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Pythagorean Theorem Lesson Incorporating writing into a math lesson really is not as hard as it sounds. For our Pythagorean Theorem lesson, we incorporated writing in a couple different ways. We used an exercise called "write around." This method is written conversation between the students to gather ideas, sharing what they already know and possibly learning a few things on the way. This is a great way to start a lesson to see where everyone stands on the topic. We also did what was called an "exit slip." Each student had about five minutes to write down everything they learned or anything they had questions about. This was a good way to get them thinking and writing.

In order to enhance my lesson, I would use Quizlet.

Quizlet is a fun way to study vocabulary, science, math, history, or basically anything else. The quizlet tool allows you to make your own flash cards and share them with your friends as well. This website has pre-made flash cards that are open to anyone and the has the option to make your own. In order to use this website, you need to make an account (it's free!). This website is extremely easy to use. When you first arrive to the site, you are four tabs:

**(1) Home (2) Find Sets (3) Create Sets (4) Inside Quizlet**


 * Find Sets: ** Under this tab, all you have to do is search the topic you are looking for. For example, my lesson was on pythagorean theorem. I typed that into the search bar and this is what came up:



By clicking on the topic you want, you will receive a set of flash cards that you can start studying with!

Create Sets **:** Although this is a very simple process, it isn't as simple as finding sets. Once you click on create sets, you will see a page where you are asked to make a title with a description, and the pick a language. Following that you will see multiple boxes. That is where you begin to make your flash cards. Once you have enter all the information you want, you press continue and your flash cards will appear.



** Inside Quizlet: ** This is just a section where you can see who is studying and which schools use quizlet. I found this to be very interesting. Quizlet is a very popular tool that is used all over the world. There are also step by step instructions under the Inside Quizlet tab.

**__ Incorporating Quizlet into the Pythagorean Theorem Lesson: __** Quizlet is a very easy tool to incorporate into any lesson. I personally like that Quizlet allow students to pick what they feel they need to study. For example, some students may struggle when knowing when to apply the pythagorean theorem so making flash cards to remind them would ben  efit them. However, some students may want the practice solving problems so putting a problem on the flash card with the answer on the back is a great way to study. I like that these flash cards can be used to help a friend study as well. It will force the students to study a range of things rather than just their own flash cards, Thi s will get the students up and talking as well as studying all at the same time. Quizlet is also a good way to get students using technology to help with their studies. Letting the students make their own flash cards is going to make quizlet an even better tool that they will enjoy using.

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