Reinvigorating Math Classrooms for Human Flourishing by David Meyer

What do you feel is the purpose of learning mathematics, for yourself or others?

davidmeyer1 — 2024-03-28 19:54:14 UTC

Describe any virtues you have acquired as a result of doing mathematics.

davidmeyer1 — 2024-03-28 19:55:32 UTC

Think of a time when you were captivated by exploring something (a vacation, an idea, a game). What analogies can you draw between doing math and doing this exploration?

davidmeyer1 — 2024-03-28 19:57:00 UTC

If you teach math to others, what are some ways that you can train your students to explore and expect enchantment? (pg. 29)

davidmeyer1 — 2024-03-28 19:57:54 UTC

How might this view of mathematics reinvigorate your math classroom?

davidmeyer1 — 2024-03-28 19:58:33 UTC

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seeing oneself as a capable mathematical learner who has the confidence and the habits of mind to tackle new problems

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perseverance

confidence

Creating a critical thinker who problem solves and looks for patterns in the world. To understand how things work in the world. Looking for the processes of how you discover and explore.

staciebrown — 2024-03-28 22:12:26 UTC

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-To build problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

-To increase curiosity and creativity

-Real-world applications of math

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gaining the skills to think creatively

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-collaborative skills

-appreciation for math

-appreciation of other viewpoints

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Productive struggle

Patience

Justice

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Just like exploring an escape room and the thrill of "beating" the clock, when you finally complete a math problem that was difficult and find that answer. The thrill of "beating" the problem is similar.

communication skills, perservence, confidence, exploration of the world, being adventurous, problem solver, pattern seeker

staciebrown — 2024-03-28 22:16:48 UTC

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Brian - Above-ground pool he installed - applied directly to his Geometry class

thrill of being able to succeed accomplish something, satisfaction with progress being made toward like playing a video game

staciebrown — 2024-03-28 22:19:06 UTC

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consistently connect prior knowledge to lead students into the next new content. IBE: investigation before explanation

berrys16 — 2024-03-28 22:20:19 UTC

Exploring BTC has been one of these "captivating ideas for me. I struggle, but it's productive

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the class is more than just receiving a grade, it should be about "learning" and perseverance.

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Playing a family game: various levels with different ages but being able to play and strategize at various levels. It is a thrill to see each of my children gain new skills/strategies each time we play.

2024-03-28 22:22:15 UTC

Can learn "soft skills" like how to work through difficult problems or how to apply one problem to another.

focus on the experience and what you learn and that mistakes along the way are part of the exploration.

staciebrown — 2024-03-28 22:22:34 UTC

berrys16 — 2024-03-28 22:22:36 UTC

I feel so invigorated...but still worried about implementing.

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-Model your ideas for students. (equal partnership)

-Students model ideas as well.

-Promote an environment of discussion (student-driven)

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constantly giving the students a gray area to work in. The world isn't black and white.

shift student mindset and beleifs about what math exploration is and how it connects to the world

staciebrown — 2024-03-28 22:24:46 UTC