By Bill Lombard on 3 November, 2011
Friday Afternoon Lifesavers – Math Videos from Bill Lombard is the PowerPoint presentation I gave at the California Math Council – South section in November, 2011. Here is the link to download Friday Afternoon Lifesavers – Math Videos from Bill Lombard – ppt.
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By Bill Lombard on 3 November, 2011
Algebra Problem Solving with the new Common Core Standards is the PowerPoint presentation I gave at the California Math Council – South section in November, 2011. Here is the link to download Algebra Problem Solving with the new CC Standards – ppt.
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By Bill Lombard on 10 April, 2011
After working with a concept for awhile, students need to be able to think clearly about the process. This series of worksheets and videos concentrate on asking students to determine HOW MANY solutions exist for particular situations. Student Directions: For the given questions, circle the number of solutions. Then state clearly how you determined your [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 7 April, 2011
I’ve asked for the information download link for the conference handouts and other information from the presenters below. I’ll post the link as soon as it is available. I’m glad to see so much interest in this fabulous puzzle. KenKen is now the main topic at two independent presentations at the National Council of Teachers [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 1 April, 2011
The Factoring Quadratic Polynomials video shares five approaches/techniques I take in class with students when explaining how to do well on standardized tests. I factor five polynomials using these techniques – remember to pause and rewind as you watch – you’re in total control.
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By Bill Lombard on 27 March, 2011
The Standardized Test Strategy – Working Backwards video shares one approach I take in class with students when explaining how to do well on standardized tests. It’s helpful to have the correct answer as one of the possible answers given on the test. It’s even nicer when you have some strategies to make it even [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 27 March, 2011
The Standardized Test Strategy – Eliminate Impossible Answers video shares the approach I take in class with students when explaining how to do well on standardized tests. There’s a lot of good thinking that can be found in multiple choice tests, and I stress with students that they want to be “smart test-takers” when doing [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 22 March, 2011
I’ve just posted a new video at my mathvideouniversity site on youtube called Reverse the Math Puzzle Using 2, 3, and 4. This puzzle uses the numbers 2, 3, and 4, along with standard operational symbols of mathematics to create the numbers 1 – 10. The reason it’s called Reverse the Math is that the [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 27 October, 2009
George Polya was a master of problem solving, and his effect on other teachers has been extraordinary. His most popular book, How to Solve It, has sold over a million copies. As is the case with many great books, Polya had been turned down by three publishers before finding one to publish the English version [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 23 August, 2009
The California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Test results have been posted. The Combo classes at Foothill High School have raised the achievement bar once again. Statewide in California at the freshman level, 2% of students taking the STAR test in Algebra 1 score at the Advanced Level. Three years ago 52% of FHS 9th [...]
Posted in Pedagogy | Tagged accountability, high scores, Learning, repetition, STAR Test, star test results |
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