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Author: Karen Kurcz

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022
Post categories Uncategorized

Making Homework Problems Matter

The topic of math homework is controversial and enigmatic. If you are like me, never quite satisfied even after thirty years of teaching, you probably research, tweak, and change your…

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February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
Post categories Karen Kurcz, Uncategorized

Continuing Team Sorts Within My Virtual Classroom

My geometry course is always replete with new vocabulary to learn and apply; so in the virtual learning setting, I was looking for ways for my geometry students to discuss…

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January 22, 2020February 18, 2020
Post categories Study Team Improvement

A Team is the “SUM” of its Parts

Can passive team members become active? Can we find ways to insure that our study team members contribute equally and build confidence with this skill? These are some of the…

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January 22, 2019January 22, 2019
Post categories Goal Setting, Karen Kurcz, Motivation & Engagement, Study Team Improvement

Can Gamification Lead to More Effective and Productive Study Teams?

Over the past several months, I have been exploring that question as a member of the CPM Teacher Research Corps.  As I have implemented my Teamwork Challenge “game” in my…

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  • Study Team Improvement
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