Verifying Trig Identities in the CCSSM

My question is below. Bill McCallum’s answer is here: From: “William (Bill) McCallum” <wmc@math.arizona.edu> To: “James R Olsen” <JR-Olsen@wiu.edu> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 8:06:34 PM Subject: Re: trig identities question   Jim, As you have noted, the identities explicitly required by the standards are limited. But the standards do not cover everything that STEM …

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State Testing: An Interactive Breakdown of 2015-16 Plans

Check out https://twitter.com/DrOlsen314/status/714479412406837248 #CCSS #PARCC #SmarterBalanced #ACT #SAT

Parenting, math, and the Growth Mindset

https://www.youcubed.org/handout-for-parents/

Evidence Based Teaching Strategies

Top 10 Evidence Based Teaching Strategies http://www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au/evidence-based-teaching-strategies/

Calculus Foldable online

The Calculus Foldable is on SlideShare http://www.slideshare.net/DrOlsen314/calculus-foldable Thank you to Kyle for helping take all the pictures!

Websites to Review – each pick one

List of Websites to Review (Math 304) [Evaluation forms at the bottom.] Versal – https://versal.com/ Site for flipping the classroom and online learning. (new) NCTM – http://www.nctm.org/ focus on what’s free. Comment on what is for members. Mathematics Assessment Project (“MARS-MAP”) – http://map.mathshell.org/ from both sides of the pond. Geometry Common Core – http://www.geometrycommoncore.com/ Engage …

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Preparation for the Math Content Test (Illinois 115)

Go to Math 304 Resources Page and scroll to the bottom. Click the link. Included is a list of other states with similar exams.

Quadrant D Learning

The Rigor/Relevance Framework. See the SlideShare at http://www.slideshare.net/NancyW1354/bump-it-up-to-quadrant-d-social-studies See also https://appyadventuresandteaching.wordpress.com/category/bill-daggett/ (Click graphic)

3 Things Students Want to Hear

   http://www.edutopia.org/blog/students-desire-to-hear-from-teachers-lori-desautels?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Top 20 list of Technology Tools

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/making-makerspace-top-20-technologies-tools-kevin-jarrett?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow+ This is a nice list of tech tools schools need.  Nice variety. Includes LEGO, RasberryPi, aprons, and more.