tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post3881540139829526659..comments2023-10-03T04:20:03.184-06:00Comments on Math = Love: Q & A: Time Management with Interactive NotebooksSarah Carter (@mathequalslove)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-8509329927121714752017-06-27T15:44:45.760-05:002017-06-27T15:44:45.760-05:00I have a designated "trash" person who w...I have a designated "trash" person who walks around collecting trash. Students simply keep their little piles of it on the corner of their desks. I also designate a scissor collector (who counts the inventory), glue collector (who counts the inventory), and marker/color pencil collector.Debhttp://97.90.27.145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-90760597206191845352017-06-27T15:38:15.997-05:002017-06-27T15:38:15.997-05:00After students finish their chapter exam/ unit tes...After students finish their chapter exam/ unit test/ benchmark exam, I have students do a lot of the cutting and gluing into their INB's (busy work) that prepares them to take notes for the next chapter/Unit. Students are "brain-dead" after tests and need a creative break. They are trained to turn their completed test over, raise their hand for me to pick it up and give permission to quietly get supplies and copies that are all set up at the back of the room. This helps cut down the loss of classroom instruction in the next weeks. Those who do not finish the test in time to do this "project" are required to complete it for homework, due the next day. I do not allow them to do it during notes, if they forgot to do it for homework. they need to take notes on a separate paper that can be cut and glued in the INB at a later time.Debhttp://97.90.27.145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-79820139184298255142016-08-22T08:09:01.416-05:002016-08-22T08:09:01.416-05:00What do you do about students with poor penmanship...What do you do about students with poor penmanship? These interactive note pages seem dependent on students writing the information in a clear and legible mannerjenjoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062010094568308837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-38525194440070131102016-08-21T14:16:35.530-05:002016-08-21T14:16:35.530-05:00What do you do about students with poor penmanship...What do you do about students with poor penmanship? These interactive note pages seem dependent on students writing the information in a clear and legible mannerjenjoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062010094568308837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-31469780122491333252016-03-29T07:59:43.838-06:002016-03-29T07:59:43.838-06:00I use the timers built into Smart Notebook Softwar...I use the timers built into Smart Notebook Software. Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-4216085369501776902016-03-18T17:17:29.369-06:002016-03-18T17:17:29.369-06:00What timer tools do you use?What timer tools do you use?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14155879800612203473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-77951992096864491832015-09-09T08:49:00.815-05:002015-09-09T08:49:00.815-05:00Glad to hear ISN's have worked so well for you...Glad to hear ISN's have worked so well for you! Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-67181495517675249312015-08-18T16:49:31.008-05:002015-08-18T16:49:31.008-05:00Hi Sarah!
Two years ago, I was introduced to the ...Hi Sarah! <br />Two years ago, I was introduced to the concept of using ISN's in my classes by one of our rookie teachers. After a quick Google search I discovered your blog...Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I've used ISN's in my Algebra 2 classes for the past two years. To be honest, I was hoping my students would hate them, but just the opposite happened...they LOVED them. The time we spend on the notebooks is time well spent! As I prepare for my 31st year of teaching, I will again use ISN's!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927570617534460500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-62176449279694085042015-05-18T20:58:57.979-05:002015-05-18T20:58:57.979-05:00Great advice, Nancy! Great advice, Nancy! Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-73687935663071109342015-05-18T20:52:13.138-05:002015-05-18T20:52:13.138-05:00Good luck!!!Good luck!!!Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-51248696555977823032015-05-14T09:06:34.368-05:002015-05-14T09:06:34.368-05:00Great idea! Hope you and your students really enj...Great idea! Hope you and your students really enjoy making notebooks! Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-42494195746606509132015-05-14T08:49:47.040-05:002015-05-14T08:49:47.040-05:00May I lend an idea from 1st & 2nd grade? Inste...May I lend an idea from 1st & 2nd grade? Instead of a timer, use an upbeat favorite song as the timer. They must finish their cutting (or whatever task) by the end of the song. I use this for Math fact practice and other timed tasks in my classroom.<br /><br />I'm learning a lot from your blog. I'm going to try Interactive Notebooks with my little guys next year. Wish me luck!Jennyhttp://www.schoolmarmwithcharm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-88588414024040744922015-05-09T13:47:44.040-05:002015-05-09T13:47:44.040-05:00Thanks for sharing this! My coworker and I are pla...Thanks for sharing this! My coworker and I are planning on using Interactive Notebooks. She and I both teach Algebra II, but I teach Geometry, and she teaches Algebra I. We are planning on using the INBs for all of the classes. This has helped me to plan better for interactive notebooks in the upcoming school year. I am excited for the INB because I want my math classes to be more interactive, and I want students to be better able to use and utilize their notesJonathan Schoolcrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465744000185670168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-5828480070085564192015-05-07T10:25:00.534-05:002015-05-07T10:25:00.534-05:00Like the binder clip idea! Like the binder clip idea! Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-46187551385476505802015-05-07T09:57:45.234-05:002015-05-07T09:57:45.234-05:00I have a similar tray system. To label my trays, ...I have a similar tray system. To label my trays, I bought medium binder clips from walmart and used colored cardstock to put the period number on them. I secured the colored paper to the tray with tape and then clipped it on the base of the tray. Students know that they turn their paper into the tray with their clip on it. <br />It is also gives you an easy way to change them should the periods that you teach change. :) <br />Here is the link that gave me my inspiration. <br />https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28780885089537049/Taylor Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550621362770177975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-57274116792547805302015-05-06T17:54:01.780-05:002015-05-06T17:54:01.780-05:00I also teach on an 85 minute A/B block and like fo...I also teach on an 85 minute A/B block and like foldables because they are hands-on and keep students engaged because it's something different. My advice: start small. Try it with one class or unit, maybe at the end of this year, and see what works for you and your students. Nancy in Indianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815880089265103557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-84010966302885625252015-05-06T09:26:41.539-05:002015-05-06T09:26:41.539-05:00GREAT idea! GREAT idea! Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-36090959802808690232015-05-06T09:26:25.827-05:002015-05-06T09:26:25.827-05:00I tried the mini garbage bins one year, but I foun...I tried the mini garbage bins one year, but I found kids were throwing random trash in them such as drink bottles. I need to come up with special rules for using them and actually enforce them. Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-37156491305385411482015-05-06T09:25:33.269-05:002015-05-06T09:25:33.269-05:00I still forget about this strategy sometimes, too....I still forget about this strategy sometimes, too. Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11839095945000612533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-47756041457235695622015-05-06T08:08:00.619-05:002015-05-06T08:08:00.619-05:00Thanks for sharing! Not only can cutting be time c...Thanks for sharing! Not only can cutting be time consuming, it can be a mess! Sometimes I will make the major cuts on a foldable (i.e. cutting off any excess). Any flap-cutting we will do together. To combat the mess, I use a "garbage bins" (from the Dollar Spot at Target) for every group of students. Then there is no roaming around the room to toss scraps and no scraps are left on the floor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-65747498682102345382015-05-05T20:27:58.353-05:002015-05-05T20:27:58.353-05:00I don't know why I never thought of the settin...I don't know why I never thought of the setting the timer idea! Thanks!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928715719542914302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091979517567705761.post-75681354931271491312015-05-05T16:52:03.119-05:002015-05-05T16:52:03.119-05:00When I do foldables I always make the cut lines do...When I do foldables I always make the cut lines dotted. Once my students are used to the routine, they start cutting the foldables before class begins.Briannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245954484443731719noreply@blogger.com