A Meeting of the Minds - Student Lesson by Antoine Sharpe https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw Answer one of the three questions then respond to at least one post made by someone else. Set a reminder for yourself...after you've completed this lesson with your students, come back to this discussion board to share your reflection or tips with others. Your responses here will be seen by other DoDEA educators accessing this course. en-us 2022-07-25 17:03:49 UTC 2026-01-31 13:02:24 UTC hello@padlet.com I anticipate that students will confuse the definitions of radius and diameter. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261845788 2022-08-16 03:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261845788 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261846085 Meeting of the Minds will give them access to the parts of the textbook and lessons that will help them while learning the content. They are able to use the tools provided, found during meeting of the minds, to enhance their learning. ]]> 2022-08-16 03:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261846085 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261846454 I anticipate students will have trouble creating their own area model at the beginning of the lesson. ]]> 2022-08-16 03:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261846454 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261846667 I will review multiplication area models during my bell ringer. 

]]> 2022-08-16 03:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261846667 Start of the Year https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261848321 It's a new curriculum, so having the students understand the new structure for the curriculum will help them understand what the expectations are. It is also a great opportunity to get them thinking about their own learning.]]> 2022-08-16 03:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261848321 It will help students know where to find things in the book and understand how Mathia is related to the book. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261891476 2022-08-16 04:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261891476 I anticipate that students will need help remembering 2 skills they recently learned. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261893833 2022-08-16 04:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261893833 I can encourage students to work in groups of 2 or 3 to facilitate their discussions. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261895417 2022-08-16 04:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2261895417 Help them gain an understanding of the textbook and Mathia. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262724351 2022-08-17 00:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262724351 Q1 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262724888 Helps them understand the book and format. ]]> 2022-08-17 00:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262724888 Get them used to the text and what their expectations will be. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262725223 2022-08-17 00:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262725223 Q1 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262895583 Help students to build community and become familiar with the Mathbook and Mathia]]> 2022-08-17 03:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262895583 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262908735 It wil help the students understand the structure of the new resources for a more metacognative approach.]]> 2022-08-17 03:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262908735 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262913621 Build a community of learners]]> 2022-08-17 03:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262913621 It will allow them to become familiar with their mathbook and Mathia software. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262913752 2022-08-17 03:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262913752 It familiarizes students with the structure and "flow" of the program. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262915668 2022-08-17 03:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262915668 Students will need to percent of a number. This skill was learned in their previous school year. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262916230 2022-08-17 03:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262916230 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262921603 Have students work in groups and only 1 group member needs to get up and speak to the class.]]> 2022-08-17 04:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262921603 It will make using the materials and all the features less daunting. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262922695 2022-08-17 04:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262922695 It will help students understand how to use our new curriculum and get familiar with it. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262924286 2022-08-17 04:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262924286 It will allow the students to learn how the materials work together to help support their learning. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262927646 2022-08-17 04:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262927646 How do I do now if I am being successful in class https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262927659 2022-08-17 04:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262927659 I anticipate that some students will struggle with being able to ask for help from other students. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262948337 2022-08-17 04:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2262948337 It will allow students to become familiar with the resources available to them. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263024473 2022-08-17 06:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263024473 It reminds us of when we had to do a book scavenger hunt in elementary school. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263024846 2022-08-17 06:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263024846 Instead of doing the straight lesson, break it into parts so that students are experiencing it as we go along. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263025784 2022-08-17 06:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263025784 It will allow students to take time to explore the book and get used to the way learning will happen this year. It helps them understand the different types of support they have available. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263030152 2022-08-17 06:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263030152 I plan on adding the Meeting of the Mind throughout the first two weeks so that it connects to the day's lesson https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263037097 2022-08-17 07:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263037097 The Meeting of the Minds lesson will give students an opportunity to become familiar with the materials and reflect on how they might use them. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263042161 2022-08-17 07:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263042161 Meeting of the minds will help establish the classroom expections. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263043243 2022-08-17 07:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263043243 Students will struggle to use appropriate tools strategically! https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263043704 2022-08-17 07:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263043704 Meeting of the minds will set the tone for what's to come. It can establish anticipation in the students for the "fun" to come. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263047222 2022-08-17 07:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263047222 I anticipate students struggling with being able to gather their thoughts and meaningfully articulate their ideas. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263048461 2022-08-17 07:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263048461 Allowing students a little time to think as needed and multiple ways to communicate their thinking. Being open to their creative modes of sharing and expression. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263049309 2022-08-17 07:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263049309 The students will a chance to look through the new book and be able to talk about it with their peers. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263050122 2022-08-17 07:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263050122 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263051774 For the table in question (1) of Getting Started, I expect several students to report that they did a trial run to "Learn or Improve This Skill." I expect them to say that they "Just DID It." And that's what I want to hear! We're gonna Learn By DOING in this class--Doing and talking and struggling productively in groups. It won't be a class of sitting quietly and listening for most of the time. It will be a class of doing and discussing-while-doing most of the time. Kids like that.]]> 2022-08-17 07:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263051774 Exploration of the new book. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263054204 2022-08-17 07:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263054204 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263054300 I anticipate students struggling with using mathematical vocabulary in the getting started (independent and dependent quantity) and also struggle with describing graphical characteristics in activity 2 question 4. ]]> 2022-08-17 07:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263054300 What skills they are learning could be non-math goals and skills. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263054909 2022-08-17 07:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263054909 Circulating the room, students working with others. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263055732 2022-08-17 07:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263055732 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263056997 It will allow students to buy in to the materials we are giving them, and give them the opportunity to reflect on what they'd like to learn.]]> 2022-08-17 07:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263056997 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263057633 I know some of my students will consider this to be a boring waste of time, and will not buy in, just giving one or two word answers.]]> 2022-08-17 07:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263057633 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263057902 I will prepare some remarks of my own, as a model, and ask students to then do as they saw me do.]]> 2022-08-17 07:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263057902 It will connect student learning to the curriculum. They will be able to explore the learning activities. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263059741 2022-08-17 07:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263059741 Student mindset is key and being purposeful for building a positive mindset will pay huge dividends all year. Kids need to be aware where they situate in the learning process. They are receivers of knowledge but rather collaborative, team builders of new ideas. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263060490 2022-08-17 07:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263060490 Q2: What are some student responses you anticipate during this lesson? https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263062211 I expect , at first it will be difficult to get students to respond in general, even among themselves. For many, the interactive and active way the materials and the software work is a new way to approach their learning. It takes deliberate practice to do this kind of learning and to eventually benefit from it. ]]> 2022-08-17 07:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263062211 I expect for there to be a multiple levels of understanding based on prior knowledge. 6th Grade is new to middle school and they will need time to find their voice. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263064288 2022-08-17 07:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263064288 Have students work in groups and only 1 group member needs to get up and speak to the class. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263064666 I like the idea of having a group spokesperson. Ithink that is a great idea as long as the spokes person changes and not the same person is doing al the speaking]]> 2022-08-17 07:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263064666 Students will have an opportunity to explore the book, Mathia and see how these are connected to what they already know and how they will be learning new concepts throughout the year. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263065970 2022-08-17 07:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263065970 Meeting of the Minds will help students learn how to engage with MATHBook and Mathia to learn the material. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263067269 2022-08-17 07:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263067269 Some students may be interested to learn about the learning resources, while others may be resistant. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263070909 2022-08-17 07:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263070909 to help the students understand the book and course format https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263078978 2022-08-17 08:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263078978 I for see students struggling to buy into the new way of learning math https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263079648 2022-08-17 08:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263079648 monitor small group discourse https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263080351 2022-08-17 08:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263080351 Students will be able to explore the contents of the book as well as see Mathia This will offer opportunities for them to work through struggles independently and with additional support materials. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263099273 2022-08-17 08:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263099273 The meeting of the minds activity will support students in learning to work collaboratively. I feel students are also guided in using critical thinking skills. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263106897 2022-08-17 08:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263106897 How will I use this during the school year? https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263219175 2022-08-17 12:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2263219175 Use a variety of Kagan styles for engagement opportunities that allow for discourse. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265279118 2022-08-19 07:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265279118 Students will become familiar with the helpful features and be introduced to all components including mathia https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265281712 2022-08-19 07:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265281712 How will this help me in real life? https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265287804 2022-08-19 08:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265287804 Q1 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265303809 It will help students to know how to interact with the MATH book and how Mathia supports the topics in the book.]]> 2022-08-19 08:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265303809 Differentiated groups to encourage peer to peer engagement. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265325275 2022-08-19 08:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2265325275 I am considering using a jigsaw method for A meeting of Minds. In this way the students support each other in their learning. I will check in frequently with the student groups. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2266565258 2022-08-21 15:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2266565258 A Meeting of the Minds help students connect to previous lessons and present lessons. https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2313749112 2022-09-26 14:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2313749112 https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2414947117 Students will become familiar with all parts of the book and how to use them. I especially like the glossary.]]> 2022-12-08 23:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2414947117 A "Meeting of the Minds" will allow the students to feel included, and give them an opportunity to explore together https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2884131017 2024-02-15 01:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/antoinesharpe/zjsxd3elhjkrt7fw/wish/2884131017