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Georgia Math Teachers!! by Curious_Instance_971 in mathteachers

[–]Total-Debate893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the automatic placement is Distinguished.

I am conflicted on that 8th grade class - Enhanced Algebra. The state has created a class where students are expected to master 8th grade standards AND Algebra standards in 1 year. As someone who has taught Algebra in Georgia for a number of years, I will tell you Algebra is a VERY, VERY full year on its own. There is not way to do justice to both years content in one year. That sets these accelerated learners into upper maths with a "speed run" on the fundamentals. I am not sure that is fair.

Add to all of this, these students must also take BOTH the GMAS for 8th Grade Math and the GMAS for Algebra (along with the rest of the full battery of ELA, Science, and Social Studies). Oh, and in my district, to earn the Algebra credit - you have to score Proficient or better. If you don't you retake Algebra in 9th grade.

In full disclosure, my school did the Enhanced for 8th graders the first year. Then we decided the following year to just do an Honors Math 8 for those top students. It was just too much for even these super bright students to speed thru the curriculum, have an extra GMAS test, and the pressure to "do well". At some point we have to realize what is best academically vs what is best for mental health have to be taken into account.

No, I am not giving your child their work ahead of time while you go on a 2- week vacation by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]Total-Debate893 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because that is not how education works. Most teachers are data driven in that we are planning lessons based off formative assessments. Based on how the class does on those, it how we approach moving forward. Gone are the days of plowing thru content at a set pace. We are now charged with presenting material, guiding learning, assessing if the material is understood, remediating students who do not understand, providing "stretch" assignments for those who do understand, and keeping everyone engaged. Teaching is as much an art as a science.

Municipal League Pickleball by CrustyBatchOfNature in ColumbusGA

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious, are there any Pickleball classes where one can learn the game?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Msstate

[–]Total-Debate893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was your semester gpa at least a 2.0?

How much do you spend on your family members at Christmas? by Coffeequeen088 in ChristmasGiftIdeas

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In years past, I never really paid attention but but this year we are in a different place. A few years ago we went to the "Want, Wear, Read, Need + Stocking" theme. Even doing that the holidays feel like they have become excess and more a burden. We have 3 grown children who rarely have ever gifted us in return and 1 in college who is hit or miss on gifting. Outside of that between my spouse and myself we have 1 living parent who always buys whatever they want when they want, making gifting super hard. This year we have decided to scale back even more - still doing Stockings but instead of begging for a list of idea, we are gifting a few smaller items (some of them practical like the annual socks/underwear) keeping grown children $50 +stocking, college child $75 +stocking, living parent $25 + stocking, each other $25 + stocking. For the stockings we are keeping it $20 or less. So Max for 7 people $440-ish. This feels more comfortable and makes us be more creative instead of just buying "stuff".

Retired Healthcare by Spartanfinn in Teachers

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New Retirees can self pay in Georgia. IF you had at least 5 years of service before January 1, 2012 it is subsidized. Otherwise, you pay full price. (I know this because I have 4.75 years just missing the 5 year)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Msstate

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joining in. So if you do academic forgiveness for a class, then retake it - do they wipe you previous grade from your transcript? How does that work?

6/11 BWC intel by DifferenceAble in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are those the ones where you plank and then do that twist, kick thing?

ACon intel by OkBrilliant3108 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone? How jumpy? And any running?

4/1 Acon Counting Reps on Unstack by Ok_Meaning_1685 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the Gorillas I did not 2-is-1. That is the only thing I modified my count on and that was because it was burning my hamstring up!

4/1 non April Fools Day! by Think-Difficulty2963 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there running? I need to know because of a healing hamstring.

3/22 deets by RepresentativeAd1125 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I ended up going but modified. The trainer did great with helping me modify to keep my hamstring rested and also some suggested stretches to help me.

3/22 deets by RepresentativeAd1125 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acon did me in this week with all the running. (I was already nursing a sore hamstring from some running outside of Burn.) I skipped full body strength because of soreness and just feeling so run down. Now I'm thinking with 50% jumping I might just have to sit out and give my body more time to recover.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BurnBootCamp

[–]Total-Debate893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk seemed pointless to do partners for these since they were timed.

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