Monday, October 27, 2008

A Simple Solution

Since the formal launch of the Make It Real Learning Worksheet Library earlier this month, I have been amazed at how the library has reduced my classroom prep time. I simply log on to my Premium account at http://www.makeitreallearning.com/ and click on Catalog. I then search on a keyword related to the lesson for the day. (For example, searching the word "quadratic" brings up 14 worksheets on quadratic functions.) I quickly peruse the list of titles and select the title and real world context that appeals to me most. With another click the file is downloaded. Another click and the worksheet and solutions are printed. A quick trip to the copy machine and I'm off to class. With prep time of less than 5 minutes, I have an engaging classroom activity to help my students learn better. Wow. What a simple solution.