D-Street Halloween Video 2020

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CG7wapfApB7/?igshid=woj6rup9gmwf

Pumpkin Bearcat

 

An amazing pumpkin carving by our talented Mr. Bird.

(From 10/20/2020)

Bonita High School - Announcements - Oct 28, 2020

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 6 -- Episode 4

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 6 -- Episode 3.5

Bearcat Weekly Breakdown 10/26/20 - 10/30/20 (Week 10)

 

Bonita Virtual Action Rally 2020

 

Thank you to ASB Leadership and all of the performing groups for being creative and enthusiastic to bring school spirit during remote learning.  We appreciate all that you do.  I recognize many of my students in the rally: Kaylee, Kylee, Jordan, Madison, Karly, Johnny, Manny are among those who are in the video.  (From 10/23/2020)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGsqXzbgS6-/

Bonita Action Week 2020

We will make the best of our Fall Action Week with our creativity and enthusiasm.  I will participate and help as much as I can.  (From Bonita_ASB Instagram 10/18/2020)

Crazy hair, don't care (From 10/19/2020)

Bandwagon Hybrid Lakers/Dodgers Fan (From 10/20/2020)

Dined at Rubio's Fundraiser (From 10/21/2020)

Spooky Math Socks (From 10/22/2020)

Wearing Red for the Juniors (From 10/23/2020)

Balloon Arch for the Action Games

Thank you Mrs. Vandenberg

 

I've been having mosquito bites from the classroom.  Mrs. Vandenberg gave me a home-made bottle of essential oil spray as a natural remedy.  I am very grateful for caring coworkers.  Thank you Mrs. Vandenberg!  (From 10/9/2020)

Thank You Ms. Knox

A student's mother contacted me to observe my class.  She is in the process of earning her teaching credential.  Andrea's daughter Hannah was in my AP Calculus class two years ago, and her son Charlie is currently in my Honors PreCalculus class.  She later returned to give me a kind note and gift card.  Good luck Andrea!  I think she'll be a wonderful biology teacher. (From 10/5/2020)

Bonita High School - Announcements - Oct 21, 2020

Thank You Joey

My student Joey delivered a home-made mask to my mailbox at school on Thursday.  I had the pleasure of having Joey in Integrated Math III last year and again in Honors PreCalculus this year.  Thank you Joey. 

Thank You Bonita Administrators

 

Our school administrators surprised all of the teachers by delivering a beautiful sign to our homes on Friday.  What a wonderful gesture.  I am grateful for our amazing leadership at Bonita High School.  Proud to be a Bearcat.  (From 10/9/2020)

Bearcat Weekly Breakdown 10/12/20 - 10/16/20 (Week 9)

 

Distance Math Instruction Tool - DeltaMath

In addition to Khan Academy and AP Classrooms, I am also exploring the use of Delta Math.  We are starting with the free version/account.  As I explore more and if it is useful, the annual cost is also reasonable.  This program can allow students to complete more paperless practices to meet today's digital age demands.  At the same time, I still feel very strongly about doing math on paper.  (From 10/5/2020)

Distance Math Instruction Tool - Khan Academy

Through the first few weeks of distance instruction, it is difficult to assess students.  The few opportunities that I had to see students' independent work, I noticed a lot of gaps in math skills.  Students won't find doing repetitive drills on foundational math skills appealing, so I am exploring Khan Academy as an option.  Using Khan Academy, I can assign four problems for each math skills.  Students have the option to continue trying until they get four correct responses for full credit.  Students also may use their phones to complete the assignments.  I will also use it for AP Calculus where the interpretation of graphs can be easily done on Khan Academy.  (From 9/24/2020)

Bonita ASB Student Buddy

We are blessed with an amazing group of student leaders at Bonita.  Ms. Pocino assigned a student buddy to each teacher.  I am so lucky to have one of my students as my student-teacher buddy.  Sophie was in my Integrated Math 3 class last year and she's in my Pre-Calculus Honors this year.  Sophie is a student-athlete playing varsity field hockey for Bonita and enjoys hangout out with her teammates, friends, and family.  We both enjoy listening to Jack Johnson.  (From 9/21/2020)

Bonita High School -- Announcements -- Oct 14, 2020

Distance Math Instruction Tool - Microsoft Whiteboard App Demo

 

The Microsoft Whiteboard app is a free download that allows you to write on a free-form canvas, preferably by using a simple tablet.  I find it to be free, fast, and flexible for my virtual math classroom instruction.  (From 10/14/2020)

Download Microsoft Whiteboard Link here:

https://microsoft-whiteboard.en.softonic.com/download

Microsoft Whiteboard - on an Apple MAC OS X System Video link here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRVsW9kp1Pk

This is the simple tablet that I use: XP-Pen Star G640 available Amazon for $40.  Link here:  https://www.amazon.com/StarG640-Ultrathin-Graphics-Battery-Free-Pressure/dp/B078YR2MTF/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=xp+pen&qid=1602626076&sr=8-3

Sample Whiteboard images from Mr. Yip's math classes below:

Honors Pre-Calculus

AP Statistics

AP Calculus

One of many YouTube tutorials on using Microsoft Whiteboard.

 

More videos here:  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=microsoft+whiteboard+tips+and+tricks

Whiteboard is also available on iPhones/iPads.  You can find it on the App Store.

And our awkward fake teacher of the week...

Just for laughs...

Demo to Bonita Faculty...

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 6 -- Episode 3

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 2 -- Episode 2.5

Bearcat Weekly Breakdown 10/12/20 - 10/16/20 (Week 8)

 

Distance Math Instruction Tool - AP Classrooms (Calculus & Statistics)

I never take for granted of my unique opportunity to teach AP Calculus and AP Statistics.  To facilitate distance learning, I have explored the integration of the resources on AP Classroom by the College Board.  The interface is relatively easy to navigate.  I used it as assessment for both courses last week and plan to continue to incorporate it as a resource for student learning.  I particularly liked that the question bank can be searched by the official units of studies as outlined by the AP courses.  For AP Calculus, I have used AP Classroom for multiple choice quizzes that are challenging for this high achieving group of students.  (From 9/21/2020)

Distance Math Instruction Tool - Sapling Learning for AP Statistics

We are using a new textbook for AP Statistics this year.  It is a text that we picked and the curriculum came with a powerful online learning component.  During distance learning, we rely on various sources of learning materials.  Sapling so far seems to be a suitable application.  We had issues integrating it to Canvas over the summer.  Our sales representative did not respond to our service requests.  I reached out to Sapling directly and was able to get an appointment with an integration technology specialist named Ji.  She was extremely helpful and guided me to begin using the interface.  I really hope this can streamline my AP Stats course to facilitate student learning.  For Chapters 1 & 2, I've used Sapling for homework and quizzes.  Sapling has saved me a huge amount of time, I can see me using it for the foreseeable future for AP Statistics.  (From 9/16/2020)

Bonita Custodial Appreciation Day 2020

We thanked Nick for all of his services, Nick keeps our school clean and safe. (From 10/2/2020)

Bonita High School -- Announcements -- Oct 7, 2020

THE PAWSE - SEASON 6 - Episode 2

Bearcat Weekly Breakdown 10/5/20 - 10/9/20 (Week 7)

 

Bonita D-Street Szn X

 

Bonita's D-Street Hip Hop Dance Team is back, and they're as good as ever.
(From 9/25/2020)

Bonita USD - Secondary Math Share Out

 

My coworkers shared the following topics (From 09-30-2020)

• Desmos (upgardes to share)
• Delta Math
• KAMI
• Edulastic
• Nearpod
• Ideas for increasing mathematical conversations
• Assessments, Canvas and Zoom tips

Tik Tok Coach Kaylee

I asked our Song Captain to share a Tik Tok that's easy to do for our spirit week.  I was only expecting a link with music, but Kaylee went above and beyond by giving doing a demonstration.  "Savage Love" by Jason Derulo.  (From 9/22/2020)

Here's her math folder cover!