#octmchat Archive


Thursday February 15, 2018
8:30 PM EST

  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Who's joining us? We are about to get started! #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Joe from Cincinnati! Kindergarten Teacher! #octmchat I'm passionate about Play! Children need to play with math! #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Feb 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Thanks for facilitating tonight, @katiepmarshall #HCESCedchat It's time for me to pop over to #OCTMchat... who's joining me? @jrsteach is facilitating tonight! @MeanMrMeehan @HeatherHJC @mathbarb @Mrsablund
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A couple of reminders for our chat…don’t forget to include #octmchat in all your tweets tonight.
  • MakennaAllmon Feb 15 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Hello my name is Makenna Allmon and I am a junior at Otterbein University majoring in early childhood education with an endorsement in 4th and 5th grade! I am passionate about experimenting new ways for students to understand math! #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Finish up your introductions. Q1 is coming up! Remember to use A1 for Answer 1 and include #octmchat in each of your Tweets.
  • Mrsablund Feb 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Abigail Lund - 4th grade reading and math... i'm passionate about getting kids to read and write and math and vice versa😁🙋🏼 #OCTMchat
  • mathbarb Feb 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Barb Weidus, math coach, passionate about elementary math - hence the reason I still work!! #octmchat
  • kellykir02 Feb 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Kelly Schramm, 4th grade @ Brown Elem in Hilliard #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Inquiry is another buzz word in education...so what is it? your thoughts? #octmchat
  • cmsmath Feb 15 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Catherine Schulte, math consultant/coach with HCESC. #octmchat
  • MeanMrMeehan Feb 15 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Jordan from second grade - I love making kids explain there thinking to me and their friends #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
    We will begin our #octmchat in 5 minutes. Hope to see you as we discuss inquiry in the math classroom!
  • chrissybug24 Feb 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Hi! I'm one of the math consultants/coaches @HamiltonCoESC & current president @ohioctm I'm passionate about building thinkers, not doers (robots) of mathematics! #OCTMchat
  • cmsmath Feb 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A1 For me, inquiry is constructivist, discovery learning #octmchat
  • MeanMrMeehan Feb 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A1 I hear the words - notice/wonder #octmchat
  • mathbarb Feb 15 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A1: students sharing their knowledge and understanding about math through exploration, discussion; not a worksheet driven curriculum (sorry, editorial comment). #octmchat
  • missskonieczny_ Feb 15 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Lauren Skonieczny, 2nd grade, Aurora City Schools. My passion is a student-centered approach to learning! #octmchat
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:36 PM EST
    My name is Jaryd Murphy and I am a junior at Otterbein University! I am an early childhood major and I am working on adding my 4/5 generalist! I am passionate about new methods of teaching students math! #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A1: inquiry to me is delving into a problem or question and coming up with some solution to it. it's not about just plugging and chugging #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Q2 coming up in a minute #octmchat
  • kellykir02 Feb 15 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A1: Questioning and having kids figure out the how and why #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:37 PM EST
    i love notice/wonder! I think then it goes into thinking about how to solve the wonderings! #octmchat
    In reply to @MeanMrMeehan
  • missskonieczny_ Feb 15 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A1: inquiry based learning to me means exploring and investigating rather than "finding the right answer." #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
    One of the major ideas behind inquiry is active learning; therefore, how does this apply to mathematics? #octmchat
  • HeatherHJC Feb 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A1 Students questioning, exploring, questioning again and drawing conclusions. T provides structure, guiding questions when necessary, encouragement and validation. #octmchat
  • Mrsablund Feb 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A1: opening our minds to think/see/and wonder- by using media, objects, open ended questions, photos, and text #OCTMchat
  • WegenerKelly Feb 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A1. Hi - joining late. To me, inquiry based is student centered, focused on a question or situation that Ss explore. #octmchat
  • cotts_jandra Feb 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Hello! I am a math coach for Stow. I am passionate about students engaging in math to make connections and build confidence in their mathematical thinking. #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A1/A2: I love this part from @joboaler and her mathematical mindset book! #octmchat
  • MakennaAllmon Feb 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A1: To me, inquiry based learning means exploration with math. #octmchat
  • SharonSuriano Feb 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Sharon from Gahanna jumping in! Good to be with you, #octmchat !
  • chrissybug24 Feb 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A1: When I think of Inquiry-Based Learning, CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) comes to mind... listening carefully to what the students "bring to the table" instead of just telling students what we think they need/want to learn #OCTMchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    yes! student centered! so important. we want them to explore and deepen their thinking! #octmchat
    In reply to @WegenerKelly
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A1: creating a thought provoking question that challenges students to think #octmchat
  • HeatherHJC Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A2 Math (&science) are perfect settings for inquiry. Question or situation presented, students explore, share solutions, failed attempts, conclusions and conjectures #octmchat
  • cmsmath Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A2 Give them the problem, make the tools available, turn them loose and discuss the results #octmchat
  • WegenerKelly Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A2: By getting out our Ss way! Facilitating rather than directing. Allowing Ss to be the drivers. #octmchat
  • cotts_jandra Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A1 Students explore and are curious about math. The asks questions and seek answers. They drive their learning with guidance from us. #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    I like the part about make the tools available. I hate seeing tools "hidden" away! #octmchat
    In reply to @cmsmath
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:41 PM EST
    I like the idea of thought provoking questions! I think if we find the right questions then it will turn Ss into deeper thinkers. #octmchat
    In reply to @jaryd_murphy
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A2: inquiry in math can be as simple as asking how you got to your answer. This helps you think through your process and determine if your method is effective. #octmchat
  • MeanMrMeehan Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I do math in stations where students get to play a game, work with the teacher and try/practice strategies and time for independent work. We then wrap up where student can share their successes/what they’re still working on #octmchat
  • MakennaAllmon Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2: A flipped classroom!! Nothing better than having the students drive the topic and take it in their own hands. #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2: "Active Learning" means there's less "teacher talk" and more "student talk" "The person talking is the person learning" #OCTMchat
  • mathbarb Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2: Even with a textbook series, if T start with the word problem (context), that would open up what students bring to the problem. Less time would be spent on drill/kill & more on conceptual understanding needed to persevere to solve the word problem #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    welcome Sharon! glad you are with us! #octmchat
    In reply to @SharonSuriano
  • HeatherHJC Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2 I love when Ss share what did not work in their exploration and how that guided them to try next #octmchat
  • cotts_jandra Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2 By engaging students in mathematical tasks that are low floor and high ceiling. To give access to all students and not limit others. #octmchat
  • MakennaAllmon Feb 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I couldn’t of said it better myself! #octmchat
    In reply to @jaryd_murphy
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:43 PM EST
    love that phrase...the tools should not be the event! it should never be one lesson and done with tools! #octmchat
    In reply to @cmsmath
  • chrissybug24 Feb 15 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A2: What are some of the ways we can encourage/promote more "active learning" K-12? #OCTMchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:44 PM EST
    I love the low floor and high ceiling tasks! It is key to make tasks meaningful for all students! #octmchat
    In reply to @cotts_jandra
  • Mrsablund Feb 15 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A2: Exposing our kids to text and questions which lead to more thinking and wanting for investigation- Also I use things like would you rathers, two truths and a lie, numberless word problems #OCTMchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q3 is coming up. Don’t forget to include #octmchat in each of your tweets
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:45 PM EST
    One way is to think about the questions you are asking and making sure it is open ended to allow for discussion and debate #octmchat
    In reply to @chrissybug24
  • missskonieczny_ Feb 15 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A2: In the math classroom, inquiry based learning can be done through number talks or group worthy tasks! #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Since management can be difficult and we want to assess our students, how can we manage these two areas in our inquiry based math classroom? #octmchat
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:47 PM EST
    I think this is great! This allows room for differentiation and students can be challenged at their developmentally appropriate level! #octmchat
    In reply to @cotts_jandra
  • kellykir02 Feb 15 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Yes! I was just going to answer saying the same thing #octmchat
    In reply to @jrsteach, @cotts_jandra
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A3: I think if you look at your standards and you sit and listen to your Ss then you gain some observational knowledge! #octmchat
  • mathbarb Feb 15 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A3: anecdotal records, quick writes, discussions with individual students or small group, @Flipgrid, clickers #octmchat
  • cmsmath Feb 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A3 I always suggest that teachers use an observation checklist as they are circulating. Hopefully you know the majority of strategies or misconceptions you might encounter in a task but if not - a brief note will do. #octmchat
  • Mrsablund Feb 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Q3: I use math journals to have my kiddos record their thinking- or have them share on @padlet or a fan fav @Flipgrid - assessing shouldn't be difficult it should be natural- as easy as a conversation in small groups #OCTMchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
    I think if you go in with a inquiry task developed and you think about a rubric or learning progression then you could use this as evidence! #octmchat
  • WegenerKelly Feb 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A3: Using a monitoring doc can be helpful in gathering info while Ss work on a task. #5Practices #octmchat
  • missskonieczny_ Feb 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A3: You can assess through observations, exit slips, pictures of white boards, and math conversation! #octmchat
  • MeanMrMeehan Feb 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Student self assessment is important (you have to teach it) but I tel them if you know you can prove it, you’ve got it, if you think you don’t have it, keep trying, try a different way #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: if you have the culture set for inquiry based learning and Ss know how to discuss and problem solve then managing it should flow easy #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Feb 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: I love the idea of small groups (like @MeanMrMeehan mentioned)... and then Ts can walk around and observe or meet with small groups or individuals I have seen a lot of K-12 teachers using technology for Ss to share their thinking via @Seesaw and @Flipgrid #OCTMchat
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: I do not have my own classroom, but I like the idea of coming in with a question and observing how your students think through the question. Taking anecdotal notes or having a checklist could be helpful as well. #octmchat
  • MakennaAllmon Feb 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: Math notebooks. Asking open-ended questions that allow students to really dig deep to justify their own answers. This way you can see privately the thinking behind each individual #octmchat
  • cotts_jandra Feb 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3 Engage in conversations with students about the task. Ask questions, and take notes. #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:52 PM EST
    love #selfassessment you have to teach it but its powerful! #octmchat
    In reply to @MeanMrMeehan
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Our last question is coming up in 1 minute! #octmchat
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Allowing the students to answer the questions in math notebooks is a great idea! They will be more willing to put their ideas out there. #octmchat
    In reply to @MakennaAllmon
  • MakennaAllmon Feb 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I really enjoy this idea. Then once they see their mistakes they can assess themselves and find a way to fix it or try a new way like you said! #octmchat
    In reply to @MeanMrMeehan
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
    How does inquiry enhance our students learning and is there anything you want to try? #octmchat
  • EduGladiators Feb 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
    💡Inspired by the book "Power of Moments", join us SATURDAY as we continue our #EduGladiators series: We Shall Overcome & discuss Creating Defining Moments! #kyedchat #langchat #mschat #urbanedchat #masterychat #g2great #octmchat #mdeschat #ChristianEducators #LATICchat
  • kellykir02 Feb 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A3: Have students work out a task as they seem fit and post to an open forum (discussion: Kidblog or Canvas Padlet/Flipgrid or even plain old post-its) #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A4: I feel the discussion allows Ss to internalize their thinking and others and deepen the understanding of the math #octmchat
  • cmsmath Feb 15 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A4 Inquiry based learning allows the student to "own" the learning rather than "borrowing" #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A4: I also feel inquiry based tasks allow Ss see real problem rather than "bogus" problems that would not be real world. Ss see a connection #octmchat
  • kellykir02 Feb 15 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Exactly- I love when the students share in groups and I hear their ideas or their ideas building off of each other #octmchat
    In reply to @chrissybug24, @MeanMrMeehan, @Seesaw, @Flipgrid
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A4: i also feel as though inquiry based learning allows Ss to try, make mistakes, try, and continue a true learning process. #octmchat
  • jaryd_murphy Feb 15 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A4: inquiry based learning can help students think deeper, but also ask their own questions about math that can deepen their knowledge as they search for the answer to their own questions. #octmchat
  • mathbarb Feb 15 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A4: I love @ctfosnot work that has students do Gallery Walks and Classroom Congress to allow students to be responsible for their learning. Ss learn from each other, they problem solve, they listen to each other, they construct viable arguments; Ts facilitate the math. #octmchat
  • kellykir02 Feb 15 @ 9:00 PM EST
    A4: Students can discover at their own pace and see the ideas of others without feeling singled out or isolated (thinking about those kids who struggle w/a positive math mindset) #octmchat
  • jrsteach Feb 15 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Our chat is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop the conversation! Use #octmchat & continue sharing!