tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997696045298088617.post6031938135087237424..comments2023-10-22T01:45:22.764-07:00Comments on First Year Experiment: proficientAdelaidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06826712575237989916noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997696045298088617.post-84837761700880621052010-01-09T20:45:37.450-08:002010-01-09T20:45:37.450-08:00thanks mr. d!
i actually came across your blog wh...thanks mr. d!<br /><br />i actually came across your blog when i was searching for a lesson online (i think for probability) so i'll definitely look through your archives as need be.Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826712575237989916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997696045298088617.post-45224243192950818042010-01-09T08:28:41.459-08:002010-01-09T08:28:41.459-08:00It's hard to make every topic interesting, but...It's hard to make every topic interesting, but the fact that you're stressing about it is a good sign. The balance between "boring" and games/projects etc you describe is really the ideal--you make the latter more special when it happens infrequently. What you're describing is in <i>no way</i> a cop out.<br /><br />Also, remember that "interesting" is a subjective idea. Kids can seem bored when they're really frustrated that they don't understand the difficult concepts, not because you're presenting it in a straightforward way. Explaining things with the simplest language possible, using analogies and lots of examples to clarify points, and making real world connections to explain <i>why</i> something is important to know--these are just as important as breaking routine with a fun project or game.<br /><br />If you need some ideas for specific topics, dig through the archives on my blog.<br /><br />Good luck this semester!!Tom DeRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960561773050547167noreply@blogger.com