Cam’s Ramblings

Today I started the very final part of my uni studies – my last lot of teaching rounds.

I am teaching three classes this time, two year 7 maths and one year 9 IT. The year 7s are so far behind in the curriculum we are going everything we can now to ensure they get the basics. The year 9s, well, I don’t know where they are at. I see them on Friday only, so will no doubt get some time to chat to their class teacher about where they are at.

I spent most of today planning what to do with the year 7s, who are to start their new topic of algebra on Wednesday. As usual, I’d like to think I have some good ideas to take into the classes with them, I am trying to seriously cut down on the amount of time I spend teaching from the textbook.

My initial planning saw me go back to teh book so many times, however I have tried to keep myself from relying on it. I have a bad feeling though that by early next week I may be just trying to push through again. As I said, the classes arre so far behind where they should be, it’s all we can do.

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