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As leaders we are actively involved, prepared and ready for anything.  We are always on the move and supportive.  We may have to be active in 'mucky' territory and with our strong foundation need to be flexible and approachable.  Everyone has a story and if we are fun and playful in our leadership role we will succeed in building something new!

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As leaders we need to continue our professional growth to best help our students. We need to be current and relevant. We need to believe that ALL students are mathematicians and allow opportunities for them to show this in a safe and inclusive environment. We need to collaborate with colleagues and constantly reflective and willing to change to best help our students.

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The brain is complex and adaptive. Each and every brain is unique. Learning is developmental and emotional balance is KEY.
We need to be flexible in our teachings and with our space, and allow students to learn by doing through manipulatives and kinesthetic movements.  Valuing process over product with constant feedback will increase success.
A great video for support

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Great way to collect data to have a starting point as to how you can lead best.  We liked them best when they were short and sweet and think that colleagues would be more apt to complete if it's quick and easy. A brief reason why we are conducting the survey will help to convey the message.
Things to possibly include are:
Grade currently teaching and split if so
Comfort level in teaching.
Love (or lack of love) for math in general.
Favourite/least fav. strands.
Assessment practises.
Use of manipulatives.
Use of resources.
Use of problem solving.
Use of technology.
Willingness to collaborate.

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Make people feel valued.
Maintain positive energy.
1:1 conversations.
Persevere.
Allow for collaboration.
Promote growth mindset.
Team building.
Exercise patience and empathy.
Use humour.
Don't take things personally

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Monitoring and keeping organized - biggest challenge
Tips:
Reinforce respect and value at Staff Meetings
Emphasize importance of returning properly
Include teachers for suggested improvements
Reinforce a collaborative effort
Recruit Help - maybe a responsible parent volunteer or even super responsible intermediate students

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Parents need to understand...
-traditional vs 'new' math and why the change
- growth mindset vs fixed mindset
- Jo Boaler's key ideas
- importance of manipulatives
- how today we have number talks, collaboration, guided learning, consolidation
- how they can help at home to teach their child to become 'patient problem solvers' and not depend on the instant answer