Math Conferences
More Mathematical Practice Posters: Great Discussions to have in Guided Math Groups
Here are some great posters to present the mathematical practices to students. They are written in “I can” language and they have pictures and stages…before/during/after! We have to continue to think of ways to make the practices explicit to the students. I would do a great deal of this work in small, guided math groups. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Word Problem Solving Rubric: Teach to whole class, review in guided math groups
Here is a great word problem solving rubric! I would discuss this and make examples with the class so everyone understands all the elements. I would also make individual copies so students would have it as an “up and close” reference. They could keep it in their problem solving notebooks. I would go over their [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )The Importance of Students Setting Their Own Math Goals: Part 2
Happy New Year! Hello Everyone. Happy New Year! I wish you all an abundance of rich mathematical experiences this year. What are your math goals? What do you want to do as an educator? What do you want your students to be able to do? I am currently doing some research on student goal setting [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Color Math Tiles and Guided Math Lessons
We can use these 1″ plastic tiles in four colors to build models of math concepts, develop basic arithmetic skills and explore color and number patterns. Remember that in terms of a guided math lesson, you always want to think in terms of doing concrete activities, then pictorial activities and finally abstract activities. Spend time [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Adaptive Reasoning Part 3: Talk in Whole Group and Guided Math Groups
We have been talking about fostering adaptive reasoning among our students. Donovan and Bransford have defined it as the “Capacity for logical thought, reflection, explanation and justification” (p. 21). So this means students are thinking, reflecting, explaining and justifying themselves both publicly and privately. We build this by doing it as a whole group, as small [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Accountable Talk Math Prompts for Guided and Whole Group Lessons: Adaptive Reasoning Part II
Here are some questions to get you jump started. Remember only introduce a few questions at a time. Picture icons are great and give non-readers more access to the poster. The Language of Engagement Accountable Talk I agree because . . . I disagree because . . . I don’t know…. I don’t understand yet…. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Developing Adaptive Reasoning in the Math Classroom: Part I
Adaptive Reasoning is one of the key components of Mathematical Proficiency. Students with adaptive reasoning can think logically about the math and they can explain and justify what they are doing. The key to getting students to engage in mathematical discussions is to create a talk friendly environment. It is important that students feel that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Individual Math Conferences
Today, I interviewed several upper elementary students about math. These were students who had failed the math test and were going to be going to summer school. I wanted to know what their perception of what happened was. Surprisingly, they all said they liked math and felt they had a handle on it. I thought, [...]
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