Ruminations from a Winding Career
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Calculating the Scores"Thoughts from almost 50 years
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Comment from Judy Lawless
I can see why you have been teaching for so long and continue to do so! I wish I had teachers like you, who could make a boring subject more interesting, instead of using intimidation as some do.
Just looking through your portfolio and reading randomly. I like your style.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2021
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I can see why you have been teaching for so long and continue to do so! I wish I had teachers like you, who could make a boring subject more interesting, instead of using intimidation as some do.
Just looking through your portfolio and reading randomly. I like your style.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, Judy. I try to always write from the heart, no matter the topic. Of course, God is my muse. Jan
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Yes, you need to make leaning something they feel they can use in their lives. Many teachers don't understand that. I wish they did. It's a lot easier to reach the students. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Yes, you need to make leaning something they feel they can use in their lives. Many teachers don't understand that. I wish they did. It's a lot easier to reach the students. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Thanks, Barbara. Rdfrdmom2
Comment from Susan Larson
I cannot believe what I just read! When I was a first year teacher in 1970, I had fourth grade and got all the jocks. ALL they cared about as sports. I did exactly what you did and all my jocks loved it. Even the girls had fun with it! I don't think I'd get away with it now because of all the restrictions of keeping with the curriculum, but so exhilarating to read that someone out there "got their number!!" Six stars if I still had them.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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I cannot believe what I just read! When I was a first year teacher in 1970, I had fourth grade and got all the jocks. ALL they cared about as sports. I did exactly what you did and all my jocks loved it. Even the girls had fun with it! I don't think I'd get away with it now because of all the restrictions of keeping with the curriculum, but so exhilarating to read that someone out there "got their number!!" Six stars if I still had them.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Thanks so much, Susan. You can still do some creative things even with the standards but it is harder to take kids from where they are to the next step, which is a real shame. Rdfrdmom2
Comment from RetroStarfish
I enjoyed reading this chapter and can already see that you pulled straws to get the students excited about math. It was one of my least favourite classes, yet with this logical approach it might have been a bit more exciting.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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I enjoyed reading this chapter and can already see that you pulled straws to get the students excited about math. It was one of my least favourite classes, yet with this logical approach it might have been a bit more exciting.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Retrostarfish: When people tell me they hated math, I tell them they just didn't have the right math teacher.
Rdfrdmom2
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Creative teaching method--well-written--clearly explicated--this would make for a fine real-life lesson plan. Brilliant! (I think in notes you mean pull strings vs straws.)
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Creative teaching method--well-written--clearly explicated--this would make for a fine real-life lesson plan. Brilliant! (I think in notes you mean pull strings vs straws.)
Comment Written 29-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Elizabeth, you are probably right. Rdfrdmom2
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Have been a teacher, I
am interested in what other
teachers write.
-This was a very creative
lesson plan and seemed to
motivate the class.
-It is nice when you can
accomplish that.
-I like how you went over the
problem with them, gave clear
directions, and a very good homework
assignment, too.
-It is very well written and interesting.
-Thanks for sharing it.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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-Have been a teacher, I
am interested in what other
teachers write.
-This was a very creative
lesson plan and seemed to
motivate the class.
-It is nice when you can
accomplish that.
-I like how you went over the
problem with them, gave clear
directions, and a very good homework
assignment, too.
-It is very well written and interesting.
-Thanks for sharing it.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Thanks so much, Pam. Rdfrdmom2
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Mastery
Hello again, my friend. This was a clever exercise to get cooperation, Jan. I can only imagine that when you come up with such homework, you got more cooperation and possibly higher scores. Good job with this little story, my friend. Bob
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Hello again, my friend. This was a clever exercise to get cooperation, Jan. I can only imagine that when you come up with such homework, you got more cooperation and possibly higher scores. Good job with this little story, my friend. Bob
Comment Written 27-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Thanks so much, Bob. Been gone a few days because I had cataract surgery on 1/28. Rdfrdmom2
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Thanks Jan. Bob
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
Oh that looks awful. Football is on at my house all Sunday but I'm glad I never made it into a math problem. Wowza! This is certainly a unique way to do it.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Oh that looks awful. Football is on at my house all Sunday but I'm glad I never made it into a math problem. Wowza! This is certainly a unique way to do it.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Yes, but my kids liked this more than regular math, so it worked. Rdfrdmom2
Comment from blondie560
You are one great teacher. To take the time to figure out why each child was so far behind was a big undertaking. Everyone knows of a kid that was just passed through the grade levels because the teacher didn't want to deal with the kid. They left it to the next teacher. But then you hear of the teacher that goes above and beyond and tries to really connect with that child. They make movies about them! Can't wait for the next installment.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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You are one great teacher. To take the time to figure out why each child was so far behind was a big undertaking. Everyone knows of a kid that was just passed through the grade levels because the teacher didn't want to deal with the kid. They left it to the next teacher. But then you hear of the teacher that goes above and beyond and tries to really connect with that child. They make movies about them! Can't wait for the next installment.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Thanks so much, blondie560, for this exceptional rating. Teaching is what I was born to do. Rdfrdmom2
Comment from Gert sherwood
Rdfrdmom2
Real-World Math
I take it the students are learning math.
I can see why the student were anxious when they thought they were playing a game
My, what a great way how to Calculate the scores.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Rdfrdmom2
Real-World Math
I take it the students are learning math.
I can see why the student were anxious when they thought they were playing a game
My, what a great way how to Calculate the scores.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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Thanks, Gert. I learned early on that kids do better when they think they are playing a game.
Rdfrdmom2
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You are welcome Rdfrdmom
Gert
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You are mos welcome Rdfrdmom2
Gert