Today was a bit better than yesterday. We did transformations in Alg2 and the best way I've come up with to help them remember the movements is to compare it all to a party. Slides move the party to a diff location, parent function is what type of party u have and the front numbers are what happened at the party (how many people showed up). Amazingly they are catching on very well. Whew.
In Alg1 we got through one whole paper and started on another. Did the whole hand movement thing (distribute, 3-card Monty and booty) which seems unorthodox but the kids remember it sooooo I guess it could be worse. ? Then I got told that an 89 was a bad thing. I guess next time ill give the kid an 88? It they earned a 90, then they would have a 90. But they didn't. How many 89s have I had to deal with over the course of my schooling?? Many!! I just nodded my head and then just walked away. I can understand if its a mid-6weeks grade but if that's what they earn, that's what they get. My kids get 89,... Whatever. I will continue to grade as I see fit.
Other than that, eh. Not much. Have decided to be done with grading tonight. I have 2 kids turn work in late (I don't take late work) so I'm ok with taking my sweet time as well. Plus it's over. Done. Late is late and there wasn't a decent excuse to be late. Hm. Too harsh or just plain common sense?
Either way, I'm tired. I am off to bed.
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