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Very productive use of time again. I've never taught math before so it was especially informative for me.

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Discussing common vocabulary and strategies to teach the vocabulary was helpful

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Discussion was very informative.

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Expand math vocabulary to include perimeter and area to better prepare moving on.

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Oreos to go! Reading so closely will assist students on high stakes tests--boosting confidence and scores

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Oreos are perfect for teaching close read! Read deeper for meaning.

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Scheller

Talked about strategies and common terminology.

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Close Reading

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Wonderful PD on close reading and its relevance to our kiddos education

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I learned that we can create reading habits in students through the use of close reading activities that can be used in a variety of ways.

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I learned how close reading is related to discussion and problem solving.

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Close Reading is something that I can do with my composers. Good stuff!! :)

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Good idea to use a variety of symbols during a close read

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I learned that there are many ways to describe an Oreo - not just yummy!

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It is interesting to understand how they learned the concept and methods to grow on basic skills. Learned new vocab and ideas to peek interests.

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It was effective to track the standards as the increased in rigor and complexity. We were able to discuss similar methods for teaching the same content on different levels.

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Discussion was nice to see how the standard/skill develops throughout the years. Identified vocabulary needs (introducing terms earlier)

Norms might be helpful to guide meetings

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Using "arrays" to talk about columns & rows of unit cubes in area , then translating that into repeated addition & multiplication.

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Talked about aligning area/perimeter.

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Great bonding experience with colleagues! Helpful to hear what other teachers need from us and to share our needs as well

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work on counting backwards

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Surprised that 8th graders are still counting on fingers! Let's try to fix that.

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counting back when subtracting helps 8th graders learn integers

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I learned the different strategies to teach adding and subtracting whole numbers.Adding up