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Singapore Math

by DD

Mar 8, 2009

I heard that Utah had adopted the Singapore Math curriculum. Can anyone enlighten me as to how this came about (if it's true) and how it is working?

I took an online workshop on Singapore fractions and was very impressed.

Thanks

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C.S. Yes, some schools in Granite School District in Salt Lake City are trying Singapore Math. A new school, Diamond Ridge Elem. is starting this year with this program. As far as I have heard they are very impressed as well. You may want to look up the District or that school.

On 6/05/09, Bill wrote: > As best I know, some charter schools w...See More

Jul 24, 2009

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Ann Marie Somone uploaded a great file that gives an overview of the Singapre Math approach and some examples of the techniques to the mathmatters3-4 website. You have to join the group to download it but there is no charge to do that. The booklet is NOT copyrighted-it was published by a school district that no longer has it available on their own website.

Apr 26, 2010

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Free Aerospace education Material

by Eric I. Weeks

Mar 18, 2009

I am a squadron Commander for a local Civil Air Patrol squadron, we have wonderful Aerospace education material for teachers as well as our "Fly a teacher program" here is a link with more information the above link is our local unit [link removed]

Eric

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Would They Hire You?

by EA MCGRAW

Mar 18, 2009

Dear Fellow Educators,

What affects the marketability of a professional educator? If you had to interview for a job as an educator, today, would you be hired, or would there be factors that affect your marketability? Take this survey...find out! Results will be posted May 11, 2009. NO NAMES PLEASE!

Thank you, Ea

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Braille Presentation

by Deja Powell

Mar 30, 2009

In celebration of Louis Braille’s 200th birthday, and the release of the U.S. Mint’s 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar, the National Federation of the Blind of Utah is going around to schools in the state of Utah to give a presentation on Braille and how it effects the lives of blind people. Each presentation can be customized to an...See More

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testing On 3/30/09, Deja Powell wrote: > In celebration of Louis Braille’s 200th birthday, and the > release of the U.S. Mint’s 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial > Silver Dollar, the National Federation of the Blind of > Utah is going around to schools in the state of Utah to > give a presentation on Braille and how it effects the > li...See More

May 8, 2009

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testing On 5/08/09, testing wrote: > On 3/30/09, Deja Powell wrote: >> In celebration of Louis Braille’s 200th birthday, and the >> release of the U.S. Mint’s 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial >> Silver Dollar, the National Federation of the Blind of >> Utah is going around to schools in the state of Utah to >> give a pr...See More

May 8, 2009

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Moving to Utah

by What are your thoughts?

May 24, 2009

I'll be moving to Utah this August. I am certified K-5, and 6-12 ELA/English. I haven't yet applied for a Utah teacher license.

I've checked out salaries and the curriculum in Utah, but I am most concerned with teacher morale in Utah. Overall, are teachers happy with working conditions in Utah? I know the economy is tough nationally, but ...See More

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PSB I think it depends on where you are going in Utah. In our little town out in the desert we have four schools and in having worked in all of them and listening to the teachers chat at lunch, some are very happy in one of the schools (probably because they all work together more so than the other schools, they are more of a cohesive unit). You see th...See More

Jun 23, 2009

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Thanks PSB! Thank you for responding, PSB! I am relocating near Ogden/ Layton area. My fiance has accepted a job at Hill AFB, so we will have to live close enough for him to commute to work. I am going to take the good advice you have given me to help get a feel for the schools in the area. I am excited to hear that it seems as though teachers have a duty free...See MoreThank you for responding, PSB! I am relocating near Ogden/ Layton area. My fiance has accepted a job at Hill AFB, so we will have to live close enough for him to commute to work. I am going to take the good advice you have given me to help get a feel for the schools in the area. I am excited to hear that it seems as though teachers have a duty free lunch, which is not the case where I currently work (NC). Is that a correct assumption? Teachers have duty free lunch in Utah? The tradeoff does sound spectacular- the scenery and activities are great! I'll be going to Utah this Thursday to check some things out before the move. Thank you again for taking the time to write!

On 6/23/09, PSB wrote:

> I think it depends on where you are going in Utah. In our > little town out in the desert we have four schools and in > having worked in all of them and listening to the teachers > chat at lunch, some are very happy in one of the schools > (probably because they all work together more so than the > other schools, they are more of a cohesive unit). You see > them together in the community enjoying activities together. > In one of the other schools they don't even eat lunch > together let alone chat with one another except at meetings. > They didn't look exceptionally happy in the halls or out in > the community. A lot has to do with the Principal at the > school. Talk with some of the teachers before you decide > where you want to "land" and after that talk with the TA's > and believe it or not talk with the janitors (they hear more > than they let on!). We have a Mentor system here that seems > to help new incoming teachers alot in our school. > We need good teachers in our area, especially ones that can > speak Spanish/Navajo. I've heard the pay is lousy but the > trade off is spectacular...small town, beautiful scenery, > hiking, biking, camping, rafting. If you are young and do all > that the time off in the summer here is great. If you are > older and don't do all the it is still wonderful here. If you > have to have Malls and Wall Marts and night life other than > star gazing you won't be happy here. Good luck in your > hunt.

Jun 23, 2009

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Early Retirement Incentives: Survey for new and vet teachers

by Perplexed

Jun 25, 2009

This survey concerns all teachers; novice and veteran.

Please take time to complete this survey. It is for a thesis statement. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions. After all, if it does not currently concern you, it will eventually. Results will be posted at the end of July, 2009.

Thank you so much...so much,

E...See More

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6-8 postcard exchange

by melanie

Jun 27, 2009

Looking for teachers from each state to participate in a 6- 8 grade postcard exchange.

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2009-2010 Elementary Postcard Exchange

by swimmy

Jun 28, 2009

If you're interested in participating a postcard exchange, we are hoping to get all postcards out by October. This requires a commitment from you. If you sign up-people are counting on you to participate and send your homestate postcard. I'm signing people up on a first-come, first- served basis. I will make labels and email them to you when we hav...See More

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Join a fun postcard exchange!

by Stephanie

Jul 18, 2009

Hey Utah teachers!

I am putting together a 50 postcard exchange! I am collecting address of interested teachers- 1 from each state. I am desperately in need of Utah! For our exchange, each class is required to send a postcard from their state to each of the other classes. If all goes as planned, you should receive 49 postcards- 1 from eac...See More

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No tests? "The Utah Adventure"

by Anne

Aug 2, 2009

My principal just purchased "The Utah Adventure" for my 4th grade classroom. The teacher resource package doesn't have any chapter tests. Does anyone test after each chapter? I didn't want to reinvent the wheel, but would like to have a brief test to check understanding. Appreciate suggestions!

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