Jan
29
This morning, my husband and I attended the open gym at CrossFit South County. I have a goal to be able to do two kipping pull-ups by early February. Just like some students just don’t “see” the math, or the logic of an essay, I just don’t get exercise. I don’t have that brain-to-muscle connection …
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Apr
25
Students who are dismayed by unexpectedly poor test scores can avoid this disappointment! Take a practice test and pretend you’re on Test Island, that lonely place devoid of notes, books, and tutor body language and hints. These invaluable quizzes will help you work out those steps and pitfalls that you thought you could navigate. You’ll help yourself recognize …
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Mar
03
Ah! I’ve been telling my students this for years, and now there’s proof: the best way to study for a recall test is to give yourself practice tests. The article “Getting tested is better for studying than concept mapping,” posted on TheNakedScientists.com, highlights research done at Purdue University. My favorite line: “So if you want …
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Dec
08
[These articles are musings on teaching and learning, as I believe all teachers should be students now and then to recall the humility of being a student and the power teachers have over students’ self-confidence and pride.] I have joined an intense fitness program called CrossFit. My enrollment in this program is as incongruous and …
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