by Matt Vaudrey | Sep 9, 2012 | Classroom Management, Teaching |
A few weeks ago, Fawn Nguyen started a discussion about Standards-Based Grading, where teachers grade based on the mastery of a skill, not based on points and “work”. Below is that conversation (because I covered pretty much everything I have to say about...
by Matt Vaudrey | Sep 2, 2012 | Classroom Management, Smart-assery, Teaching, Tough Issues |
It’s a phrase that my mom used when I was young. “We’re gonna have a Come to Jesus meeting when you get home about your grades in English.” A balding preacher springs to my mind–white knuckles gripping the podium–leaning toward the congregation...
by Matt Vaudrey | Jul 11, 2012 | Classroom Management, Teaching |
Ever heard of the John Muir Trail? That (and my wife’s mission trip with her youth group) is where I’ve been for the last month. Some people have complained, and they need to lighten up. Mario: “I think [this class] is fair because everyones idea is...
by Matt Vaudrey | Mar 14, 2012 | Teaching, Tough Issues |
“Did you hear? Mr. Avery got RIFfed!” “Yeah, I got pinked again this year.” “Mr. Vaudrey? Hi, we got the list… and you’re on it.” Non-teachers, you have no doubt heard one of the above terms used around this time of year. Here’s what they mean for teachers: Beware the...
by Matt Vaudrey | Feb 15, 2012 | Actual Math, Geekdom, Teaching |
I had a sub on Thursday, and the students’ assignment was a Valentine’s Card using math vocabulary (and the math terms underlined). Here are some of the all-stars. Click on the first one to see a slideshow. So, I stole a few lines, and here is a letter to...
