1)Teachers need to understand that programs like this requires extra time and if they are already committed to many other things (coaching, etc) this may put too much burden on them. 2) Teachers must be hungry for change. 3) We have found that age or experience in...
Algebra in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship and Design...
We are an Algebra 1 class paired with a CTE class. It is our main stream Algebra 1 students that produce the items....
Yes, the math teacher is in the CTE shop environment alongside the CTE teacher, overseeing the production of items by the students....
Yes. The CTE teacher is in the Algebra classroom helping with class management, tutoring kids (if comfortable), and providing the math-manufacturing connections....
We currently have about 40-45 students per class. They are in the math class for 225 minutes a week and they are in the CTE shop for another 225 minutes a week....
Students earn 1 credit of Algebra 1 and 1 credit of elective CTE....
We must teach all of the objectives for a Common Core Algebra 1 course....
We are in a 45 minute traditional schedule this year (previously on a 90 minute block). On paper, a student has 45 minutes of Algebra and 45 minutes of CTE everyday. We block ourselves so that students have 90 minutes of Algebra every other day. ...
The math teacher is on record as the teacher of math for all students just like the CTE teacher is on record as the teacher of CTE. Both teachers are in the classroom at all times....