I do this in my dual enrollment math 151 course at Buckeye, but I have not done at EMCC. You could hand out graph paper, if you do not have graph paper.
(1) I have every two rows slide their desks together. Then I have one student from each row to get one small graphing whiteboard, 1 eraser, and 1 marker for each group in their row.
I use this in my high school classes Algebra classes, I might have used it one time once in a summer math 121 course.
(1)I first everyone get out two pieces of paper. I want everyone to make up two binomials and multiply them. I do reguire them to make sure that the binomial terms do not have a common factor. I also tell them to not use any numbers larger than 10.
(2)Then I want them to double check their answer and write it on the other sheet of paper and number it as problem #1.
(3)Then I have them repeat the process at least one more time.
In my differential equations class, students ran an experiment on the accuracy of a nondigital thermometer. Most directions for use of nondigital thermometers say to leave under the tongue for 2 minutes, so students tested the accuracy of this. Three groups performed different activities for two minutes (cheweing gum (placebo group), jumping jacks, and drinking a cold refreshing beverage). Students collected temperature readings every 30 seconds for 4 minutes. Data was run through Logger Pro, and students analyzed data using best fit lines.
The purpose of this CATS is to determine if the integration of two new technology applications into online Early Childhood courses will positively affect student achievement in online EED courses. Beginning in the Fall of 2014, EMCC will offer an approved AA in Early Childhood so a number of new classes will be rolled out progressively over the next few years. We currently offer EED215 in the Early Childhood pathway, and as of Fall 2015 EED212 will be added.
To cover textbook material, I assign the students sections to present. In Cultural Anthropology classes, this is assigned by Cultural Area. I allow students to choose a partner to present with and provide them a list of possible topics. They are to sign up on a first-come, first-serve basis. The requirements are that the presentations cover the textbook material, as well as include at least one outside source. The presentations should be about 10 minutes, for about 2 minutes for questions, etc. They include slides, pictures, and video.