Doing Math with Colleagues & Taking a Learner's Stance by https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7 What did it feel like to do math with colleagues? How do you think doing math from a learner’s stance does or will impact your practice as a math teacher? en-us 2021-03-15 21:45:52 UTC 2021-05-04 14:27:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Learner's Stance aalimohamed1 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489803975 Doing math from a learner's stance allows me to understand the different entry points that my students will have for a given number story. It allows me to anticipate common misconceptions and models they will use.]]> 2021-05-04 14:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489803975 allows for me to see possible misconceptions https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804391 2021-05-04 14:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804391 Doing math with colleague gives me another lens that I may not have had. And doing math from a learner's stance gives me more than one way to do the math and try to figure out how my students will do it. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804516 2021-05-04 14:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804516 It was a great opportunity to see how others see the same problem. There were those "ah, I didn't see that" moments. Working out a problem as a "learner" gave me the chance to relate to how my students would feel and work. Some dive right in, reworking as they go. Some think, and rethink, before they actually start the work. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804788 2021-05-04 14:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804788 Collaborative Thinking https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804797 We talked through the process as colleagues and teachers. It was a fair and open minded experience. If someone wasn't sure about how to solve others helped that person. The power of team work is amazing!]]> 2021-05-04 14:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804797 It was interesting to see everyone's math thinking and how each of my colleagues had a different process when solving the problem. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804903 2021-05-04 14:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804903 More Time to Explore https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804910 Giving myself more time to solve and going deeper into the problem to find more solutions helped me discover more patterns and more areas for discussion.]]> 2021-05-04 14:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489804910 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489805418 I really enjoy the collaborative process.  It helps me think about math tasks in ways I have not thought about before. I believe doing math from a learner's stance allows me to be mindful of a students's need for think time and time to process what the task is along with working out the steps. ]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489805418 It was a great way to see different ways of thinking and solving the problem. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806131 2021-05-04 14:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806131 It was interesting to discuss different ideas and methods in solving the problem. I felt focused on trying out different strategies myself and needed time to process for myself before sharing and hearing what others did. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806256 2021-05-04 14:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806256 Doing math with colleagues allows me to see things in a different lens, others ways of thinking https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806606 2021-05-04 14:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806606 Doing the math with my colleagues was a confirmation that even we don't approach problems in the same way. So, why expect students to think the same way? https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806986 2021-05-04 14:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489806986 Teachers as Learners/Learners as Teachers https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807045 When teachers try doing Math before the lesson, they are more aware of possible solutions and misconceptions that students might have. With this awareness, teachers can more purposefully ask students to share out and take ownership of the math, and direct the conversation this way because they know what to expect.]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807045 Always interesting to see different strategies and models. Deeper conversations are easier to have. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807374 2021-05-04 14:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807374 Doing math with colleagues allows me to compare, contrast, discuss and learn instructional approaches. Experiences of others confirms my experience https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807556 2021-05-04 14:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807556 It was interesting too discuss different approaches with colleagues. This highlighted the importance of this collaboration time for us and students. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807860 2021-05-04 14:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807860 It was a great opportunity for me to gain more confidence in my math abilities https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807970 2021-05-04 14:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489807970 Hearing from others https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808031 I think the interesting thing is always to hear from others and how they solved - especially or particularly when they solve a problem a different way. When we think about that, those differences, and the changes we may make to our own thinking, it's helpful to be in the stance of our students. ]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808031 It gave me a chance to confirm that I was on the right track with my work https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808248 2021-05-04 14:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808248 I realized how much time I needed to read and understand the question. And then more time to try out different strategies until I found one that worked. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808746 2021-05-04 14:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808746 It was interesting to discuss math with colleagues because we could see or gain different thinking or strategies toward same problem. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808769 2021-05-04 14:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808769 Doing Math with Colleagues https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808938 It was interesting to see how everyone's thought process was so different. They thought of ways to solve that never occured to me. 

I feel like I have gotten stronger with certain math skills after switching my own math mindset from finding the answer to understanding how everything connects and why we get to the answer.

]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808938 It was interesting to collaborate with colleagues. Everyone had a different strategy and process. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808963 2021-05-04 14:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808963 It was interesting to experience a collaborative learning opportunity with my colleagues. It allowed me to gain insight into other learning styles. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808986 2021-05-04 14:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489808986 It is fun and engaging to do a math problem with colleagues. I like figuring out problems better with others . https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809202 2021-05-04 14:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809202 I had a difficult time doing math with colleagues because I need time to sit with a math problem and think about it. I needed time to get it right in my head before discussing it. However, I am a slower math "thinker" and others were attacking it much quicker and I never got the hang of the problem. As a teacher, it really made an impact on me to figure out how to accommodate the slower thinkers in my classroom. tskowronski1 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809246 2021-05-04 14:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809246 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809512 got many ideas from different grades on how to begin to tackle that would differentiate the instruction 

]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809512 When I tried to solve the problem I was able to think about how I was solving and how the students might approach the problem. Gave value to other approaches. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809777 2021-05-04 14:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809777 It allows me to think critically about how to apply this type of thinking across grade levels https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809939 2021-05-04 14:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489809939 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810075 Doing math with others helps me see other ways of approaching a problem.
Doing math from a learner's stance is extremely beneficial as a teacher because it help me anticipate where students might need more support and any misconceptions that might come up]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810075 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810471 Allow time for each grade to share their thoughts- to see how each grade would introduce this task, help the students to think about the process. 




]]> 2021-05-04 14:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810471 Doing math with colleagues gave me an opportunity to hear and see other ways to approach the task. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810554 2021-05-04 14:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810554 Collaboration https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810961 It's great to collaborate and see all the different ways that my colleagues do the math]]> 2021-05-04 14:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489810961 math with colleagues https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489811627 everyone had a different approach... a few gave up pretty quickly. some approached it with confidence bc they think of themselves as "math people". It was helpful to everyone to hear other people's process and ideas and sparked new ideas to help solve.]]> 2021-05-04 14:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489811627 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489811964 I believe it is extremely important to go through the process of solving the math problem before having students tackle them.  Understanding the process is the key to learning.  Working with colleagues help to open opportunities that I did not see which might help me for the next problem.  

]]> 2021-05-04 14:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489811964 As adults, first we were interested in what the solution was. then we began to work together and look at the process and how everyone had different ideas as to how to solve the problem. We learned from each other. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489811974 2021-05-04 14:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489811974 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489812344 The teachers were hesitant to attempt the problem at first and were very focused on trying to "do it right" 

]]> 2021-05-04 14:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489812344 It allows me to share and talk about the ways each other thinking. Team work can really help me to learn and become a better problem solver. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489812407

]]> 2021-05-04 14:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489812407 It allowed for collaboration and the flow of learning. I got ideas from colleagues on how to solve. This really helped me to think through the process. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489812496 2021-05-04 14:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489812496 it was nice to see different mathematical strategies and thought process as well as engaging in math discussion. It made me think a little differently about the problem https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489813406 2021-05-04 14:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489813406 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489815188 Doing math from a learner's stance makes me remember that problem solving and math sometimes make me overwhelmed and nervous. This reminds me that this might happen with my students and I need to work on making sure they see themselves as capable problem solvers.

]]> 2021-05-04 14:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489815188 Math with Colleagues https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489817850 Collaborating made learning about different students' preferred modality which supports knowing students well and incorporating various strategies.]]> 2021-05-04 14:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489817850 I try think of math or any tasks from a child's perspective. So doing math as learner's stance impacts me open up problems to any solution or strategy approach. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489817948 2021-05-04 14:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489817948 It gave me lots of different ideas and entry points that I did not think of. It allowed me to see the problem in different ways. It showed me how much a benefit it is for learners to see other ways to solve problems and think about problems. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489818166 2021-05-04 14:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489818166 Doing math from a learner's stance will help me to really think about the many ways that problems can be solved and even try solving them in different ways from my initial process. https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489818578 2021-05-04 14:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489818578 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489821492 It was great to talk it out and listen to the other strategies and models being used. 

]]> 2021-05-04 14:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489821492 Makes me more aware of students lacking confidence in their own mathematical thinking https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489829288 2021-05-04 14:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489829288 https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489839149 m]]> 2021-05-04 14:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fnormile/bobq8tyj8muatiw7/wish/1489839149