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parabola_master 09/22/20 6:11:50 PM #1:	Like this https://i.imgur.com/juS2X09.png If anyone has any ideas I'd love to incorporate them. For instance, I was planning on using Fall Guys to help with percentages (what percentage of players will advance to the next stage if...) --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944956275] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Like this https://i.imgur.com/juS2X09.png If anyone has any ideas I'd love to incorporate them. For instance, I was planning on using Fall Guys to help with percentages (what percentage of players will advance to the next stage if...) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 09/22/20 6:13:37 PM #2:	If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them. --- Hello I'm Duncan, I like Video Games and comedies let's be friends <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:944956336] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
parabola_master 09/22/20 6:14:54 PM #3:	Duncanwii posted... If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them. I survey them semi frequently and it seems the biggest games they like right now are Among Us, Fall Guys, Fortnite, and Minecraft. A few do like CoD, Rainbow 6 (???), and Animal Crossing I feel so bad for them, theyve been stuck at home for so many months now. A majority of them havent seen their friends in forever --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944956381] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Duncanwii posted... </cite> <quote>If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them.</quote> I survey them semi frequently and it seems the biggest games they like right now are Among Us, Fall Guys, Fortnite, and Minecraft. A few do like CoD, Rainbow 6 (???), and Animal Crossing I feel so bad for them, theyve been stuck at home for so many months now. A majority of them havent seen their friends in forever </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Puglia77 09/22/20 6:16:41 PM #5:	That's adorable --- https://imgur.com/5QQMzWt https://imgur.com/Bn4DB40 https://imgur.com/ImzyxQD https://imgur.com/9xSahQ5 <cite>Puglia77 posted [p:944956445] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>That's adorable</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 09/22/20 6:19:32 PM #6:	11/22 6/12 47/94 nailed it --- NFLB 2020 Summersim Roster mk. 1 (12-4): https://imgur.com/4Pvr5rT NFLB 2020 Summersim Roster mk. 2 (11-5) (ELIMINATED): https://imgur.com/BBhN2z3 <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:944956531] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>11/22 6/12 47/94 nailed it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Geisterdrache 09/22/20 6:23:00 PM #7:	Duncanwii posted... If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them. If anyone knows what middle schoolers are into, it's the 30 year old who never leaves his house. --- RebelElite791 <cite>Geisterdrache posted [p:944956667] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Duncanwii posted... </cite> <quote>If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them.</quote>If anyone knows what middle schoolers are into, it's the 30 year old who never leaves his house. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
parabola_master 09/22/20 6:47:14 PM #8:	Geisterdrache posted... If anyone knows what middle schoolers are into, it's the 30 year old who never leaves his house. I dont know if theres personal history there but he wasnt entirely wrong Although Im sure it also depends on the demographics of a school (specifically socioeconomic status, maybe?) I know that a lot of them play Fortnite since its free, which is neat. But I do dislike that they tease each other for using default/outdated skins. It reminds me of teasing people based on the shoes they wore, back when I was young >_> --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944957603] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Geisterdrache posted... </cite> <quote>If anyone knows what middle schoolers are into, it's the 30 year old who never leaves his house.</quote> I dont know if theres personal history there but he wasnt entirely wrong Although Im sure it also depends on the demographics of a school (specifically socioeconomic status, maybe?) I know that a lot of them play Fortnite since its free, which is neat. But I do dislike that they tease each other for using default/outdated skins. It reminds me of teasing people based on the shoes they wore, back when I was young >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
parabola_master 09/22/20 6:47:57 PM #9:	PatrickMahomes posted... 11/22 6/12 47/94 nailed it you are now ready for 6th and 7th grade math, lol (honestly though its a review question but because of covid-19 Ive been a bit easy on them) --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944957633] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>PatrickMahomes posted... </cite> <quote>11/22 6/12 47/94 nailed it</quote> you are now ready for 6th and 7th grade math, lol (honestly though its a review question but because of covid-19 Ive been a bit easy on them) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 09/22/20 6:51:51 PM #10:	OK, what game is that supposed to represent? I feel stupid I can't figure it out, lol. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:944957763] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>OK, what game is that supposed to represent? I feel stupid I can't figure it out, lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Lairen 09/22/20 6:55:37 PM #12:	You might kill this games popularity yet! I know that would make me immediately stop playing the game if my lame teacher made references to it. --- When it rains, it pours. <cite>Lairen posted [p:944957917] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>You might kill this games popularity yet! I know that would make me immediately stop playing the game if my lame teacher made references to it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
parabola_master 09/22/20 6:57:40 PM #13:	Lairen posted... You mighy kill this games popularity yet! I know that would make me immediately stop playing the game if my lame teacher made references to it. theyre middle schoolers, theyre not jaded at all compared to high schoolers. My students get super excited and want to participate when they stuff like this lol [LFAQs-redacted-quote] Just Google Slides, I always look up images on Google and then click Tool > search by Color > transparent Master_Bass posted... OK, what game is that supposed to represent? I feel stupid I can't figure it out, lol. Among Us --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944958000] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Lairen posted... </cite> <quote>You mighy kill this games popularity yet! I know that would make me immediately stop playing the game if my lame teacher made references to it.</quote> theyre middle schoolers, theyre not jaded at all compared to high schoolers. My students get super excited and want to participate when they stuff like this lol <cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Just Google Slides, I always look up images on Google and then click Tool > search by Color > transparent Master_Bass posted... </cite> <quote>OK, what game is that supposed to represent? I feel stupid I can't figure it out, lol.</quote> Among Us </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MabusIncarnate 09/22/20 7:04:41 PM #15:	Try using Kerbals, they are fun and might influence someone to play an educational game. Also this is a cool idea and it shows you care about what you do. Good on ya. --- Ten million dollars on a losing campaign, Twenty million starving and writhing in pain. =~=; Vicious_Dios Original - https://tinyurl.com/y9fpdoll <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:944958244] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Try using Kerbals, they are fun and might influence someone to play an educational game. Also this is a cool idea and it shows you care about what you do. Good on ya. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ultramat 09/22/20 7:09:05 PM #16:	I see lots of potential for practical use pokemon fractions. 'The chance of encountering a shiny pokemon is 1/4096. If the player has a shinycharm (which doubles these chances), what are the new chances of encountering a shiny?' Encounter rates, capture rates, natures, stats, abilities; all based on easy to understand fractions. --- 3ds: 2793-0594-0985 IGN: mat <cite>ultramat posted [p:944958435] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>I see lots of potential for practical use pokemon fractions. 'The chance of encountering a shiny pokemon is 1/4096. If the player has a shinycharm (which doubles these chances), what are the new chances of encountering a shiny?' Encounter rates, capture rates, natures, stats, abilities; all based on easy to understand fractions. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lairen 09/22/20 7:10:28 PM #17:	Cpt_Pineapple posted... this lecture is brought you by Raid: Shadow Legends Damn, pineapples makin some decent shots.... --- When it rains, it pours. <cite>Lairen posted [p:944958489] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Cpt_Pineapple posted... </cite> <quote>this lecture is brought you by Raid: Shadow Legends</quote> Damn, pineapples makin some decent shots.... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Puglia77 09/22/20 8:35:21 PM #18:	ultramat posted... I see lots of potential for practical use pokemon fractions. 'The chance of encountering a shiny pokemon is 1/4096. If the player has a shinycharm (which doubles these chances), what are the new chances of encountering a shiny?' Encounter rates, capture rates, natures, stats, abilities; all based on easy to understand fractions. Shiny charm doesn't double, the rate with shiny charm is 1/1365. --- https://imgur.com/eKsItFM https://imgur.com/TTxoxMY https://imgur.com/peL7xfJ https://imgur.com/CJ4nKqG <cite>Puglia77 posted [p:944961871] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>ultramat posted...</cite> <quote>I see lots of potential for practical use pokemon fractions. 'The chance of encountering a shiny pokemon is 1/4096. If the player has a shinycharm (which doubles these chances), what are the new chances of encountering a shiny?' Encounter rates, capture rates, natures, stats, abilities; all based on easy to understand fractions. </quote> Shiny charm doesn't double, the rate with shiny charm is 1/1365.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Disruptive_01 09/22/20 8:38:43 PM #19:	Nice, I use to teach after school music for HS and the easiest way to get them to practice was through anime and video game OSTs. The ones they liked the most were Crossing Fields and Last Surprise. I think a small group of them played the Wii shop music for Halloween too. --- Maybe this world is another planet's hell. Experience teaches only the teachable. - Aldous Huxley PSN: Chromedflame <cite>Disruptive_01 posted [p:944961997] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Nice, I use to teach after school music for HS and the easiest way to get them to practice was through anime and video game OSTs. The ones they liked the most were Crossing Fields and Last Surprise. I think a small group of them played the Wii shop music for Halloween too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jon1012 09/22/20 8:43:29 PM #20:	Idgi --- We are Borg. <cite>jon1012 posted [p:944962175] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Idgi </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/22/20 8:45:48 PM #21:	This would've lit my shit up as a kid. The Fall Guys in particular are worth holding onto. They're varied, but samey and relevant enough that kids can latch onto them. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:944962250] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>This would've lit my shit up as a kid. The Fall Guys in particular are worth holding onto. They're varied, but samey and relevant enough that kids can latch onto them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
02fran 09/23/20 8:36:44 AM #22:	what about anime <cite>02fran posted [p:944978136] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>what about anime </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 09/23/20 8:40:09 AM #23:	parabola_master posted... you are now ready for 6th and 7th grade math, lol (honestly though its a review question but because of covid-19 Ive been a bit easy on them) 6th and 7th grade? Theyre teaching kids fractions that late nowadays? The fuck? I didnt even believe my uni lecturer when he said his 10th grade daughter was learning fractions for the first time and struggling. I thought he was pulling the piss --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:944978218] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>parabola_master posted... </cite> <quote> you are now ready for 6th and 7th grade math, lol (honestly though its a review question but because of covid-19 Ive been a bit easy on them)</quote>6th and 7th grade? Theyre teaching kids fractions that late nowadays? The fuck? I didnt even believe my uni lecturer when he said his 10th grade daughter was learning fractions for the first time and struggling. I thought he was pulling the piss </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
parabola_master 09/23/20 11:38:52 AM #24:	02fran posted... what about anime Some students do like anime, especially now that they can watch anime on Netflix. Naruto seems to be pretty common, as well as Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Ghoul, and some other stuff. I will say that it's still a pretty niche interest, with just a few kids liking it. I do want to note that some of the "popular kids" like anime too, which I think helps spread its popularity among a school. Rika_Furude posted... 6th and 7th grade? Theyre teaching kids fractions that late nowadays? The fuck? I didnt even believe my uni lecturer when he said his 10th grade daughter was learning fractions for the first time and struggling. I thought he was pulling the piss No they start teaching it in elementary, but my problem is meant to be a review problem (as in, something kids should know from elementary school...) but sadly a lot of students still struggle with the earlier standards. I have periods where it's super easy for them and then periods where I literally have just 2 students answer the question correctly >__> --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944983381] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>02fran posted... </cite> <quote>what about anime</quote> Some students do like anime, especially now that they can watch anime on Netflix. Naruto seems to be pretty common, as well as Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Ghoul, and some other stuff. I will say that it's still a pretty niche interest, with just a few kids liking it. I do want to note that some of the "popular kids" like anime too, which I think helps spread its popularity among a school. Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>6th and 7th grade? Theyre teaching kids fractions that late nowadays? The fuck? I didnt even believe my uni lecturer when he said his 10th grade daughter was learning fractions for the first time and struggling. I thought he was pulling the piss</quote> No they start teaching it in elementary, but my problem is meant to be a review problem (as in, something kids should know from elementary school...) but sadly a lot of students still struggle with the earlier standards. I have periods where it's super easy for them and then periods where I literally have just 2 students answer the question correctly >__> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fan357 09/23/20 12:10:39 PM #25:	Master_Bass posted... OK, what game is that supposed to represent? I feel stupid I can't figure it out, lol. Dead Space --- Never forget where you came from. <cite>fan357 posted [p:944984541] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Master_Bass posted... </cite> <quote>OK, what game is that supposed to represent? I feel stupid I can't figure it out, lol.</quote> Dead Space </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/23/20 12:12:48 PM #26:	...what's an "impostor fraction"? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:944984626] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>...what's an "impostor fraction"? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordFarquad1312 09/23/20 12:13:34 PM #27:	Questionmarktarius posted... ...what's an "impostor fraction"? This --- El sexo sucio y el planeta limpio. "If you are tired of fear from links... Let Kirby's Nightmare protect you." <cite>LordFarquad1312 posted [p:944984660] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>...what's an "impostor fraction"?</quote>This </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BoyOfBattle 09/23/20 12:14:25 PM #28:	Lairen posted... You might kill this games popularity yet! I know that would make me immediately stop playing the game if my lame teacher made references to it. --- WHITE HOT HEAT FAN SINCE 2020. Jimmy "The Master" Butler. Duncan "The Admiral" Robinson. Tyler "The" Herro. we already won. <cite>BoyOfBattle posted [p:944984690] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Lairen posted... </cite> <quote>You might kill this games popularity yet! I know that would make me immediately stop playing the game if my lame teacher made references to it.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
awesome999 09/23/20 12:16:25 PM #29:	Try Pokmon damage calcs for BODMAS or (PEMDAS as you Americans call it) --- Love is a lie guys, there's no such thing, might as well be a soulless hedonist. <cite>awesome999 posted [p:944984761] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Try Pokmon damage calcs for BODMAS or (PEMDAS as you Americans call it) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 09/23/20 12:21:44 PM #30:	TC, how does the Zoom chat work? Are they all in the same chat room so everyone can see what the others are saying? I'll just wait until the smart kid posts the answer, lol Or are you linked directly to each student so their messages are only seen by you and you can see everyone's? --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:944984925] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>TC, how does the Zoom chat work? Are they all in the same chat room so everyone can see what the others are saying? I'll just wait until the smart kid posts the answer, lol Or are you linked directly to each student so their messages are only seen by you and you can see everyone's? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Returning_CEmen 09/23/20 12:22:11 PM #31:	Fractions in middle school? <cite>Returning_CEmen posted [p:944984938] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Fractions in middle school? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
parabola_master 09/23/20 12:25:38 PM #32:	Bad_Mojo posted... TC, how does the Zoom chat work? Are they all in the same chat room so everyone can see what the others are saying? I'll just wait until the smart kid posts the answer, lol Or are you linked directly to each student so their messages are only seen by you and you can see everyone's? Theres a setting so their answers are private and only I can see them! I switch between that and just having people share out publicly during the lesson --- Godel, Escher, Bach <cite>parabola_master posted [p:944985074] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>TC, how does the Zoom chat work? Are they all in the same chat room so everyone can see what the others are saying? I'll just wait until the smart kid posts the answer, lol Or are you linked directly to each student so their messages are only seen by you and you can see everyone's?</quote> Theres a setting so their answers are private and only I can see them! I switch between that and just having people share out publicly during the lesson </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJGrimReaper 09/23/20 12:26:07 PM #33:	is TC like the one cool teacher that everyone had at least once --- Big Apple, 3 A.M. http://error1355.com/ce/SSJGrimReaper.html <cite>SSJGrimReaper posted [p:944985091] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>is TC like the one cool teacher that everyone had at least once </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrankJaegr 09/23/20 12:29:29 PM #34:	Do fractions on a FORNITE BURGER <cite>FrankJaegr posted [p:944985220] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Do fractions on a FORNITE BURGER </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 09/24/20 3:43:33 AM #35:	parabola_master posted... Among Us I never played that so that explains that, lol. I know it's been popular lately, though. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:945015503] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>parabola_master posted... </cite> <quote>Among Us</quote>I never played that so that explains that, lol. I know it's been popular lately, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
02fran 09/26/20 4:07:28 AM #36:	parabola_master posted... Some students do like anime, especially now that they can watch anime on Netflix. Naruto seems to be pretty common, as well as Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Ghoul, and some other stuff. I will say that it's still a pretty niche interest, with just a few kids liking it. I do want to note that some of the "popular kids" like anime too, which I think helps spread its popularity among a school. Oh, I meant if you made any references. That's cool to know though. <cite>02fran posted [p:945096075] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>parabola_master posted... </cite> <quote>Some students do like anime, especially now that they can watch anime on Netflix. Naruto seems to be pretty common, as well as Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Ghoul, and some other stuff. I will say that it's still a pretty niche interest, with just a few kids liking it. I do want to note that some of the "popular kids" like anime too, which I think helps spread its popularity among a school.</quote>Oh, I meant if you made any references. That's cool to know though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/26/20 4:08:33 AM #37:	still waiting on what an "impostor fraction" is... <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:945096086] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>still waiting on what an "impostor fraction" is... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordFarquad1312 09/26/20 4:31:16 AM #38:	Same here --- El sexo sucio y el planeta limpio. "If you are tired of fear from links... Let Kirby's Nightmare protect you." <cite>LordFarquad1312 posted [p:945096377] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Same here </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teepan95 09/26/20 4:49:44 AM #39:	PrideOfLion posted... I don't have any ideas but I wanted to let you know I think this is a neat idea --- teep dumb as f*** fr - BatmanvonDoom I'm gonna pound a 400 lb woman just to prove teep wrong - NigerianKnight <cite>teepan95 posted [p:945096649] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>PrideOfLion posted...</cite> <quote>I don't have any ideas but I wanted to let you know I think this is a neat idea</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toyota 09/26/20 5:07:58 AM #40:	in middle school the teacher tried adding DBZ references in the lessons. its was lame and i love dbz <cite>toyota posted [p:945096875] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>in middle school the teacher tried adding DBZ references in the lessons. its was lame and i love dbz </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterbarf 09/26/20 5:23:49 AM #41:	Am I wrong or are your students about five years behind where they should be? --- https://imgur.com/SJyzEFW by SmidgeIsntBack <cite>masterbarf posted [p:945097038] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Am I wrong or are your students about five years behind where they should be? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Arcanine2009 09/26/20 5:31:35 AM #42:	Duncanwii posted... If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them. Among Us is freaking popular --- Less is more. Everything you want, isn't everything you need. <cite>Arcanine2009 posted [p:945097123] in As a middl... [t:78993353]...</cite> <quote>Duncanwii posted... </cite> <quote>If the games arent Minecraft, Fortnight or Call of Duty they arent going to know what the heck you're showing them.</quote>Among Us is freaking popular </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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