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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 TAB TAB 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 workbookgraph 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 L EFT SIDE Left side items contain the student’s... LEARNING Process R IGHT SIDE Right side items are items from the teacher and text to be RECEIVED And 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: /

Sample Math Memory Hook with Illustration source:

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 1 st 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 Period Mrs. 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 Page 1 Syllabus Page 2 Page 2 Curriculum Map Page 3 Page 3 Curriculum Map Page 4 Page 4 TINA Guidelines Page 5 Page 5 TINA Rubric Page 6 Content for left hand page Page 7 Content for right hand page

Summarizing Ticket 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.