Blackboard Notes

It seems like you know when the season   or inside sports really takes swing; the appearance of practice jerseys lining the benches. What you don't see is the other things that develop when you're not looking. For example, those who recognize this should take pride in that recognition. So the old debate continues, what's more important, sports or academics? If you answered both, you are on the right track as long as you don't sacrifice one for the other. The real question is this: what's your goal for being involved in either? I'm assuming you are involved, and if not GET INVOLVED. Yes, I metaphorically yelled, but that's the point.  Remember the BCBS commercial that showed on the screen "Do something for 10 minutes every day." Do something for your mind and body, it might help you think more clearly about that Algebra problem. Til I chalk again, Mr. Shel

I liked the sound of the idea...but it brings me to another level in my life when my own kids are more involved, my wife just took on more duties (play director) and I am teaching 5 distinctively different classes. Now that I've vented, I do have a starter group of young minds who can't wait to get started. I also found a sponsor willing to give us the bare minimum essentials to get started. I still have to figure out how to get the challenge kit, but 1 step at a time. Til I chalk again, Mr. Shel

It seems that  students who do not value math, or perhaps do not fully understand the nature of how math is a vital part of their lives, do not take their learning seriously (or have doubts that such concepts they are studying ARE in the real world, despite all the "real-world" exercise problems they have been given.  (I say that sarcastically, but that will have to be expanded on in another issue). The problem lies in getting students to actually make connections to what they are learning.  Several times they practice the concept, but fail to make a translation of how it can be used in their own lives.  --Much like the monitor I took a picture of.  It can be useful, and by now it seems ridiculous to not use one almost every day.  Do you see a problem with it? IF you said, "Well duh, it's unplugged," then you are right.  It may have value, but if there's no connection to the wall, you can't turn it on.  So unless you are Infamous (Cole) the