ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
January 3-6, 2023
Newsletter
January 3-6, 2023
ACTIONABLE ITEMs
There are no actionable items this week.
Please see the Matholution (Math resolution) resource below. May be a good warm up or exit activity for this week.
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
WED., JANUARY 18- JANUARY DEPARTMENT MEETING Please bring your book!
JANUARY 16-20 - Q2 Benchmark Assessments (Mid-Term or Final)
FEBRUARY 13-20 - WINTER BREAK
MARCH 16-20 - NJGPA (11th grade only)
APRIL 7-14 - SPRING BREAK
TUE., APRIL 25 - SAT School Day (11th grade only)
Questions to reflect upon before we discuss chapters 4-6:
Has how you organize your room changed over time? If so, why—what happened that prompted the change?
Does the way you currently arrange the furniture in your room encourage or inhibit thinking?
As teachers we want to be helpful. One way to do this is to answer students’ questions. Can you think of any negative consequences that come from answering students’ questions?
Does the way you currently answer questions encourage or inhibit thinking?
At what point in a lesson do you normally give students their first task to work on?
Does when, where, and how you currently give tasks encourage or inhibit thinking?
PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WORTH SHARING
Varsity Tutors SAT Problem of the Day
Number 2 SAT Question of the Day
SAT Suite Sample Math Questions
Also..... College Board Official SAT Student Guide 2022-2023 (Please see guidance if you prefer paper copies of this student guide.)
Looking for a short new year activity to do with your students? My 2023 Matholution is a way for students to share a resolution for math class. Some sample Matholutions are pictured at the right.
Link to templates for 2023 TI Matholutions
A great set of THINKING PROBLEMS at Stella's Stunners