In the last decade, interactive notebooks have exploded in popularity. I tried them with my students, and I loved them. The majority of my students did not.Why?I was doing all the work. The students were still just talking notes or doing worksheet style activities. Just in this thing called an "interactive notebook". The students pointed … Continue reading Lab Notebooks: the grown up interactive notebook
Classroom policies
I accept late work for full credit
There. I said it. I accept late work for full credit literally until the day I submit grades. I know there are detractors to this policy, even in my building. They say, "It teaches bad habits. Students must learn deadlines! The real world doesn't work that way!" I don't actually disagree. I would like my … Continue reading I accept late work for full credit
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