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So proud of our students at Perry Alternative School and West Perry. Our staff has truly enjoyed our projects of 4H wood working, Unified P.E., and 4H cooking. Our students who participated in ATLAS have formed friendships that will last a lifetime.

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• Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Strategic Plan Perry Alternative (1) BBBB

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We had two teams and as a result we were able to participate in four projects. We lead the “R Word Campaign”, served others as part of the Beta Club, paved the way to begin a Toiletry Bank, and had a huge Kindness campaign. We consider all of these endeavors as successful.

Our “R Word” Campaign opened the eyes of many of our students. They…Read More

Photos from Carr Creek Elementary ATLAS projects and events:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mjT4BQb8ZLxiqZniVtO3y_RDa_9Scpdz

Carr Creek Elementary
Project Two

Inclusive Youth Leadership: (Peer Presentations) Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign

The members of the group worked together explaining the campaign, getting students to sign and take the pledge and passing out the bracelets. We handed out over 400 bracelets. The students enjoyed spending time together and…Read More

Carr Creek Elementary
Project One

Inclusive Youth Leadership: Gifts for Troops

We collected items for soldiers in the Air Force that are serving overseas. We collected hygiene items and non-perishable food items. We sent out 20 boxes. The soldiers really enjoyed them. The students really enjoyed collecting the items and working together to make…Read More

Real Northeast Micro-credentials Presentation
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/2438871ff7b9c6930c63ceec2/files/2b554958-3ffa-495f-bddc-eb2fb59970de/REL_NEI_BE_10_17_18_508c.pdf

Here’s how we celebrated Pi Day this year in 1st Grade. This was my first time celebrating this day, so I’m sure next year will be even better.

A lesson video I posted to teachertube on how we celebrated the 100th day of school this year! (a little late, but better late than never…)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=16ZI5FcGZazkHLzXSZeXu_B5rmzHOwnFP

Matt Dunleavy’s presentation

The understanding of exponents can be a tricky concept to teach mainly because the amount of rules that go along with it. To make it easier and a bit more exciting for my students I gave them the option to do a parody song to get a better understanding of exponents. This assignment alone has been something that my Algebra 1 students bring up…Read More

We’re reviewing patterns and pattern types! My students love using manipulatives to show their understanding

My students are currently using ProdigyGame.com. Prodigy Game is an online gaming website for students K-8. This website is contains Math content that is aligned with the Common Core Curriculum for each state. Students are able to practice numerous state standards through game play. Teacher are able to assign standards and content that are taught…Read More

I use these assessments during each unit! There are multiple choice and free response questions available. Enjoy…oh, they are for 4th grade!!!!

One of the best apps I have found this year is Teach Your Monster to Read. My FMD students LOVE it! It is a game-based reading program. The website is always free and the app is $4.99, BUT is offered free every few months. If you sign up on the website, you’ll get an email when the app is on a discount or free offer. Even if you pay the $4.99,…Read More

A Roadmap for implementing Micro-credentials

Implementation Roadmap

Micro-credentials aligned to Deeper Learning. Now is a great time to begin thinking our your professional learning needs for next year.

http://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/02/mc_deeperlearning.pdf?nocdn=1

http://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Microcredentials_Driving_teacher_learning_leadership.pdf

Bringing toilet paper back to the classroom! My students are using toilet paper squares to model percents of a whole number. Each student is given 10 connected squares of toilet paper along with some counters used to model each whole number. Guided the students in a whole class setting, asking the right questions will lead them to each square…Read More

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/11/micro-credentials-transforming-professional-learning/

A great resource I have found to apply mathematical thinking is The Stock Market Game. http://www.stockmarketgame.org They have lessons to help you and your students understand stocks and all the math that goes along with it. They even break it down to grade levels 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12. If you are looking for an authentic way to analyze data or practice…Read More

Here’s a video of my first graders using Fact Families to learn about the commutative property of addition and subtraction.

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A video of my first graders discovering all the ways to make 10 using 2-sided counters.

Students worked with a partner and chose from three cookie recipes. They chose the cookie that wanted to make. They had directions to follow: go shopping for the ingredients, calculate the amount of each ingredient they would need, and how much they would cost to make. We plan a culminating event where students actually bring in their cookie,…Read More

One of the new additions to my room this year has been white boards around the walls!!! Talk about one excited math teacher!!! The past few weeks we have been using the boards during partner work and problem solving. They love working together and I can assess while they are working right in front of me! I love it!!!

A good review activity to get everyone back in the swing after a long break. Musical partners

Two days before thanksgiving break calls for robot and coding exploration. Stayed tuned for updated math lessons with dash and dot!!! FYI these can be found on amazon for a cheaper price….I may can help you out with some lesson ideas if you’re interested as well!!!

Here is another solving equation activity that I created. This one is involves multi-step equations including equations whose solution is no solution and infinite solution. This activity has a little more teacher prep involved. I always print this document on card stock/ and or laminate it so I can reuse it year after year. I also cut out the…Read More

Here is a scavenger hunt that I use when reviewing equations with 8th grade. I post these cards around the room in a random order. I usually have my students work in groups of 2 but not more than 3. They start at any card and complete the question. That answer leads them to another card with another question. There are letters in each card at…Read More

I know I’m late on posting but this Halloween activity could also be used for thanksgiving or Christmas as well. We had a mini lesson on 2D shapes discussing the attributes and characteristics and they had to use that information to create a geometric Halloween figure. It really opened my eyes at how many misconceptions they had and how this…Read More

Hey guys…..my name is Elisha Lewis and I would like to share an awesome way to get your students thinking and asking questions about MATH!!! If you haven’t heard about QFT, it stands for question formulation technique. These are all of my Q focuses that I have used for 3rd and 4th grade thus far. I will update my list as the year goes on.…Read More

Nation-wide attention and conversation on micro-credentials hosted by Digital Promise and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). http://digitalpromise.org/2017/09/19/recognition-mcs-symposium-currency-micro-credentials/

http://pbskids.org/apps/

A great overview of research behind and reasons for micro-credentials:
http://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Microcredentials_Driving_teacher_learning_leadership.pdf

The major momentum behind micro-credentials

Micro-credentials Guide Assessment for Learning in Rhode Island
http://cce.org/thought-leadership/blog/post/micro-credentials-guide-assessment-for-learning-in-rhode-island By Justin Paley and Gary Chapin July 28, 2016

Digital Promise: Micro-credentials-Driving Teacher Learning and Leadership
http://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Microcredentials_Driving_teacher_learning_leadership.pdf

Hewlett Foundation: Developing a System of Micro-Credentials
http://www.hewlett.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mc_deeperlearning.pdf

Pi Day is coming soon! A great book to read and interact along with your students is Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by: Cindy Neuschwander. We also measure circular little Debbie cakes (fudge rounds, oatmeal pies,etc) to determine the ratio of the circumference and diameter of a circle is always the same. You can also add in a Pi scavenger…Read More

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We are working in PLC’s to develop 6-12 alignment with the new consolidated school.