Spread the love1. Real-World Applications: Connect algebra and geometry concepts to real-life scenarios. For example, teach algebraic equations using shopping scenarios or geometry using architectural designs. 2. Hands-On Manipulatives: Incorporate physical objects like blocks, tiles, or even art supplies to help students visualize and understand algebraic and geometric concepts. For instance, use colored tiles to demonstrate factoring or use 3D shapes to explore volume. 3. Gamification: Turn algebra and geometry lessons into games to engage students and make learning fun. Create math scavenger hunts, board games, or online interactive quizzes that reinforce concepts while promoting friendly competition. 4. Outdoor Learning: […]

Spread the loveEducational reform appears to encourage dishonest practices, particularly in the form of cheating. Novice educators say standardized testing is at the core of the misconducts prevalent in the educational system. Testing can be regarded as a double-edged sword where the figures are used to concurrently assess the educational system’s performance and coerce it into chaos. Prince George’s County, Maryland What happened in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is concisely stated in J. Brian Charles’ overview of the cheating epidemic. In 2010, under the guidance of Rushern Baker – the newly elected county executive, Prince George’s County started improving significantly […]

Spread the loveWhen implementing an effective educational technology program, it is crucial to have all parties at the table. All segments of education of have been guilty of “going rogue” when implementing a new technology. We see something awesome that we know will help our school and we just go for it. Only to find out later, that there were factors that make implementation difficult or impossible. Factors that we didn’t consider.  Before you roll out your next educational technology initiative, bring the right people together. This will help your school create a solid plan to bring a new technology […]