At Lawrence High classes started last Thursday the 27th. I am teaching a level2 and a level 4 in two of my teaching blocks. I should explain that at Lawrence level 4 is the third year of SIMMS for kids who are headed to calculus. The 4th year is called level 6. It is a bit con fusing but works for us. I decided to start my level 4 class with Hurry! Hurry! Step Right Up a geometric probability module that is fairly quick and kinda fun to do for a first module. We played a coin drop game the first day where the kids dropped dimes on 3cm a square board that they made. It went great. They acted as if they had never left last spring. We collected a lot of data on the experimental probability and compared it to theoretical probability. Today (Monday) we will continue on with expected value. As much as I enjoy my vacations it is a blast being back and playing with the kids. We are doing a lot of laughing. I will post more later on the expected value.
My level 2 class is starting with the Pyramid module because most of them did not get to it in level 1. This class is less motivated than my 4 class. I will write about our similar triangles later.
I look forward to reading blogs from all of you as you get your SIMMS classes going. What a great way to share thoughts and concerns. Have a great week. Jim
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I would love to hear from any of the Newark teachers once their heads stop spinning from starting the year with a new curriculum that they've only barely had a chance to work with!
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