Mathematical Mindsets by Lois Coles https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a Please Include which Chapter you are referencing when you begin your post. en-us 2019-02-23 18:07:07 UTC 2025-04-20 16:05:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Google Doc Overview algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334467620 •http://tinyurl.com/y2ebn7sc]]> 2019-02-23 18:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334467620 Google Form algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334467668 Personal Answers to Questions
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-Alyssa Eckert]]> 2019-02-23 19:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473122 Favorite: Chapter 1 sbharrison97 https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473164 That’s the only one I’ve read! -Shannon]]> 2019-02-23 19:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473164 Chapter 1 Jacob https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473184 2019-02-23 19:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473184 TonyK https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473253 Chapter 1 is what I will read today]]> 2019-02-23 19:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473253 https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473328 EdyeC -looking forward to reading!]]> 2019-02-23 19:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473328 Jason - working on Chapter 1 https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473357 2019-02-23 19:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473357 Chapter 5 brehouston https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473372 Bre Houston- I love a good task 👌🏼]]> 2019-02-23 19:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473372 sjackievogel https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473396 I have explored the book and read articles about it, but wanted a book study to force me to go deeper with the book.  Jackie]]> 2019-02-23 19:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/334473396 Lois - Reread Ch 2 this weekend! Very timely, bc yesterday told a student who made an error, "Thanks for allowing me a teachable moment." He said you always say that to us and I was the first teacher EVER to thank them for making a mistake! LOL I had 45 kids in my THRIVE Enrichment yesterday rocking Quadratics!!!! algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/336392536 2019-02-28 14:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/336392536 algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/336412577 2019-02-28 14:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/336412577 Looking forward to reading this book! https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/336433254 -Allison M. 

]]> 2019-02-28 15:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/336433254 Chapter 1 - Jason https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/339418056 I find it interesting that now we have brain data to back up the fact that our brains can continue to grow. A growth mindset doesn't just have to be a saying, we can actually see the brains grow over time.]]> 2019-03-08 18:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/339418056 Chapter 2 - Jason https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/339418899 I have been telling my kids for years that its ok to make a mistake. That we would learn more from our mistake than we would for getting the problem correct, especially when we guess and get it right. Now when I talk when I talk with my fellow math teachers about this, I have a book to reference; it's not just my opinion.]]> 2019-03-08 18:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/339418899 Lois - I love this message from ch 3: Being good at math is not about being fast or first, it’s about being a powerful thinker! I get so bogged down teaching the standards and Scope and Sequence that I don't have time for the beauty of math. I have to remind myself that my kids are missing out on that very important piece. Stop and smell the flowers. Well, it's STOP and see the beauty of math around us. There's a terrific picture book, A Day with No Math by Marilyn Kaye. A young boy wished there was no math, awaking to find all numbers gone. It's a funny story that makes the point about math in our everyday lives. I am going to read it to my kiddos tomorrow before Spring Break! algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/341404437 2019-03-14 16:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/341404437 Ch 4 Lois - To enjoy learning math, students need to explore, play, and think deeply about concepts. Just wish I had time to really implement the play part in my lessons, but there's a APP https://www.youcubed.org/resource/apps-games/ for that!!! LOL Also math is not a list of facts and methods to be remembered. algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/341419112 2019-03-14 16:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/341419112 https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/342200022 Love all the websites given in Chapter 5 to increase my task file! ]]> 2019-03-18 00:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/342200022 https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/342200413 Lois, I understand the concept of differentiation in the classroom with mixed current ability. But is this saying to allow all to take Algebra in 8th and just push them all to give them that advantage of advanced classes in HS?? Not grasping that part of chapter 6.]]> 2019-03-18 00:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/342200413 Lois - ch 6 I don't agree all kids are ready for Alg 1 in 8th grade but we should expose them to some of the concepts (maybe the old Gateway curriculum bc that's a lot like our 8th math now) and I believe that will allow Alg 1 teacher to go further. I believe there is plenty of time for advanced classes in HS when students are mature enough to handle them! algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348196715 2019-04-03 17:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348196715 Lois - Ch 7 Jo Boaler argues ability grouping is detrimental, and that heterogenious groups can exist in same classroom and ALL students can be taught to have GROWTH mindset. When I taught split classes it was hard. I used Graduated difficulty assignments and students CHOSE their particular assignment w/graduated grading scale. It was difficult to sustain bc some students were lazy and wanted to take the easy way out but when they got grade back and it was a 75 (average) they were not happy! algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348199069 2019-04-03 17:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348199069 Lois- ch 8 algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348204672 As long as we are driven by test scores in the state of TN assessment with its assessment OF learning not assessment FOR learning will be hard! We have to give teacher tests, county tests to get our grades and then the state has an assessment we have to compute as part of our grade!!!! One thing I like to put on my test is a question that says "Tell me something else you learned that I didn't ask you about." This is a good way for the kids to think about their learning. ]]> 2019-04-03 17:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348204672 Lois - ch 9 Chapter 9 is a summary of sorts and provides additional information for creating a growth mindset classroom. algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348207592 2019-04-03 17:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348207592 algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348207918 2019-04-03 17:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348207918 Lois - ch 5 algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348208782
  • Use tasks that have multiple solution paths.
  • Add an element of inquiry.
  • Introduce the problem before teaching the method.
  • Add a visual.
  • Modify the task to lower the floor and raise the ceiling.
  • Encourage students to convince and reason.

    • ]]>     2019-04-03 17:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/348208782     We are continuing this Book Study so feel free to add to our discussion as you see fit. algebragal https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/373277115 2019-08-05 14:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/373277115 Mindset in general: I do think all students can learn. It depends on their interest as to how much effort is put into the lessons. I do think mistakes are great teachable moments. I also agree with groups used within classrooms. I also think each person in the group needs a task and in general I pick groups. I think all students should have a chance to correct mistakes and bring up their understanding before moving on. That Includes the A students as well. I have known some teachers to only allow students who fail a test to correct and bring up their grade. How is that fair? https://padlet.com/algebragal/8zeyliljmn4a/wish/373453121

    Thank you for letting me comment. Linda Conrad

    We can encourage interest by engaging open ended activities. I always loved Paul Harvey’s radio show   The ending was always a surprise. I couldn’t wait to hear the “rest of the story”.  















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