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Communication-Teresa Staab Or the saga of searching for a topic and where it ended up.

__**Math Stations-Kris Thiele **__

Computer Station: 1st: Adding and Subtracting Integers

[|www.math-play.com/**integer**s-**game**.html]

2nd: Tangrams

[|www.abcya.com/**tangrams**.htm] iPods stations: 1st: Math Tutor 2nd: Tanzen Level of Engagement?

The following website explains the concept of Learning Centers in a classroom []
 * 1)  Examples of learning centers
 * 2)  Effectiveness
 * 3)  Critics and rationale
 * 4)  Testimonies

At the different centers, students focus on developing and/or mastering a particular skill and/or concept while working either individually or in cooperative or ability groups. The grouping depends upon the teacher’s objectives for the center activities as well as the dynamics of the students in the class.


 * Will the activity reinforce or extend a concept that's already been introduced?
 * Are the directions clear and easy to follow?
 * Are materials easy to locate and accessible?
 * Can students complete this activity independently or with minimal outside help from an adult?
 * Will students be able to check their answers on their own using an answer key, or will someone else need to check their answers?
 * How will students keep a record of what they've completed?
 * How will students be held accountable for their work?

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