The Amazing Chapters 6&7

     So I really liked these chapters!  First of all I really appreciated that the first chapter acknowledged that math, in particular, seems to get a lot of hate dished out towards it.  Second, I really liked the concept of the Guide-O-Rama and the word sorts.  The Guide-O-Rama seems like it will be a great way to get the students to focus on what they need to pick up from each section.  It also shows the students that you have actually read through the section and that there is a purpose for them to read the section.  The word sorts seems like a great way to introduce the terms to them and to get them thinking about what they are about to read.  Before they even have to touch the book, they have already become invented in and curious about the assignment.
    My favorite part of this reading was chapter 7.  I got so excited when I read about the 11% score gain that correlated with the education of social skills!  As we were exploring last class, learning through social interactions can be a valuable method.  I have also learned, from my involvement with The Student Leadership Training Program (http://www.sltp.info/) ," of the quote by Theodore Roosevelt "Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care."  I feel that this is explained and demonstrated in this chapter.  I believe that the explanation expresses why all of the concepts that we have read about in the previous chapters is so important.  The concepts demonstrate intentionality which lets the students know that you put time into what you prepared for them and it shows them that you care.  Therefore, the students will be more receptive to what you are teaching them.  I appreciate all of the suggestions for making the class as a community and I can't wait to try them out.