Connecting Learning to Practice – Paper Airplanes

Math Class Data Collection

Math Class Data Collection

Another idea pulled from our science class at UBC was using paper airplanes.  In this case I used it to get the class outside and make a lesson on graphing and data collection a little more exciting.  I did struggle a little with structure and would try to organize the actual throwing and measuring of the planes better if I did it again.  I would probably just have the students in partners instead of larger groups as I did on this day.

Math Planning

Planning for math sometimes seems more structured because of how the subject is broken up, but often students are at very different levels and I learned a great deal planning for all the different levels of ability in my math class.  Teaching a class of 36 grade 8’s in math was a exciting challenge and I came to really enjoy the class.

Unit Plan – Grade 8 Math – Algebra

Math 8 – Algebra – Lesson 6 – Like terms