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About "Classroom Quests"

Day 2 of the "Grand Prix." Today, we tackle SOH CAH TOA using a "Parallel Track" Kahoot strategy that maximizes efficiency and eliminates downtime.

← PREV: Day 1 (Engine Diagnostic) ♦ NEXT: Day 3 (Rotation Stations) →

The Grand Prix
Day 2: The Gear Gauntlet

SOHCAHTOA Right Triangle Trig Day 2

Day 2: Selecting the Correct Valve (SOH CAH TOA)

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⚡ The Ignition Sequence

Instructions to make your own Intro Video)

"Pilots, we are entering the Gauntlet!"

Before we touch the controls, we have to believe we can fly. In the chaos of the race, panic is the enemy. We ground ourselves with the Class Chant:

"The Machine is Complex, but I am the Engineer.
I can read the blueprint.
I can fix the break.
I GOT THIS! (x3)"

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🎒 Mission Toolkit

Resources to keep your airship flying.

🔧 Day 2: Daily Gear

• 📂 Full Unit Toolkit ACCESS DRIVE
• 📺 Pre/Post Help Video WATCH BRIEFING
• 📜 The Flight Log (Assignment) GET ASSIGNMENT
• 🗝️ The Master Key CHECK ANSWERS
• 📱 The Target Practice (Kahoot) LAUNCH KAHOOT

🏁 The Finish Line

• 🎫 Exit Ticket (Self Assess + CTA) DIAGNOSTIC
• 🐉 Home Quiz (Day 2) FINAL BOSS

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⚡ The Strategy: "The Parallel Track"

Most people ditch Kahoot, but I find it incredible for creating repeated learning cycles. It allows me to repeat the concept like a broken record for those who struggle, without punishing those who get it quickly.

Protocol: "The Race to 20"

The Goal: Every pilot must conquer 20 Problems today. These can come from the Kahoot OR the Flight Log (Worksheet).

The Loop (Repeats every question):

1. Solo Flight: Question appears. Pilots work solo.
2. Debug (Peer Learning): Quick team check ("I got Cosine, did you?"). They say peer learning is 5x stronger than teacher talk!
3. The Split (Crucial Step): The answer is revealed.
   • ✅ If you got it RIGHT: "Nice flying! Use this time to solve ONE problem on your Worksheet. Do not wait for me." (Smart kids stay productive/buy back time).
   • ❌ If you got it WRONG: "Eyes on me! We are in the pit. I am going to explain exactly how to fix this so you get the next one." (Struggling kids get immediate reteaching).

🗝️ The Master Key: "Check, Don't Cheat"

I post the full Answer Key at the front, BOLD and visible. I tell them loud and clear: "If you copy, it is -50 points. This is a checking tool, not a cheating tool."

This encourages self-regulation. Students check their paper work immediately. If they match the key, they keep flying. If not, they troubleshoot. No waiting for the teacher to grade it.

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🧠 The Cognitive Leap: Choosing the Valve

Day 1 was about solving (Algebra). Day 2 is about choosing (Analysis). I tell them the "Tri-Valve Engine" has three gears. You cannot force a Sine gear into a Cosine slot.

The Physical Anchor: I have students physically tap a spot on their desk (Left, Middle, Right) corresponding to SOH, CAH, or TOA before they click the Kahoot answer. It grounds the abstract choice in a physical action.

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🔧 The "Debrief Protocol" (CTA)

To get that Hattie Effect Size of 1.29, we don't just hand out a rubric. We run a Cognitive Debrief in the last 5 minutes.

Teacher Move: I ask the class to analyze the "Crash Sites" (Mistakes):

• "Raise your hand if you jammed on SELECTION. (You picked Sine, but it was Cosine?)"
• "Raise your hand if you jammed on ALGEBRA. (You picked the right word, but multiplied instead of divided?)"

Then they fill out the Self-Assessment:

Rank	Status	Diagnostic: "Where is the Jam?"
10	Ace Pilot	"No Jam. I can choose SOH, CAH, or TOA and solve any case (Top, Bottom, or Angle) without help."
8	Aviator	"I jam on ALGEBRA. I pick the right Trig function, but I mess up the calculation (Case 2 flip vs Case 1 multiply)."
6	Mechanic	"I jam on SELECTION. I have the sides labeled, but I pick the wrong button (I used Sine when I should have used Cosine)."
4	Grounded	"I jam on PERSPECTIVE. I am labeling Opposite and Adjacent wrong based on where the angle is."

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🧐 Seraphina's Flight Log (The Hattie Score)

• Self-Reported Grades (d=1.33): The "Engine Diagnostic" rubric forces students to predict their own performance, which is the #1 indicator of success.
• Cognitive Task Analysis (d=1.29): The CTA Debrief ("Where is the jam?") moves them from "I don't get it" to "I am stuck on Selection vs Algebra."
• Teacher Credibility (d=0.90): The "Seraphina" persona, the green screen, and the excitement build trust. If they trust the pilot, they learn the flight controls.
• Self-Efficacy (d=0.92): The "I Got This" Power Statement isn't just a cheer; it's a psychological primer for difficult tasks.
• Scaffolding (d=0.82): We moved from Sine (Day 1) to SOH CAH TOA (Day 2), building the skill layer by layer.
• Fast Feedback (d=0.70): The "Split Strategy" means intervention happens seconds after the error, not days later.
• Peer Tutoring (d=0.53): The brief "Debug" phase before the answer reveal allows peers to correct misconceptions in their own language.

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✍️ Blog Expansion Pack

1. The "Solo-Debug-Split" Method
I love how I push them in Kahoot to have a  "Debug" moment with a neighbor *before* hitting the answer creates accountability, and team effort.  I want them to get closer to their teammates, but I want to see their work.  I also often make them fold their paper into the number of square we have on Kahoot, and their score it based more on their correct work then the Kahoot score. 

2. The Power of the Answer Key
I put the paper key on the board so they can have that Fast Feedback.  I believe every step they take and everything we do should have fast feedback with a delay for them to have the struggle.  It is what makes an efficient classroom.  It's not cheating; it's instant feedback (d=0.70). It teaches students to value *getting it right* over just *getting it done*.  The difference with only having it in the classroom and assignments not going home to pull up the key online when they are solo is huge. They cheat ALL the time on at home homework when a key is available, but in a classroom where they are working and supporting each other as a team, it is totally a tool instead.

3. Handling the "Differentiation Gap"
This strategy totally takes care of the huge gap between your fastest and slowest students. The fast students feel rewarded (they finish homework in class, they have the option to finish early by using their time wisely, they are not board waiting), and the slower students feel supported (they get mini-lessons), and no one feels like they are being punished.

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✨ Seraphina's Transmission

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"In a race, efficiency is everything. If you are sitting still, you are losing. Today, you learned that a good pilot never wastes a second. Whether you were soaring through the problems or tuning up in the pit with me, you were moving forward. That is how we win."

- Seraphina Swift

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