1.) Please take this short survey (on the ipad)
2.) Get ready for a "fun" quiz on the class syllabus:
- Go to next tab kahoot.it
- Wait to enter the class code
- Enter an appropriate nickname
3.) Video on how to use the online textbook resources
4.) Tips on how to help your child succeed in math
- Praise for hard work and learning from mistakes NOT for grades
- Never give away an answer (Say, "I'm not sure, can you prove it another way?"
- If you notice something important your student is missing, ask them, "what do you notice about this problem?" If they don't see it, direct them to it.
- Ask questions: "What makes this problem challenging? Why did you do this step? How is this problem different from the one you did in class? How is this problem similar to the one you did in class? Can we make this problem easier? What have you tried so far?
- Look at their math work, ask questions if it is unclear: "Why did you multiply these two numbers, what does this number represent?Can you show me what you meant here?"
5.) Opportunities to Help