My name is Kate.
I am a second year teacher candidate at Brock University and just began my second teaching block in a Grade 8 math classroom teaching four classes on rotary.
As an English major, the news of this placement came as a bit of a shock. I love intermediate and really enjoyed teaching science on rotary in my first block, but felt slightly nervous about teaching math. However, I also knew this assignment provided me with the perfect opportunity to activate the first thing I learned from the math queen herself (Jo Boaler): the importance of maintaining a growth mindset!
This is where the idea for a blog began, I thought it presented a great opportunity to share my challenges and successes in an unfamiliar setting. So, stay tuned to join me over the next 6 weeks as I experience the journey of planning and teaching Grade 8 math!
I am a second year teacher candidate at Brock University and just began my second teaching block in a Grade 8 math classroom teaching four classes on rotary.
As an English major, the news of this placement came as a bit of a shock. I love intermediate and really enjoyed teaching science on rotary in my first block, but felt slightly nervous about teaching math. However, I also knew this assignment provided me with the perfect opportunity to activate the first thing I learned from the math queen herself (Jo Boaler): the importance of maintaining a growth mindset!
This is where the idea for a blog began, I thought it presented a great opportunity to share my challenges and successes in an unfamiliar setting. So, stay tuned to join me over the next 6 weeks as I experience the journey of planning and teaching Grade 8 math!
 |
| ©Merton Community School District |
Comments
Post a Comment