Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. Below is a list of academic tasks that benefit from variable time on task.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Some superintendents across the city even require dedicated time for math and reading practice on computers. I wondered how they managed to complete third and fourth grade virtually. How did they build foundational reading, math, social, emotional, and executive functioning skills while sitting behind a computer, tablet, or phone?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

In a secondary English language arts class, rather than assigning a single text to the entire class, teachers can provide a curated list of books or short stories, each highlighting different themes or literary styles. Students can choose a book or story that appeals to their interests or curiosity.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Entering the school year, I had the following assumptions: All of our classroom management problems would be solved because our students would be engaged with technology. Depending on the grade level and subject, students can’t always work out their thinking only on a computer, particularly with math. by Raymond Steinmetz.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Classroom management didn’t come naturally to me, and I often felt unsuccessful. In another recent paper , published this April, researchers led by Anthony Botelho created a wheel-spinning detector using ASSISTments , a free online learning platform that my team at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute developed for math education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2015

He accelerated two years ahead of his classmates in math and is now doing freshman-level work. Math comes naturally to me,” he said. Those who are struggling slow down and try different methods, like exploring math or science concepts through art. He worked smaller classrooms into the schedule with the help of computers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We felt strongly about introducing our students to technology in the classroom. And one tool helping him on this journey is GoGuardian’s classroom management software, which his district adopted in 2018 as part of their one-to-one initiative. History course assignment about the Constitution.

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MAY 9, 2024

Age Group and Subjects: Parents: SplashLearn offers Math and Reading curriculum from PreK through Grade 5 for parents. Teachers: SplashLearn’s curriculum spans Kindergarten to Grade 5 for Math and Kindergarten to Grade 2 for Reading. Integrates seamlessly with classroom management tools. You can get started here !

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Google Classroom provides similar applications through Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. . These online tools make it simple for teachers to send class materials, grade assignments, conduct assessments and monitor student progression. Classroom also offers a robust feedback component.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Elementary Math. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. You can watch the video, rewatch, submit assignments and assessments when you’re ready. Writing Prompts. Blended Learning.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

As part of the new model, teachers began assigning more independent work through online programs including ST Math and Lexia , which allowed more time for working with partners and learning in groups. The transition to a personalized learning model went beyond altering the physical space.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 1, 2024

Whether you’ve been teaching for a while or are new to the classroom, having these teacher hacks in your back pocket will help you stay organized, manage your classroom, and integrate technology seamlessly into your classroom. Classroom Management Create a positive learning environment with these teacher hacks.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Using affordable Chromebooks might solve the digital devices, but where will students be able to connect to the internet to access their classwork, assignments, and grades? This includes how-to videos, lesson reviews, homework help, whiteboard explanations of math or science, and anything required for a flipped classroom.

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Teach Hub

JANUARY 14, 2025

Including notes on students who may need extra support (or even the ones who thrive in leadership roles) can make a huge difference in classroom management. Math Worksheets that reinforce concepts youve already covered can be a great choice, such as review problems, puzzles, or math games. I create a Sub Tub.

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MARCH 5, 2015

That means posters, math papers, art projects, tests, summatives must be scanned into the server and filed in each student’s digital portfolio. Good idea: Assign this task to students. More classroom management apps: 3 Classroom Management Apps You’ll Love. 252 Favorite IPad Apps for your Classroom.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Each week, students will complete assigned steps with the goal of finishing their book (such as plot out action, develop character sheets, and research a setting), then discuss in critique groups of 4-6 students either in person or on Google Hangouts. Then, they assign tasks to group members that include: learn the tool. Khan Academy.

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MARCH 31, 2015

In a Common Core school, that covers the math and literacy standards addressed. This allows you to be sure you have sufficient time in the school year to complete the assigned tasks. 3 Classroom Management Apps You’ll Love. Tech Ed Resources for your Classroom–Organize Your Classroom. assessments.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

The ideal would be to have all assignments, assessment, and submittals for each student curated in one spot that automatically updates as the year progresses–and provides actionable reports. Assignments can be exit tickets, homework, a midterm, a paper, a presentation, a quiz, or a test. For many teachers, this is overwhelming.

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JUNE 29, 2015

tracks student progress on assigned activities. an ed pen to mark up math work (or any work). Educators sign up for Otus, create classrooms, add students, and get started. assesses student learning (both formative and summative). provides for teacher-student and student-student communication. student and teacher blog platforms.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

They can cover traditional topics in science and math or more eclectic ones like popular culture, current events, music, entrepreneurship, Minecraft, and TikTok. Do you get the idea that the Tract learning platform breaks the mold of what students and teachers typically think of as school? Curious about the topics?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

More specifically, they do not establish a curriculum for their children, do not require their children to do particular assignments for the purpose of education, and do not test their children to measure progress. Peter Gray of Freedom to Learn : “ Unschooling parents do not … do at home the kinds of things that are done at school.

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APRIL 25, 2017

The problems associated with that approach were endless, including that students couldn’t find the assignment, lost their notes, wrote the assignment down wrong, left their notebook where they weren’t so couldn’t do it, the dog ate it. A typical homework assignment. It didn’t stop there. whiteboard.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Top teachers know excelling is less about assigning a grade than what is learned. Anhil was much more knowledgeable than any other 6th grader about the solar system but his math skills were seriously deficient. He long ago declared math as too difficult and thus avoided it. I used those traits to buttress his math learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Davison tells of a teacher who, one day, realized that she could extend her class LEGO Education projects into writing assignments. A lot of the time, education and content are in silos—ELA, math, social studies, science—but that's not how the world works," she explains. It's a way of problem-solving.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Many schools have resorted to expensive and clunky classroom management software to help monitor behavior while students engage with technology. Locked Mode, a new feature in Google Forms and Classroom, allows educators to lock down the testing environment on school-managed Chromebooks. . Automatically Grade Assessments.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

an ed pen to mark up math work (or any work). Here’s how to start: Sign up, watch as many how-to videos as you’d like, create classrooms, add students, and you’re ready to go. Features include: ability to grade, distribute, and collect assignments and materials. student and teacher blog platforms. Free to try.

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MARCH 9, 2015

Here’s how you do this: Point students either to an assigned simulation that ties into class inquiry or to a list of themed simulations such as this one. Substitute teacher knowledge: nominal tech knowledge; nominal math knowledge. Here’s a downloadable free lesson plan on using Khan Academy in your classroom.

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Elevate k12

APRIL 24, 2025

Its understandable why many consider fully staffed to mean that every classroom has an assigned adult. Understand the Academic Impact of Staffing Gaps When a certified teacher is missing from the classroom, the impact goes far beyond lesson plans and classroom management. Vacancies dont just disrupt schedules.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

We as teachers know that math and science can easily be taught using real-life experiences in lieu of a textbook. Now, anecdotal evidence shows that well-delivered personalized learning encourages excitement about learning, improves test scores, and leaves students wanting to learn even complicated math and science topics.

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MAY 20, 2016

You can invite up to thirty students (no student email required) and then manage their activities, assignment responses, and classwork from the teacher dashboard. The site provides a library of prepared projects that teachers can use on everything from reading to math to science. Education applications. Differentiation.

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APRIL 6, 2015

It allows you as a teacher to track student activity, see who’s completed what, assign homework, give vocabulary tests, have no ads on the website log-in, and have additional games and activities. This follows the template they tested when they expanded into Math–some activities for free and others require a membership.

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MAY 26, 2017

When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. Using the Internet in classrooms has morphed from optional to organic. But that has changed.

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APRIL 25, 2016

For example, if a third of students scored poorly on ‘Diagrams’ in the math rubric, the teacher knows immediately this is an area that requires review. The teacher dashboard includes all student essay submittals, graded assignments, and cumulative analytics showing the strengths and weaknesses based on criteria you establish.

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MARCH 15, 2018

Assign homework. That’s right — assign homework but link it to whatever you taught during the day. It could be the homework discussed above (under “Assign homework”). If a usual assignment is always a chore, change it. You need to understand math (fly balls and stuff). Want to be an MLB player?

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Teacher Mood

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Why Building Confidence in the Classroom Matters When students feel confident, theyre more engaged, more willing to take risks, and less afraid of making mistakes. We want students to step out of their comfort zones, raise their hands even when theyre unsure, and learn to persevere through tough assignments. Its easy to say, Good job!

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MARCH 11, 2016

Then, students submit all assignments to you through that folder. If your LMS has student email–or you have Google Apps for Education or Classroom–activate email for grades 3-8. Depending upon the tool you select, you can even screenshare your desktop or a whiteboard where you walk students through a difficult math problem.

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