About Applied Algebra: our class
math and civic engagement
Often in our class we discuss topics of the day-- COVID is sometimes a topic, as well as politics. I hold a degree in political science in addition to my teaching degree in basic level mathematics and I try to encourage the students to be civically minded and engaged in topics from the newspaper. I have discussions with students in regards to ALL sides of an argument across the political spectrum and encourage them to make their own decisions as to what they think is right. I have told them and will always reiterate that I am a member of NO POLITICAL PARTY (independent)
.........I hope that seeing ALL SIDES of any argument will help them form their own political and civic opinions.
math assignment submissions via "canvas" learning management system
...... Canvas is where our materials for class will be submitted for grading (and logged)
sites.google.com/kernhigh.org/khsddigitalresources/canvas/canvas-for-parents-and-students
Or.... if you're already set up: click HERE TO LOG IN TO CANVAS AND GET LEARNING!
In case we have a
ZOOM Class Schedule
(links to class ZOOM CALLS will be listed in Canvas:)
follow these steps below:
--> Log in to Canvas
--> click the HOME tab of our class page
--> then click the heading titled "LIVE ZOOM Class Sessions_LINKS ARE ALL HERE!"
--> [scroll down to] "Period ___ LIVE Lecture: (time ___) "(Blue/ White Days)"
--> [a calendar will pop up] choose today's date 📅
-->and click the link & a box will pop up
--> the box will containing zoom link
--> click the link and join the class (make sure you use your first and last name, or I won't admit you)
--> wait in the "waiting room" to be admitted
--> read the chat
What if I have a question? No problem! EMAIL ME! tamara_clark@kernhigh.org and we can set up a mutually agreeable time to ZOOM!
This "personal meeting room" Zoom link
REMEMBER: THIS MEETING ROOM is not for class sessions- just zoom tutoring!
CLASS norms
this is how we will conduct our class: the 7 Math Class Norms :
1- everyone can learn math
2- mistakes are valuable
3- questions are really important (and encouraged!)
4- math is about creativity and making sense of things
5- math is about connections and communication
6- math class is about LEARNING not performing
7- depth of understanding is WAY MORE IMPORTANT than speed
Social and Emotional LEARNING:
Something we are going to be working on EVERY DAY at some point in class is SEL (social/emotional learning). Every day, we will be learning something in regards to these types of topics. Sometimes it will be an interactive pear deck PPT assignment in google slides, other times you'll watch a short video and submit a paragraph in Canvas.