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Timothy Rupp is now a member of Middle School Portal Mar 12, 2010

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I need help with: Classroom management, Instructional strategies, Being a new teacher

At 11:58am on April 3, 2010, Rebecca Lawson said…: Hi,

I am so sorry that I didn't answer sooner! I thought I did.

Since i typed more than the comment will hold, I have sent you a message in MSP2. .. and hope you will get a message in you regular email.

Rebecca

At 10:19am on March 17, 2010, Mary Henton said…: I'll be willing to post it for you, then, later today, if that's OK.

At 9:19am on March 17, 2010, Mary Henton said…: Timothy....this is an important conversation to throw out to the wider MSP2 network. Would you be willing to describe what you're seeing and experiencing along with you question on the MSP2 forum AND cross-post to the Math Group??

At 12:08am on March 17, 2010, Rebecca Lawson said…: Timothy,

Welcome to MSP2! I am glad your web search brought you to us.

You mention needing some help as a new teacher. Is there any way I can help? If not, perhaps I can find some one to answer your questions.

I have worked with middle school students since 1974, and I love them!! Currently, I am semi-retired; however, I do a number of things - including supervising student teachers for the local university. It is always a pleasure to work with young teachers.

There are a number of other young teachers who are members here, as well as a number of pre-service teachers currently enrolled in universities.

Rebecca
Rock Hill, SC

At 8:17am on March 16, 2010, Mary Henton said…: Thanks for sharing, Timothy. Stunning (and sad) to think that students' lack of math proficiency is the reason they don't graduate high school! Is the district addressing that? If so, in what way?

You're absolutely right, though, hitting math (and reading) proficiency in the middle grades is crucial. Are you familiar with Balfanz's work on the markers for student graduation? If not, you mind find Putting Middle Grades Students on the Graduation Path informative.

M

At 7:50am on March 15, 2010, Mary Henton said…: Hi, Timothy,

Welcome to MSP2. Would you share a little bit about what you are studying and about your program? Are you in a middle grades teaching program? A science or math education program? Masters or bachelors level?

Have you had a chance to explore the site yet? If not, here are a few suggestions to get you started:

- The Science Resource Guides and Math Resource Guides are standards-based resources. The resources are on wiki pages, so users can contribute to the content.
- There are several groups, including a Science Group and a Math Group, to facilitate more targeted conversations.
- We promote and also facilitate webinars. Events are recorded and available for viewing afterwards, also.

Please feel free to jump in, pose questions, join a discussion, share resources and ideas, and take part.

M

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