April 6

Browse through the 6 High School Standards in the CCSS: http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics

Were you able to locate all of the "content" that you are currently teaching? What are your thoughts about their organization? Do you think they cover the "core" secondary mathematics topics?

Now, read the Myths vs. Facts: http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards/myths-vs-facts

Write any reactions that you have about the myths and responses.

(If you are also interested, read the Key Points in Mathematics: http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards/key-points-in-mathematics)

March 2

Write at least one thought about any ways you do or think you could incorporate the use of technology into your classroom for the purpose of helping you assess students' understanding. These could be to facilitate frequent, "informal" assessments, or for more "formal" assessments that might relate to specific standards or goals. Be creative - any particular technologies you know of that make these tasks easy might be informative.

November 18

Specific to mathematics education, discuss any policies or practices in the classroom that you have seen or believe might lead to inequities or inequalities for particular students or groups of students. Regarding equity and equality, is one more desirable than the other?

October 21

Technology is often a hot topic in mathematics education, particularly the use of Calculators.

1. Give a quick thought about what you think is "appropriate" policy on calculator use in secondary mathematics.

2. List any other technology platforms that you have used, are aware of, or would like to become more knowledgeable about - specific to mathematics teaching, or teaching in general.

September 29

Please read the following 4 quotes. Comment on any relevance you see to Classroom Management.

- To be persuasive we must be believable;
to be believable we must be credible.
To be credible, we must be truthful.
 ~Edward R. Murrow

- The best way I know how to defeat an enemy is to make him a friend.
 ~Abraham Lincoln

-A watched pot never boils. ~Anonymous

-Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind. ~Bruce Lee