Inside Mathematics

Inside mathematics website is for mathematics educators.  It has many resources so check it out.

Inside Mathematics

Barbee Bungee Jump

Our methods class did the Barbee Bungee Jump activity today.  It is an example of a performance assessment.  Using what they know about linear relationships, apprentices worked in small groups to build a bungee chord - to ultimately give their barbee a thrill of their life!  Here is the result:
(UCLA Kerchoff Patio: 197 in tall)

Math Class Needs a Makeover by Dan Meyer

Today in methods, we watched Dan Meyer's talk on the importance of getting students to think critically and talk about mathematics in classrooms.
Check it out:

Hello Team Park,
It was great to see everyone today!  
Just a couple of things:  
1) Please note that the Wilshire exit on 405 is closed. 
2) Lunch will be provided. (No breakfast).
3) Your homework doesn't have to be on an index card.  I forgot to pass it out.

IMPACT Orientation

What: Methods with Mentors

Where: UCLA Moore Hall Room 3027

When: Aug. 2nd 9-3pm

9:00-11:45 Secondary Mathematics Methods: Teaching and Learning Mathematics 

Overview, Framework, Syllabus, Assignments, Yearlong Methods with Mentors

11:45 Mentor-Apprentice Match Up Surveys

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Apprentices - Continue Methods High Level Tasks

Materials: Graph-paper spiral notebook (UCLA Student Sore, Staples...)

HW: For Aug. 2nd, please read IMPACT 2012-2013 Handbook.  On an index card, write 5 things you learned and 2 questions you have about IMPACT.

Parking: UCLA Lot 2 $11.

EdLab

http://edlab.tc.columbia.edu/

Lesson Sketch

practice-based teacher education:
1. decompositions of practice
2. reading and writing stories of teaching
3. simulations and microteaching with animations
https://www.lessonsketch.org/

ThEMa project