Author Archives: cmcaton

About cmcaton

I am a Secondary Teacher and Head of Department Mathematics in Education Queensland. I am passionate about the development of pedagogy that engages the 21st century student and love to explore their implementation in the classroom. Disclaimer: The thoughts on this page are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my employer.

Teach Tip Tuesday: Take a break from work each week.

Posted on July 17, 2017 by cmcaton

In this digital age it is easy to be switched on to work every minute of everyday. This week’s tip is to ensure that you switch off entirely at least one evening a week. Switching off entirely means no pinteresting, … Continue reading →

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It’s a Breakout! Having fun with Consolidation.

Posted on July 16, 2017 by cmcaton

  At the end of last term I wanted to do something fun with my year 9 math class that allowed them to consolidate the work that they had done throughout the term and also develop their ability to problem … Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: Share the Plan

Posted on July 11, 2017 by cmcaton

Share your plan with students and parents to plan for a successful term. Also featuring a new video on how to use word to send individualised emails to parents from a single template. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: 5 Tips to get the most out of your commute time.

Posted on June 20, 2017 by cmcaton

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This week’s blog focuses on tips to get the most out of your commute time. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: Blogs to follow for Flipped Learning

Posted on May 30, 2017 by cmcaton

Teach Tip Tuesday: 5 Blogs written by Australian teachers about how they are flipping their classrooms and more. Includes a range of subject areas and grades. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: Tips to manage your inbox

Posted on May 22, 2017 by cmcaton

In the last 5 years as, schools grow and the job of the teacher becomes more complex the amount of communication sent via email has increased substantionally. On some days teachers can get upwards of 50 emails. Assuming that it … Continue reading →

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Computer Games as a Tool for Revision

Posted on May 17, 2017 by cmcaton

Computer games make great review tools and really engage students. Check out these 5 platforms to custom make your review tools this term. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: 10 Ways you can use Mini whiteboards for in your classroom

Posted on May 9, 2017 by cmcaton

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How should we prepare for Senior ACARA 2019?

Posted on May 4, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks post shares my thoughts and questions about the pending implementation of the ACARA syllabuses in senior and the introduction of the ATAR. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: 5 tips to complete that impossible task. 

Posted on May 2, 2017 by cmcaton

Teach Tip Tuesday: 5 Tips to help you complete that task that you keep avoiding. Get it off your to do list now. Continue reading →

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