I haven’t been back at MMC in so long! And all these years later, I still present about warm ups!
Here’s a presentation I gave about them. It’s been fun sharing with people how I structure my warm ups. If I could, I think I would do all of them all day every day. I love them, the learners love them, and real math conversations happen because of them. I also wrote more about them in this post: Some Warm Up Files.
I figured out how to embed the Google Slides into WordPress finally!
It’s the day before my first week of school (teachers start tomorrow and learners start Wednesday) and I just realized I never actually went back to look at my Teacher Report Card results! Better late than never, right!
I’ve been using the same base of a survey for years. Here are my previous results: 2016201720182019202020212022. I’ve slowly been adding and taking away certain questions. I’m striving to get feedback that I can actually use and that I care about. Here’s the survey I used this year (It will force you to make a copy):
*Disclaimer: These results are being published because I like to go back and review them and see how things have changed/improved throughout the years. The rest of this post probably won’t be too useful for readers who aren’t me, but feel free to read if you wish! Reflection will be coming at a later date; these are merely raw results.
I think that Mrs. Grayson:
Respects each student: 4.86 (previously 4.71, 4.73, 4.78, 4.77, 4.82, 4.94, 4.84)Tries to understand her students: 4.59 (previously 4.35, 4.48, 4.36, 4.26, 4.62, 4.87, 4.67)
Does a good job of treating all students how they deserve to be treated: 4.80 (previously 4.57, 4.6, 4.69, 4.66, 4.81, 4.93, 4.84)
I got the grade I deserved in this class this semester.
Average: 4.19; Median: 4
I enjoyed coming to this class this semester.
Average: 3.94; Median: 4
You find out that your best friend has Mrs. Grayson next year. What do you tell them? (***dropping the class is not an option)
Idk/nothing (3)
That she is a good teacher and its a chill class.
tell them that mrs. grayson is the best and he will feel safe in her class
She’s really nice, and she teaches really well, so if you pay attention and are nice back to her, you’ll do well
Thats she is a nice teacher and she helps you a lot.
Don’t be disruptive and enjoy the class while you have it
it’s a pretty fun class
that Mrs. Grayson is a really smart teacher and that she cares about everyone in class
Make sure you do your notes to help you with the tests.
Mrs. Grayson class is a pretty good class. The way she grades is very fair and she is very understanding.
that she is a good teacher that will help u if u ask for it and is always there for u if u need anything and shes a good teacher and shes very nice and very smart and shes not one of those teachers that yells or is always bothering u but she is always checking in on u if u need anything which is a great thing.
Shes good at teaching
I tell them to pay attention during notes and keep phone off during notes because she does them fast and thoroughly, which is good! You just need to be focused.
i would tell them to right down all the notes because they help a lot with the tests
Try your hardest on all the test and talk to her if you have questions.
She is very nice
Tell them she is a nice teacher and would probably like her.
Shes a good teacher, just stay on her good side and its smooth sailing.
She seems to enjoy teaching her classes
That she is very nice and to always ask questions if needed
She’s really nice, & has a good humor
Telling them that she will say may the 4th be with you on may the 4th and likes Pi day.
she is nice
she very hyper and that’s good but if you get annoyed easily than you will get annoyed of how hyper she is
She is very nice and has a lot of patience but don’t take advantage of it
I would tell them that you are really nice and that they should be happy they got you as a teacher.
she teaches really good you would enjoy to have her as a teacher.
shes going to have a nice teacher this year
id tell them not to worry too much and ask questions, mrs grayson is super patient and is willing to do a one to one with you, and answers just about any question you have even if you’ve asked it before. super good teacher
That to bring their calculator!
She always has a positivie attitude and is overall a grfeat teacher who teaches you the way that you will understand.
It will be an easy and fun class with a great teacher who explains material well.
She tries to make things fun and enjoyable when she can, take notes for sure, and ask questions
I would tell them that she is a good teacher and she is very nice.
The teacher is extremely helpful and works well with the students.
You will have fun
I would say that she is really nice and makes class interesting, she gives candy and prizes when we lay games and every theme Thursday she gives stickers to anyone who dressed up that day.
if you don’t have the right people in the class it can get boring sometimes
to tell her if you have any problems with seeing she will pay attention
I would say don’t take advantage of how nice she is. Treat her with respect.
i would tell them its going to be a fun year and have a fun class but there’s going to be a lot of notes
Mrs. Grayson is an amazing teacher and she describes math very clearly so you don’t have to worry about not knowing what your doing. Everything in the class is simple and nothing too extreme happens, I never been stressed about this class at all this year, as long as you listen to her when doing notes you’ll understand everything immediately. If you even need anything, Mrs. Grayson is very calm and understanding and she will gladly do anything to help her.
Shes a great teacher!! I really enjoy her teaching style and it never makes the class super boring, she oftens engages us with her way of teaching and it was the class I was most comfortable with the whole year!
That they are lucky to have Mrs,Grayson and that they will able to understand Algebra very well after Mrs. Graysons class.
Shes really nice
Finishing the Deltamath while in the unit is a lot easier than going back and doing it later
ill let them know that Mrs.grayson is the best teacher and that she will make class fun.
Thats shes really nice and really calm person.
You will learn everything the same way you did with Mr.Knox just with a LOT more enthusiasm.
Easiest class
that she is a good teacher, who teaches well.
They’ll have fun with Mrs. Grayson
You will like her a lot
To enjoy her classes
She is the best teacher
What advice would you give a student who will be taking this math class (Algebra 1/Algebra 2) next year?
Idk/nothing (2)
Its more notes you are used too.
do your work and study, also use the sheet whenever u need to
have fun
Pay attention, if you don’t you’ll miss a lot, because she moves kinda fast, but not too fast
To do the sheets before the test.
TAKE. NOTES.
try your best
that the math for algebra 1 and 2 will be hard but you have a lot of help from your teacher is things get to hard
Make sure to ask questions when you don’t understand something.
When it is time to take notes actually take them because they help you out. Also delta math is a really good way to practice what you are learning.
Pay attention and take alot of notes and fill out ur colored sheets very good for ur test because they are very helpful
Payattention
I would say pay attention, but also make sure you have friends in this class so that it isn’t too boring.
it is a very good class
It gets hard at certain points in the school year but you have to push through it
It is fun
It would be hard for most people in algebra 2 but they can succeed
Just listen, and ask questions to get full understanding
just pay attention
It is a pretty cool class just pay attention and you’ll do very good
Respect the teacher
math sucks
Complete work
easy
just pay attention and dont mess around
it is fun but just take ALOT of notes because it helps
Try your best and pay attention.
To not stress about it and try your best.
Algebra 1 isnt as bad as it sounds, as long as you take the notes, do the practice and pay attention youll definetely get an A
again, ask questions!!!!! reach out!! that is it
no just to do your desmos
Always take good notes.
Try participating even if you might not think it’s the right answer.
dont fall behind and if you do catch up asap
I would tell them that the class should be pretty easy as long as you pay attention and participate.
Study hard
Listen closely
Study, do some of the delta math (it will help) retake things if you need to.
just to finish the work and focus, it’s not too hard
to pay attention it may seem like alot but you understand better as it goes on
If you dont understand it or dont pay attention it will be hard, otherwise it would be easy
be ready for notes always have a pencil with a good Chromebook with good batteries so when we do delta math your Chromebook wont die.
Math this year can be a little difficult sometimes, but as long as you listen to the teacher, take notes, and do some practices of it a day ( 2 at least) then you’ll do really well in the class and have nothing to worry about.
Pay attention! its not very difficult and the class offers a lot of support if your still struggling but overall the class is pretty easy for most.
That it is very easy if you pay attention and take good notes.
To be quiet and pay attention
To pay attention because every part you learn is important.
to participate, make friends and learn
To always take notes will be helpful
As long as you paid attention in Mr.Knox class (if you had him) it’s all the same things basically just going in just a bit in depth. Nothing too crazy and everyone will be able to handle.
It’s easy
to just listen and ask for help.
be prepared for test
Try to understand the custom color sheets and keep them all (Plus yellow sheet)
its easy just pay attention
Pay attention during learning days and ask questions.
Be attentive and respect the teacher
What is something Mrs. Grayson should keep doing next year?
Everything (11)
keep being nice/happy/positive/herself (9)
Cornell notes (6)
Delta Math (5)
games in class (4)
Warm Ups (3)
Giving out candy (3)
You should keep helping others a lot. (2)
Idk/nothing (2)
giving out stickers (2)
explaining the concept in depth (2)
The sheet we were able to use on the tests. (2)
friday free write (2)
Giving the birthday cards on their birthday because its very thoughtful.
Keep using the tablet to take notes so we could see the board.
Continue to not randomly call on people
She should make sure to check in with students on their grades and update students about them so they know what they need to fix or keep doing.
Interacting with the students
Pi day pie
Popsicle sticks
The switching seats every week! I think it helps us be more comfortable with our peers because we wouldve been with everyone at least once! It definitely made me a lot more confident to speak up in class and participate when I usually don’t.
What is something Mrs. Grayson should change for next year?
Idk/nothing (9)
Random seating / every week (5)
Warm ups (3)
Less notes (3)
give more snacks and stickers/donuts (3)
More games (2)
not letting students disrepect her (2)
table arrangements keep them in rows (2)
More white board activity’s.
the way she acts with bad behavior
math
Have hw asignments for a grade.
More worksheets
More individual practice I feel.
Organize Canvas
When you are talking, and stop because we are to loud, I think you should continue talking to the people who are listening. I get everybody should be included but its there choice to not listen.
be more strict with phones
the estamation 180
Give out less homework
have fun fridays
this might just be because im anti social, definitely doesnt go for all students, but i dont really like how we’re expected to. speak to everyone at our table? like even just the simple introductions. i didnt really like that
maybe try and make the class more fun by giving options of what students should do
explain things slower
You don’t have to act happy all period long if you’re not
What is something Mrs. Grayson should change about her classroom?
Idk/nothing (16)
add more decor (5)
Make it more pop/colorful (4)
more posters about math (3)
Free seating (2)
she should use the back part of the room that was closed off (2)
Tables in rows (2)
we need a pool
Keep desks in groups
Maybe make more places you can go? LIke the quiet room, or maybe a math corner to sit when we have like worksheets.
umm where she teaches sometimes
the students who act bad should sit in the front of the class
make it look more cozy to be in
Maybe put something up that is important to you.
get new markers for the earase boards and decorate more
you should get the chairs with wheels those are comfortable and good
Maybe we should add some background music here and there! just to add a little spice in class. maybe some day just have the lights off or something.
More math stickers
add clouds to the classroom, curtains.
What is something that’s memorable from this class?
Play fun games to help review for tests. (8)
Idk/nothing (4)
friends (4)
Pi day (4)
Sitting with friends (3) and being proud if I answer something correctly
all the fun activities we did as a class (3)
having fun (2)
probably the warm ups (2)
the people. (2)
Combining classes for bingo.
This is the best math class I’ve ever taken, this is the best grade in math I’ve ever had
everything
Plickers
Our own seats
Being with my friend edgar and having a fun time in this class
Having fun with Ethan, Matias, Donovan, Anthony, and Hayden at the start of the year.
the colored tables
getting my grade from a D to a B
when she would show us new games and try to beat her
the team projects
the first day of school
I like being able to solve the problems with my friends, and the line art projects
being with my friends and able to work and talk too
the mathketball game
wining bingo 3 times!
i made a friend in her
The posters
My table with shalin sam and bri
Learning
Desmos and the quizzes.
Donuts
the laughs
The teachers
Mrs Grayson, one of my most memorable math teachers ever. 😀
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she teaches a topic?
Idk/nothing (26)
explaining the learning targets in depth (3)
do more 1 on 1 learning (2)
to let everyone know in class that she is here whatever you need (2)
give us more practice or more work time
making it fun
Games to help us memorize.
try not to go super fast but still fast if that makes sense
more examples
Find easy ways to solve problems
She can give us more practice make us do work on the white boards
Make sure you give students enough time to process everything
Have more practice problem when we take notes
Dont clump everything together or to far apart, go slow and dont over do it.
keep a good balance between notes and practice.
More practice on our own worksheets
play more games that help with the math for prizes
she could be more details on some of the parts that are hard not to miss
Find ways to memorize them more
to make sure we actually write what we learn and for her to check over it.
to just keep asking every student if they need help
After finishing the color sheet, maybe take another day or two to make sure students can remember the fundamentals of the unit.
by doing the hardest question in the homework so we know how to do it
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she shows she cares about you?
Idk/nothing (31)
sit down and talk to the students
give us all A
Offer even more help maybe
to help and to check on people just in case they are not feeling okay
Maybe like more little check-ins.
Listen
Checking up on us more but she already does it
ask me about it
candy
there was ONE THING THAT SPOKE TO ME . looking into some of the medias they like !!!!!!!! like when i told you about my favorite video on the free write thing last week and you responded saying you watched it. that made me really happy im aware you cant really do that with every student but i appreciate you doing it for me.
By being understanding and asking more questions, but again shes perfect in this category too.
I really like your friday free writes those always show that you care so continue on doing that.
check in on everyone once the class starts, maybe pull us to the side one by one and ask us, “hows your day going”
just saying how was their day or any something nice to them
come to me when i need help
asking question during warm ups
How could Mrs. Grayson improve her communication with her students?
Idk/nothing (26)
by asking questions if they seem confused (4)
talk one on one (3)
Emails? (2)
adapt to speaking with all species
Have a strict no phone rule, that’s the biggest problem in this class
to talk to a group of tables of what going on in a nice way
Have a remind app to send reminders out.
Some google forms?
let students come in at a different time when shes available
talk when in need
talk to them and maybe in the silent room privately
candy
I guess maybe talk to them everyday seperately or just ask how their doign with their work every day.
Check in more or sum
Emails when tests are getting close even though its on the board maybe just a reminder for it.
maybe as everyone or like each table how their day is going/ maybe how their weekend went or if they have nay plans for the weekend?
ask them if they need help no matter what
montly meetups with students
How could Mrs. Grayson improve the way she grades?
Idk/nothing (29)
Start grading homework assignments. (2)
show a percentage (2)
grade on correctness
to always double check so she wont make any mistakes on what she missed
Not highlighting everything we got wrong and right.
see if a student understands the problem
I think the spreadsheet she uses to determine grades. like the average of all together. should be available so we can calculate what we get.
If they tried there best then put one more point so if someone got a 1/4 they should get a 2/4 if they studied and everything
its just confusing
making it out of more points?
Make the grades a percentage and not a 0/4 system
Maybe showing us how we got the question wrong.
Maybe for time purposes you can just mark the wrong answers with a red pen.
I enjoy the way you grade with like the highlights and I also really like the fact that you dont grade the homework!
More specifics or let students know when there grades are slipping.
perhaps feedback on what students did wrong on a quiz or test and ways to improve or get it right
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she uses Canvas?
Idk/nothing (34)
to show how to get in canvas on the board so people can follow her lead
organzie it
ask a teacher
put more stuff in the modules
organizing the different topics we do throughout the semesters could help
Have the layout for the semester available from the start
What is something one of your other teachers does (or has done) that Mrs. Grayson should also do?
Idk/nothing (27)
They give us like more candy and I like candy. (2)
play music during work time (2)
go outside (2)
more group projects (2)
We should play games like kahoot! (2)
Give team points for answering questions.
Prevent kids from playing their airpods loudly
Maybe let students go up the board to show work if they want to.
talk more about the topic
Do the 4 walls activity on agree,mostly agree,disagree,mostly disagree
have fun fridays 🙂
Do more fun activities.
competetion witgh other classes
interact with the students like they’re friends and not like a teacher and student. it makes the student feel more comfortable
Maybe make a slideshow on what we are doing every day so just in case one is absent they can just go on the slideshow and see what they were doing in math today.
What letter grade would you give Mrs. Grayson as a teacher?
A: 42; B: 16; C: 1
Anything else you want to say to Mrs. Grayson?
mrs grayson is a legend
No have a good summer.
Thank you for being a good teacher and getting me the grade I have 🙂
I loved having you as my math teacher as a freshman.
Thank u for being a great and helpful math teacher this year, even though i wasnt very good at math im glad Mrs.Grayson was always there for me to help me and congratulated me when i did good on something unlike my other teachers. I hope my next years math teacher is like Mrs.Grayson because shes the best, most helpful, and most energetic teacher ive ever had.
Have a good summer!
thank you for a good year
thanks for helping me near the end of the school year and getting my grade up
Good job !!
give out more candy telling you right now
Best math teacher
hiiii, thanks for being such a good teacher
thanks 🙂
You were one of my favorite teachers because of how nice and sweet you were and alos how calm you were about everything
Keep doing what your doing!
have a great summer
thank you
thank you for a amazing school year it was a lot of fun
Thank you so much for being my teacher this year!
I hope you have a great summer im going to really miss your class next year!!!
I really enjoyed your class thank you so much for everything.
have a great summer break
have a great summer
Thanks for being a good teacher, Same goes for Mrs. Cox
OMG it’s my first in-person conference since 2019!!! I’m so excited to see real people who love teaching math all gather together and I, of course, had to take this opportunity to present about warm ups.
Here’s a presentation I gave about them. It’s been fun sharing with people how I structure my warm ups. If I could, I think I would do all of them all day every day. I love them, the learners love them, and real math conversations happen because of them. I also wrote more about them in this post: Some Warm Up Files.
I can’t figure out how to embed a Google Slides presentation in WordPress anymore 😦 but here’s the presentation:
I’ve been using the same base of a survey for years. Here are my previous results: 201620172018201920202021. I’ve slowly been adding and taking away certain questions. I’m striving to get feedback that I can actually use and that I care about.
*Disclaimer: These results are being published because I like to go back and review them and see how things have changed/improved throughout the years. The rest of this post probably won’t be too useful for readers who aren’t me, but feel free to read if you wish! Reflection will be coming at a later date; these are merely raw results.
I got the grade I deserved in this class this semester.
Average: 4.67; Median: 5
I enjoyed coming to this class this semester.
Average: 3.96; Median: 4
You find out that your best friend has Mrs. Grayson next year. What do you tell them? (***dropping the class is not an option)
Shes a good teacher, youll like her.
Yass queen have fun
it is going to be a fun class and there will be a lot of activities
she really likes math
to always listen
Nice teacher
she’s fun
She loves math
She is super fun and makes math fun. She talking in french on April Fools Day. She really like math.
She is probably one of the most interesting and joyful teacher you can get and cares about you
She is a entertaining teacher
I would tell them to have fun, and overall listen during class cause things can go by super fast.
I would tell them that they are going to have a fun class and that she is a great teacher
I would tell them that the way you teach makes the math so much easier to understand and they’ll enjoy the class for sure.
She is a very nice and understanding teacher and you will pass if you apply yourself
Shes a good teacher
She is a great teacher
drop the class
Just pay attention
it was boring
That math will be fun and easy with her
that class will be fun
miss grayson is an amazing teacher and shes super chill. she makes understanding class easy and goes at a great pace, also very kindhearted.
You’re lucky
If you pay attention its easy.
listen and do your work
Ask all the questions you can, she will answer all of them!
that she makes algebra more bearable
That she really likes math
Omg she is so nice!
She makes class interesting and explains topics well.
I’m telling them *about* a beagle but not explaining anything about it
She always has a smile on her face.
That she is nice and understanding.
She’ll warm up to you you just need to warm up to her teaching style and and she”ll be really fun to listen to and be taught by
The class is pretty fun, and as long as you attend, you will be fine! Don’t get behind!
She is really nice and if you treat her with respect and listen, its a really chill and enjoyable class
That she is a good teacher and it’s best to pay attention in her class.
she’s a good teacher and nice
She is a great teacher and shes willing to help you out if you need help
She’s a really good teachers and very nice, but if you have disruptive or rude students, they often times walk all over her.
Do not be afraid to ask questions, she is always willing to answer them
Mrs Grayson #issocool
She was a fun teacher to have and it should be a pretty enjoyable semester.
she is very enthusiastic about math, you’ll learn a lot
Mrs. Grayson is an awesome teacher. She is supportive and kind about everything. She doesn’t yell at the class which is good too.
She’s awesome
The class is very fun to be in! The atmosphere is chill, relaxed, and a comfortable place to learn!
She is very fun and has a lot of energy. She always has a smile on her face.
What advice would you give a student who will be taking this math class (Algebra 2/Geometry) next year?
study
pay attention
Do the mini checks and the reviews.
Do your notes
focus on the learning and do the work or you’re going to be behind
to listen
Pay attention
apply previous knowledge to new problems
Pay attention and take notes when she is showing example problems.
Try your hardest and don’t give up at the end
To pay attention.
Pay attention definitely.
it isn’t that hard if you pay attention and actually try
Definitely stay on top of any work and study. Also ask for help everytime you need it.
the class isnt too hard if you pay attention
God speed
Get your work done and pay attention
drop the class
To pay attention
Pay attention, stay off of your phones, do the work
to pay attention
STUDY
Pay attention and take lots of notes
Take deep notes.
Bring a Calculator
make sure you study
that you should really pay attention
Do the mini-checks
Make sure you do the practice tests!
Remember the rules of each outcome, and take time with notes
Do the mini checks because it can change your grade in the end.
Pay attention and ask questions if you need to.
Stay calm and carry on
Make sure you don’t get behind because it can be very very hard to catch up.
study and just pay attention
Pay attention and do the mini checks
pay attention in class or you’ll fall behind
make sure to do the checkpoints and take notes because that is going to help a lot
Focus
Stay focused during class and do the practice if you need to
do your mini checks
Stay on task and always ask questions.
do your mini checks!!
Remember to take the mini-checks and take ALL the notes!
Pay attention
Get your work done! Ask questions if and when you have them!
Make sure you understand what you are doing. Do the reviews because they are somewhat the same as the test
What is something Mrs. Grayson should keep doing next year?
warm-ups (9)
Set warmup (4)
being nice (3)
The estimations (3)
switching tables (2)
nothing/idk (2)
Basically everything she already does (2)
Keep teaching good (2)
Being herself (2)
French speaking
the activities
letting us choose our seats
Reviews
Review days and games
Exactly how you teach and the bellwork games and mini checks
Keep up the enthusiasm
working in groups
keep being funny and fun
Using the Ipad and projector so everyone can see
Highlighting test questions!
noticing and wondering
Practice tests
Mini checks as checkpoints
Staying calm
Retake/Relearns
The nice chill teaching style, really helps to enjoy the class, which in turn makes me want to listen and care more about what she is teaching
Giving the class a choice
doing summaries
Keep teacher well and being kind.
What is something Mrs. Grayson should change for next year?
nothing/idk (9)
Let students choose seats (4)
Make different math warmups. They were kind of boring.
chose on students just randomly
reviews
change the tables around
temperature in her room
Seating arrangements, not change every week.
Not speak french for most of the class.
Maybe some attendance questions? Like would you rather or something to get to know others in the class.
Spend more time on certain aspects of the hardest units
no estimation or set warm ups
notes taking so long
Stricter on the phone policy. I’ll look around the room and everyone is glued to their phones barely paying attention
her students, these ones were kinda mean
warm up stuff
more warm-ups
Instead of staying quiet when someone is interrupting you, ask them to be quiet it would probably waste less time.
when we’re doing problems on the board fully write out how to do it instead of just writing the answer and go slower
the sets
do a quote wall
More review for tests
No more noticing and worrying:)
Not letting the kids walk all over you by over talking you/be more strict (3)
just be understanding about missing
Let the class play more games
more practice
which one is different attendance questions
Pre-tests before every unit
Create groups of people which are accountable for each other and change seating charts often
What is something Mrs. Grayson should change about her classroom?
Nothing (11)
The ac/temperature (10)
put some poster on the wall/Decorate a bit more cause it’s just a little decorated but could look really nice (3)
the seating arrangement/Plan seating chart ahead (2)
turing off the lights/Diffent lighting (2)
maybe set stronger ground rules
the ringing noise in the room that never stops and is only in this room and it is cold
Nothing really, I like the math wall of shame and the seating flexibility is nice.
maybe more color
new sign for math wall of shame
More brain breaks
Change her name letters to all capital letters on the window
She should be more assertive
more one on one time for people who are struggling or confused
paint it a different color
sometimes the desks were too close
Make the lessons more interactive…have students work together to solve the problems, etc.
What is something that’s memorable from this class?
French lesson/racine carrée (6)
the games (5)
the warm-ups (5)
the people i sat with/my table (5)
watching beagle videos/using the video of the Beagle stealing chicken nuggets for encouragement (4)
nothing/idk (3)
Learning with friends while playing clash/Adrian and Logan being very into clash (3)
Learning math. (2)
Pretty much everything/A lot (2)
getting free answers on tests for beating her in games
sitting at the black table
Meeting new people and connecting with people who I never thought I would be able to connect with.
doing math with my friends
lucas m****r.
ivan d*****o
drawing on the walls
Jacob
crying over it
We got nothing to say Mrs. Grayson
The gimkits and blookets
All the laughs
when Mrs. Grayson would always sing her favorite math song
Danny and Aiden arguing over something stupid.
It was fun
I loved the flexibility which made learning less stressful, I liked how the grading worked (taking off half a point instead off the full question)
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she shows she cares about you?
nothing/idk/doesnt need improvement (25)
tempertaure in your room (2)
Spend more time 1 on 1 with students to see how they are doing (2)
Talk to/ask the students more about their lives (2)
Tell me
Let me pick my seat
More check ins.
You keep a good balance of people who want to talk about whats going on and people who don’t want to say anything. So nothing really.
Can’t, I’m not a very sharing person I prefer to talk about others than talk about myself
Listen but don’t get walked all over by her students
Keep actually caring
I think she already shows it by going table and table asking if we need help
nothing, you already give birthday cards
Nothing much to complain about, continue with the weekly summaries and Friday free writes
How could Mrs. Grayson improve her communication with her students?
nothing/idk/No need for improvement (15)
Spend more time 1 on 1 with students to see how they are doing (3)
with gmail/probably emailing students (2)
Not letting them walk all over her when teaching/Be more assertive (2)
idk my parents liked how you sent email reminders
talk
not speak in french when we are learning new information
nothing, i think the emails and answer keys and videos on canvas help a lot.
Call on students who don’t talk normally
Speak French more
Just reassuring the class.
The in class talks, emalis, and mini check reminders are good!
nothing, I think everyone gets the attention they need
she communicates really well, even when students were being difficult she never lost her cool or raised her voice
Maybe weekly e-mails?
Try to check in a bit more and encourage them to ask questions about anything
Maybe send check up emails or send options for catching up if someone misses a lot.
Make them feel comfortable with the class and with herself
Spend more time walking around class checking in with students
Greeting the table groups individually every day.
She already asks how people are doing and about their lives. Doeswell at communication!
Continue being calm and collected! It really helps!
If they seem tired maybe ask if they want a drink of water to wake them up especially students who have math early in the morning
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she teaches a topic?
nothing/idk/doesnt need to change (13)
compare it to more real world situations that we could more likely relate to (2)
make is more fun/engaging for the students (2)
The Ipad works pretty well as is, so maybe have more people come up and do examples (2)
take less time on the easier topics/units and more on the hard units.
have students do some problems and include them in the learning
find what works for certain people
Study guides specific to a certain topic
Make sure every student is paying attention and not on their phone which would allow more participation on the questions
Possibly offering a flex class period? Or maybe just afterschool help?
Maybe give out more practice packets and if someone is gone, record the lesson so they can copy down any notes that we did in the class.
make sure everyone understands before moving on
In french
explain somethings more
More practice or explanation I assume is what would work
Maybe make optional tasks to help kids practice more. For example, find free math games to help kids practice Square root, or radicals, etc.
do more of the practice in the packets in class
more group work
Write spots for the specific rules and go through the processes for solving equations more
more study games
Put the videos on canvas incase someone is gone and need to catch ip
I think she already does a lot of thing to help like providing help during flex and office hours and also class
the videos need to match the packets, it so confusing trying to watch the video when they don’t match
Maybe slow down a few times, but it also depends on the class.
I think working with table mates and really simplifying the material helps! Especially explaining terms, simple things that kids need a refresher on!
Having more practice after a set of notes or practicing the more challenging problems
How could Mrs. Grayson improve the way she grades?
nothing/idk/doesn’t need to improve (36)
grades well, gives you points off for getting something wrong
give a score on the tests and quizes
Canvas already grades pretty well, but I’ve heard it takes a while to go to home access
explaining the problem
Look at how an answer was solved and give credit if answer was solved with idea from current unit
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she uses Canvas?
nothing/idk/doesn’t need to improve (26)
Sometimes its a little confusing to read. Theres a lot on the pages sometimes.
Make sure the questions on the mini check are right
Dont use it as much, canvas is kinda bad
she didnt use canvas for much besides necessities (checkpoints etc.) (which i loved because i prefer paper)
Announcements for upcoming tests and stuff
add more things
It’s also good, probably better than others cause there’s multiple ways to get to the assignments
Easier links for answer keys
Put links to the days assignments under the day or the lesson
Put more descriptive words into each day
Add practice activities or quizzes
add notes that match the note packet.
When it comes to TO DO LISTS, its confusing with how many Friday free writes and summaries are there even when they aren’t due for awhile. If possible, maybe having them posted the week of their due date instead of them all at once 🙂
What is something one of your other teachers does (or has done) that Mrs. Grayson should also do?
nothing/idk (15)
play games (3)
Attendance questions. (3)
Take brain breaks (2)
help more on tests (2)
Give more independent work time.
the multiple amounts of activities
Kahoot
Practice quizzes
Letting us do independent work and go over it after the time is up. The answer keys are helpful but it would be better if you went over the problem so we know how to do it.
let us work in the hall
One of my teachers has Friday complaints where students can complain about soemthing on Friday
Maybe have like outside days where we do practice and stuff at picnic tables
anonymous tips board
Make her entering classroom slide more interesting with like a bitmoji of herself like Mrs. Spencer
Talk to each student
Been more assertive.
Give students one on one help if needed
5 minutes at the start of class to do whatever. (talk, go on phones, etc.)
What is something one of your other teachers does (or has done) that Mrs. Grayson should NEVER consider doing?
nothing/idk (13)
being mean (2)
she should never have us learn the material on our own/Don’t just use videos to teach, I like your style of teaching cause it feels like your engaged (2)
expecting us to know how to do something without clarification.
Tests
bell ringers
no french bc i had no clue what was going on
no phones
Being annoying
Take phones away
failing me on a test
Rushing through units
make us sit solo
Don’t ever answer a student’s question with “you should know this” or “find it yourself” or “you should have been paying attention”
some teachers make class not fun but Mrs. Grayson makes class fun
Make powerpoints and just make everyone copy the stuff down and not actually do any notes
Calling on people without their hands raised
using to many unrecognizable terms to a regular highschooler
Let people take tests at home
talk down to students
Having favorites in each class
give big projects
Teaching the concept but then sitting down and not offering any help
Mrs R literally talked about me to another student using my name and class period and complained about me so I think all teachers should definitely not do this!
Tests on Monday
refrain from having the students doing nothing for a whole 30 mins…
Always plan fun activities because some classes get boring and brings down the mood
A: 41; B: 14; C: 1
Anything else you want to say to Mrs. Grayson?
have a good summer good luck with the freshmen
bye bye have fun teaching next year
Life Hack: If ur drowning, just drink the water!
Life Hack: If your stuck in traffic, just tell everyone to go.
Racine carrew
I enjoyed this class
You were one of my favorite teachers this year
Thank you for being really patient and always being in a good mood 🙂
Have a great summer
Thanks for being a great teacher!
you helped me a lot this year, thank you 🙂
i would give u a 110% grade for teaching
should have given jacob an A
Have a great Summer, and Happy Late B-Day!!!
thank you for being so nice to me!!!
If we could give you better than an A we would give you and SA for super amazing. Have a good day Mrs. Grayson: We hope you have a good day summer and rest of your life. We love you be safe out there
an A+ from above
Thank you for teaching us and dealing with our obnoxious class. : )
No, everything went great this year 🙂
Thank you for a great year, and for believing in me.
Jesus loves you
Thank you for your time and commitment to your students! have an amazing summer!
For the first time in 6 years, I’ll be celebrating Pi Day actually on Pi Day in my classes (my old school was always on Spring Break for it). I’m so excited! I wanted to share this list of videos that I’ve found over the years that are fun for Pi Day, mainly so I don’t need to search for them again. Share more with me if you have a good one!
I’ve now taught for (over) a full quarter at my new school. Some days, I feel like the last 8 years of teaching have just left my brain and I’m a totally new teacher. I never imagined being a new veteran teacher would be so difficult. Maybe it’s the crazy pandemic year we’re all dealing with but change is especially hard to handle for me right now. It probably also has to do with how I’m older, have more responsibilities, and have so many other changes to deal with at the same time. It’s not that I disagree or don’t want to do the changes. It’s more just that I haven’t figured out yet how to make it feel like me yet.
Things I miss from my previous teaching experiences:
Having my own classroom
Math play table
Having a classroom phone with privacy to call parents
Having an organized file system
Having an organized teacher desk
Actually knowing all the things I have in my room and can actually use, and where they are located
Not having to battle passing period traffic with my cart
Having my opening screen ready to go before any learners arrive
Having a class set of calculators (and with them a place to attach my Plickers)
Promethean board, mainly for lesson organization
Google Classroom (Canvas might be the first tech tool I hate using)
Friday Free Writes and Weekly Summaries
High fiving students (COVID 😢)
Hallway math problems
Not getting up at 5am every day
Delta Math
A copy secretary that was easy to access
Being a club sponsor
Being the leader of my curriculum groups
Feeling like I knew what I was doing
Seeing my learners every day (now I’m on an A/B block with a C day that has all periods on Wednesdays)
Having empty desks in classrooms
Candy and extra credit as prizes
Having a MacBook Pro for my school laptop (I really really miss Airdrop)
Not feeling like I’m behind every day
But I want to end on a positive so here are some things that are great at my new school (this doesn’t mean they haven’t also been at previous schools):
My coworkers are amazing and will answer every question I have without making me feel bad ever
My coworkers have amazing ideas and push me to be a better teacher
My coworkers have used a lot of my ideas and value my opinion
My learners have a lot of freedoms in the school (off campus, open campus privileges) and they mostly don’t abuse the system
The school has been giving no grades to homework for a while, but learners still have the expectation to do homework and they generally do it.
The school has office hours during the day and learners use it.
The school has a Testing Center! Saves so much stress and time.
One to one Chromebooks means I can do so much more with tech, especially Desmos
Block periods allow for more fun
My school has a focus on SEL and all the staff really care about our learners’ well-being
We have weekly 90-min PLC meetings that are so well structured and really improve learning
The math hallway has lounge seating and fishbowls and counters with outlets. You can have groups out in the hallway working.
Families respond to emails and have working emails
Learners respond to emails
I use my iPad with AirServer screen mirroring so I can be anywhere in my room and writing on the board. And learners think it’s very cool to be writing on my iPad
I have a wall that’s painted in white board paint, another wall of white boards, and lots of big mobile white boards to fill in the other walls. And pretty much an unlimited supply of markers.
I’m hoping next quarter will be easier for my sanity. Now that marching band is over I’ll have a lot more time, too. I have a lot of goals I want to accomplish before the end of the semester. Here’s to a better nine weeks!
Last year I had a thought that I would give my same math mindset questions that I normally gave at the beginning of the year to my learners again at the end of the year. Usually, I just give the questions to see where my learners are at before I teach them and see which specific learners are at my ends so I can kind of keep them on my radar. My additional goal this year was to see if there was any change in mindset over the course of a year in my class. I’m hoping all of them grow except the “People who are good at math can solve problems quickly,” I hope to get closer to the middle of 3.
Because my school actually has our classes as semesters in their scheduling system, I do get usually a quarter to a third of my learners changing math teachers at the semester. This means that it was not all the same students from the beginning of the year as it was at the end. Also, with us starting remote and ending hybrid and having pretty bad attendance and work completion problems, I didn’t get everyone to do each survey. That means these results aren’t truly a depiction of my class’s changes in mindset, but they’re close
Questions looked like this from a Google Form.
Here were the results: The first number is from my first week of school in August, the second number is from my first week of second semester in January, and the third number is from their end-of-year survey at the end of May.
I am good at math.
Average: 3.248 –> 3.361 –> 3.529
Median: 3 –> 3 –> 4
I enjoy math.
Average: 3.022 –> 3.157 –> 3.257
Median: 3 –> 3 –> 3
People who are good at math can solve problems quickly.
Average: 3.241 –> 3.222 –> 3.2
Median: 3 –> 3 –> 3
Anyone can become good at math.
Average: 3.818 –> 3.787 –> 4.029
Median: 4 –> 4 –> 4
It is just as important to know how to work in a group as it is to know how to work alone.
Average: 3.803 –>3.870 –> 4.3
Median: 4 –> 4 –> 5
I’d say all the mindsets had moved in the right direction for what I’d like over the year! This makes me pretty happy considering many went a whole year with remote learning and still were able to change mindsets.
I’ve been using the same base of a survey for years. Here are my previous results: 20162017201820192020. I’ve slowly been adding and taking away certain questions. I’m striving to get feedback that I can actually use and that I care about.
*Disclaimer: These results are being published because I like to go back and review them and see how things have changed/improved throughout the years. The rest of this post probably won’t be too useful for readers who aren’t me, but feel free to read if you wish! Reflection will be coming at a later date; these are merely raw results.
I think that Mrs. Grayson:
Respects each student: 4.94 (previously 4.71, 4.73, 4.78, 4.77, 4.82)
Tries to understand her students: 4.87 (previously 4.35, 4.48, 4.36, 4.26, 4.62)
Does a good job of treating all students how they deserve to be treated: 4.93 (previously 4.57, 4.6, 4.69, 4.66, 4.81)
I got the grade I deserved in this class this semester.
Average: 4.343; Median: 4.5
I enjoyed coming to this class this semester.
Average: 3.942; Median: 4
You find out that your best friend has Mrs. Grayson next year. What do you tell them? (***dropping the class is not an option)
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Definitely don’t drop it. Appreciate mrs. Grayson shes a great teacher
That it’s really not that bad and she makes class a little easier especially using delta math for homework
The class should be pretty easy so long as you get your work done on time.
try your hardest
Mrs. Grayson will put forth every effort to help you succeed in class, but you have to meet her half way. You have to do the work.
To make sure to pay attention, because she can work through things kind of fast sometimes
shes one of the best teachers you can get math wise.
I would tell them that Mrs. Grayson is very nice and a good teacher but the class can be a bit of a challenge sometimes
Just pay attention
Mrs. Grayson will work with you if your willing to work hard.
it will be challenging but she’s very good at answering all questions you have and making you the best you can be
You should not worry Mrs. Grayson is a nice and a amazing teacher.
I would tell them that you’re a good teacher and that they’ll do good in your class.
Have fun
to pay attention and tel them how you don´t assign a lot of homework like other teachers do.
don’t be afraid to voice your struggles, shes amazing at understanding situations and will always help out.
That its not that hard as it seems. And they would already know how to do some stuff
She is a nice teacher and it is fun learning there in her class
Ask questions if you need it.
Do your work
its hard but she helps if needed.
she’s fun
Don’t be afraid to ask questions because she will always help you to further understand if you are confused.
Just have fun
Ask questions because Mrs. Grayson always helps in any way she can!
She’s always really happy and willing to help whenever you need it.
State that she will probably be the nicest teacher you’ll end up having for the year
She will give a lot of work but it helps for the test
make a joke about pi and you’ll get along great
just pay attention to listen dont be scared to reach out
shes one of the best teachers ive had
That you’re a good teacher
It’s a good class
I would tell them that she will always understand when you turn in something late and is a great teacher.
Make sure to do the review work sheet because the test will be similar to the review
I would tell them to not worry that Mrs.Grayson is really helpful and nice. The class will be just fine and Mrs.Grayson is a good math teacher.
That the class won’t be hard at all as long as you pay attention and she’s easy going
practicing many times on each subject will make it easier to solve problems.
pay attention
she will always be there for you when you need her! this class helps you prepare for the next step
That she helps alot
Make sure to ask questions because the class and go a lil fast sometimes but Mrs Grayson will help you
They are in good hands for sure
shes a great teacher
have fun!
She will work with you and ways help.
If you don’t understand something just ask.
good luck
pay attention or you wont get it
that you are very kind so there is no need to hesitate when asking questions
she is verry energetic and with make your day better
that theyll have fun
shes really nice and will always help
all of my friends will be graduating but if i had any i would tell them that they will always learn new things and have fun and will definitely share lots of laughs.
its enjoyable
I would tell them not to be scared to reach out and ask for help if you need it. I would also tell them to pay attention.
Ask for help when you need it.
that Mrs. Grayson keeps the class under control without being too tough.
She is a great teacher
Oh don’t worry she’s cool, she can be a little weird in funny ways sometimes. but very good with trying to understand how you might be feeling and super easy to get help from>
Though she may take time to warm up to her students on a personal level, you will soon find out that she’s great and is there to support you 100% of the way.
Do your best and ask a lot of questions if you have them
Shes a laid back, nice, and fun teacher that wont just make class all boring and just talk the whole time and will answer your questions willingly.
Prepare for a fun and relaxed year
Pay attention during notes and everything will go easily. And Mrs.Grayson is laid back
shes a really good teacher
to talk to you if they have any questions because that does help, and that she’ll try hard to help you if you have trouble turning something in.
dropping the class is not an option
What advice would you give a student who will be taking this math class next year?
pay attention
pay attention
Pay attention its better to with the class then behind
If you don’t know the answer, check your work. And then ask for help.
Just keep pushing through, ask questions, and always try
There’s no point in procrastinating, get the work done on time. Ask questions if you need help.
it’s sometimes easy and sometimes hard
Come to class, do the homework assignments, and you will do fine, as long as you put forth the effort.
Don’t slack, things build up fast if you miss something
the content might seem hard at first but it gets easier the more work you do. dont hesitate to ask mrs grayson for help.
I would tell them to try to stay focused and to always turn their work in on time
Just pay attention they go for both
Make sure you keep up on your work because getting behind won’t be easy to catch up.
I struggled a little but as long as you take your notes and ask questions you will be fine
Take notes.
Pay attention and do the notes. The notes help so much
stay focused and on track with the class
pay attention and ask questions if needed
just try and ask questions
That its pretty easy
you might not know or understand the class but if you try to understand the basics of it that will help
If you don’t understand something there are a lot of learning resources online. Also ask Mrs. Grayson.
Make sure to study
The games and assignments will help you a lot.
Ask questions
Don’t give up when it gets hard, ALWAYS do the test review, even if you don’t think you need it.
Pay attention and get your work done on time, also take the notes!
Just pay attention and get the work done
always take notes
just pay close attention ask questions
Watch out for polynomials. :0
Pay attention
it’s very tough
Try not to cry.
don´t be afraid to ask for helps when you´re are struggling and needed help
Stay on top of the homework, if you get behind it is sometimes hard to catch up
pay a lot of attention during radicals
its math so get ready to think alot but its not too bad if you break it down and work through it.
turn in your work on time!
To not get behind
Make sure to pay attention
Keep up on your work. I did not and it kicked my butt. Math is not challenging, I just work so much out side of school I do not hardly make school a priority. Therefor, my grades do not at all reflect my knowledge accurately.
its challenging
stay focused and work hard
It wasn’t a hard class just do the work and pay attention.
Don’t be afraid to ask a question
do it its easy
work hard to keep up
as long as you pay attention in class you will be fine
make sure you turn in test on time
pay attention when taking notes and youl be fine
will be a little bit challenging but if you listen and pay attention you should pass in no time.
the class is hard
I would tell them to pay attention and focus on every step, because once you miss one step it can ruin the whole problem. I would also tell them to stay on top of there work and not get behind.
Don’t fall behind
Mrs. Grayson always do her best to make class interesting.
Try your hardest and it will be easier
Do. Your. Homework.
Be prepared to “Get’cha head in the game” -The Great Zac Efron haha. In other words, be prepared to get challanged.
It’s fun when you understand the material
Just do the work on time and pay attention in class and u should be fine.
Take your time with your work and study for your exams/tests.
pay attention during radicals
study alot because it is hard
to get a good start on the assignments so you don’t get behind.
have fun
What is something Mrs. Grayson should keep doing next year?
Everything (12)
Review Games/Quizizz (12)
Delta Math/Online homework/MyMathLab (9)
I don’t know (5)
Lesson recordings (4)
Grading things quickly/the way you grade/Grading work instead of just the answer (4)
Helping students/always being there to help even when it’s late at night (3)
Reaching out to students/showing you care by checking in on students/Asking how can she help instead of scolding us for missing assignments (3)
ACT/SAT Practice Questions (2)
Encouraging students to be motivated about the class
Separate class website
Office Hours
Extra credit for winning with review games
Math
Playing music before class
Keeping the review similar to the test
Activities
Printing notes templates
Treating all students how they deserve to be treated
Being fun
Giving enough time to work on assignments
Being herself
What is something Mrs. Grayson should change for next year?
Nothing/idk (38)
Taking so many notes (2)
Excel assignments/directions (2)
Slowing down when teaching something new/taking notes (2)
How hard the class is
How much work is given
Have more examples done in class
Go into more detail with the lessons
More multiple choice stuff
What is something Mrs. Grayson should change about her classroom?
Nothing/idk (34)
Seating arrangement/put the desks back in groups (5)
More posters/decorations (4)
More color (2)
Bring the calculators back
Due dates
Make it more comfortable
Make it more lively
More math stuff
What is something that’s memorable from this class?
Nothing/idk (11)
April fools joke😂😂
The songs you played before the bell rang made it more fun.
When we all play games that we all get pretty competitive about
The fat bee that got into the classroom.
The focus problems
all of the fun review we’ve done
how stressful math tests were for me
all of the fun assignments
Playing the game Blooket.
be like the beagle
It was fun
the fun games that made learning fun
Review games
The review games
all the work
The activities we did in the class
Having a teacher that has been so willing to help me.
The jokes in the live classes
Definitely not the math // You; your kindness and patience is what I’d end up remembering most from this class
always having good music playing before class
The songs you played before the bell rang.
I really liked the delta math
How hard it was
It was all online.
playing game but at the same time you´re learning
I will always remember how you played music at the beginning of the live lessons
playing games
being able to do math decently with ought help.
synthetic divison
always getting on tommy during live lessons to stop talking hahah
When I got first place on a blooket
dunno
Passing hopefully lhh
you being happy all the time
all of the games and extra credit opportunities
The big podium in the front [??? I don’t know what this means]
I would say all the tests and quizzes and homework. 🙂
x=-b=/-squrt*(b^2-4ac)/2a
I cant think if a specific thing but i wont forget how i felt no nervous-ness when asking questions because i knew i was going to get helped.
mrs grayson being so ind to everyone
her speaking french
playing review games
the math that i actually learned, never learned so much math since my freshman year.
that its hard
getting a god grade on my last test!
Mrs. Grayson understand her students.
i havent met anyone in the class
The day you spoke french in class, (i think it was french)
The first day I went to school blended and I was in the classroom alone with Eh on facetime during the period so I didn’t feel as lonely haha. Seriously tho, that was the best study hall!
The amazing help I get when I actually ask questions
how easy and fun it was
The enjoyable help through the classes and work was memorable.
playing games
working online
honestly couldn’t tell you 😦 most of it was online. probably the day you spoke french that was pretty funny
her awesomness
What comments do you have about our class social media?
Nothing/idk (21)
They’re fine/nice/cool/interesting/sufficient (9)
Love/like it (3)
I didn’t look at them (3)
I like the Instagram one but I do not use Twitter (2)
It’s a really good idea (2)
Put it more out there
What pictures do you post since most students are remote?
I think it’s cool to have social media for the class, the only other classes I have seen do that are band and choir
I should look more
Who runs it?
It’s good for the people who need it
Very mathy
It really helps if you are stuck on a problem, etc. it also keeps us up to date on how our classmates are doing.
Doing shoutouts to students on stories?
How could Mrs. Grayson improve graysonmath.com?
Nothing/idk/it’s good how it is (61)
Get more people to look at it (2)
Table of Contents
Colors
Not make it look so old lol
More problems
More imagery
I had trouble understanding how to use it lol.
Add a more defined way to find certain topics and classes
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she shows she cares about you?
Nothing/idk/it’s already fine (52)
You always made sure to stay in touch through remind and google classroom to make sure we asked questions if we had any.
Talk with you after class
I think it’s obvious you care about all your students and their individual lives 🙂
Reminders idk
More enjoyable assignments
I think that you do a good job of showing. You comment on a lot of my assignments and test saying good job, etc ad that really can boost confidence.
Just reach out
Like for me when you kept pressuring me to get things done via remind, you made me feel as though my hard work was valued, even though it wasn’t perfect. To take it one step further, maybe show interest in student lives by maing them feel comfortable to tell you about outside distractions that sometimes affect their focus and work.
posting about students
How could Mrs. Grayson improve her communication with her students?
Nothing/idk/it’s already fine (55)
talk one on one with them about grades if they are struggling or see that their grade seems to drop
Leave comments
talk to them personally and not there parents
do more fun stuff besides math
setting up mandatory meets
Private message
maybe not get as off topic sometimes
Be available as much as possible.
talking more to students
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she teaches a topic?
Nothing/idk/it’s already fine (32)
Explain more thoroughly/go more in depth/more clearly (10)
More examples (6)
Slow down/more time (6)
More fun games (3)
Keep the detailed guided notes (2)
Videos going over problems (2)
Do some background knowledge review/review old topics before going to a new one (2)
Teach me in person 😦
Record live lessons
Give more resources to learn it such as different youtube videos
Give more time for people to ask questions
Try different ways of teaching new things
Provide more assistance
How could Mrs. Grayson improve the way she grades?
Nothing/idk/it’s already fine (53)
I’m a bit confused on why sometimes a 69.90 is considered a C and not a D.
I wish homework was worth a little bit more
Take away the 25% late penalty [set by the community college so I can’t 😢]
give more extra time to complete assignment or retake test.
Be more specific in the problems we got wrong on tests/quizzes. Usually you say “check #2, etc” but sometimes I can get so confused I don’t know where I even went wrong.
More extra credit
How could Mrs. Grayson improve how she uses Google Classroom?
Nothing/idk/it’s already fine (49)
maybe bunch things together by unit, not date/maybe put more specific sections to organize all of the assignments something like, quizzes, practice, lessons, etc (2)
post all of the assigments like 2 weeks before/give more time to complete assignments (2)
post the recorded notes sooner sometimes
maybe in the stream you can like put a message when we have tests or a quiz
I liked the comments to make corrections and adding emojis and things to see what were tests and notes and things like that.
colorful scheme 🙂
She could post more ways to do the problems
more resource to look for notes
maybe put notes in a separate section
What is something one of your other teachers does (or has done) that Mrs. Grayson should also do?
Nothing/idk (39)
Edpuzzles (2)
I like the way she does some things different from other teachers
give us days to just do class work and dont teach those days
Teaches good and make sure we understand it
make the daily questions multiple choice
I liked the way you utilized technology especially this year and I think more teachers should use google classroom the way you do!
have a movie day at the end of each semester
Mini review games
Will talk and help to imrve your grade so you can help
Less homework
i think your class was the hardest as in difficulty of learning but it put the least amount of stress on me so i don’t have an answer for this
Speak in french
give more extra time to complete assignment.
Keep Kami as an option.
What is something one of your other teachers does (or has done) that Mrs. Grayson should NEVER consider doing?
Nothing/idk (20)
Being harsh on/not grading late work (7)
Giving us too much due/assigned in a week (5)
Being rude/uncaring/passive agressive/not understandable/mean (4)
Not teach/explain something and expect us to know it (4)
Take months/forever to grade assignments (2)
Assign homework on weekends/strange times (2)
Not responding
Make us do assignments/edpuzzles for no reason
Make us take test over Google Meet
Reprimanding students in class in front of people. Dismissing genuine fears/anxieties.
Doing everything remote instead of using live lessons
if anyone is still online next year, having an attendance question in gc and in the live because it took a lot of time out of the live
kicking people out for the slightest things
Not being empathetic to students issues outside of school that might impact their in school performance
Never force students to answer or share when they obviously don’t want to share
labeling everything with dates
posting work on a 3rd party site, but not making any kind of google classroom post about it
Being terrible with technology
favorite there students, or treat another student poorly because of there race.
don’t leave unnecessary comment under stuff like, “…you’re making this harder than it is”
they never made sure that some students understood what she was teaching and kind of left some students including me hanging and just figure out ourselves.
Speaking in monotone
Using EdPuzzle
Not allowing food or drinks
having higher expectations for kids that turn in their work more often. I would get a D- on an assignment less then a week late because it was late while my friends who were missing every assignment got full credit for something due a month ago.
abandon or give up on a student
F was 2 (2.9%)
Anything else you want to say to Mrs. Grayson?
Thanks for having me as a student.
I know this is supposed to be anonymous butt this is h**** and i wanted to say you are a very good teacher and are always helping me when i need it. Im glad i got to have you for 2 years, also i think it definetly helped me with being online to have a teacher i already had before and i wish i had you again next year but thank you for teaching me so much about math i appreciate it!
good bye
Thanks for being a great teacher!
have a good summer, and i will miss you!!
Your an amazing teacher and im glad i got you
no more quadratic song 😉 bye Mrs Grayson ❤
You are an amazing teacher.
Your my favorite math teacher!
It’s clear she has a strong passion for teaching and for math. It’s just a shame that unfortunately a lot of students simply just don’t care. They didn’t come to class, they didn’t come to online class, they didn’t do the work, etc. Those students just can’t see that school affects their future – getting into college, getting a good job, establishing a good work ethic, etc. I just don’t think you can help someone who doesn’t give a hoot, that is just biding their time till they are out of school – if they even graduate.
You are a good teacher
Thank you for teaching me this year, I can imagine how difficult the transition is and I appreciate how hard you’ve worked this school year to make sure I am successful!
Keep being a great teacher! I think you really care about kids and love teaching, and in the world we are living in today that could really help some kids out down the road!
Thank you for being a great teacher 🙂
I would like to say Thank You for all you have done for me while I was in your class! You were a very helpful teacher.
Thank you for making sure that i passed your class and making sure i was doing something to get my grade up, I hope that you have an amazing summer!
Thank you for how well you’ve done through the pandemic, I know it’s not easy! 🙂
Have a good summer
nope, have a good summer!
thank you so much for a few last year and always sending messages and responding back when i had problems appreciate it alot
Thank you for this fun year in class!!!
have a good summer
have a great summer
Thank you for doing your absolute best to teach me this year. 🙂
Thank you for doing your best to teach me this year. You were a fun teacher.
the only reason i feel like my math skills declined is because of forgetting things because of covid and less class time. You did the best of all my teachers during the weird year and i will miss having you as a math teacher next year 😦
you are a great teacher
Thank you
I appreciated having you as a teacher.
Nope. 🙂
Thank you so much for making math and the school year enjoyable!
i hope you keep teaching so my children could have you as a teacher
thank you for being so kind 🙂
Thank you for making this year memorable and making sure that if I needed help with something that I reached out to you. Your class was one that I truly enjoyed going to and doing the assignments for and you were one of the only teachers that were always easy to get in touch with!
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I will miss you next year!
Having you as a teacher was great as you pushed me to actually learn the lesson and always make sure to check up on me to see whether i´m struggling with the lessons or not. Not only you make me want to attend your class everyday and having fun but seeing you as a teacher teaches me some of teacher qualities that I should use when i become one.
Thank you for making my final year great 🙂 I’ll miss you!
thank you!! i wish it could have been a normal year i would have thrived so much more. i just had a rough start and couldn’t get my motivation back
have a nice summer!!!!
thank you so much for this year, i know i have had a couple down times but you really helped me out by talking to me and being understandable, you will never know how much you mesn to me as a teacher. Thank you so much
no 🙂
Sorry for being absent from classes and performing so poorly this year I think it was just being home due to COVID that just killed any drive to learn or even perform subpar just wasn’t a fun year due to being outside the class
Thank you for being understanding. Have a great summer!
You handled remote learning the best out of all my teachers and you were very lenient and helpful. Will miss having you as a math teacher next year. the only reason i think my math skills declined is just because of the pandemic and forgetting a lot and less class time, nothing you’re doing.
Thank you for all the hard work you’ve put in to try and make this class feel like a safe space. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and I am happy to be your student.
Although this last year was hectic beyond measure, thank you! Thank you for your hard work, late nights/early mornings, and your patience with me personally haha!
Ces étudiants me manqueront vraiment après une année incroyablement fou.
Here’s a presentation I gave about them. It’s been fun sharing with people how I structure my warm ups. If I could, I think I would do all of them all day every day. I love them, the learners love them, and real math conversations happen because of them. I also wrote more about them in this post: Some Warm Up Files.
I can’t figure out how to embed a Google Slides presentation in WordPress anymore 😦 but here’s the presentation:
La Vie Mathématique 