My teacher who's supposed to be teaching us 8th grade geometry is trying to teach us trigonometry (sp?)?
So, in my school we have a math class and a class that changes every 6 weeks from a math portion, where they teach math that they don't have time to teach in the actual math class, and then it switches to a few other subjects (The class is called Ac. Skills). I'm on the math section of that class right now. My teacher is supposed to be teaching us 8th grade geometry. In my school, in 8th grade, you can be in either pre-algebra, which is what your technically supposed to be in 8th grade, or algebra, for the kids who are, like, super smart and stuff. I'm in pre-algebra, but both the kids from pre-algebra and algebra are in my math section of Ac. Skills. So, about 75% of the class in Ac. Skills is failing and the stuff seems impossible to most of the people in the class. We had homework that was supposed to be for completion points that he gave to us, BEFORE teaching us the subject of what it was about, but it was for completion so it wasn't too big of a deal. Today, he taught us only SOME of what was on the worksheet, then he said we have till Friday to change any answers and then it's due for accuracy instead of completion, when he still hadn't taught us everything. I asked my parents for help and they said it wasn't geometry at all, it was trigonometry or something like that. He was trying to teach trigonometry to kids who have barely even started algebra. Why would he do that? Is that, like, part of it or why the heck is he trying to teach us it? I'm from Missouri in the US if that means anything.
Advice for practice teaching in grades 7 & 8?
Don't let your first impression be with a suck-up. And kids love when teachers are people; if you're a fun person juggle or do a dance for the class. Teach someone some judo with a ruler, etc. Let your hobbies show and you will be considered fun and approachable. Also, some kids get bored of teachers quickly. Just cause he's nice the first day doesn't mean he'll be nice by the end of the week. Don't always be happy, don't always be sad. Be real with different emotions. Oh yeah, and don't be afraid of giving a clever comeback. One thing I've noticed is that often times the real teacher of the class won't like the student teacher or sub or whatever you are. Be fun to that teacher too and don't be hopeless with simple things (know how to make double-sided copies and stuff). If the regular teacher has a positive attitude about you students won't hate you as much (because when you're absent they'll talk and complain about you. If the teacher likes you she'll point out some good things about you the students didn't know. ). Just be yourself, not what you think the perfect teacher is. They have to get to know you as a person befor they'll trust you as a teacher, so why not accomplish both at the same time? Also, if you plan activities, plan ones with glitter. Everyone will have a good time if it includes glitter. French, huh? Well, teach them how to say "sweetheart" and "beautiful" and the equitette when approaching a person in france for a date. Tell them some stories about your time in France. Kids our age love that kind of stuff, but don't teach them cursewords or sexual stuff in French. When they ask why tell them you simply don't want to lose your job. If there are any funny culture difference insults, then they're ok (my Chinese teacher told us that in china idiot translated to egg head, then told us the Chinese word for egghead. It was fun). Oh yeah, and include lots of stories and life lessons in your class. That way we are wiser and know a little more French, and again, personal stories are what us kids dig into, so we'll remember.
I’ll let you in on a secret: lesson plans are things that teachers write for university assignments, their practical assessments, during their probationary year (usually when a supervisor comes in for an observation), and when they are away from school and another teacher is covering their class.That’s the only time lesson plans are checked.Here is an example of a lesson plan I wrote for one of the classes I taught when I was on prac:Maintaining this level of detail is unsustainable - and unnecessary. After a year of teaching, most teachers are confident enough the curriculum, teaching strategies and classroom management that lesson plans aren’t needed.Now, I write relatively detailed programs in the rough order that I plan to teach. I look through my programs the night before class (or sometimes the hour before) read what comes next, then go into the class with a rough idea of what I plan to get through that day.Sometimes I leave things out.Sometimes I add things that weren’t on the program.Sometimes, I change around the order of activities.At the end of the lesson, I tick what I’ve done. Make a note of anything I’ve added, and sign and date the program.Once the program is written (which takes a fair bit of time in the beginning), the whole planning, registering and evaluation process is usually reduced to a couple of minutes before and after each lesson.
How much time does it take teachers to teach an average lesson in saxson math course 3, or even algebra1/2, 1?
I have not heard of Saxon math course 3 (except as 3rd grade math) for 8th graders. I teach that in about 30 min including the drill work. The worksheet part takes about 7 minutes per side.But I think you must be referring to something else. Algebra 1/2 and 1 each take about 20-25 minutes to complete the lesson explanation and practice parts. The remainder of the lesson varies depending on the student. I have 7/6 students who finish theirs in about 35 minutes. I think my algebra 1 students tend to need about 90 minutes to do a complete lesson. If they asked for assistance sooner, it would probably be faster. The Math 6/5 has an excellent method for teaching the 3 forms of division. I am not sure which lesson but in the vicinity of 65 or so. It has you drill the vocab for division (dividend, divisor, quotient) and then makes a drill of naming the parts in the appropriate position of the problem. (This has the added benefit of making division problems with fraction answers more obvious.) It is well worth looking up and modifying to suit your class. I have used Saxon for years and I find when kids come to Saxon from other math programs they do tend to be deficient in problem solving. I think they tend to think that once they've done (for example) fractions this year, they will never see them again....then they have to be taught. Saxon of course doesn't let that happen. Staying on top of the vocabulary, use the technical terms all the time, and remind them that they are building skills that they will use over and over and over....it pays to remember them. I also think that using the drill sheets that come with the 7/6 or maybe 6/5 seem to help make sure the calculations become second nature. Lastly, be like a broken record..."Does your answer make sense?" Sticking with it works. I have 2 students who worked through algebra 2 with me and have scored almost perfectly on the SAT. It can be a long haul but it is worth it.
I need help! Any first grade teachers willing to do a 10 question interview?
Hi! I have an assignment for my child development class. I have to interview someone about their job and i am interested in becoming a first grade teacher. So i would like to interview a first grade teacher! Its 10 questions! This interview will take about 10 minutes. Anyone willing to help? Please and Thank you in advance!
What is a good lesson plan to teach 8th grade students about the Columbian Exhange?
Wikipedia has some interesting information about the Columbian Exchange. As for teaching it I think that I might start out with a brainstorming. Have kids tell you some things that are grown in the US. You could start the list with Florida oranges and then have them take it from there. After the brainstorming give them some notes about how the exchange started and why there are different foods now in these regions. Most kids know about the potato famine. I did not know that potatoes are not even indigenous to that area. Everyone thinks that tomatoes have always been in Italy. I think that the kids would find this to be interesting. You can give them some question sheets to help them to organize the information. At the end they can have their own Columbian Exchange. Allow them to each make a dish that contains an ingredient that you have reviewed. One kid could even bring orange juice so that there are drinks. In order to try something different they must make an exchange. You can have kids make things in groups of 3 so that you do not have too many things and when 1 is off making a trade someone else can man the post. I do a market day with my language kids and they always have fun with it. The key in my course is they have to speak the foreign language.
Help, I am teaching a 3rd and 4th grade sunday school class....?
I taught the 3rd/4th S.S. for 10 years and for the past 3 years have taught 4th grade in a Christian school. The kids this age are not too different from your teenage friends as far as maturity goes (believe it or not). They aren't "little kids" anymore and can have real conversations and do real lessons. Do you have a curriculum to use? If not google "Sunday School lesson" and whatever you want to teach - Paul, Moses, etc. They're probably tired of all the little kid "stories" - Adam & Eve, Noah, etc. In the Bible class I teach at school we spent a lot of time on Paul, various parables, fruit of the Spirit, etc. They don't like to sit in the chairs all the time. Try to think of something to get them up and moving, even if it's as simple as acting out the lesson. Say you're teaching a lesson about friendship (Ruth & Naomi, etc.) you can give them situations to act out like in charades - what a friend would do if someone borrowed your gameboy and broke it, what someone who's not your friend would do if .... I've also done a lesson about how we need each other (parts of the body of Christ) by letting them wrap a present together, but they only get to use one hand each. You might want to talk to the teachers that teach 1st and 2nd grade or the orignal teacher for ideas, also. I'm sure you'll do well.
What are some lesson plans that could be taught to 8th grade students on economics basics?
One of the local schools in my area did a mini-society project. They had to create their own currency, products, marketing, banking, (loans and interest), commercials, and finally they had a market day to sell their products. It was a pretty major unit for them. In the end, the art/craft/creations of theirs were sold for the 'school dollars' (they came up with really clever names for the denominations that went with the school mascot) and the students earned money for various chores, work hours on their projects, their marketing time, air time on the announcements and so forth. It was amazing to watch the team building and creativity in action. The artists were able to shine. The leaders really blossomed. The students had a blast working on something that was seen by the entire school AND the community business leaders were invited to participate as mentors. Why not, in this time when money is such an important issue, have the local businesses, give back in education with time or services or small things that will literally invest in the future. The suit and tie guys loved it too!!! If this sounds overwhelming, scale down some and let the kids create a product of their own to design, market, sell, create a jingle for, etc. If you'll email me once they get going, I'm a composer and could help them with the musical part if you need help OR get with the music teacher in your school to let the music students be creative. This is cross-curricular. The administrators will flip. Great for testing skills to because it reinforces math, surveying skills, and writing. Have fun and do let me know how this goes :)