Tricia

My name is Tricia Metz. I have been teaching chemistry at Parkland High School for almost 8 years. I teach mostly 10th and 11th graders at the college prep and honors levels. I initially got certification in French but went back to school while raising kids and earned a second bachelors degree in chemistry. I also have certification in biology and social studies. I live in Macunige and have five children as well as a very loving husband who will deliver my computer to me as needed. I love the beach, music, and history.

__5, 4, 3, 2, 1__

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‍ __‍3 principles of Universal Design for Learning__ (pg 75) =====

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‍ __‍2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age__ =====

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I need to rethink the role of technology in my own life in order to try to apply technology in the classroom. I feel like I don't understand the capabilities of technology, am intimidated by it, and really do not know how to apply it to my teaching situation. I feel like a fish out of water. =====

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‍ __‍1 BIG idea to implement “on Monday”__ ===== chalk walk

**TEACHING SIGNIFICANT FIGURES USING UDL **


 * __Goals __****: **


 * 1) Students will review the rules for determining the number of significant figures in a measurement.
 * 2) Students will review the rules for determining the number of significant figures in a calculation (multiplication/division and addition/subtraction).
 * 3) Students will be able to correctly identify the number of significant figures in a measurement with 90% accuracy.
 * 4) Students will be able to correctly write the answers to calculations with the correct number of significant figures with 75% accuracy.


 * __Methods __****: **

 Additional homework for the week will include completing additional sections of the CAST module at each student’s individual pace.
 * 1) Students will review information on significant figures during class time using a teacher-designed Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) module. The module contains multiple sections on significant figures, including video clips, tutorials, and interactive quizzes. During class, each student will complete the first section at his/her own pace.
 * 2) Each student will complete a quiz on the class wikispace by the end of the class period.
 * 3) For homework, each student will answer specified questions from a list on significant figures posted on googledocs by the teacher.


 * __Assessment__: **


 * 1) The teacher will circulate around the room while the students are working on the CAST module to answer questions and informally assess student understanding of concepts.
 * 2) The teacher will analyze the grades from the wiki quiz to determine the accuracy of student responses.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The teacher will monitor the answers posted on the googledocs site and go over the answers with the class the next day using the smart board. Presumably, the students have had the chance to look at the answers of other students and edit them before the class period.