Comments on: Keep Change Start Stop Reflection Form

By: Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)

Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:53:39 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Brilliant! And, Merry Christmas to you, too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 19:07:23 +0000

I think I am going to print this on each side of the paper and have one side be what they want me to keep, change, start, and stop and the other side for what he/she wants to keep, change, start, and stop…maybe something for them to do after they complete their midterm exam. I can read them over Christmas break and have time to reflect and think about implementing some of the good ones. Merry Christmas!

By: Leeanne

Leeanne — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:26:43 +0000

Not sure how to access your forms. It says the shared folder link or file has been removed? I don't see "three dots at the top of the screen" either? Thanks!

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:18:45 +0000

Thank you so much for the reflection form! I used it with my students this June. It was great! I referred to it in a blog post here: https://rmankel.wordpress.com/2014/07/05/keep-change-start-stop-student-feedback/

By: Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)

Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:42:42 +0000

In reply to mathrox. Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has gone foldable crazy. I just love them! You should definitely think about creating a blog to post pictures of the foldables you have created. I'm always looking for new people to steal great ideas from! :)

By: Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)

Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:40:23 +0000

In reply to Hello.... Thanks for reminding me that I'm not alone! And, I'm so glad that you've found my blog to be useful. I agree: Math teachers unite! Oh, and yay for both being second year math teachers!

By: Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)

Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:13:06 +0000

In reply to Unknown. It's so good to know that I'm not alone in this feeling. And, it's good to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Hope! Thanks so much for reading my blog! (And, you have no idea how really disorganized I am. I try to hide it on my blog, but it comes through loud and clear in my classroom. I told my students one day that I needed a secretary to help keep my desk clean. One of my students piped up, "Ms. Hagan, every other teacher has the exact same amount of time in the day that you have, and NONE of their desks look like yours." All I could do was smile and shake my head. If there is one thing that my students are, it's honest. :)

By: Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)

Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:04:44 +0000

In reply to Nancy in Indiana. Thanks for the reminder! I've been really strict on the cell phones this week. And, I think it's helped with some of my other management issues. Now, if only I could figure out how to keep my Algebra 2 students from talking so much. It's like their mouths are compelled to open anytime mine is closed. Baby steps. I'm making progress. That's what's important. I'm definitely going to look into the book you recommended! It sounds like it's just what I need!

By: Nancy in Indiana

Nancy in Indiana — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:33:35 +0000

Remember not to be too hard on yourself: you are doing some incredible things and your students are very fortunate to have you! Cell phones make me crazy, too! Some days I feel like I am spending 10% of my time teaching content and 90% of my time teaching teenagers how to have cell phone self-control. I have a box on my desk for cell phones, and if I see one out, I hand the student the box and they must put it in. No second chances. Some kids get it right away, and some kids have their phone in there every day. It's tempting to ignore phones once in a while because I get sick of it, but the key is consistency – every time the same result. Also, I find that if I am a stickler on cell phones, many of the bigger discipline issues don't come up. (I think it's like the broken windows theory of policing – if you deal with small, annoying crimes right away, people realize that criminal behavior won't be tolerated, and they don't try.) P.S. A book on classroom management that I found really helpful is Setting Limits in the Classroom by Robert MacKenzie.

By: mathrox

mathrox — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:42:34 +0000

Hi! I have been teaching for 26 years now and I discovered your blog at the beginning of this school year. I totally understand what you are saying about classroom management. As a beginning teacher, it can be difficult to manage your classroom, teach your content, and have the students' respect. I found that having a trusted and seasoned colleague observe me teach helped quite a bit. She was able to see things I didn't see and had valuable advice to share. Also, observing teachers who have successful management techniques helps. Trust me, it gets better. You will get better at your management. It just takes time and experience. I look back at my first years teaching and I pity those poor students for having to deal with a green teacher. I am so much better at management and teaching now!! Just keep at it and be consistent!
I also wanted to let you know that you have inspired me! I was surprised when you said you were a 2nd year teacher. You have such amazing ideas and I have used several of them. I look forward to reading your posts. My students now tease me about spending my free time reading math blogs. I never used foldables before, even though I had heard about them. My students love them. I have even created several of my own. I'm going foldable crazy.
Anyway, keep up the good work!
Math Teacher in Corvallis Oregon