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: 5 Tips to prepare for Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted on April 25, 2017 by cmcaton

Teach Tip Tuesday: This weeks post gives 5 easy tips to make sure that you are prepared for parent teacher interviews this term. Continue reading →

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Are you getting the most out of Word?

Posted on April 19, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks blog looks at 10 things you might not know word can do. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: Save on stationery this term. 

Posted on April 18, 2017 by cmcaton

Teach Tip Tuesday: This week we look at tips to save money on stationery for school. Continue reading →

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Plan to have a break this school holidays.

Posted on March 30, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks post offers tips on ensuring you have a break this holiday to make sure you are refreshed for the start of the new term. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: You’re not to blame! Probably.

Posted on March 27, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks Teach Tip Tuesday addresses the blame teachers put on themselves when it comes to poor student results. We need to stop and here is the reason why! Continue reading →

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Why do I Blog?

Posted on March 23, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks post is about why I blog and how it has helps me professionally. Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: Refresh and Refocus

Posted on March 21, 2017 by cmcaton

Teach Tip Tuesday: A reminder to refresh and refocus in the next two weeks. Continue reading →

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Changes to NAPLAN numeracy testing in high school

Posted on March 16, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks post looks at the changes that are currently being made to NAPLAN and that are coming. How do we prepare our students for these? Continue reading →

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Teach Tip Tuesday: Write a List

Posted on March 14, 2017 by cmcaton

Teach Tip Tuesday: Keep your sanity in the last few weeks of term by writing lists to pace yourself. Continue reading →

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Make a video in less than 10 minutes

Posted on March 9, 2017 by cmcaton

This weeks post shows just how easy it is to create a video for your class or other teachers. Create a video in under 10 minutes. Check it out here. Continue reading →

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