Re: 7th/8th split self-contained classroom

Tabatha

Posted on 5/20/09

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On 5/14/09, Newly Hired wrote:
> I've just been hired to teach a mixed 7th/8th grade self-
> contained classroom next year. I should have about 15
> students total. I have taught only single subjects prior
> to this - English-grades 7th and 9th (not combined),
> Algebra I-9th grade, and Geometry-10 grade. I have a
> zillion questions, but my main question right now is
> this: Can centers be used with 7th and 8th graders?
> Would it be considered appropriate? I'm assuming they can
> be, but have no clue where to begin. I know I need to
> keep one group busy while I teach the other group . . .
> any help you all can offer would be greatly appreciated.

This was my first year teaching and I taught a 7th/8th grade
self-contained. Before I answer how many of each do you
have?

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