Article by Kurt Whited https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article Double click on the open space below to add your ideas en-us 2019-05-15 15:03:59 UTC 2021-03-04 20:20:33 UTC hello@padlet.com I like the collaboration aspect and the emphasis that mistakes are part of learning. All students should feel comfortable participating. I also like the emphasis on "Math Talks" and "Math Thinking". https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714615496 2020-09-02 12:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714615496 Teaching Notes https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714616083 I like the idea of "teaching notes" and discussion topics for the daily lessons]]> 2020-09-02 12:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714616083 Emphasizing that mistakes are important opportunities to learn, having a plan for dealing with difficult concepts, and encouraging students to consider how to disagree respectfully are all critical issues to think through. https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714618441  ]]> 2020-09-02 12:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714618441 Discussions https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714618745 Class discussions being student-led, where they can communicate their mathematical thinking and learn from each other.]]> 2020-09-02 12:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714618745 LOVE that students think on their own without the teacher providing a specified way to approach a problem! https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714619485 2020-09-02 12:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714619485 Math Workshop is Integrated within the Program jessica_nastasi https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714620073 "Students also need to be able
to participate in Math Workshop, a structure that allows
individuals, pairs, or small groups of students to work on a set
of related activities that focus on similar mathematical content."]]> 2020-09-02 12:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714620073 I found this statement important that building an inclusive mathematics classroom involves a focus on respect for students’ ideas and acceptance of differences. https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714620149 2020-09-02 12:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714620149 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714620339 I love the idea of building a math community to allow the students to feel comfortable making mistakes and having an open mind towards other approaches and ideas.]]> 2020-09-02 12:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714620339 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714621290 I like that the article emphasizes building a strong math community and creating a culture that allows students to take risks, engage with one another, and share ideas.

]]> 2020-09-02 12:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714621290 I like the vocabulary word pulled out on the plan - it's a reminder to put up on math word wall https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714623540 2020-09-02 12:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714623540 Whole Class Discussions jenniferparnagian https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714624919 Whole-class discussions are an essential feature of the
Investigations curriculum. 

]]> 2020-09-02 12:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714624919 Discussions cornfield2 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714625046 "encouraging students to consider how to disagree respectfully "]]> 2020-09-02 12:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714625046 Thoughts... bethcaruso https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714625638 I had enjoyed teaching with both previous Investigations programs and the concrete daily routines in this one sounds terrific. I do have some concerns about how to fit in 75 minutes of math into our daily routines though when our schedules are laid out for us. Would love to hear thoughts from teachers that have piloted.]]> 2020-09-02 12:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714625638 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714626899 Encouraging students to work together and respect each other's thoughts]]> 2020-09-02 12:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714626899 I like that is it student lead and that we can build a math community to have students feel comfortable with sharing and expressing their ideas missmckenna https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714627579 2020-09-02 12:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714627579 I like that everything is considered in carrying out each lesson: seating, contributions, discussion, sharing etc https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714627859 2020-09-02 12:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714627859 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714628598 I like the idea of there being "sample teacher/student dialogue" to guide us...

]]> 2020-09-02 12:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714628598 Concrete k5pd https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714629075 The concrete daily routines are important in building a structured environment with clear expectations.  Concerns are for the time, Kindergarten students enter at 4, 5 and some are 6 years old.  The attention span is not developed enough and while building up to the longer time is what we would do.  Even 75 minutes is long and does not fit into our daily schedules.  Any suggestions for modifications?

]]> 2020-09-02 12:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714629075 "....allowing students to sit where they can pay the best attention—or choose an arrangement based on such factors as the teaching materials involved and the predicted length of the discussion." https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714630549 2020-09-02 12:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714630549 Focus Questions https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714631596 I like how the focus questions will help encouraged a focused answer, encourage the students to think forward and allows them to be respected. 

]]> 2020-09-02 12:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714631596 Teachers and students need to work together to build a mathematical community in which students are prepared to listen actively and contribute ideas. tara_shortreed https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714633529 2020-09-02 12:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714633529 I love the suggestions for including students in the discussion- have them repeat or rephrase another student, have everyone raise their hand to agree or disagree, even rehearse before presenting to the whole class! amywish https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714634506 2020-09-02 12:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714634506 Math Community https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714635677 I appreciate the emphasis on the importance of building a math community.]]> 2020-09-02 12:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714635677 I really love the emphasis on encouraging students to think out loud in collaboration and discussion with classmates, even if they're not 100% "there" yet. Allows them to take risks and hear other perspectives without feeling discouraged erinmendoza https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714635954 2020-09-02 12:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714635954 Love the math talks and discussions about a topic and that they guide it. https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714636744 2020-09-02 12:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714636744 I love how the discussions and growing the math community lends itself to our Responsive Classroom approach. https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714637254 2020-09-02 12:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714637254 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714642458 I love how it gives the students a chance to learn from each other. Often times students are able to explain their math thinking in a way that other children can understand better than I can.]]> 2020-09-02 12:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714642458 T https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714643325 2020-09-02 12:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714643325 Math Community https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714643415 I like that there is such an importance placed on building a math community where students feel comfortable taking risks. This is the foundation that leads to meaningful learning.]]> 2020-09-02 12:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714643415 Whole class discussions https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714643725 These allow students to learn to express themselves and allows other to hear ideas that might be different than theirs opening their thinking.

]]> 2020-09-02 12:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714643725 Everything meshes well with the other programs and structures we use in SB. https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714645538 2020-09-02 12:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/714645538 lllashduguyheriguyhhf LucasM23 https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/1271169545 2021-03-04 20:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kurt_whited/article/wish/1271169545