Elementary algebra

Standards are in place and act as alignment guides for different grade levels. XP Math is a good place to find math games, math videos, math worksheets, and math e-books for teachers. The games section of XP Math offers games for basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and probability. If you create an account on XP Math, you can keep track of your scores, which is extremely helpful…

Many schools have already implemented new placement models for deciding what classes students will take. For example, Davidson County, North Carolina has begun taking, “high school transcripts, college placement exams and whether students have earned previous college credit”, (Smith) into account when deciding where to place students. As well as, according to Jay Mathews article, Are remedial courses actually hurting community college students? Published in the Washington Post, Montgomery…

I entered Algebra I, immediately wishing I never had to see math again. I’ve had bad experiences with math all throughout elementary and middle school. I really and I mean REALLY hated math. Somehow, freshman year changed everything. Mr. Christopher Reynolds was my teacher at the time, and he taught math in such a way that…

1. I have chosen Abita Springs Elementary School in St. Tammany Parish. 2. A) What information does the Report Card provide? The report card provides information about the school’s population, students who come from low income families, special education, and performance of students. The progress of students was not available. B) What does the information in the report card tell you about the school? The report card tells me that the school is doing a good job of keeping students on track. An…

1) Throughout my high school and college career I was always involved in a minimum amounts 0f clubs and organizations always believed I was best to be fully dedicated to a few organization then to just be another member in hundreds of clubs. That’s why to this date in college I’m involved in a hand full of organization including the math club, Student Support Services Stem Program (SSS program), and my church’s villas Wesleyans worship team. As a relatively new member of the Math Club at FGCU I…

I woke up everyday to the greetings of my grandparents, ate my breakfast, and made my way to school. I was born in Ethiopia where I lived with my grandparents. My parents lived with me until they had to opportunity to live in America. I loved life in Ethiopia, the sun was always out and people were nice. However, this reality of mine changed when I was just about to turn seven. My parents had been frantically working in America in order to reunite the family, and with the help of God, they were…

prevents students from graduating from high school, doesn’t help in critical thinking and reading, and isn’t fair for some students. FCAT was created to help students succeed in school. Yes, it has helped some students succeed in schools. At Avalon Elementary School, students got perfect scores on the FCAT. Kircher said, “Overall, nine students scored perfect on the reading assessment, 25 scored perfect on the math assessment and 14 scored perfect on the reading assessment.” These students tried…

Passion. The sole element I believe is crucial in choosing a career path. Growing up, I always remember being asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some people are fortunate enough to know what they would like to be from the very beginning. That is because they have the passion that will allow them to persevere and be successful in their chosen career path. I was one of those fortunate ones. Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to be a teacher. I was that enthusiastic…

Tayler Walters FYS 100 Autobiography My education has been a little bit spread out in the different variety of schools I have attended. I started my adventure in a Bodhi Tree Montessori school. I started attending Bodhi Tree in Pre-school. I continued to stay at Bodhi Tree all the way through 1st grade. I was so young so I do not remember too much about the environment or the "teachings", all I really do remember was that I was in a Montessori school because my brother had a difficult time…

According to my mother, I was six years old the first time I told her what I wanted to do with my life. “I want to be a teacher when I grow up!” I said to her, and I’ve been saying it ever since. I had a brief flirtation with marine biology in sixth grade, and with psychology in tenth, but in my heart I’ve always remained faithful to my one true passion: teaching. When my high school guidance counselors began asking about my career goals, teacher was always the answer I gave them, because…