If you were to walk by my 4th hour today, you would have noticed some chaos, organized mind you, but chaotic none the less. With this chapter (Systems of Linear Equations), I made copies of notes and work for about half the chapter. Some of my students work faster than others and I figured I would try a chapter with different paces, I mean, what could go wrong?
Well, I had one kid not only watch ALL of the videos the first night but also DO ALL OF THE WORK. So...
In class earlier this week, most of my students were practicing the first section. As the week went on students became more and more different in their work and pacing. This gave me a chance to help those that were struggling and gave the others something to keep them thinking and working. It was great to be able to actually sit down and take some time to help a few of my students one on one.
I realized yesterday that I was going to have to talk about some expectations when it came to finishing early. It is expected that my students come with something to do if they finish work early and that they be respectful of those who might be moving a little slower. So, we'll see how it goes. Everything I've been doing has been somewhat trial and error, so why not this?
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