Mr. Tudela's Student Teaching Farewell

Hello Students,

Here is my student teaching farewell video to you all. Please feel free to comment below as I look forward to hearing from you guys!

~Mr. Tudela

Station 6 (Math Tutorial Video) Reflection

Once you have completed and submitted your 2-3 minute Math Tutorial Video, your task now is to write a short reflection on the following:

• In one paragraph, write a short reflection about how this activity increased your understanding of the topic you chose. What did you find fun about this station? What did you gain from putting this math tutorial video together? How can this activity help students who are struggling to understand mathematics from their teachers in school?

Reminders:

- Your reflection should be posted on this blog by Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10PM. I would suggest you write your reflection the moment you are finished with this station so that you don't forget to do it.

- Any reflections posted after 10PM on Sunday, April 9, 2017 will not be counted for a grade. Utilize your time during break, lunch, Academic Lab, or after school to work on your reflections at school if you do not have access to a computer or Internet at home BEFORE THE DUE DATE.

Station 5 (Math Book Project) Reflection

Once you have finished planning for your Math Book Project and have submitted your outline/planning sheet, your task now is to write a short reflection on the following:

• Now that you have finished your Math Book Project Outline/Planning Sheet, how far are you from putting your final Math Book together? How long do you think it will take you to put the final product together? What are some things you can do to ensure you don't procrastinate and turn it in late?

Reminders:

- Your reflection should be posted on this blog by Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10PM. I would suggest you write your reflection the moment you are finished with this station so that you don't forget to do it.

- Any reflections posted after 10PM on Sunday, April 9, 2017 will not be counted for a grade. Utilize your time during break, lunch, Academic Lab, or after school to work on your reflections at school if you do not have access to a computer or Internet at home BEFORE THE DUE DATE.

Station 3 (Equations and Inequalities Quiz) Reflection

Once you have completed your Quizizz quiz on Equations & Inequalities and corrected your mistakes, your task now is to write a short reflection on the following:

• What were your strengths at this station? What kinds of questions seemed easy for you to solve? Did this quiz increase your knowledge of equations and inequalities? Explain.

• What were your weaknesses at this station? What kinds of questions were difficult to solve? What can you do to prepare for a similar quiz like this in the future?

Reminders:

- You should have at least ONE PARAGRAPH per bullet point, that is, one paragraph that discusses your strengths and one paragraph that discusses your weaknesses at this station.

- Your reflection should be posted on this blog by Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10PM. I would suggest you write your reflection the moment you are finished with this station so that you don't forget to do it.

- Any reflections posted after 10PM on Sunday, April 9, 2017 will not be counted for a grade. Utilize your time during break, lunch, Academic Lab, or after school to work on your reflections at school if you do not have access to a computer or Internet at home BEFORE THE DUE DATE.

Station 1 (AM & Digits) Reflection

Once you have completed all your online assignments on AM and Digits, your task now is to write a short reflection on the following:

• What were your strengths at this station? Which online assignments did you do the best on (AM or Digits)? How did the assignment increase your understanding of the material we cover in class?

• What were your weaknesses at this station? Which online assignment gave your the hardest time to complete (AM or Digits)? What can you do to do better on this assignment in the future?

Reminders:

- You should have at least ONE PARAGRAPH per bullet point, that is, one paragraph that discusses your strengths and one paragraph that discusses your weaknesses at this station.

- Your reflection should be posted on this blog by Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10PM. I would suggest you write your reflection the moment you are finished with this station so that you don't forget to do it.

- Any reflections posted after 10PM on Sunday, April 9, 2017 will not be counted for a grade. Utilize your time during break, lunch, Academic Lab, or after school to work on your reflections at school if you do not have access to a computer or Internet at home BEFORE THE DUE DATE.

What Are Your Personal Math Goals?

Hello Students!

For this week's online blog assignment, please continue the following prompt:

My three (3) personal math goals for this quarter are...

Use either bullet points OR numbering to list your personal math goals for this quarter. Please be sure your goals are written in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Also, when you respond to another student's post, please indicate in your reply which goal of theirs you liked the most and why.

Responses that just simply say "I agree with your response" will NOT be counted for credit.

Reminders:

• Your response to this blog post AND another student in the class' post is due on SUNDAY, 03/26/2017 at 10pm ChST.
• Be sure to respond to the prompt FIRST, then respond to the post of another student in the class.

Have fun blogging! I can't wait to read about your personal math goals for this quarter!

Can You Find the Mistake?

Hello Students!

For this week's online blog assignment, please respond to the following prompt:

With your knowledge of solving equations, analyze Derek's work with this equation. Is his answer reasonable? Where did he go wrong (Step 1 or Step 2)? What can Derek do to ensure he gets the correct solution?

In your response, answer each of the questions in bold above. Be sure you answer ALL of the questions COMPLETELY. Your response could be in the form of sentences or bullet points.

Reminders:

• Your response to this blog post AND another student in the class' post is due on SUNDAY, 03/19/2017 at 10pm ChST.
• Be sure to respond to the prompt FIRST, then respond to the post of another student in the class.
• Use any vocabulary terms that you've learned that could be relevant in your response.

Have fun blogging! I can't wait to read your responses!

Advice Is Always a Good Thing, Right?

Hello Students!

For this week's online blog assignment, please respond to the following prompt:

Write a letter to a student who will be taking this math class next year and give them some advice about this class. Your letter should contain at least three (3) kinds of advice to the student you are writing to. You need not to include any names in your letter. Just address your letter like such: "Dear Student,"

Reminders:

• Your response to this blog post AND another student in the class' post is due on SUNDAY, 03/12/2017 at 10pm ChST.
• Be sure to respond to the prompt FIRST, then respond to the post of another student in the class.
• Use any vocabulary terms that you've learned that could be relevant in your response

Where Do You Stand in Math Class Now?

Hello Students!

For this week's online blog assignment, please respond to the following prompt:

How is your experience in math class NOW different from your experience at the beginning of the school year? Is your experience now a positive or negative one? Explain. Write your response in AT LEAST three (3) sentences and keep in mind that there is no right or wrong answer to your response.

Reminders:

• Your response to this blog post AND another student in the class' post is due on SUNDAY, 03/05/2017 at 10pm ChST.
• Be sure to respond to the prompt FIRST, then respond to the post of another student in the class.
• Use any vocabulary terms that you've learned that could be relevant in your response.

Have fun blogging! I can't wait to read your responses!

Letters in Mathematics: Why?

Hello Students!

For this week's online blog assignment, please respond to the question in the following comic strip:

Since we have been introduced to variables in mathematics, put yourself in the position of the teacher. How will you respond to this student's question? In 3-5 sentences, create a response you would give this student. Keep in mind why we use letters in mathematics as this could help you in creating your response.

Reminders:

• Your response to this blog post AND another student in the class' post is due on SUNDAY, 02/26/2017 at 10pm ChST.
• Be sure to respond to the prompt FIRST, then respond to the post of another student in the class.
• Use any vocabulary terms that you've learned that could be relevant in your response
• Be creative. I will give one extra credit point (added to this online blog assignment) if your response is creative and unique.

Have fun blogging! I can't wait to read your responses!

"Distributing" Our Knowledge to Others

Hello Students!

For this week's online blog assignment, please respond to the following prompt:

How could you teach The Distributive Property to someone over the phone? In at least 3-5 sentences, briefly describe how you would explain to someone on the phone how to use the Distributive Property without making them see how it works visually.

Reminders:

• Your response to this blog post AND another student in the class' post is due on SUNDAY, 02/19/2017 at 10pm ChST.
• Be sure to respond to the prompt FIRST, then respond to the post of another student in the class.
• Use any vocabulary terms that you've learned that could be relevant in your response
• Be creative. I will give one extra credit point (added to this online blog assignment) if your response is creative and unique.

Have fun blogging! I can't wait to read your responses!

Introduction to Online Blogs

Hello Students!

Welcome to our Online Class Blog! I am excited to see you all interact with not just me, but your other peers as well. I hope you will enjoy blogging this semester as much as I do! Let's have a great time discussing mathematics on here and hopefully you leave 7th grade with more than just the experience of learning inside the classroom!

As I shared with you in class a couple of weeks ago, this blog will be counted as a HOMEWORK assignment, which is worth 15% of your final grade. The requirements for this weekly blog assignment are not difficult, all you need is an open mind and a good understanding of the mathematics that we discuss in class.


Below are the guidelines to keep in mind when writing your online blog post:

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Guidelines for Writing Your Online Blog Post

1. Blogs are due every Sunday by 10pm ChST.

2. There are two components to your grade for this blog assignment:

• Respond to the prompt on the blog as posted by the teacher, and
• Respond to at least ONE of your peers' posts in the class.

3. Your post should be no less than 1 paragraph long and no more than 2 paragraphs long. Keep your posts short and simple. Use vocabulary terms that you've learned in class whenever necessary.

4. HAVE FUN! It's very rare that you get the opportunity to showcase what you know (especially in mathematics) to your peers in this format. Be creative with your posts and DON'T STRESS 😊.

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If you do not have access to a computer or Internet at home, please let me know ahead of time so I don't penalize you for not completing the assignment.

Whenever our math classroom has the TOWs, you can use the laptops during that time to complete your online blog assignment. In addition, if you would like to work on your online blog in class at any time during the school week (during break, lunch, etc.), please notify me ahead of time so I can make arrangements for you to complete the assignment.

You are responsible for completing this online blog assignment. I will NOT tolerate any excuses for not completing the assignment unless you communicate with me ahead of time. Like I said in class, I am here to help you succeed. This online blog assignment will get you to become comfortable reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the mathematics language. You may not feel comfortable doing this at first, but I promise you that you will gain a lot just by actively communicating to your classmates and I about the prompts that are being asked.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this assignment, please let me know. I am open to suggestions to help you succeed and become a stronger student in mathematics, so please, let's communicate on a regular basis on here. Thank you and happy blogging 😊!

~Mr. Tudela

*If you have read this introductory blog, please comment below and acknowledge that you have read the requirements for this assignment*

(Example: "My name is John Doe from 7B and I have read Mr. Tudela's intro blog for the weekly online assignment.")