benay, Principal of Malletts Bay School in Vermont, shared how her school implemented DreamBox and the outcomes they experienced. View the webinar to learn how to make math more engaging for your students.
Unique gifts for mom and dad from gift feedGift Feed
If looking for some great gifts for mom and dad our gift guide has rounded up all the best gifts ideas for parents for every budget.Whether you are looking for Christmas gift ideas, something for their anniversary, or another gift-giving occasion, Gift-Feed have rounded up some great gifts ideas for parents. Check out our gifts for mom and gifts for dad page selection for the very best in unique and personalized gifts.
A fun and interactive way to cover Common Core Math Standards in Primary Grades! Everything from ten frames to number sentences to addition and subtraction is covered in ONE user friendly page.
Teachers need to little or no prep to get this started in their own classrooms.
Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers
Data literacy is an essential trait for middle school administrators and teachers to possess. In this session, the Research and Accountability Team from Durham Public Schools will discuss how it has expanded its focus on Data-to-Action to building data literacy amongst its middle school administrators and teachers during 2013-14.
J. Brent Cooper, Terri Mozingo & Karin Beckett Durham Public Schools - Durham, NC
Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students
This session will present two middle school principals' efforts to improve the middle school transition for rising 6th grade students. Results from a 6th grade parent survey and Summer Bridge Program will be discussed. New school strategies and implementations to ease the 6th grade transition will also be discussed.
Presenters: J. Brent Cooper, Holly Emanuel, Terri Mozingo & Latonya Smith - Durham Public Schools & Brogden Middle School - Durham, NC
Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How
Participants will learn why there is a growing need for STEM education in the United States, what STEM education is, how STEM education at the middle school level contributes to closing the gap, and how to successfully plan and implement a middle school program.
Ken Verburg Project Lead the Way - Lexington, SC
Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Advance the Middle School Concept with Integrity
Many educators continue to provide authentic middle school programs and practices - even when faced with budgetary challenges and public misperceptions. Presenters will share suggestions for articulating and advocating the middle school concept. Using presentation software, audience participants will engage in discussing these issues in an open forum.
Presenters: Bob Houghton, Howard Coleman, Kathleen Roney, Laurie Ramirez & Dave Strahan-Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, & Western Carolina University
What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You?
Join DPI ELA consultants in an interactive session that explores what exemplary 6-8 student writing aligned to the CCSS looks like in ELA classrooms. Participants will look at student writing samples across the three types of writing: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and identify techniques aligned to the Standards.
Presenter: Anna Frost - NC Department of Public Instruction - Raleigh, NC
Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent
How do you foster academic growth for students in the middle? Developmentally appropriate practices are critical at all levels for student learning and engagement. Refocusing on the middle school model aligns instructional practices with the unique developmental needs of students ages 11 through 15. Teaming, Advisory, and Content Integration enable teachers to leverage the talents of adolescents. This collaboration strengthens teacher leadership, builds student-teacher relationships, and fosters critical conversations around teaching and learning.
Presenters: Patterson Denise & Stephanie Dischiavi - Northview Middle School - Hickory, NC
Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology
Engaging students in meaningful independent reading is often a daunting task. This session will share a reading challenge that uses technology to motivate students to read and respond to their reading. Discussion boards, digital book talks, and multimedia projects are utilized to enhance, inspire, and empower students in this challenge.
Presenter: Erica Preswood - University School - Johnson City, TN
Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment
Collaboration is essential for developing 21st century skills. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of the logistics of integrating Inquiry-based Learning across the curriculum, using seminars to engage all learners, and the value of collaboration with all subject area teachers. The presenters will reflect on classroom successes and challenges.
Presenters: Liz Everett & Seth Stephens - CW Stanford Middle School - Hillsborough, NC
Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative
Durham Public Schools has partnered with Measurement Incorporated’s NC Write program to launch a district-wide literacy initiative. With an emphasis on Six Traits of Writing and Understanding by Design, district literacy specialists create digital interdisciplinary performance assessments to measure Common Core ELA standards and empower students to be college/career-ready.
Presenters: Trish Martin, Rhonda Kaye & Heidi Elmoustakim-Measurement Inc- Durham, NC
Teaching Middle... A Spiritual Practice
Teaching is profound, personal, and complex- almost a spiritual practice. Using that metaphor, perhaps we can draw on inner resources which will allow us to remain balanced and compassionate even on our most difficult days. This presentation will not espouse any specific religious tenets but gently look at philosophical underpinnings common to all.
Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA
Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom
When you live in a family where a parent has an addiction you learn ways of coping to help the family and get your needs met. Sometimes those strategies are counterproductive in the classroom. Participants will learn about Children of Alcoholics and strategies to help students be more successful in school.
Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA
Including Inclusion: Sharing the Classroom for Student Success
This session will offer comic relief to the many challenges of inclusion; while providing practical strategies for creating a successful inclusion classroom. Teachers will explore various inclusion models and ways to effectively communicate, plan and organize for students’ success. PREREQUISITE: Sense of humor and love for Middle-Scholars is required.
Presenters: Angela Monell & Shakera Wilson - Porter Ridge Middle School - Indian Trail, NC
Portrait of a 21st Century Student
What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success.
Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN
Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy?
From Google Docs to Google Presentations to Google Sites, Google provides more than a search engine and G-Mail accounts. Learn about the many functions and applications of Google Drive that will take you one step closer to the 21st century classroom. Bring a laptop and a G-Mail account and get ready to DRIVE through Google!!!
Presenters: Monica Martin, Heather Martin, & Lynn Potter-Caldwell County Schools-Lenoir, NC
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways
Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom? This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom.
Presenters: Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC
New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School
This new set of 21 online activities (7 per grade) includes guided exercises, readings, inventories, videos, and games to help students learn about themselves and options for their future. Please join us to see activities, student work products, and to consider how these free activities from CFNC.org can fit into your school plan.
Presenters: Mark Wiles & Lisa Sommerfeldt - University of North Carolina General Administration - Greensboro, NC
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways
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Presenters Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC
Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively
Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience.
Presenter: Melanie Dalton - Alexander Graham Middle School - Charlotte, NC
Give Your Students a Voice With Interactive Notebooks
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Presenter: Catie DiVito - Broad Creek Middle School - Newport, NC
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This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
25. Volume 212
December, 2002
Snowflake Geometry
This seasonal project is a great motivator before or after Christmas vacation. It
incorporates the concepts of lateral and rotational symmetry and makes a great art display
too.
Required Materials:
paper (thin paper is best)
scissors
Optional Materials:
construction paper
glue
spray paints
Procedure:
1. Give students scissors and sheets of thin paper.
Cheap printer paper works well. Even newsprint can
be used, but white paper is better.
2. Begin by showing the students how to fold the
five-point snowflake. This is the easier of the two
patterns. Model each fold in front of the class, and
check their progress often.
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3. Once they have reached the last step they will have a shape similar to the
one on the right. They can cut away the shaded portion if they wish; it will not
be used in the final snowflake.
4. They should then make cuts along edges AC and BC. These will form the design
on the snowflake. Cuts made along edge AB will appear on the outer edge of the final B
snowflake. Let them experiment. Cutting off point C will form a pentagonal hole in the
center of the snowflake. Cutting off point C at an angle will form a five-point star in the
center.
5. As the students experiment with various cuts along the edges, they will develop the
concepts of lateral symmetry. For example, hearts and Christmas trees can be formed as
shown here. When the snowflakes are unfolded, rotational symmetry can be observed.
Lateral Symmetry
Rotational Symmetry
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26. Teaching Tip:
For a cool Yule look, cut
snowflakes from gift-wrap
paper. The paper is
especially thin, and the
seasonal designs are
especially appropriate.
6. Using the six-point star pattern can create a more
realistic snowflake. Although this is more difficult to
fold and to cut, the students will be ready after
practicing the five-point star.
7. Snowflakes can be displayed in many ways.
White ones look great when glued on black or dark
blue construction paper. These can be decorated
with paint and glitter. Some students glue them onto
holiday gift boxes for a unique handmade look.
Consider using the "snow-in-a-can" that can be
purchased in department stores. Lightly tack the snowflake onto a window using a glue
stick, spray it with the canned snow, then peel off and discard the used snowflake for a
wintry look.
8. Each snowflake creates both a "positive" and a "negative"
image. Once a snowflake is cut out, it can be glued onto a
contrasting color of paper. The scrap can also be unfolded
and used as a stencil. Place the stencil over paper and spray
it with a contrasting color of paint. The gold and silver
metallic colors look nice.
If your students like this activity, you can get many
more great ideas and free lessons. Visit our web
site at
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27. Five-point star:
A
Fold corner A to
center point B.
Begin with paper
in "landscape"
orientation.
D
Fold…
C
..then unfold.
Fold left edge to
right edge.
A
B
D
B
C
C
Fold lower left
corner up along
edge of CB.
B
Fold edge CD to
edge CB. (Point C
will be the center
of the snowflake.)
D
Six-point star:
Fold top edge to
bottom edge.
Begin with paper
in "landscape"
orientation.
Fold top edge to
bottom edge,
then unfold.
A
Fold left edge to
right edge.
B
D
A
B
C
Fold AB to
center line, using
point A as a
corner.
A
Fold AD to AC.
Point A is the
center of the
snowflake.
C
D