https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8 Ch 8: What Do Ideal Concept-Based Mathematics Classrooms Look Like? en-us 2022-04-28 18:27:52 UTC 2022-04-28 20:27:37 UTC hello@padlet.com skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163186280 These align closely with the 8 practices we are more familiar with. There is a need for conceptual understanding the both practices address that need. ]]> 2022-04-28 18:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163186280 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163224393 We need to help our students understand that it is ok to not get something right away. 

The book uses the quote, "not yet", but I've always said, "I don't know, but I will find out". ]]> 2022-04-28 19:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163224393 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163231088 Engage them with your opening, bring variety and flexibility during, then reflect upon the now and build for the later in the closing. ]]> 2022-04-28 19:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163231088 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163244029 2022-04-28 19:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163244029 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163248442 2022-04-28 19:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163248442 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163258146 "Adopting a growth mindset will make this journey smoother..."

While the road may be tough, we as educators also need to have a growth mindset about our curriculum and believe that "with effort everyone can do math when instruction is focused on conceptual understanding." 
 (Wathall, p. 228) ]]> 2022-04-28 19:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163258146 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163276608 There can be push back, but we are encouraged to keep trying until we master it. Once you see the benefits of deep conceptual learning your concerns "will no longer be an issue." (Wathall, p. 233) ]]> 2022-04-28 20:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163276608 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163280575 It's not what you teach, it's how you teach it. This approach can be melded into the lesson plan and can be worked into the curriculum. ]]> 2022-04-28 20:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163280575 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163280873 Employers and colleges are looking for certain skills in their applicants and this approach develops those traits needed to succeed.

These traits are: Critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and adaptability. 
(Wathall, p. 229)]]> 2022-04-28 20:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163280873 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163281806 This goes back to what we view is a valuable use of our time. Do we want to spend time memorizing steps without understanding the why, or would we rather spend the same amount of time helping students to develop a deep understanding of the concept. If they retain the deeper meaning then they won't need to spend as much time repeating the same steps over and over again. ]]> 2022-04-28 20:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163281806 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163282950 This goes back to the traits this process develops. If you help them learn to think for themselves and be creative then you won't need to spoon feed them. 

Eventually the baby will learn to use the spoon if you stop holding it for them, but it will probably be a little messy at first. ]]> 2022-04-28 20:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163282950 skramsey https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163284305 Differentiation is key when working with different backgrounds. Using this method we can help foster independence and critical thinking skills so students at any level can work towards a common goal. ]]> 2022-04-28 20:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/skramsey/chap8/wish/2163284305