Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
February 19, 2012
November 2, 2011
August 22, 2011
Big People Words
The biggest hurdle they faced was that the teacher insisted on NO baby talk! You need to use 'Big People' words,' she was always reminding them.
She asked John what he had done over the weekend?
'I went to visit my Nana.'
'No, you went to visit your GRANDMOTHER. Use 'Big People' words!'
She then asked Mitchell what he had done
'I took a ride on a choo-choo.'
She said. 'No, you took a ride on a TRAIN. You must remember to use 'Big People' words.'
She then asked little Alex what he had done?
'I read a book,' he replied. That's WONDERFUL!' the teacher said.
'What book did you read?'
Alex thought real hard about it, then puffed out his chest with great pride, and said,
'Winnie the SHIT'
August 7, 2011
July 16, 2011
February 25, 2011
Prank pulled by high school kids in Montana
At a high school in Montana , a group of students played a prank - they let three goats loose in the school.
But, before turning them loose, they painted numbers on the sides of the goats: 1, 2, and 4.
School administrators spent most of the day looking for No. 3.
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are....
But, before turning them loose, they painted numbers on the sides of the goats: 1, 2, and 4.
School administrators spent most of the day looking for No. 3.
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are....
February 23, 2011
Red Band Trailer For Bad Teacher!
This movie looks pretty darned funny!!
Very Naughty Language Warning!!!
Very Naughty Language Warning!!!
February 13, 2011
October 6, 2010
A Teacher in Houston, Texas is discussing Shortarmguy in his classrom this week
I started my website more than 10 years ago for reasons just like this one spelled out below. I find it really cool. I hope the rest of you do as well!!
hey Todd,
Remember me? The teacher in Houston? Well, guess what pal, you are up now. My classes watched your Miami Ink youtube video and read a condensed version of your letter you sent me earlier.
One of my classes has an additional assignment to find out more about what kind of help is out there now for people with disabilities (mental/physical) in regards to medicines, medical devices, laws etc. They must also get info on the ADA act and how it applies to businesses. Yes it is a biology class but I like to give it a Medical Ethics bend since we don't offer a class like that.
Don't be shocked if you get emails from the students. I was pleasantly surprised to see how most of them used the word brave to describe you. Many were touched while reading your story and a few confided in me about personal problems they have had to overcome.
Again our school is Elsik High School in Houston texas. http://elsik.aliefisd.net/home.aspx?goto=home
We are a very culturally diverse school and most of the kids are on free lunch meaning very low income.
thanks,
jorge rodriguez
October 2, 2010
August 12, 2010
50+ Years of Math
From a friend of Shortarmguy -
Sad but true in these times.....
My wife is a 6th grade reading teacher and i hear real life horror stories like this. She teaches at a Title 1 school in a more modest economic section of San Antonio
Fifty + Years of Math
1950 - 2000's (in the USA )
Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1950s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
2. Teaching Math In 1960s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3... Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's OK. )
6. Teaching Math In 2010
Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El costo de las producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
Sad but true in these times.....
My wife is a 6th grade reading teacher and i hear real life horror stories like this. She teaches at a Title 1 school in a more modest economic section of San Antonio
Fifty + Years of Math
1950 - 2000's (in the USA )
Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1950s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
2. Teaching Math In 1960s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3... Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's OK. )
6. Teaching Math In 2010
Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El costo de las producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
August 9, 2010
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