Mathematical Discourse PD Exit Ticket by Jaclyn Pfenning https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky Please use this padelt to jot down your ideas regarding one of the 4 strategies that you picked to try and implement in your classroom. en-us 2021-11-05 16:45:31 UTC 2021-11-14 16:59:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Geometric Proof Writing mkurzer4 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887078236 I feel like Stronger, Clearer each time perfectly lends itself to Geometric proof writing. It is a way for students to see what a good proof and what good communication looks like without having to me tell them this is the exact way to organize your reasoning. I think students will benefit from seeing a variety of their peers proofs and considering what things make it clear, and what things make the proof more confusing. Then they get to use all of this to write their own proof in their own style (but after seeing what things to aim for and avoid)]]> 2021-11-12 16:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887078236 Dividing Fractions https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887085538 2021-11-12 16:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887085538 I like math talks because it reinforces the reasoned thinking and provides opportunity for students to practice and use academic vocabulary. In my classroom the routine during independent and group practice is for students to seek clarification from their peers before asking the teacher for assistance. This gives them the chance to explain their issue to a peer and allows the peers to practice communicating their understanding. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887127754 2021-11-12 17:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887127754 Better Implementation https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887129401 I have math talks built into the curriculum I am using, but I haven't been doing them properly. This clarified what/how I should be doing them. ]]> 2021-11-12 17:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887129401 sentence starters are a good way to increase the amount of writing kids do in class (something i don't have them do enough of) in a fairly painless way https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887133043 2021-11-12 17:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887133043 Comparing Linear Functions https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887137768 Students can deepen their understanding of linear functions by explaining the similarities between Point-Slope and Slope Intercept. By sharing their ideas, they can write more concise comparisons of the two and practice clear communication of mathematical ideas.]]> 2021-11-12 17:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887137768 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887138100 Bringing up statistics from the news and current events to discuss how numbers can be looked at in many ways and how many people try to distort the meaning of said numbers.]]> 2021-11-12 17:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887138100 Pre or post assessment blundgren5 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887138380 I like the idea of using the stronger, clearer as a pre-assessment to see how much students can discuss/expound on a certain topic. Then, after a few days of instruction to try it again with the same topic to see how the output/thinking has changed. ]]> 2021-11-12 17:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887138380 I like the idea of using sentence starters to facilitate discussion. I teach many students who have English as their 2nd or 3rd language. I can see also making these in students home languages. nduncan28 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887140871 2021-11-12 17:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887140871 I need to be better about facilitating the "think" section as I tend to rush this part. If there is not enough think time, the the whole activity won't work properly. My goal is to implement think-pair-share properly so students can get the most out of it. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887143211 2021-11-12 17:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887143211 Mid School Math - Math Simulator https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887147397 I think this would be a good structure to use for the Mid School Math (pilot) Math Simulator. I have not been enforcing the silent think time, but I will start this week and see how it changes team discussions and class discussions. I will probably add in some sentence frames to support the beginnings of discussions.]]> 2021-11-12 17:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887147397 Connections https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887156799 Increasing proficiency of math skills and the language of math, and having students do that with their peers, not directly from the teacher (when possible.) ]]> 2021-11-12 17:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887156799 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887177950 I would like to implement math talks more deliberately in our math courses. I like the idea of students vocally musing about the topic or process. I hope that it creates more buy in from the students and strengthens the idea that it is their learning not my teaching.]]> 2021-11-12 17:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887177950 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887180768 I will try using this more with the timer and standard que's instead of instituting it with different amounts of time and me ending it. I would like to try this few times a week to start and integrate it with our warm-ups. ]]> 2021-11-12 17:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887180768 jamor3 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887184731 Need to find "breaks" in my teaching in order to implement more "big" questions to create more of these opportunities to think-pair-share]]> 2021-11-12 17:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887184731 Equity for Neurodivergence. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887186111 In both Think-pair-share and especially Math Talks I worry about the effect of social interactions on autistic children.

I am autistic and I remember just how stressful doing group work could be. Some of these autistic kids will often spend the majority of their energy just handling the social aspect and have little left for the academic.

Isn't the point of differentiation to remove unnecessary skill demands so they can access the same content? I think socialization, while it can help some, can also be an unnecessary skill demand (To access the content) for autistic children.]]> 2021-11-12 17:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887186111 Word Problems https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887192597 I like the idea of using stronger and clearer every time to help better identify and understand key aspects of word problems (constant term, slope, coefficient, etc.)]]> 2021-11-12 17:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887192597 THINK First https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887197516 The reflective time for students initiating into any math task is essential to their having powerful dialogue in the pair discussion. ]]> 2021-11-12 17:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887197516 ELL https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887197680 I think using sentence starters would help my ELL students, as well as incorporate verbal math communication across the board. I already emphasize math vocabulary, so this seems like a good way to continue in that direction.]]> 2021-11-12 17:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887197680 It's all about that conversation! mwolfer https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887201379 I really like utilizing math talks in my stats class. I take time for them most days and students journal about what they notice/wonder. I also enjoy when we get to the point of the year where they are responsible for bringing the image/stat od day to class to share--I can see their personanilities through their choices. It makes me wonder--what other ways can I encourage/faciliate conversations about math?]]> 2021-11-12 17:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887201379 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887202713 I have some of the same concerns as the teacher of autistic students. ]]> 2021-11-12 17:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887202713 More time to think! https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887203344 Even though I feel pressed for time with only 45 minutes of teaching time, I will give more time to think about the math before we share out. I will try this strategy on Monday with an activity with tiles patterns.]]> 2021-11-12 17:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887203344 Return of job alikes https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887209523 The richest part of PPS's past were the monthly job-alikes that we did instead of staff meetings.  It is important for us to also have rich discourse about ways we can grow from our colleagues.  Is there talk about this?

Chuck Billedeaux
Kellogg]]> 2021-11-12 17:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887209523 I will use this strategy more to bring more voices into the room talking math. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887210828 2021-11-12 17:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887210828 Clear communication is always a goal of mine, because I teach middle school math to younger students, some with limited writing skills. I see this as a fairly simple and easy way to help students level up in their communication skills. mbyrkit https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887213257 2021-11-12 17:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887213257 Try checking out QTEL strategies! They support all learners, all contents. kiwest6 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887214619 2021-11-12 17:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887214619 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887217108 I like the idea of implementing math talks in class to increase math discourse and to strengthen math skills that we may not be focusing on in the unit. I think math talks could be combined with the Think-Pair-Share strategy as well.]]> 2021-11-12 17:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887217108 Summary/Reflection holsonmosby https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887220355 I want to provide more opportunities for summary and reflection at the end of an open ended problem, but students often have a hard time putting thoughts into words, and common sentence starters are a good way for every student to have something to bring to the table.]]> 2021-11-12 18:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887220355 MidSchoolMath Pilot https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887223733 The MidSchoolMath curriculum often has a think-pair-share, which I often do. I would like to try it with my other classes to see if that helps with the mathematical discussion.]]> 2021-11-12 18:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887223733 I like the idea of using math talks to increase number sense and flexibility in thinking. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887226171 2021-11-12 18:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887226171 Great warm-ups kbond10 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887226216 I struggle sometimes to make the warm-ups at the beginning of class engaging and meaningful for students and I think Math Talks could be a great way to do that.

I would LOVE it if the district curriculum provided these for us or at least strong resources for problems to use and teacher support for implementing them.]]> 2021-11-12 18:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887226216 Refining the Think-Pair-Share https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887228899 Trying this again with clearer time amounts and prompts to stay focused]]> 2021-11-12 18:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887228899 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887229395 MT can help students understand content in their own words but i'm thinking to have them do it in pairs so it is less threatening and they have someome to bounce ideas with]]> 2021-11-12 18:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887229395 Drafting with Many Students? https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887232100 I like this strategy but also feel a little torn since I am telling students to be socially distant but also to draft their ideas with many students. I wonder if their is a good way to structure this movement without having mixed messages in the classroom.]]> 2021-11-12 18:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887232100 Slow Down imaurer https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887233293 I'll give more think time, enforcing that it is silent think time, before asking students to pair and share. I often am impatient with think time and I use this strategy when the conversation is stagnant, rather than proactively and routinely.]]> 2021-11-12 18:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887233293 Try it out imaurer https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887233778 I've never tried them. Give it a shot!

]]> 2021-11-12 18:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887233778 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887237997 Could someone give me a google slide/powerpoint of about 180 Math Talks 5-minute questions to project on my whiteboard as students come in and I'm taking attendance at the beginning of class?]]> 2021-11-12 18:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887237997 I love this idea, and would like to try it out with my class. I am curious how to best have them interact with multiple people? Do I let them choose who to talk to? Or have it first be their elbow partner, and then find someone else in the room? I don't want it to be a way to lose them to socializing, but I like the idea of having them mix it up and not always share with the people near them. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887245792 2021-11-12 18:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887245792 I like the idea of using sentence starters to support my ELL students and all my students who sometimes struggle on how to start a sentence faaden https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887277264 2021-11-12 18:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887277264 faaden https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887280622 I will try to incorporate think pair share more often. Also giving students a few seconds to think before they share,

]]> 2021-11-12 18:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887280622 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887299733 I always love using sentence starters. It gives all students a chance to be successful in the classroom. Although even though I display them during class, it doesn't mean that students will use them.]]> 2021-11-12 18:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887299733 This would all be more easily considered if we had a curriculum that lent itself to these strategies. Can't wait for next year. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887308238 2021-11-12 18:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887308238 eyago2 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887327000 I still think that this strategy should include the "Ink" portion as it's another way for the students to solidify their understanding or misunderstanding of the concept...not just thinking, talking about it with a partner, then sharing with the whole class.]]> 2021-11-12 19:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887327000 I plan to do a "think, pair share" next week and continue it with the specific time controls and directions shown in the video. This will be an improvement on my former routine, in which the "think" portion was less clearly delineated and managed. I'm looking forward to it! kyarlott https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887435645 2021-11-12 20:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887435645 I adore the strategy presented by Jo Boaler in her math talk example. I plan to incorporate her specific one into my class next week, and then try variations on it in upcoming weeks. Very exciting! kyarlott https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887436817 2021-11-12 20:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887436817 With respect to the comment about autistic children, I would like to say that I would not make a student who is uncomfortable share out loud with the class. This is particularly unnerving for autistic students. I also prefer teams rather than pairs, so that students feel safer. It's less likely for a student to feel embarrassed. kyarlott https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887440323 2021-11-12 20:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887440323 I agree with Chuck that a return having days to meet with the other math teachers in the district would be super supportive for all of us! If the strategy of meeting with other students is good, think how good the strategy of getting to meet with other teachers can be. kyarlott https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887441953 2021-11-12 20:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887441953 I like sentence starters for students. I think this would require quite a bit of scaffolding and reinforcement for classroom use. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887455387 2021-11-12 20:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887455387 I enjoy pair sharing. Right now it is tougher to complete with Covid restrictions. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887455949 2021-11-12 20:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887455949 I like how we can look at everyone's representations and how they each solved the problem differently. Then asking students to try each of the methods described by peers. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887457036 2021-11-12 20:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887457036 I think clear communication is vital. This takes a lot of time to scaffold though and establish classroom norms. https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887457821 2021-11-12 20:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887457821 Really giving time for the Think aspect of Think-Pair-Share. Looking forward to incorporating this into my routines with the students https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887476900 2021-11-12 20:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887476900 Need to Work on More Structured Group Etiquette https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887486145 This is something I do in my classes. But I liked the idea of structuring in a random way who will be sharing for the class in that group that day, and also giving more structured directions on the time for each portion of the TPS technique.]]> 2021-11-12 20:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1887486145 Think Pair Share afink20 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1888685993 I've been working to use Think-Pair share in my classes, and I want to better develop using timing, and better emphasize the share aspect of the routine. So far I've used it largely as a tool to allow students to correct each other's understanding, but it would be more helpful to encourage deeper thought.]]> 2021-11-14 01:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1888685993 https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1889447715 This could be a great way to review skills quickly. ]]> 2021-11-14 16:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jpfenning1/7o4k3neckzd0mwky/wish/1889447715