Great explanation from Fresh Start Math: Why Try Math Problems BEFORE Seeing Examples (Productive Struggle) youtu.be/6C-dlZk17E4?si=EqLA… via @YouTube
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This list has changed a lot since it was first used two years ago.
What if we pay closer to how we talk about/describe students?
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Open Middle problems are a great way for students to do more THINKING in math, strategizing, and ENJOYING math more.
Follow @robertkaplinsky for more
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#mathchat @openmiddle #openmiddle #DOKchat
WARNING! This problem is MUCH more challenging than it appears. You can replace an entire dividing fractions worksheet with this one low floor, high ceiling @openmiddle problem. openmiddle.com/fraction-quot… #MTBoS
Dan Meyer: “As much money and power as there is in the world, all of it is outweighed one thousand fold by a single child’s desire to know and be known by other people,” open.substack.com/pub/danmey…
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Check out all we added to Polypad over the past few months, including Action Buttons and Function Machines! Watch the video here: youtu.be/dcvgn4TmvNY
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As long as the phone is available, the student will be tempted to use it for comfort when experience the uncomfortable process of learning. As a result, that student doesn't then achieve a level of competence that builds up enough confidence for them to try the next step.
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For those interested, I have added a new section of some of favourite #ThinkingClassroom problem collections to my site of mathy resources.
h/t to @dhabecker @BurdessAlicia @webbkyle @MaeganGiroux
sites.google.com/view/mathyw…
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Today I sat down with a student who hasn’t done anything in class so far (7 days in). All I told him was that I will give him feedback and another shot on it no matter what.
Guess who turned in something today.
It highlighted something important for me.
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Here are 4 sketchnotes of the 4 toolkits from @pgliljedahl's #thinkingclassroom.
These versions now have a better citation of the book.
I hope they inspire discussion about how to make learning more accessible to more students!
drive.google.com/drive/folde…
#onted #destreaming
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🌴 Summer Contest: Create Your Own Mathematical Mystery Box.
If you're looking to play around with some math and technology this summer, try making a math mystery box in @Desmos. #iteachmath
danmeyer.substack.com/p/crea…
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I had a lot of fun thinking about, preparing, and giving this Ignite talk today in Powell River @sd47_board. It was originally inspired by this blog post from @ddmeyer. danmeyer.substack.com/p/why-…
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🌴 New post: The only question you need to ask about education technology.
This is the first thing I do whenever I see any new edtech.
danmeyer.substack.com/p/the-…
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Transitioning to the new Gr 9 Destreamed Math Course, @mikeskeoch and the Gr 9 course team @HaydenHuskies jumped on the opportunity to go ungraded, refocusing on learning and not marks. Read about his journey on the blog. #HDSBInnovates #Ungrading hdsb-theshift.com/ungrading-…
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Heya. I finally finished all 70 entries of Between2Numbers #MTBoS #iteachmath
I'm sharing an updated routine I've used. The key is also included. fawnnguyen.com/teach/a-routi…
Sharing is caring.
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Want to help students develop a need for why scientific notation can be so beneficial? Try this out with your class.
robertkaplinsky.com/work/sta… #iteachmath #MTBoS
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We're reworking our first 10 days plan for #mth1w.
Feel free to steal and improve: sites.google.com/wrdsb.ca/mt…
If you have ideas for what should be part of this plan, or suggestions, please share!
#wrdsbmth1w
#wrdsbdestreamed
