Here is the Prezi that I presented at the February meeting.

iPad App!!

Hello Xtreem Algebros!!

Whilst scouring the app store for iPad apps that make sense to use, I found a couple that are promising. The first is called Planbook:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/planbook-touch/id387115895?mt=8

It is a daily lesson planner. It allows you to set up a fairly detailed plan and agenda for each day. Also, if you have ever planned ahead, only to have to revise your plan later in the week, Planbook allows you to easily move things around and/or push it back. You can also attach files (you wrote in pages!) or web links to each days plan. It is currently $9.99, but because Sarah and Colleen said don't buy apps before checking with them, I haven't downloaded it. I have the trial on my laptop and will bring it on Saturday to show you guys.

The next one is called Assigner:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/assigner/id509192482?ls=1&mt=8

I haven't spent much time with this, but from what I've seen, its an app that allows you to post your assignments  due dates, and possible points, online for your students and/or parents to access. Along with that, it allows you to attach files from dropbox (more extra iPad integration!) or web links. The cost for this one is $7.99. I realize they are both fairly pricey, but not if Xtreem Algebra helps *nudge nudge Sarah & Colleen*!

Below are the company websites for each of the apps as well.


http://www.hellmansoft.com/index.html
http://www.hellmansoft.com/assigner/

Happy New Year.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy and Joyful New Year!

November 10, 2012 Homework

• Pick one problem from either Dr. Pratt's PowerPoint or from the lesson, Systems of Linear Equations (concrete models, 2nd Explore Activity).  Film yourself working with a student through this problem.  

Incorporating Algebra Habits of Mind

In previous years I taught Algebra and Pre-Algebra. This year I am teaching 7th
Grade Math. It has been critical for me to introduce algebraic thinking to my students
so they will be prepared for the upcoming year. The principal in algebraic thinking I
introduced and they sort of understand is doing and undoing. I will continue this all year long.

Student work

I will be implementing the Balance Tasks this week

ALGEBRA HOMEWORK OCT 10/27

For October 27, please complete the following:

• Log on to the xtreemmath.com/xtreem website.  Print out the blackline masters for the lesson, Systems of  Linear Equations TEKS A.8ABC. Bring a copy of the blackline masters with you to the next meeting, you will be using this at the next meeting.
• From today's lesson, choose one of the activities to complete with your students:  Balance Tasks (with Dr. Pratt), Fundraising, Using Concrete Models Check up or Solving with Concrete Models to do with your class before the next meeting.  Bring your student work with you to Novembers meeting.  Please comment below which activity you will be completing with your students.  This lesson is on the xtreemmath.com/xtreem website.  
• Six Flags Lessons:  Upload your lessons into dropbox
• Next Meeting: November 10