My supercalifragilisticexpialidocious padlet by Karen Duke https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY Made with risk taking stance! en-us 2016-09-29 20:04:43 UTC 2016-09-30 15:10:40 UTC hello@padlet.com PA Day karen_duke https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127394186
Educator- How best for you to teach mathematics?]]> 2016-09-29 20:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127394186   https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551236 As someone who struggled with mathematics I think a balance between practice of basic facts and knowledge of terms as well as discovery through real life problems is how I feel comfortable in math. ]]> 2016-09-30 15:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551236 https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551293 While I agree that there must be a balance between direct instruction and open exploring, it is difficult to determine how to make this balance a reality in a classroom when taking student learning styles into consideration. I like his suggestion of breaking concepts down into mini lessons, which would allow for the quick learners to work independently while others who need more assistance could continue the lesson in smaller groups.

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I agree that the way we teach must change depending on the students in our class.  I also agree that "discovery learning" is important, but needs to be quick.

]]> 2016-09-30 15:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551858 Some where in the middle https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551889 That is where I spend most of my time, I think.

]]> 2016-09-30 15:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551889 https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551959 I would be a 7 on the continuum. I liked the article - we need to always use our professional judgement - there is no size fits all!]]> 2016-09-30 15:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127551959 I think I move across the continuum depending on the math and the class.  I think it is important that there is no right or wrong, and it is based on your comfort, and of course, the students. https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127552309 2016-09-30 15:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127552309 For me, depends on the students in the class.  Sometimes a group will work through math topics 80% discovery while others in the class are only 20% discovery...  https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127552565 2016-09-30 15:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127552565 https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127552900 I think that the content you are teaching is a large factor in determining the balance.  Some things are 'underlying' concepts that need to be taught, while a lot of formulas/relationships can be 'discovered. Lianne]]> 2016-09-30 15:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127552900 I Like this https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127553240 "I think students should get an Algorithm Licence- show how it works, and you can use it forever after, no questions asked."  ]]> 2016-09-30 15:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_duke/PADAY/wish/127553240