{"id":202610,"date":"2020-05-14T17:02:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T21:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/coming-soon-tools-for-a-better-school-year\/"},"modified":"2020-05-14T17:02:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T21:02:01","slug":"coming-soon-tools-for-a-better-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/coming-soon-tools-for-a-better-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Soon: Tools for a Better School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you had to describe 2020 in one word, what would it be? At best, it\u2019s probably something along the lines of \u201cweird,\u201d \u201cbizarre,\u201d or the one that everyone has been using, \u201cunprecedented.\u201d At worst? Well, I don\u2019t even want to go there. It\u2019s been a doozy already and like so many other things, I bet the last part of this school year hasn\u2019t quite been what you expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I imagine, then, that you may be dreaming of a better school year starting this fall? So am I. In fact, I want your 2020-2021 school year to be one of your best ever. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve been working for months on some very special new features for the Nicole the Math Lady website. They\u2019ll be available this summer and I think they\u2019ll change the way you and your student feel each morning when you think about math<\/strong> for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming:
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Online Grading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right. Online grading will be fully integrated into the site where your kids are already learning. This is a HUGE time saver and I am so excited to offer it to you. Instead of spending your precious time grading, you\u2019ll be able to focus on problem spots.<\/strong> Your student will get instant feedback on how they are doing so they can make changes as they go. You\u2019ll get instant feedback on how they\u2019re doing. Then you can easily course-correct and nip trouble spots in the bud. Need reports for record-keeping? The online grading function will help with that, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class Chat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We ALL need community. Even kids. If you\u2019ve been in the Facebook group<\/a>, you know that questions pop up all the time about specific problems in each level. Other subscribers are great at chiming in with help, but now you and your students will have a level-specific, dedicated (very secure and appropriately safeguarded) online forum to discuss practice set problems<\/strong>. If your student just can\u2019t get the reason why an answer is what it is, Class Chat will help them get answers from others working through the same Saxon level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rewards Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I think we all know that rewards work<\/a>. I can\u2019t give your student a doughnut every time they ace a test or a gold star every time they do more mixed practice problems. Instead, I am working to do the next best thing. The new site will have a virtual rewards program that will issue gaming-style accolades when students excel in their math efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nicole\u2019s Study Hall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Need help memorizing math facts<\/a><\/strong>? You\u2019ll find a Facts Practice Drill Program here. You can also access short tutorial videos to clarify or refresh a concept. The new site will have lots of \u201clittle\u201d helps that can make a BIG difference in math understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ll keep you posted on launch dates and all the subscription levels you\u2019ll have available to you once the new site opens. Online learning isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all so yes, you will have options. Stay tuned and by all means, get excited! I know I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have heard from so many subscribers that have persevered and finished this wacky school year strong, despite all its challenges. I\u2019m already so proud of what you\u2019ve accomplished. But next year? Regardless of what happens, you\u2019ll have so many more resources available to you. It could just be your best math year yet. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talk to you soon,<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nicole the Math Lady<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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