|
|
|
|
Welcome to StarTeaching's
bi-monthly newsletter,
Features for Teachers!
Over 100 Issues and still going
strong!
Great Ideas and Features for all Teachers!
|
|
Would you be interested in
becoming a Featured Writer for the StarTeaching website?
Our Newsletter
is now posting a opening for a creative educator interested in
designing a set of weekly science activities for
students and teachers to use.
We are also posting an opening
for a Feature Writer to submit a regular article each month on
an educational topic.
Email your resume and letter of
interest to: editor@starteaching.com |
|
Reader
Response
|
 |
Ask Dr. Manute
|
|
| Dr.
Manute is a well-renowned world traveler, guest speaker, and educational
consultant.
Dr.
Manute holds multiple degrees in several educational fields. He has
taught in
both
stateside and international school communities. He has extensive
experience (25 years) in school administration. He also has worked
at the university level, supervising teacher interns and teaching
undergraduate courses.
As
part of our NEW! Reader Response selection (asked for by our
subscribers), we are pleased to have Dr. Manute answer questions
from our readers.
You
can contact Dr. Manute through the form at the end of this
article. Thanks!
|
I recently received a question regarding test validity and
reliability:
Dear Dr. Manute,
"How do I know if the test that I am giving is valid and
reliable?"
Nelson Troncoso, Gabriela Mistral, Tome, Chile
Dear Nelson -
This is an excellent question.
Let’s begin with the word test – what is a test?
A test is a measuring device used to provide information.
In education we use tests to help us make sound decisions
regarding our teaching and curriculum.
Tests come in all shapes and sizes, from written to verbal to
performance tasks. Basically,
when we teach, we need to know if our students are learning at the
correct level of thinking. The
test results can provide that information.
From that information we make educational decisions such as do
I move forward or do I need to re-teach? That is why
reliability and validity of testing is so important.
If our information is flawed then our decisions will be also.
What a disaster! Unfortunately this happens far too often,
mostly by educators with the best of intentions.
I always caution educators to walk lightly when designing their
own assessment devices.
Now, let’s examine validity: what does it mean
for a test to be valid? Does
the test measure what it claims to measure?
If a test is not valid, then the results will be inaccurate.
The test question 2+2=__ is certainly a valid question for basic
addition because it truly measures a student's ability to perform basic
addition. For advanced
addition, the question becomes less valid.
On a test designed to measure knowledge of the human body this
question becomes completely invalid.
There are different types of validity that should be considered
such as content, criterion-related and construct.
These are interesting research topics.
Reliability refers to the degree of consistency
between two measures of the same thing.
(Mehrens and Lehman, 1987)
The measure of how stable, dependable, trustworthy,
and consistent a test is in measuring the same thing each time.
(Worthen et al., 1993)
Let’s use the example of measuring a piece of
lumber. The measuring tape
used should provide the same results each time even if different people
re-measure. The results
should be consistent. Another
example of a reliable measure would be using a kitchen scale to measure
green beans. The same amount
of green beans should weigh the same morning,
noon,
or night unless you have done something to change them.
The same should be true for classroom tests; it should not make a
difference whether the student takes the test morning or afternoon, one
day or another. (There can
be variables that do affect this.)
There is some argument which is more important,
validity or reliability. It depends on who you read and follow.
Now back to your original question: how can you make sure your
tests are valid and accurate? One way is to enlist the aid of
other professionals who are knowledgeable in content and testing and
have them examine the test questions and make judgments as to their
appropriateness. Another way
is to give the same assessment twice separated by days, weeks, or
months, and examine the results. You
could create an alternate form of the test A and B and examine those
results.
Whatever you do, you are definitely on the right
track. An educator who is concerned about validity and reliability
certainly has the best interests of students in mind.
This type of concern leads to improved student learning.
Happy teaching and good luck this next year!
Dr. Manute
|
Submit your questions to Dr. Manute on
Educational Issues! Simply fill in the form below:
|
|
|
Challenges of Teaching
(part 1)
By Munir
Moosa Sewani
|
|
|
Teaching
is one of the most
diverse and challenging professions in today’s
world. Teachers are the ones who mold children into refined
humans through their efforts and expertise. They play a pivotal
role in this challenging world. The better future of the next
generation is based on the knowledge, skills, and devotion of
teachers. For me, it’s a profession of challenge, submission,
and wisdom sharing.
|
Society
is constantly changing, and so the demand society places on teachers
changes. This profession requires a lot of potential to embark upon the
day to day challenges. Surviving as a teacher is almost impossible for
those who are not enthusiastic enough to accept the changes taking place
in teaching methodologies.
If
we look toward the current education scenario in
Pakistan
, we will be able to evaluate that it’s the most challenging
profession to adopt. I believe that challenges provide a lot
of learning opportunities to those contenders who adopt this competitive
profession with professional attitude.
Out of many challenges facing by teachers in the current setting,
curriculum and classroom interaction issues are the most significant
one. Here I’ll share my
personal perspectives and real challenging experiences which I faced
during my religious and secular teachings. At the end, I’ll briefly
propose some strategies for the improvement of teaching and learning.
To
nurture the child in all dimensions, curriculum plays a significant
role. In my view, curriculum is a plan, designed
to cater to the needs of learning. The best curriculum is the one which
can develop intellectual openness in pupils.
During
my 8 years of teaching, I’ve evaluated that our curriculum is not
meant to develop effectual skills and ideas in students. It’s only
promoting the culture of rote-learning rather than promoting logical
thinking. The challenge for a teacher is to discourage rote learning and
to appreciate intellectual learning.
One genuine challenge a teacher confronts is to complete weighty
curriculum within a set time-frame. It’s the widespread motto of
administrators that a teacher should achieve the target of objectives on
time, and teach everything the same as prescribed in the curriculum book
by hook or by crook; otherwise, the students might loose marks in board
examination.
When
I started teaching
Pakistan
studies, I saw that the books were not revised in many years. These were
not meant to develop critical and rational development. I took up the
challenge and made notes. Not only was the textbook knowledge added, but
the inclusion of new knowledge was also incorporated. In this way, my
learning centre students didn’t lose marks in national board
examination, and the strategy to provide current knowledge was also
achieved. I guess that a challenging teacher should plan lessons in
advance to teach effectively in a limited time frame.
Another challenge for a teacher is to transfer knowledge after
filtration. Some curriculum books contain unauthentic data. The stake
holders aren’t enthusiastic to accept others' suggestions while
designing curricula. Teachers in Pakistan also face the challenge to
cater to the learning disabled in a mainstream because no curriculum is
being initiated which can cater their needs. There is no central
curriculum in
Pakistan
. I was fortunate to write a workbook of biology, but was strictly
guided not to add extra knowledge and activities. But I filtered the
knowledge and wrote to the best of my capabilities. I also wrote few
articles in newspapers regarding the monotonous textbooks which cannot
retain the interest of a child or capture their imagination.
Rudina Xhaferri and Khalid Iqbal comment our curriculum as,
“The
curricula of both basic-level education and colleges are outdated and
offer a very limited knowledge base. Especially in colleges, the subject
matter of most disciplines continues to be outdated and irrelevant,
allowing no room for changes in the context of education inclusive the
content or improvement if
inefficient teaching methods."
I agree with their analysis. The knowledge-based curriculum is
missing. Teachers want to encourage learning based knowledge,
which can discover pupils’ creativity. To cater a few of these
needs, we developed few lesson plans and activities for students while
teaching at
Karachi
Kid
University
. Its main purpose was to promote mental development and interactive
session. Individual and group activities, critical dialogue sessions
were designed. We also developed evaluation techniques. To face the
challenges more effectively, we later joined teaching associations at
the
Aga Khan
University
, and learned skills to cater social, intellectual and emotional growth.
I
suggest that the curriculum planners must be in tune with the changing
world. There should be a balance between intellectual proficiency and
intelligent social perspectives. Teachers’ views should be encouraged
before making any modification, so that the teacher can be ever ready to
face the challenges.
|
Munir
Moosa Sewani is one of the most famous, prominent and creative
names in the field of Education in the past 8 years. He is a
Master Trainer In Special Education, Post Graduate, Teacher
Educator and a Teacher. He is a Freelance Writer and
Photographer, in addition to his role as a featured writer for
StarTeaching's newsletter for more than a year now. He is an
author of the famous self-published storybook for children named
as "The MORAL STORIES FOR CHILDREN" and has also
written Biology course book for Secondary Classes. He has
written almost more than 30 articles internationally on many
websites and numerous newsletters dealing with social, health,
educational and cultural issues, which are internationally
recognized and published in most of the famous world wide
websites, magazines and newspapers.
He
is also a Social worker, private tutor, career counselor,
musician, lyrics writer and have multi- dimensional talents.
His
future plan is to write dozens of informative books and articles
and to work for education and media also, in order to develop
the sense of understanding many dimensions of life through his
creativity.
You
can contact Munir Moosa Sewani at: munirmoosa@yahoo.com |
|
Join our Online Community!
Receive weekly articles right
in your email and
discuss educational issues with other teachers from around the
world.
Check it all out and sign up
through the following quick link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/starteaching/join
|
|
NowAvailable! |
|
 |
Mastering Basic
Skills software:
$29.99 |
| There
are six modules designed to test the basic ability of an
individual in terms of Memory & Concentration. Needless to
say this is the most important basic skill for not just to
survive but also to thrive in this competitive environment.
Each of the six modules tests the six variants of Memory &
Concentration in an individual, namely: |
1. |
Picture
recognition |
| 2. |
Paired Associate
Learning |
| 3. |
Immediate Recall |
| 4. |
Serial processing |
| 5. |
Parallel
processing |
| 6. |
Recognition and
Recall |
| Each
of these modules runs at three different levels, from easy to
difficult.
At each level, the individual's performance is depicted as
Scores Obtained.
A feedback has been built into the software for all these 18
levels depending on the marks one scores during the
test.
Each individual can assess his/her performance any time by
clicking on "history", which gives complete details
of date and time of taking the tests, marks scored each time
and even time taken to do the test. This builds the confidence
level and encourages more participation to eventually
culminate in improvement and enhancement of memory and
concentration.
Essentially, this software is a SELF AWARENESS tool that
surely motivates the individual to realize one's capability
and seek or be receptive for improvement. Also, if repeatedly
done over a period of time works as Training tool to enhance
their capability. |
This
software package is specifically designed to help young
children to learn basic skills that will help them in
school. Continued follow-up will give these young
learners success as they mature.
Three versions of the software exist:
Individual Software on either CD or Online, Family
Version Software, and an Institutional Software package.
StarTeaching wholeheartedly supports
and endorses this software. It will make a difference
with your child or student. |
|
Click
HERE to order your own copy today:
|
|
School
Features
|
|
|
Computer Based
Learning
Courtesy of
K12Academics.com
|
|
|
Computer Based Learning, sometimes
abbreviated CBL, refers to the use of computers as a key
component of the educational environment. While this can refer
to the use of computers in a classroom, the term more broadly
refers to a structured environment in which computers are used
for teaching purposes. The concept is generally seen as being
distinct from the use of computers in ways where learning is at
least a peripheral element of the experience (e.g. computer
games and web browsing).
|
The Great Debate:
Since its inception, Computer Based Learning has been a subject of
close scrutiny and debate, with myriad arguments being advanced both in
support of and against CBL.
Among the arguments advanced by the proponents of CBL is its ability
to provide quantifiable and instantaneous feedback for its users. It
also often allows for educators to measure progress in an environment
that is often more structured than the typical classroom, limiting
stress and allowing for a focus on non-technical elements of pedagogy.
In particular, Computer Based Learning is often seen as the most
efficient and effective manner in which to conduct distance education,
as a lesson plan can be created that allows people to study at their own
pace, either via the Internet or software installed on individual
computers at various sites.
One strain of thought advanced by some advocates of Computer Based
Learning suggests that the best use of CBL is alongside a more
traditional curriculum, playing a supplementary role, facilitating
interest in a topic while developing the technical and informational
skills CBL promotes. Companies now providing CBL products, including
Blackboard and iLearn, have often taken this approach in creating and
promoting their services.
Those skeptical of the value of CBL have often argued that it can
only teach to its programmatic limitations; that it is not as good as
having a human teacher because it can only answer questions which have
been programmed into it.
In addition, critics such as Neil Postman have argued that a
curriculum with a computer at its core teaches a
"technocratic" belief system, making all education into an
uncritical type of vocational training. Rather than developing the more
generalized skills of reading, writing, and critical inquiry, the
prominent use of computers in the classroom teaches how to manipulate
the technology to elicit the desired response in a non-collaborative,
non-rational manner. In contrast, CBL advocates such as Jonathan Bishop
believe that the use of computers in education can lead to social
justice and can be successful when web logs are used as reflective
learning logs.
|
MythMichigan
Books
Novels by Frank Holes, Jr. |
Now Available!
|
Now Available!
 |
Coming
August 1, 2008:
 |
|
Part mystery, part science fiction, Year
of the Dogman is an imaginative, compelling, and adrenaline-pumping
adventure. Author Frank Holes, Jr. takes no prisoners in creating a
diabolical creature that leaves the forest to prey on the hapless hamlet
of
Twin
Lakes
in
Northern Michigan
. When night falls, the nocturnal beast, Dogman, scares the living
daylights out of anyone he happens upon as he searches for a timeless
treasure stolen from a Native American tribe. In the midst of the chaos, a
young teacher is forced to put two and two together no matter how high the
cost to rid the village of the treacherous man-beast who thrives on
destruction and terror.
|
In The Haunting of Sigma,
Frank Holes, Jr. returns fans of the legendary Dogman to the wild world
of cryptozoology in
Northern Michigan
. This darker, far more
sinister prequel to Holes’s first novel fully establishes his hold
upon the imaginations of readers all over the
Midwest
. June 1987 ushers in the
hot, dry summer season, but something else far more horrifying has taken
up residence in the deep wilderness in
Kalkaska
County
. The Dogman, a supernatural
combination of canine and man, has returned to wreck havoc upon the
tiny, sleepy community of Sigma.
|
Based upon the
epic Greek tale of The Odyssey, yet set in the American Wild West, The Longquist Adventures: Western Odyssey chronicles the journey of a young boy and his guide through a perilous
world of dangerous encounters and fantastic creatures.
It is a world of gun fights at high noon, stampedes on the great
plains, stagecoach robbery, and an ultimate showdown with a ruthless,
powerful gangster aboard a turn-of-the-century paddlewheel in the San
Francisco Bay. Can the
time-traveling boy and the law-abiding Marshal restore order to the
chaos of the American West gone truly wild?
|
Click Here
For The
Year
of the Dogman Website |
Click
Here For The
Haunting
of Sigma Website |
Click
Here For The
Western
Odyssey Website |
|
|
|
The Dogman, a creature of
MythMichigan, is an excellent example of modern-day folklore to
study in your classes.
http://www.dogman07.com
|
The Longquist Adventures, written for
elementary students, is excellent for teaching mythology and
classic stories to young children.
Look for Western Odyssey this summer!
|
|
Teachers:
We now have special offers on Classroom Sets of our Novel.
Click here for more information:
ORDER
A CLASS SET
|
| |
New
Teachers' Niche:
A Place for New Teachers, Student Teachers, and Interns |
|
Using
Random Student Cards in Class by
Frank
Holes, Jr.
Educational Consultant
|
|
Much has been said and written lately about
providing students with choices. I'm all about any methods which
will improve student involvement in class, giving them ownership
in their learning. There are many ways to give students choices,
options, or just to provide random results and change up the
monotony. This article will discuss how to use random results in
typical class situations.
|
Ever wonder if you choose certain students more (or less) often in
class than others? Or would you like to be able to completely call on
students at random?
A great technique is to make and use an index card deck with your
students' names on the cards. On the first day of any of my classes, I
pass out blank lined index cards (we use the 3 x 5 size) to all the
students. I then have them fill these out with information we can use
later on in class. Then I collect them and keep them separated by class
with a rubber band. Then I can quickly access the names of all of my
students. This helps for learning their names quickly too.
The random calling technique will increase your students' attention,
since any one of them could be chosen at any time without you playing
favorites or ignoring anyone. Always try to choose several students each
time you use the cards, and everyone will quickly understand that they
may be the next person called. No student wants to be embarrassed, so
they will all formulate some type of response to give in case their card
is drawn next. What information needs to be on the cards? That depends
on what you want to know about your students. I ask for at least their
names, parent's names, and phone contact numbers.
In one upper corner, write in the student's hour (I also like to circle
the number) so you can sort them out easily later. Other useful
information could include text book or calculator numbers, birth dates,
and even students' interests or hobbies. How often do I use the cards?
Several times each hour! We use the cards in warm ups so everyone has a
random chance of being picked. The cards are used for choosing random
teams or groups. They are great for class discussions, since students
cannot just be quiet and disappear; every discussion question can be
answered by several students in succession, who must either build on
previous information given or generate a new line of thinking. I also
use them to ask questions before students are dismissed. If the question
is answered correctly, I let that student leave early.
The cards can be shuffled each time you use them, or you can leave the
order and pick up there again later, ensuring you've called on every
student before repeating.
Now, can you stack the deck? Of course! Because you hold the cards, only
you know if you've chosen truly at random. This is useful when you just
know a student isn't paying attention, or if you want to check
understanding by a specific student.
Should you worry about students who still seem to never be called upon?
That does happen, but it will even out as the year goes by. I've
had the opposite happen too, where a student was actually chosen three
times in a row, even though I shuffled the deck each time!
Student hobbies or activities can be great for making connections to
class material. As a warm up or sponge activity, for example, use your
cards to randomly call on students to state how what they learned in
class could be applied to or connected to their hobby. The cards are
great for choosing students to read aloud in class. And as the teacher,
you can still stack the deck to match up appropriate students with a
paragraph's difficulty level. I also try to assess student's reading
ability by choosing particular passages I want them to read aloud. Then
I make sure the student's card is chosen.
Be sure to check out our website for the FREE teacher Who-I-Want-To-Be
plan. Simply click the following link:
http://www.starteaching.com/free.htm
Interested in FREE writing activities you can print out and use
immediately in your classroom? Simply click the following link to our
writing page: http://www.starteaching.com/writing.htm
|
Be sure to check out our website for more great
information, tips, and techniques for new teachers,
student-teachers, and interns in teacher prep programs. Also be
sure to check out our Who-I-Want-To-Be teacher plan for
preparing yourself to enter the educational profession. Simply
click the following link: http://www.starteaching.com/free.htm
Want to check
out the articles in our Student-Teaching series? Check out our
special Student-Teaching page through the following link: http://www.starteaching.com/studentteachers.htm
|
|
Be sure to check out our website for more great
information, tips, and techniques for new teachers,
student-teachers, and interns in teacher prep programs. Also be
sure to check out our Who-I-Want-To-Be teacher plan for
preparing yourself to enter the educational profession. Simply
click the following link: http://www.starteaching.com/free.htm
Want to check
out the articles in our Student-Teaching series? Check out our
special Student-Teaching page through the following link: http://www.starteaching.com/studentteachers.htm
|
|
Are There Other Teachers in Your
School or District Who Would Love to Receive Our Newsletter?
Be sure to
pass along our website and newsletter!
|
|
|
|
"Cupcakes
and Rootbeer"
By Julie A. Manhan
Themes
on Life
|
|
Why do people come into our
lives?
|
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He
knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with
cupcakes, several cans of root beer and started on his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he saw an elderly woman. She was
sitting on a park bench watching the pigeons. The boy sat down next to her
and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer
when he noticed the lady looked hungry so he offered her a cupcake. She
gratefully accepted and smiled at him.
Her smile was so wonderful that he wanted to see it again, so he offered a
root beer as well. Once again she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling without saying a word.
As it began to grow dark, the boy realized how tired he was and wanted to go
home. He got up to leave but before he had gone no more than a few steps, he
turned around and ran back to the old woman, giving her a big hug. She gave
him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy arrived home his Mother was surprised by the look of joy on his
face. She asked, "What has made you so happy today?" He replied,
"I had lunch with God." Before his mother could respond he added,
"You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile in the whole
world!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her
son was stunned by the look of peace on her face. He asked, "Mother,
what has made you so happy today?" She replied, "I ate cupcakes in
the park with God." And before her son could reply, she added,
"You know, he is much younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring; all of
which have the potential to turn a life around.
People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Take no one for granted and embrace all equally with joy!
See more of our Freebies as well as Special
Reports on our website by clicking the quick link below:
http://www.starteaching.com/free.htm
Make sure to BOOKMARK our website so you can
keep up with more changes and additions through the year. And feel
free to share our site by EMAILING it to a friend.
http://www.starteaching.com
Email us at editor@starteaching.com
|
|
|
In This Week's Issue
(Click the Quick Links below):
Reader Response: Ask Dr.
Manute:
Test Validity and Reliability
Challenges
of Teaching (part 1)
School
Features:
Computer Based Learning
New
Teacher's Niche:
Using Random Student Cards in Class
Themes
on Life:
"Cupcakes and Root Beer"
10 Days of
Writing Prompts
10
Days of Math Problems
Summer
Book Sale for Teachers
Book
of the Month
Club
Sign up for
our
FREE NEWSLETTER
Don’t be just a Guest! Sign up for
our bi-weekly newsletter, delivered right to your inbox! FREE tips, ideas,
and articles.
Subscribe
Now!
"We
cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own."
~Ben Sweetland
|
StarTeaching Links:
(Click
to access our website)
|
StarTeaching
Newsletter Articles & Archives
Submit
an Article for our Newsletter
Special,
Limited-Time Offers
FREE
Special Reports
Technology
Center
Educational
Links
THIS IS
IDEA CENTRAL:
THE PLACE FOR ALL
TEACHERS!
Do you have a great TEACHING
TIP or ACTIVITY to share?
Are you using an innovative
TECHNIQUE in your class?
Have you created WRITING
PROMPTS that you’d like to add to our WEEKLY CALENDAR?
We welcome, and are always looking for teachers to share
successes, stories, and ideas with our readers.
Submit an article to this newsletter by emailing:
editor@starteaching.com
Or click the following link:
SUBMIT
AN ARTICLE
All articles will be proofread, and may be edited for
content and/or length.
|
10 Days Of
Writing
Prompts |
|
Day
1 |
Describe your
favorite type of music. |
|
Day
2 |
Write down your
FIVE most favorite songs. Then tell why each is among your
favorites. |
|
Day
3 |
Describe THREE
activities you enjoy while listening to music. |
|
Day
4 |
How can
listening to music help you with your homeowork? |
|
Day
5 |
List 10 items
we've learned in class this week. |
|
Day
6 |
What does it
mean to IMITATE something? |
|
Day
7 |
What are THREE
foods that are commonly imitated? |
|
Day
8 |
Why is imitating someone else's
work such a bad thing? |
|
Day
9 |
What are THREE
movies or songs that have been imitated? |
|
Day
10 |
List FIVE
real-life jobs that will use something we learned in class this
week. |
10 days of writing prompts
Are there other teachers in your district who would
enjoy this FREE newsletter delivered to them bi-weekly?
YOU could qualify for FREE offers when referring
others.
Click the quick link below for more
information:
Teacher
Referral
StarTeaching
is brought to you FREE
by the support of our sponsors:
Are you interested in advertising with us?
Want to reach an audience of thousands each month? The
StarTeaching newsletter is sent out twice a month, and advertising is
available on our website.
Click the link below for more information:
Advertise
with Us!
Be sure to check out
our
BOOK of the MONTH
|
|
Full
Steam Ahead!
By Ken Blanchard and Jesse Stoner
|
Coming Soon:
Finding That First Job! Technology & Teaching:
Seamless Integration into Curriculum Getting
Ready for Next Year
Setting Up Your Classroom
|
10 Days of
Math Problems
by Mary Ann Graziani |
| Day 1 |
What
is the probability of finding a vowel within the alphabet? |
| Day 2 |
What
is the probability
of tossing a coin and turning up heads or tails? |
| Day 3 |
What
is the probability
of finding a consonant within the alphabet?
|
| Day 4 |
What
is the
probability
of drawing a heart from a deck of cards?
|
| Day 5 |
1.
Use pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and
silver dollars to solve this problem.
You do not have to use each type of coin to solve the problem.
Art used a metal
detector to find change on the beach.
He found $8.19. If
his recovered treasure is made up of an equal number of five different
coins, what coins did he find? How
many of each? |
| Day 6 |
1.
Use pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and
silver dollars to solve this problem.
You do not have to use each type of coin to solve the problem.
Diane and Beth are
running a car wash to earn extra money.
They have collected exactly $38 so far.
If they have an equal number of five different coins, what coins
do they have? How many of
each? |
| Day 7 |
1.
Use pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half
dollars, and silver dollars to solve this problem.
You do not have to use each type of coin to solve the problem.
Tony
has $9.66 in loose change in his jacket pocket.
If there is an equal number of four different coins, what coins
does Tony have? How many of
each? |
| Day 8 |
1.
Use pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half
dollars, and silver dollars to solve this problem.
You do not have to use each type of coin to solve the problem.
Jenny
has a piggy bank. She has
$52.40 saved up so far for a new bike.
The money is made up of an equal number of each of four different
coins. What coins does she
have? How many of each? |
| Day 9 |
Fill
in the correct math symbol in the blank:
64 ___ 8 + 8
|
| Day 10 |
Fill in the correct math symbol in the blank: 450
__ 16 + 466 |
Summer
Specials!
Educational/Teaching
Books
for Sale!
(Affiliated with
Amazon.com)
|
