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John Hattie

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I am a National Consultant for Big Ideas Learning, LLC. Big Ideas Math is a complete K-12 mathematics program. I work for Big Ideas because I believe in this program completely and all it can do for students and teachers. Once you experience Big Ideas Math, you find a love for math, its relevance to your life, and you discover that math can be fun and meaningful!  Check out the links below to learn more.

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I am a National Consultant for Big Ideas Learning, LLC. Big Ideas Math is a complete K-12 mathematics program. I work for Big Ideas because I believe in this program completely and all it can do for students and teachers. Once you experience Big Ideas Math, you find a love for math, its relevance to your life, and you discover that math can be fun and meaningful!  Check out the links below to learn more.

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Interested in previewing the NEW 2019 Modeling Real Life K-8 program from Big Ideas Math? Request materials here:

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Interested in previewing the NEW 2019 Modeling Real Life K-8 program from Big Ideas Math? Request materials here:

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Here's how I made an animated spinner in Power Point

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Here's how I made an animated spinner in Power Point

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(Except this references creating the image of the spinner and then inserting it into PPT. I created my spinner right in PPT.)

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The primary point of this lesson is to have students look at equivalent fractions and to have concrete experiences that relate the meaning of symbols that represent benchmark fractions. Therefore reflection questions should be focused on this.

I ask my students, "What did you notice about the denominators when you played this game?" At this point students should be relating the denominators with multiplication (5.NF.B.4). For example, the 1/4 strip is replaced with four 1/16 strips. And 16 is a multiple of 4. Students might also express this as 16 divided by 4 is 4. If your students don't arrive at this independently, you will need to lead them to it. Write/draw the fractions on the board that students used to replace one of the fraction strips, such as four 1/16 strips for a 1/4 strip. Ask if they notice any patterns with the numbers (MP8).

The next question I ask is, "Why do you think the denominators are multiples or factors of the equivalent fraction denominators?"

Because I always focus on student collaboration, I ask a question about behavior during the lesson. I asked my students "Was your group successful?" I allow students to be honest but to not use names. When a group doesn't work well together I will hear responses such as, "My partner had a hard time staying focused." My response to that sort of feedback is to ask, What can you do to help your partner(s)". Answers at this point of the year do not include " tell the teacher", because I have worked toward having my students independently solve these problems on their own. One approach they've been coached to consider is that their partner may not know what to do and be embarrassed to ask for help.

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The primary point of this lesson is to have students look at equivalent fractions and to have concrete experiences that relate the meaning of symbols that represent benchmark fractions. Therefore reflection questions should be focused on this. I ask my students, "What did you notice about the denominators when you played this game?"

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Learn more about our programs The LarsonCalculus.com companion site provides robust resources and tools to assist you in your study of Calculus. This 100% free website accompanies the Calculus series of textbooks written by Ron Larson and Bruce Edwards.

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Big Ideas Math is a research-based program providing a rigorous, focused, and coherent curriculum. The program balances conceptual understanding with procedural fluency, as research shows that students benefit from equal exposure to discovery learning and direct instruction.

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Like "clicker" student response remotes, but free!

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Are you engaging your students in discourse and supporting problem-solving with rich tasks?

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Valuing Mistakes is important and awesome for discourse!

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Here's a bookmark I created to help remember the Talk Moves!

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Cooperative Learning & Mathematics Grades Gr K-8

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Cooperative Learning & Mathematics Grades Gr K-8

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Beth Andrini

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This classic includes 179 do-tomorrow activities and 23 complete step-by-step cooperative learning lessons to teach number, measurement, geometry, patterns and functions, statistics, probability, logic, and algebra. Blackline masters galore. The lessons emphasize manipulatives, calculators, performance assessment, creative thinking, problem solving, and co-op structures. 200 pages.

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Dr. Spencer Kagan

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The New Kagan Cooperative Learning Book is Here!

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The book that started it all-is all NEW! Why would the Kagans completely revise and revamp a classic that has sold nearly half a million copies? The answer: So much has changed! Cooperative Learning today is different. This new book presents today's most successful cooperative learning methods.

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Some additional strategies that I wish I had time to share during our session!

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Some additional strategies that I wish I had time to share during our session!

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Susan O'Connell

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Unpack the Standards for Mathematical Practice and explore their power for developing deep mathematical understanding. This book will be an invaluable

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NCTM

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Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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What it will take to turn the opportunity of the Common Core into reality in every classroom, school, and district.

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Max Ray @ The Math Forum

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Explore how students become proficient problem solvers by unpacking the process of problem solving in fresh new ways. This book highlights activities you

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These are some of my favorite books that have shaped my teaching practices and my mathematical mindset.

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Overview of cooperative learning. Includes 6 of my favorite structures, directions and videos for each.

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Instructions & Editable Template

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Here you will find session handouts, editable templates, recommended readings, and additional resources that I referenced during the presentation. When you click on an icon, the file will open within the Padlet website, but if you prefer to download each item, click on the file and then select the "download" option at the top. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Happy Teaching!