Keep it all together with

Have you ever heard yourself say . . .

TAB and TINA will help you.

TAB and TINA are your friends.

TINA is your study buddy.

TINA will help you pass quizzes and tests.

TAB and TINA will help you stay organized and prepared for class .

TINA will help you think about math.

All about TABTAB is an acronym for The Algebra Binder.It contains:

*Homework*Paper*Tests*Workbook

Organizing TAB

You will use a 1 – 1 ½ inch binder for TAB.

In TAB you will have accessories which include:

practice workbook graph paper loose leaf paper dividers (optional)

All about TINA

TINA is an acronym for The Interactive Notebook for Algebra.TINA is • a personalized, clear textbook• A working portfolio -- all of your

notes, classwork, reflections, etc. -- in one convenient spot

Left Side – Right Side Orientation

LEFT SIDE

Left side items contain the student’s . . .

LEARNING Process

RIGHT SIDE

Right side items are items from the

teacher and text to be . . . . . .

RECEIVEDAnd Recorded

Right Side• The right is for received

information.• The right side belongs to Ms.

McDow. • The right side has “testable”

information.

Examples of Ms. McDow’s Right Side

Content• Notes• Handouts• Graphic organizers• Example problems worked out

with written “running” commentary

• Content to go on a math foldable

Left Side• Left is for learning process!• The left side belongs to YOU!• The left side is where you record your

PROCESSING of the teacher-provided notes, handouts, etc.

Examples of Student Left Side Work/Products

• Guided practice• Graphic organizers• Foldables • Re-written notes in your language of

learning (word, diagrams, illustrations, etc.)

More Examples of Left Side Work/Products

• Math journal entries (e.g. writing about real-world math or assigned practice work)

• Creative math memory hooks (e.g. P.E.M.D.A.S)

• Mental math models (e.g. illustrations of fraction bars, algebra tiles, etc.)

sample

re-write of

class notes

into left-side

TINA format

. . . in your own language!

source: http://ideasite.net/math/

 

Sample Math Memory Hook with Illustration

source: http://ideasite.net/math/

 

Sample Foldables

Sample Venn Diagram

Sample Math Riddle

Student Supplies• Math textbook• TAB = One to one and one-half

inch binder (math-class-only)• TINA = a spiral bound notebook

numbered in the upper outside corners

• pencil bag of supplies (see next slide)

Pencil Bag Contents• Pencils• Hand held, covered pencil

sharpener (must catch its own shavings)

• Whiteboard marker, colored pencils, red grading pen

• Scissors, glue, calculator (optional)

Maintaining TINA The Interactive Notebook for Algebra

• Number the pages starting at number 1. (the 1st right hand page is 1).– Refrain from tearing out complete or partial

pages• Write your name and date on the first page

of each assignment• Feel free to doodle or draw ONLY if it

relates to the notes (left side pages)–Use colored pencils to enhance

learning (using color to show each step is a meaningful way to utilize color)

Test Your TINA Knowledge

Can you mentally fill in the blanks below and mentally “circle” the correct words?

The left side is for the_________ _________.

It is for input/output. (circle one) from the

_________.

The right side is for________ & _________.

It is for input/output. (circle one) from the

_________.

Setting up TINA

On the Cover

First and Last Name

Academic PeriodMrs. McDow,

Math

Write in the upper right hand corner of the cover.

The center of the cover will contain some important formulas. Each formula must be labeled.

Formulas:•Slope formula•Slope-Intercept formula•Pythagorean Theorem formula•Volume of a cone•Volume of a cylinder

PASTE EVERYTHING YOU SEE AFTER THIS POINT INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK EXACTLY AS IT IS SHOWN!

The next few pages will serve as samples pages.

Number the first 10 pages in the upper outer corners (front and back) Begin with number 1.

Page 1 SyllabusPage 2 Curriculum MapPage 3 Curriculum MapPage 4 TINA GuidelinesPage 5 TINA RubricPage 6 Content for left hand pagePage 7 Content for right hand page

SummarizingTicket Out the Door

• On a sheet of paper, write 4 to 5 sentences explaining the benefits of using TINA and TAB.

Remember to include your heading.

HOMEWORK FOR TONIGHT

Get Rubric and Guidelines signed.