I really enjoyed working with my project even though it was very time consuming. It was very rewarding. The attached Powerpoint shows the process and progress of my project entitled Step on Me Think Outside the Classroom.

The Math of Sewing
8th grade students at Arlie Boggs Elementary have been using geometry concepts to connect math with real-world applications. Students created their own quilt pieces, found equations of their lines in their designs, and sewed their own quilt pieces. They have had to use real-world problem solving as well, it has been a great…Read More

Calculating on Couch’s Couch! Results so far:
1. Students are more excited for math class.
2. Transition from bell ringer to class work is smoother.
3. Students are more engaged and excited for learning.
4. Students are more comfortable and it feels like home to them.

“You Like to Write, Right?”
Bloggers in Action:

The longer we used the blog site, the more comfortable students became. Currently blog days are favored among the majority of the class.

My ARI mini grant has helped to add to my classroom. Students are using technology on a regular basis to study science. We have been able to add a new area for computer station work. The student engagement has greatly improved.