5/24/2014 0 Comments Problem ProgressionFind problems with a low floor and a high ceiling so that you can refer to familiar concepts when depending the investment in a problem. This uses the idea of schema to help students build knowledge. By introducing a problem and deepening it, you can move through multiple standards with one series of investigations.
Idea taken from Jo Boaler, how to learn math. MOOC summer 2013.
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5/24/2014 1 Comment Help encourage active learners.We all know that making mistakes is part of learning. Begin the year with a series of low risk situations designed to get students to make mistakes and share them with the class. Model how to graciously make a mistake without excuses and let the students relish in mistakes early and often. Then when mistakes are made they will not feel discouraged in more difficult situations.
5/16/2014 0 Comments Nice quote for parent letter."What we want to tell parents to do is they don't need to teach the math," says Briars, the president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. "What they need to help their children do is figure out, What is the problem asking you?"
2/25/2014 0 Comments Think Pair Share StructureAs you introduce this strategy in the classroom it is important to provide structure early to make sure students know the routine.
Give partners, designate partner A and B. Give time for each partner to speak while the other listens. Then switch. Do this until the procedure sticks. |
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