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We are about to end another decade and its time to pursue education at its highest level. For centuries education has been the foundation for the growth of a successful society. So what is your education plan for 2010. Sitting on the sideline will n…
My students completed memoirs and took them to two different elementary schools. My students were paired with first and second graders. They read their memoirs to the children and talked with them about reading and writing. It was very successful! M…
As a former high school math teacher, I can tell you with great certaintly that the key to success in any math class is practice, practice, practice, and this means doing homework. Not just once in a while, not just a few of the problems until you t…
In my opinion math, being the language of the sciences (and business too), is the most critical curriculum taught (outside of basic reading and writing) because success in so many areas is dependent upon knowing math (at least through and including…
I think Assessment FOR Learning strategies work great in Math classes. Math is a skill that requires practice. Too often, though, the practice gets graded too much. The low "practice" grades then get added in with the summative grade (which tends to…
Too many students of all ages struggle with math. I have discovered that math is the foundation for success in many professions. We need to all do our part to help students to succeed in math course. What are your tips for students who are enrolled…
Beverly - sounds like a great idea. Be sure to post and let us know how it goes. Include any pointers you might have for other teachers who would like to try the same thing. You might consider replying to this post with that information or even goin…
My ninth grade students are going to an elementary school to read to first graders. I will let you know how it turns out!
Maybe the students could go to the elementary schools and read to the children. Then they could have a discussion with elementary school children about the book and then turn the books over to the school.
I wonder if teachers of freshmen might try a service project where their students collect books to share with others (elementary schools, Rescue Mission, Goodwill, nursing homes, etc.)? It could be a good way to impress upon students the importance…
In this age that offers an explosion of technology reading skills is still one sound way to help children to succeed in school. Too often parents set children in front of a television or computer when they have not learned some of the essential read…
Chef Carl Lewis is my special guest on Blogtalkradio who will talk about how to prepare good back to school meals. Learn how you can save time and money and prepare a healthy meal. Learn how to reduce your calories and prepare good meals for your fa…
Good study skills are an essential back to school learning tool that every student can carry into the new school year. Many students go back to school without the preparation that they need to succeed. Teachers say it often takes a month to get stud…
Mon sons four years of high school went by very fast. He is entering Villanova University next week. Do you know the URL for the Homework Assignment Forum? Do you have any ideas about my books? Thanks for keeping active on teh Freshman Transition ni…
Some good ideas - thanks for sharing. You might want post some of them on the Summer Homework Assignment forum with a link to your materials and/or to this blog post.
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- What is your connection to high school freshmen?
- I work with several groups of 9th grade students in the school district of Philadelphia and beyond. My focus is on strengthening 9th grade students study skills. I am the Associate Dean in the College of Engineering at Villanova University and I do a significant amount of outreach in programs like GEAR Up, Upward Bound, Talent Search etc. My website is www.studyskills2u.com.
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Dr. Stephen Jones's Blog
10 Education Tips for 2010
We are about to end another decade and its time to pursue education at its highest level. For centuries education has been the foundation for the growth of a successful society. So what is your education plan for 2010. Sitting on the sideline will not bring you the education that you need. Today you can take online courses or sit in on a class. Opportunities abound in corporate offices all across the country. For example Peirce College sends an instructor to a corporate facility to teach. You ca… Continue
Posted on December 20, 2009 at 1:48pm —
What are your math tips for students who are enrolled in algebra and calculus classes?
Too many students of all ages struggle with math. I have discovered that math is the foundation for success in many professions. We need to all do our part to help students to succeed in math course. What are your tips for students who are enrolled in algebra and calculus classes? Do I have your permission to share your tips with students? Your tips can make a difference.
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:22pm — 3 Comments
Students Who Read Succeed
In this age that offers an explosion of technology reading skills is still one sound way to help children to succeed in school. Too often parents set children in front of a television or computer when they have not learned some of the essential reading skills. Once students obtain a joy of reading they are like a sponge absorbing all of the knowledge that they can. It time to dust of the books in your home and share them with children who have no books in their homes. Every home should have hund… Continue
Posted on October 16, 2009 at 10:47am — 5 Comments
Back to School Eating Good Meals
Chef Carl Lewis is my special guest on Blogtalkradio who will talk about how to prepare good back to school meals. Learn how you can save time and money and prepare a healthy meal. Learn how to reduce your calories and prepare good meals for your family. The program occurs on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to the program at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-stephen-jones Please call in with your questions 646-649-1184.
Posted on September 21, 2009 at 4:59pm —
Study Skills a Back to School Key to Success
Good study skills are an essential back to school learning tool that every student can carry into the new school year. Many students go back to school without the preparation that they need to succeed. Teachers say it often takes a month to get students back on track. Students need a study skills plan that they can implement during the new school year. They can start by writing down their goals for each class. A student can have a positive affect on their grades just by writing their goals down… Continue
Posted on August 20, 2009 at 5:30pm —
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:41pm on August 1, 2009,
Diva JC said… - Thank you for inviting me to this network. In the past 12 years, I've taught 7,000+ students about Women in Jazz. Also, I found my 8th grade music students loved reading my book - IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY - even though the principal insisted that they couldn't read beyond a 3rd grade level!
- At 9:20am on July 31, 2009,
Scott Habeeb said…
- Thanks for joining the Freshman Transition Network. The network is, and always will be, a "work in progress". Your input and ideas will play a big role in making this a useful and interactive site. Please let me know if you have ideas.
Be sure to read the "Read 1st" tab. I think that will give you a good idea of how to maximize this new network.
Also, please go to the forum page and click on the Introductions forum. Take a moment to introduce yourself to the rest of the users
Check out the "Your School" tab. This gives people a chance to leave information about and a link to their school's Freshman Transition Program. This can help schools connect with one another.
Check out the "Groups" tab. I would recommend making a group for your school. Then you can invite other teachers/educators from your school to join the network and your group. Your group can then become a "community forum" for teachers from your school.
Consider "friending" the other members of the community. That will make sure that the community truly is a community. You do this by going to someone's page and clicking Add as Friend, which is beneath their profile picture. By friending others you will then be able to send out messages, ask questions, and share thoughts more easily with those individuals.
Most importantly, though, your input, ideas, blogs, comments, and questions will benefit all the other members. Feel free to become a regular blogger or poster. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks again for joining!
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