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Can anyone give me ideas on how to differentiate in math? My class of third graders this year has a wider difference in abilities than in years past. I am seeing kids ready to move on, but others who are still struggling. I need something that would allow me to work with my low kids for a few minutes, but not totally bore my higher kids. I don't al...See MoreCan anyone give me ideas on how to differentiate in math? My class of third graders this year has a wider difference in abilities than in years past. I am seeing kids ready to move on, but others who are still struggling. I need something that would allow me to work with my low kids for a few minutes, but not totally bore my higher kids. I don't always want my high kids to be tutors, because they get frusterated with the low ones who just DON'T GET IT!. I would like to hear how your typical math lesson would look like, start to finish. I have created Math Challenge Folders that have higher level, critical thinking problems and fun, but challenging sheets in them. I think I even have to differentiate these more. Some kids should get more multiplication/division worksheets, the kids not as proficient should get practice papers on addition/subtraction, etc. Does anyone use folders like these? I'm trying to start slow. At the start of next year, I'll have something more solidly in place. I would appreciate anyadvice or ideas you are willing to share!
Thanks,
Kat
Hello all, Long Story short: I teach grade 5/6. Our school recently hosted a conference, at which our Spec. Ed. teacher presented about a specific math program. She invited me to join her and her friends to sit with them at lunch (all of whom were strangers to me, from another school). She introduced me by saying, "This is _____. She was the grade ...See MoreHello all, Long Story short: I teach grade 5/6. Our school recently hosted a conference, at which our Spec. Ed. teacher presented about a specific math program. She invited me to join her and her friends to sit with them at lunch (all of whom were strangers to me, from another school). She introduced me by saying, "This is _____. She was the grade 3/4 teacher last year. She was gung-ho about (the math program) until she got burned out". Needless to say, I was humiliated. The worst part - I never said a word (too shocked and timid). Nobody else said a word either. Later whenever I passed the other teachers, they avoided my glance. My question: how would you deal with this?
by Crystal Scott
Mar 21, 2009
Hi! I am a 26 year old who is presently seeking my Elementary Education degree online. I have an assignment where I am to interview teachers who have been in the business for 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years. Do you have any ideas of how I should go about this project? Thanks
by Wondering (nfm)
Mar 21, 2009
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by Margaret Gochenour
Mar 23, 2009
I just completed a long term subbing job. It lasted from October to March. Yes it was long term. I had done one once before. But the first time, I had just retired and it was too soon after retiring. This time I was ready to go back to the classroom of 4th grade students. I learned how the new technology has changed in the classroom. It was a great...See MoreI just completed a long term subbing job. It lasted from October to March. Yes it was long term. I had done one once before. But the first time, I had just retired and it was too soon after retiring. This time I was ready to go back to the classroom of 4th grade students. I learned how the new technology has changed in the classroom. It was a great learning experience. My colleagues welcomed me back with open arms. They helped me learn the new technology of smartborards and senteoes. The students had their moments as they hadn't known their regular teacher very long, only 4 weeks at the begining of the school year. So I really got to know the students strengths and weaknesses as time progressed.
Some of the same problems exist with children as they did when I taught for 35 years. Those problems stand out more to me than ever. You still have those students who are seeking attention. They like to run the classroom, and you have to set them straight from the begining.You still have those students who do not know how to get along socially with their peers, so you have to make them understand how friendship with students work. You still have those students who are lazy and don't want to do their best. You still have those students who are reading below grade level, and every test is a struggle for them, especially if they are Hispanic.
But through the entire time, I truly enjoyed the children and their stories, their caring personalities. When the week came they knew it was time for me to leave, they were saying,"I am going to miss you, will you come and eat lunch with us, will you come back and sub for us again if our teacher gets sick or something, will you come visit us on the very last day of school?" They made posters with signatures on the posters, stating: We'll Miss You!" 3 little girls actually had tears and were so sad the last day. So I felt that I did a good job as far as relating to the students and gaining their trust. Because at first they were not quite sure if they should trust and respect me. It was a great experience, I will treasure it for a long time.
Every time I turn around a parent has called the principal, not me, to complain about something. I have tried to reach out to parents and encourage them to contact me with any questions or concerns they have, yet, they choose to go to the principal. It makes me angry and even though my principal is supportive of me, I feel my reputation is damaged ...See MoreEvery time I turn around a parent has called the principal, not me, to complain about something. I have tried to reach out to parents and encourage them to contact me with any questions or concerns they have, yet, they choose to go to the principal. It makes me angry and even though my principal is supportive of me, I feel my reputation is damaged with every complaint. I am now feeling like I need to appease the students and parents and am "hoping" for no complaints via letters or phone calls to my boss. I don't like feeling like this. I am a strict teacher and manage my class very well. The students show me respect when they are in my presence but bad talk me to their parents and paint the wrong picture. Any advice for dealing with this type of problem with a class?
I need to do an interview with a Professional Teacher. Can somebody please help me wiht this?
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