My school has a preparation math program that pepares the students to take the state math test. I was asked a while back if I would like to sign up to teach it, but at the time I wasn’t positive about what the program entailed and the process of teaching it. I said that I would pass on it this time. As a first year teacher, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed with all of the work I have to do aside from the work I do during the day. Additionally, I took on a sixth period AIS math class to teach every day (for students who need extra help). On top of that, I just started a graduate program. I was not sure if volunteering for this program was such a great idea at the time. What would you do?
Extra-Curricular?
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Sari,
I’ve had comments like the AP’s throw me off too. Sometimes they really are just joking around; and don’t understand that because of their role and position, they are taken very seriously…especially by untenured teachers.
I think you initial instinct was probably correct, you are in your first year and you don’t want to get overcommitted to too many outside things. Your most important priority are the kids in your class.
pete
The website I mentioned at the last class is Illuminiations and it is part of Thinkfinity. Here it is: http://illuminations.nctm.org/
There is also a good site for interactive math at: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
thanks much, man