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We don't want the world to explode...
My students are listening to me, even when it sometimes seems like they aren't. For example, I make a really big deal in my classroom about the fact that we cannot divide by zero. We talk about how if...
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Creative Minds
I teach some creative minds. Evidence below. While grading notebooks, I ran across this title: "vaostgaotvyasfotssotes"It was in the notebook of one of my eighth graders. And, his sister is one of my...
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Spirit Week
Spirit Week is upon us. One of my big tasks as Student Council Adviser is coordinating Spirit Week. I was the type of student in high school who NEVER dressed up for Spirit Week. I guess I just...
View ArticleVolume 8 of Things Teenagers Say
Previous Volumes of Things Teenagers SayVolume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7Did you know that if you google logarithms your picture comes up? And, if you keep...
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Snow Day #4
It's been a cold and snowy week in Oklahoma! Many schools were out on Monday and Tuesday. I really thought that we would be out on Tuesday since I had to drive to school while it was sleeting. Based...
View ArticleStepping Out Of My Comfort Zone
Yes, I know the end of yesterdays post was a tease. Sorry about that! I've got two announcements! First off, I will be presenting at the Global Math Department this Tuesday, February 11th at 8:00...
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Rulers And My Sanity
Remember how I said my students weren't really in the mood to be at school last week since all the schools around us were out for the snow? Well, maybe it wasn't the best day to decide that my...
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The Discriminant Is Our Friend!
Yes, I realize that I'm posting this out of order. The last topic we covered in our Algebra 2 unit over quadratic functions was the discriminant. So far, I've posted about our first activity. Now,...
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Basketball Homecoming 2014
Last week was Homecoming Week, and I'm so thankful it's over! Most of the work of Homecoming is carried out by our cheerleading coach and her cheerleaders. But, there are a few responsibilities that...
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What Were You Doing?
One of my New Year's Resolutions for teaching was to demand respect from my students. I'm just tired of fighting and arguing with students over whether their behavior is appropriate or not. Now, when...
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Valentine's Day
Well, I had big plans for today. I planned to show you the Valentine's cards that I made for my students. But, plans are just that. Today was a reminder that life just doesn't always go as planned....
View ArticleI bring out the math in people...
I love math. Okay, let's be honest. I'm obsessed with math. Given the title of my blog, that should not come as a surprise.Lately, though, I've been noticing something. My love of mathematics may...
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Conic Sections Flow Chart
It's crazy to think about how much things can change over the course of a year. Last year, I was dreading teaching conic sections to my Algebra 2 students. When I took Algebra 2 in high school, there...
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Bloglovin (And a Google Reader Rant)
Follow my blog with BloglovinSorry for the rant you're about to read. Google Reader has been gone for ages. But, I still miss it. Every. Single. Day. Why Google? Why? Why did you have to take...
View ArticleAwesome, New Math Bloggers to Check Out!
Today, I'm going to try something a little different. Instead of sharing what I've been up to in my own classroom, I want to point you toward some awesome, new math teacher bloggers and what they've...
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Belated Valentine's Day
I'm happy to report that I am feeling much, much better! I'm finally over the stomach bug that's been going around town, and it is great to be back among the living! The only good thing that came out...
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HOY VUX REDUX
My Algebra 1 students just recently finished learning to graph horizontal and vertical lines. For this, I used, as before, the mnemonic device - HOY VUX. H - Horizontal Line0 - Zero SlopeY - Graph...
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Conic Section Interactive Notebook Pages
I'm so sad to be finished with conic sections. I just love them that much. My students, on the other hand, are quite glad to be done with conics. We've moved on to sequences and series in Algebra 2,...
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Sidewalk Chalk Hyperbolas
Last Tuesday was my first time to see my students since the previous Thursday thanks to the stomach bug, President's Day, and the weekend. My Algebra 2 students were lamenting the fact that we were...
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Linear vs Non-Linear Functions INB Pages
Daily, I am learning how to be a better teacher. I know what worked well for my students last year. And, I know what didn't work so well. Last year, I assumed that if I taught my students the...
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