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Choice #1  The Creation of Clarity: Christine Meyer
1. Mindset, Math Talk Moves and Norms: I can do this, I can work this through, I have the tools to figure this out.
2. What is in my Math Took Kit?  cubes, tens frames, 100;s charts, number lines, math thinking journal
3. Anchor Charts: ways to make 10, Solved CGI problems, 100"s chart, Counting Tape for Calendar Math
4. Modeling of New Tool or  Concept; Guided Practice and discussion with Math Talk Moves language "So you are saying"  "Would someone like to add to that? providing the wait time.
Do you agree that this tool is the most efficient?
5. Observation and Assessment: Providing students time to solve a problem with their tool kit and observing which ones they use; having a discussion why they chose that tool to solve the problem.

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Choice #2 Word Cloud  Stacey Haskin

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Creating Clarity in my classroom
1)Creating a list of norms for working with all tools.
2) Having a "define and clarify discussion" every time a new tool is introduced.
3) As discussion is taking place, record on a sheet how to use these tools and  routines/procedures for these tools.
4) Students model: Provides and example to students and shows whether students understand.
5) Questioning students/observe as students use tools.

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Review your current unit. Create a word cloud (using Wordle, Tagxedo, or another word cloud generator) to indicate vocabulary, symbols, representations, or tools that need to be clarified in your unit. Post your word cloud to this Padlet.

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Write a list of 5 ideas that you can do in your classroom to ensure students have clarity.  How do you assess this information in your classroom? Answer this question by posting on this Padlet with your response.