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I agree with everyone that mistakes allow for deeper understanding because we get to wrestle with the task at hand until we get it right -persevere. We feel proud and accomplished when we finally figure it out and we may find relationships from the concept to other math concepts. With my students, I tell them that everyone makes mistakes, even teachers (since they have this preconceived notion that we know everything and cannot make errors, otherwise "How are you even a teacher?" questions come about). I purposely make errors waiting for my students to point it out and explain to me why it was an error and how it should be fixed. I try to show them that it is okay, as we all hope to learn from the mistakes.

- Inderjit

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I agree with everyone that questions are vital as they help to clarify concepts, therefore enhance understanding. Just like Jasmine, I always say that there is no such thing as a dumb question. It is better to ask than to not know.

- Inderjit

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I agree with Cindy about mistakes encouraging new learning. I want to add that they also teach perseverance. That is something I really struggle to teach kids how to do and so if we make it a norm then it becomes something they naturally do in math but also in other aspects of their work in and out of school.

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I am with Geoff in agreeing and disagreeing with Lisa's norm of math being about learning and not performing. It's idealistic to think that learning is the only thing that matters because at the end of the day, we need to be able to evaluate how much of the curriculum is has been learned and part of that is application (performative). It's great to understand a concept, but you still have to SHOW what you've learned and apply it (PERFORMATIVE). So yes, math is about learning, but it is also about performing.
- Blossom

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It's not just about students working together, it's about teachers working with other teachers, administration, consultants, and parents. We need to model how to do this for our students so they see the value in working with others and developing ideas and programs together.
- Blossom

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As a student, I would have said speed was most important when showing understanding, but having progressed to adulthood and as a teacher, I know understanding is so much more important.
- Blossom

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I understand the direction you are coming from Lisa, but I still believe that there is a role for "performing" in math.

I think the place you are coming from is a place where math is ALL about getting the right answer, and I would agree that we need to balance that with an equal emphasis on process, learning, and making mistakes as a step along the pathway of discovery.

With that being said, I still think that students must demonstrate their ability to "perform". Now, of course that does not have to look like timed MC tests, mad-minute sheets, etc.. But some performance must happen in order to be assessed.

-Geoff

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It is important to plan activities that give students opportunity to work and collaborate together.  Collaborative learning develops higher-level thinking skills in students. It also boosts  their confidence and self-esteem

Maitree

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They encourage new learning, new ideas and brain growth. It's about the JOURNEY and not the destination!
Cindy

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I completely agree with the idea of asking as many questions as you may need to understand the idea or the concepts we have engaging in. I have always made my students understand that there is no such thing as a silly question! Therefore they feel comfortable enough to ask away...
Jasmine Puri

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I believe that every student can learn math to the highest level. Every student has a different highest level.
Cindy

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The focus should be on student understanding of mathematical concepts, not just the memorization of procedural knowledge - or how fast they can recall math facts!

McKenzie

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I agree that depth is so much more important than  speed.  I like to tell my students that there is no prize for finishing first.

Jason

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Students have to make mistakes to learn and grow.  This also instills a growth mindset in children.  Making mistakes creates conversations to be had amongst students and teachers which is a valuable part of any math learning experience.

Jason

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Math class is about learning not performing

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Math class is about learning not performing

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Many students  think that their role in math is to get the get questions right.  If more students felt their role was learning, I think there would be much less anxiety around the subject.  We need to let them know that math is about learning and making mistakes which takes time- and that is okay!

- Lisa

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It is so important to model that we make mistakes to our students. Acknowledging our mistakes and showing how much we enjoy doing so, opens up opportunity to tell students this is how our brains grow. There are so many resources and learning experiences we can do to promote a growth mindset and something I have witnessed to work wonders in any classroom!

- Nicolle

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I always try to emphasize that I don't want my students to rush, rather take their time. I don't just "the answer", I ask students to share their thinking. When they flow down they also make less mistakes, find more information, and learn to organize their work.

Jeff Peasley

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Asking questions is a norm and a big deal in my classroom! 

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Asking questions is a norm and a big deal in my classroom! 

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Questions are awesome! One of the most important norms I quickly establish in my classroom is to always ask questions! For me, they show my students are listening, thinking, noticing, challenging, clarifying, and collaborating. For my students, It helps them to engage with the learning,  make connections, clarify things, build relationships, hear things differently, and understand new ideas!

Jeff Peasley

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Math is about creativity and making sense!

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Math is about creativity and making sense!

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When kids get to be creative and make their own meaning, the math begins to make sense to them and they truly begin to understand the why.

Emily

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I completely agree with NORM #4 VALUE DEPTH OVER SPEED. This is especially applicable when students are reading through word problems. We need to remind them to slow down and really ask themselves, "What is this question asking me?"                                - Ashley De Franco

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I completely agree with NORM #4 VALUE DEPTH OVER SPEED. This is especially applicable when students are reading through word problems. We need to remind them to slow down and really ask themselves, "What is this question asking me?"                                - Ashley De Franco

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THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SOLVE A PROBLEM AND THE LEARNING IS IN THE JOURNEY, NOT IN THE ANSWER!

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THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SOLVE A PROBLEM AND THE LEARNING IS IN THE JOURNEY, NOT IN THE ANSWER!

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Ashley De Franco

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I do not completely agree with : EVERYONE CAN LEARN MATH TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS! 

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I do not completely agree with : EVERYONE CAN LEARN MATH TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS! 

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Some students may enjoy and be high-level achievers in other subjects. Every student is unique! Although every student can learn basic math skills, they may not excel in math as they do in other subjects.

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5. MATH CLASS IS ABOUT LEARNING, NOT PERFORMING ! 

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5. MATH CLASS IS ABOUT LEARNING, NOT PERFORMING ! 

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Focus on learning, not on the scores !

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Don't rush to get the answers, strive to understand and make sense!

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3.  MATH IS ABOUT CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ! 

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3.  MATH IS ABOUT CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ! 

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2. MATH IS ABOUT CREATIVITY AND MAKING SENSE ! 

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2. MATH IS ABOUT CREATIVITY AND MAKING SENSE ! 

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THE MOST IMPORTANT NORM FOR MY MATH CLASS: ASK QUESTIONS ! 

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THE MOST IMPORTANT NORM FOR MY MATH CLASS: ASK QUESTIONS ! 

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QUESTIONS ARE REALLY IMPORTANT!

Ask as many questions you have!
You may ask: Yourself, A friend, Your teacher, Your parent.