The following activities were shared by Lucy at the December 17th inservice:
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A Couple of AMC Anywhere How To’s
In this video, Blakke Bertram shows users how to synchronize their data.
Are you receiving the message, "New Version Available" when you start up AMC Anywhere? If so, this Blakke Bertram video will instruct you on updating to the latest version. Thanks, Blakke!
A Child’s Right to Be Wrong
I have been asked on more than one occasion how to respond to students who share inefficient strategies, or incorrect answers during group discussions. Should we take the time to correct them, or … should we simply avoid having them share in the first place? After all, we don’t want to take the chance that others in the class will emulate their strategies and launch a full-blown pandemic!
So what do we do??? read more »
Inquiry Mathematics Gaining Momentum in Rapid City
The Rapid City School District began its journey toward improved mathematics instruction in 2002. Seven years later, they are showing significant progress! However, implementation is still not consistent across the district. Could there be some lessons here for us?
Principal Rick Owen is completely sold on inquiry-based math. In his mind, there wasn’t a choice: The district decided, and he follows their lead.
But it’s more than that.
He really loves it.
“I could never go back to a non-inquiry-based system,” he said.
Test scores at his school have increased, parents are enthusiastic, and his teachers — even those who didn’t come from an inquiry-based background — are on board.
“It’s so good, it makes others want to join in,” he said. “What’s more beautiful than a kid understanding it and being able to explain it?”
Read the full article.
Algebra Tiles
Confused by the algebra tiles? Hopefully, this video will shed some light on these clever little manipulatives!
Introduction to Algebra Tiles from (Chris) on Vimeo.
District Goals
Recently, I was asked to come up with a poster representing our 5 district goals.
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Wondering How to Introduce Your New Handbooks?
Math Handbooks from (Chris) on Vimeo.
Here is how first grade teacher Jane Shelbourn gets her handbooks into the hands of her students. Essentially, it is a guided reading lesson around a math text!
