Tue, May 01, 2012 4:19 PM in Savannah-Chatham K-5 Science Endorsement
Crystal, There doesn't ever seem to be enough time. I feel so restricted due to time constraints and get frustrated, for I just feel like I could do MUCH more. Even with hands-on activities in the lab, I have to make sure it's not a detailed activity to go over the allotted time, or turn it into a "part 2". There's just soooooooooooo much to cover (i.e., vocabulary, read aloud, incorporate math...
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Tue, May 01, 2012 4:06 PM in Savannah-Chatham K-5 Science Endorsement
I agree with Melissa that students must be trained on how to make and use concept maps. Don't think a child can just look at a "blank" and be able to fill it in. They have to have instructions. I was finally able to use a concept map in a class and the studentsd were quite excited to use it.
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Tue, May 01, 2012 4:00 PM in Savannah-Chatham K-5 Science Endorsement
Patty J. Baker
Article Response
“A” is for Assessment:
A straightforward look at simple assessment strategies that inform both learning and teaching
By: Shannon McNair
Assessments will always be necessary in schools to determine a student’s understanding of concepts, whether it be pre-assessments or post-assessments. We see how important it is in the Savannah-Chatham system, as well as ot...
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