Intro The 2nd Semester!

Mr. Rush and Mr. Farrell Go Muskies!

Good luck in the Crosstown Shootout!

Welcome back DJ Rushey Rush!And Introducing Fabulous Ferrell

Wow! What an honor it is to welcome back the man who brought us the Rush Routine Rap. We are thrilled to have you back in the classroom spinning the tunes for our class. You are AWESOME! Welcome Mr. Farrell!

We wish you continued success in 2011! Shout-out to the Shroder Jags! Alright, Ok! Here goes:

Rappin’ Muskies

Welcome Mr. Farrell/ you’re not in peril. He comes from XU/ that’s good for you Daily help sessions/ freshen up your lessons You’ll be informed/ conferences the norm Re-teaching in small groups/ easy as

shooting hoops Rubrics for attaining/ A’s will be raining

Rappin’ Muskies

Young lass/Come into class Turn on your mac/ won’t be talking smack Daily quiz/ you’ll be back in biz Don’t be mean- flip down your screen 2 day redos/ nice colored hue Educational websites/ show your might.

Rhyming website

http://www.rhymezone.com/r/rhyme.cgi?Word=lass&typeofrhyme=nry&org1=syl&org2=l

2nd Semester- The Rap!

Daily Help sessions all week Weekly Conferences Small group re-teaching Rubrics reviewed Daily Quizzes- Computers out to start, Flip Screens

down during teacher instruction. 2 day redos Educational Websites, Limit Socializing

What is the population of Cincinnati?

Hey!

Population of Cincinnati

333,336 people live in Cincinnati

What is the population of Ohio?

Population of Ohio

11.54 million people live in Ohio

What is the population of the US?

Population of the US

312 million

What is the world’s population?

World’s Population

6.79 billion people in the world

Percent of people who live on less than $1 day

20%

Survey- Reasons for Giving it

New York TimesIt is helpful for me to see you evaluated me.  At the end of the semester, I had you rate my teaching.  There was an article about how kids know good teaching when they see it.  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/11/education/11education.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=student%20evaluations%20of%20teachers&st=cse  I based some of the questions directly from this survey. 

The Survey What did you say?

http://www.quia.com/sv/487801.html The Feedback: The teacher communicates with your family

about your progress and encourages family involvement.

Average rating: 2.58 out of 4.0 Reform: Weekly Conferences with initialed

Progress Reports, Weekly Communication Home.

The Survey- What did you say?

My teacher has several good ways to explain each topic we cover in class  

Average rating: 2.83 out of 4. Reform: Daily After school help sessions to

help with re-teaching, more small group reteaching.

The Survey- what did you say.

The teacher clearly communicates how assignments will be graded and how grades will be calculated

Average rating: 2.91 out of 4. Reform: Review rubrics daily.

Survey: the Feedback

The teacher establishes effective routines and procedures.

Average rating: 2.91 Reforms: Daily Quiz at the beginning of

each class, Get out your computer to begin class, Put down computer screen when teacher is talking, 2 days to make up missing work.

Survey: The Feedback

Our class stays busy and doesn't waste time.

Average rating: 2.97 Reform: Educational websites related to

this class. Limit Socializing.

Survey: The Feedback

Not enough time. Reform: Daily Homework, Daily After

School help sessions. Focus on 1 topic: 3rd quarter World

Problems: Africa- A Long Way Gone book, AIDS.

Feedback from the Survey

The teacher creates a caring environment  

Average rating: 3.42

 

The teacher includes all students

Average rating: 3.42

 

The teacher maintains a safe and orderly environment

Average rating: 3.40

Survey Feedback

The teacher has students discuss the topics in class- 3.5 out of 4.

Weekly Seminars

Survey Feedback

The teacher has high expectations for the students.

Average rating: 3.69 3 books this semester.