We are sill in need of some states, but we are well on our way! These are the states we still need. Please email me ASAP if you would like to participate in the exchange. I need to know your state, name, school and address. Thanks! my email is [email removed]
we still need: AL AK CO CT DE DC ID IL IA KS KY LA MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NM ND OK OR RI SD UT VT WA WV WY
1stGradeTeachI love Saxon Math, especially for the lower grades. My school uses Saxon through grade 3, then switches to another curriculum. Just as previous posts have said, the review in saxon is everything. Constant review is so important for the young ones, I've found that it helps my students to retain the information better. As far the script goes, I don't...See MoreI love Saxon Math, especially for the lower grades. My school uses Saxon through grade 3, then switches to another curriculum. Just as previous posts have said, the review in saxon is everything. Constant review is so important for the young ones, I've found that it helps my students to retain the information better. As far the script goes, I don't follow it completely. I read over it and keep it close to refer to if needed. Especially the math meeting script, I really do my own thing for this portion. I use the Saxon methods and ideas, with my own materials and additions. As far as I know, they say to use the script because they have research to prove the learning that goes on when the script is used and beyond that they can't prove that students are learning, they don't have the numbers to back it up. But don't worry, if you stick to the methods and ideas provided, but don't read it word-for-word, your students will still learn and they'll have fun. Saxon has great hands-on activities using manipulations. Make sure you have the manipulatives because they are really important! Good luck!
>> On 7/23/09, kindergarten teacher wrote: >>> Our school just switched math programs and will begin using >>> Saxon math this school year. I have been reviewing the >>> teachers manual and wonder...with a script why did I spend >>> oodles of money on a masters degree a monkey can read the >>> script...so what is it like teachers? Do you like it? Do >>> you follow the script? The representative told our >>> principal that it is important to do just as the manual >>> says to do and our students will be successful. So if I >>> don't use the script my students will...what? not learn? >>> Needless to say I am apprehensive and feel that my students >>> were successful previously and I don't necessarily have >>> issue with using a new program and being open to it, I am >>> just a little skeptical. Would love to hear how those in >>> the trenches really feel about it.
I would like some ideas on how to keep up with grading math papers so that I don't end up spending my evenings, weekends, and holidays at the dining room table playing catch-up on grading while everyone else is visiting.
On 7/28/09, SraO wrote: > Come in early to get it done, or stay late to do it. I try > to do all my 'school work' at school. > > On 7/28/09, Kathleen wrote: >> I would like some ideas on how to keep up with grading math >> papers so that I don't end up spending my evenings, >> weekends, and holidays at the dining room table playing >> catch-up on grading while everyone else is visiting.
What other electronic marking tools ...See MoreOut of necessity I have developed some software to help me grade papers faster. I work at a university with electronic assignments but some of the tools e.g. eMarking Assistant would be relevant at at high school and with paper homework.
You can look at a video demonstration at [link removed]
What other electronic marking tools do people use?
> Thanks for your input. I do have a 401K at my current school. I > don't know if the public school retirement plan would be much > better. For all my years experience, the salary increase was not > huge. It would have been a great starting salary but not at the > stage I am at. I think this particular district is lower in pay > than other public schools. I am happy where I am at and I am > sure there is a lower level of stress in mu current position > than the one I passed on. > > Thanks! > > >> Only you know, and a private school tuition paid in full? I >> think you made the right decision. My only hesitation would >> be retirement: Is your school contributing to the retirement >> system? Like the state-run one or a private-run one? That >> would be my only real reason for jumping ship to public >> school, other than a huge salary increase. >> >> I'm sure you made the best decision for you. Only you and >> your family know!
On 7/29/09, Beth wrote: > I can't believe I did this...but after many years of > teaching in a Catholic school and seeking out public school > employment...I just turned down an offer for a reading > specialist position within a public school. The pay was > only a little above my current salary. The main reason for > turning it down was that my child would not receive the > full tuition benefit she receives now for attending another > Catholic school within the diocese...that would be a large > out of pocket expense...and there was no way I would remove > her from that school. > > Has anyone here ever had to face this problem? I hope that > I made the right decision. > > Beth
We have a few states still needed for our exchange. Please help us get to all 50 states! If you would like to represent a state listed below, please email me at [email removed]!
Thanks!
...See MoreBelinda, I have been trying to email you back about the Christmas card exchange, but it says your email is down. Anyway, we still need Mississippi if you are interested. I will need another email address for you if you think the other one is permanently down, otherwise I'll assume it is undergoing some summertime updating :)
At the 5 hour faculty meeting this week, the new principal said we must arrive 30 minutes before the bell. It has been 15 minutes for decades. The teachers with kids to get to daycare will really be pressed for time.
To be thankful - one of the biggest drawbacks to teaching in private/paroc...See MoreIs not the real question what is the purpose of coming in earlier? And did the principal think of the ramifications for teachers with day care issues? I liked everyone's solutions. Perhaps the 'new' principal should have had a brainstorming meeting with the faculty.
To be thankful - one of the biggest drawbacks to teaching in private/parochial schools is that admin thinks that teachers need to accommodate all ideas-- both the sane ones and the insane.
And I am one of the unemployed teachers. My school closed. But when I think of some of the insame expectations I attempted to carry out; I'm seriously pondering retirement.
On 9/12/09, OP wrote: > Yes, we are thankful that we have jobs. And I am thankful that we have > after school care to watch the late pickups. > > The issue is not who is watching the students before classes start, as > they are all in the gym being supervised by a paid adult. It has > always been the teachers' thinking that arrival and departure time are > flexible to a point. All are required to stay 30 minutes after > dismissal, but since many stay longer, what is the problem with some > flexible arrival time as long as you are prepared for the day when the > students get to your class. > > Now the principal is coming in several days a week as the tardy bell > is ringing.
OPAs stated in my reply, she is coming in late several times a week (all past principals arrived 20-30 minutes before the bell). I just found out that on the day of her interview, she was 45 minutes late. The change in arrival time is one of the small conplaints, the ones that have happened since then are huge, and will be posted when it is resolved.