#dojochat Archive

ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.

Wednesday March 14, 2018
7:00 PM EDT

  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Here we go... get ready for a special math chat #dojochat in honor of #PiDay2018 ๐ŸŽ‰ Take it away @arenaABC ๐Ÿ™Œ
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #dojochat and happy #piday first up: our intro.... with a twist.
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Stephanie, tech coach in TN, 3.14 is all I've got for that... lol #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hey everyone! K Teach, NJ, Tech Coach and let's see.... 3.1415926? #dojochat
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Amanda, 1st grade teacher in NY! I think all I know is 3.14.....#1stgradeproblems I love warm apple pie! #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Caitlin here! Honestly all I got is 3.1425 (I THINK!?) Ha... I LOVE Linn's pies from Cambria!!! #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    3.141592...... Jessica from FL here special education self contained teacher #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    BAHAH I was wrong... whoops! #dojochat
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Wendi 2nd for now :( 3.14159 #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    What in the world is an Olallieberry?!?! #dojochat
    In reply to @CaitClassDojo
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    I really want pie now... #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    The only reason I know a few extra numbers in pi is b/c I had a guy in HS who had a pi symbol on his vanity jacket for memorizing a ridiculous amount. We tried to follow his lead! ๐Ÿ˜…#wefailed #dojochat
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    OMG it's amazing!!! I think it's a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry freak of nature #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs, @CaitClassDojo
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    If you are ever in AZ (I am from there) go to Rock Springs Cafe and get their pie. It is the BEST! https://t.co/8JAleuTnGt #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    My name is Andrew Herr. I'm a grad student at Albright College in Reading, PA. My area is History, not math -- so 3.14 is all I have for pi. #dojochat
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Wendi 2nd for now :( 3.14159 #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    welcome! #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    I was wondering the same thing! #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs, @CaitClassDojo
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Great try, dojo friends, the correct answer is.... #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Fave pie, coconut cream #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    etโ€™s get started. Use Q1/A1 to respond and donโ€™t forget to hashtag #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    A1 we recently switched over to Bridges. I really liked it because there were so many manipulatives and resources #dojochat
  • Dale_Chu Mar 14 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @arenaABC moderating a chat on math. Follow along at #dojochat! @ClassDojo
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    omg I totally forgot about that one! I love coconut cream pies from @ShopRiteStores ๐Ÿ˜› #dojochat
    In reply to @I_teach_Pandas, @ShopRiteStores
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1 Our district primarily uses iReady for math instruction. Great data & reports, but the kids don't love the interactive videos they are required to do 45 min/week. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    It's great when they give you manipulatives! Def a plus #dojochat
    In reply to @CaitClassDojo
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1 (not sure I'm doing this right). Caitlin, what is Bridges? #dojochat
    In reply to @CaitClassDojo
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1 We use the EngageNY curriculum. Luckily in 1st grade we have modified it to fit our needs. It was too fast paced and worksheet based. There is no perfect curriculum! You need to adapt it to the needs of your students! #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Hello Holland Landy grade 5 Humanities from @WestBroadwayMS PVD RI lookong fwd to tonightโ€™s chat #dojochat
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 envisions and I dislike it so much Iโ€™ve started using engage ny on my own #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 Aren't children supposed to really be into tech-based activities? #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1: We use Eureka math ( i use @zearned to help teach it) i love it ouht teaches math the easy my SPED kiddos can understand it. The only con is that there is no wiggle room. You have to do a lesson EVERY DAY our you won't greet it all in. #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    We used that for our last adoption and I completely agree with you! #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Looks like you're on the right track ๐Ÿ˜‰ This is what my school was using: https://t.co/1KQZQ2OmC9 #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12, @CaitClassDojo
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1: We use envisions math. The wording was very confusing to me at first, a lot of specific vocab...but once I understood the WHY, I embraced it more. #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Looks like you're on the right track ๐Ÿ˜‰ This is what my school was using: https://t.co/ZFP6TwEzZL #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    A1: and like @mrshaskell213 no curriculum is perfect, you should always adapt to fit Ss needs #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    A1: we use @SummitPS platform to provide personalized math instruction involving PBL and focus area skill mastery to our Ss @WestBroadwayMS #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Not necessarily. The content is more important. But forced time doing anything will cause resistance. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    I hated envisions and expressions, engage ny was good but we never go the full curriculum to give it a real go #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    It depends on the type of tech. Ss an become bored easily if it's not engaging or visually stimulating. Most curriculum tech is very dry #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12, @smithstrcs
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    The reading version of iReady is better, but man, the Ss really, REALLY don't like the math. #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    I think I am having Daylight Savings brain... I keep tweeting and forgetting #dojochat ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    45 minutes, 90 minutes? Whole group, centers, small group? I wanna know! #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1: our math curriculum is also aligned to the CCSS as well as the districts Math curriculum/pacing guide/scope and sequence that is embedded into the platform. #dojochat
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    What do you like about Engage NY? #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1: Good point about forced time doing something. I guess most things can get old. #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    Q2 is up, join us for a math chat on Pi Day! ๐Ÿ™Œ #dojochat
    • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:12 PM EDT
      45 minutes, 90 minutes? Whole group, centers, small group? I wanna know! #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    If you're using envisions math I could totally chat with you about how I make it fun and easy in my class! DM me ;) #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A2 Typically 2-3 days/wk whole group instruction. 2-3 days/wk small groups & centers. #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 A few math questions in morning work, math block that includes independently run centers then number corner (basically a math intensive calendar time with math talks) so 5, 60, 30 each day. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    Today was tough I was snowed in as the plows didnโ€™t come to my parking lot and side street until 11AM ๐Ÿ˜ฉ the NE weather struggle is real #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon, @WestBroadwayMS
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    Students also get an extra 45 min of math remediation or enrichment in RTI. #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    I have two different math groups, first is the lower group ( we play a lot of @StoryBots math games, then i have my higher math group and we try to do a full lesson on @zearned and do the exit tickets at the end (it's a jam packed math block, lol) #dojochat
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2 90 minutes and mostly guided math sometimes crafting for 25 min then sm grps #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    We do 90min math a day in K 20-30 whole group, about 60 min centers (factoring in transition time, interruptions brain breaks and so forth probably 50 minutes). We rotate centers two or three times. #dojochat
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A2 An hour a day. Every other day "whole group" lessons, every other day small group lessons. I say whole group lightly because even on those days I usually end up putting kids in groups to work on tasks. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A2: Math instruction routines consist of a mini lesson, self directed learning and collaborative opportunities along with teacher directed stations to hit skills and review SMART goals w Ss #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    My Ss love @StoryBots math games! Although I have 25 kiddos it takes a while so it's a special day when we play #dojochat
    In reply to @I_teach_Pandas, @StoryBots, @zearned, @StoryBots
  • ruthyse Mar 14 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A1 we have been using SAXON math for the last 15 years. I like many things about it, especially the meeting board and manipulatives, but we thereยดs not enough time to use it as it should be. We have 50/50 Spanish/ English.#dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC
  • LSwafford67 Mar 14 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    #dojochat
    In reply to @ClassDojo
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2: What are "centers"? Sorry -- just getting my feet wet here. I've been a substitute for a while, but haven't had my own classroom. #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2: .....this all takes place in an approximately 90 minute double block math double session. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Get your bookmark button ready! โญ๏ธ #dojochat
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Q3 #dojochat โญ๏ธ We LOVE digital resources... come share!
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A3 Hands down - @ProdigyGame is my favorite digital math resource! Engaging, fun, great reports, awesome cust. service! #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    That's one of the good things about being a SPED teacher, small group and more interactive stuff. #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC, @StoryBots, @zearned
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Centers are when students break into small groups of 4-5 and work on diff. activities. 1 group could be working on subtraction while another is practicing counting and another doing addition. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:19 PM EDT
  • treeblackman Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A3: #dojochat I love tenmarks and Moby max!! @TenMarks is great HW and @MobyMax is wonderful for formative asst. and practice!
    In reply to @arenaABC, @TenMarks, @MobyMax
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2 90 min blocks , 10-15 min spiral review, 20 min WG, 60 min SG #dojochat
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A3 no doubt prodigy #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A3: Prodigy seems to be a hit along with playlists in @blendspace, @edpuzzle @Socrative and @kahoot for review and assessment. #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    PSA - the CoolMath website really has no legitimate math on it to speak of. Just games... #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Will one group be working with the teacher, another collaboratively, and another individually? #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A1: Our math curriculum (units, scope and sequence) is written/determined internally by planners. Pros: we can be as flexible as we want; Cons: Planners are not high skilled and teachers are not building capacity in planning. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    one of my Ts became an ambassador. it's for gr 1 and up so I have no experience w it, but third gr. loves it! #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs, @ProdigyGame
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Or in NE smahhht goals lol #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    You should try it out! Your Ss will love it, too! #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC, @ProdigyGame
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A3 Prodigy is the top fave 4 Ss. We also use Dreambox. #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Do many of you drive smahhht cahhhs? #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @wendielon
  • ruthyse Mar 14 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    I love prodigy too!#dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs, @ProdigyGame
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A3 My students like @SplashMath. I like @zearned, but sometimes they get bored with it. Their lessons are a little repetitive. The lessons are aligned with Engage NY though, so that is great! #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    We @SplashMath everyday! We're super into their springboard math challenge. Currently 77th place overall....out of ~4000 ๐Ÿ˜Š #dojochat
    In reply to @CaitClassDojo, @SplashMath, @SplashMath
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    @zearned, @storybots, softschools. com, @GynzyUS for online manipulatives, @ProdigyGame @XtraMath_US @mathseeds @Istationed so many choices !!!#dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A3: perhaps my colleagues @RoseArose200082 @miss_lundgren5 @Krystynateaches @msvasquez206 our math extraordinaires can share their resources as well. #dojochat
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2: 105 minutes a day for math including a focus lesson and intervention block. We also have another 30 minute block dedicated to problem solving/discourse. Most of the time our students are experiencing direct instruction. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    You think Ks would like it? #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs, @ProdigyGame
  • kc_surfer Mar 14 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A3: We use Padlet for collaboration. Great tool for gathering and sharing notes. #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    That's a good idea @HiMsKelly is our math wizard ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @RoseArose200082, @miss_lundgren5, @Krystynateaches, @msvasquez206, @HiMsKelly
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Do you use the EngageNY as it is or adopt & adapt? #dojochat
    In reply to @mrshaskell213, @SplashMath, @zearned
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Um, YES! I have yet to meet a kid that doesn't like it! #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC, @ProdigyGame
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    You know it! We love walking in the pahhhks and drinkin the wahhta k Iโ€™ll stop lol #dojochat
    In reply to @smithstrcs, @wendielon
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    You got it! the activities in the centers vary so it can be five Ss working independently on a task then five Ss collaborating and another five working with T #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    And drinking cwaffee? #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @wendielon
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Explain problem solving block please. #dojochat
    In reply to @thestemgap
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Let's talk small group work! #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A2: How many are there in your class? #dojochat
    In reply to @thestemgap
  • Doceri_Jason Mar 14 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    I actually liked using @Aleks and @IXLLearning for middle school. Good data. Kids found the Pie (hey pi day!) in Aleks easy to work with. #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A4 I liked doing QR code math centers & math scavenger hunts. #dojochat
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    Math chat happening now! A great way to learn, share ideas, and celebrate Pi Day! ๐Ÿ˜‰Q4 is up #dojochat!
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Thanks! We call that something else in the district I work in. #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A4 making it a game. When students can challenge each other, or beat their own time, or add their names to a leader board, they can do the same activity for-ev-uh! #dojochat
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Definitely adopt and adapt! We teach the strategies and use many lesson ideas, but go at a slower pace and add in more review. #dojochat
    In reply to @MrsGriggsMSE, @SplashMath, @zearned
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A4 my kids love the Toothy centers I got from TPT #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A3: i find my students are best engaged with games. I have used Candy Land with math facts and it was a blast. Also addition war with playing cards. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Love @padlet! Great for Ss to foster quiet and non-disruptive discussion while seeking assistance from other Ss while T works in small groups. #dojochat
    In reply to @kc_surfer, @padlet
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3: I will just be silent and learn on this question. Still trying to convince folks to use something other than teacher led packets in classes all day. But, our PARCC score are high though! ๐Ÿค”#dojochat
  • Doceri_Jason Mar 14 @ 7:28 PM EDT
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    @nearpod was also great in centers for student paced lessons. #dojochat
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A4 Technology-always engaged, Math by Myself-not always, Math w/Partner-perfect w/good activity, Math w/teacher. Alternate w/myself & partner. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A4: Just allowing Ss to work at their own pace giving them autonomy and differentiated resources at their level has proven effective when trying to engage Ss. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Numbered cups 1-100 and Ss organized them...all cups w single digits, then 1s in the tens then 2โ€™s...after they built a number tower! #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A4: What are Toothy centers? #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A1: one of my best centers is me doing a word problem incorrectly on @Seesaw and having students find my mistake and then solve correctly. Fourth graders love to call out their teacher ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
    In reply to @arenaABC, @Seesaw
  • mrshaskell213 Mar 14 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A4 We are only at a center for 20 minutes! Any longer and they will get bored and off-task. This time will obviously be less for younger students. My students really like any scavenger hunts or QR code games. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A4: We're all about hands on math thanks to our awesome math coach @JSchwartz10a who has been encouraging us to get back to play! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4 anthoer awesomely endless activity: "The answer is 579... what is the question?" #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4: How do you balance student autonomy with making sure they keep up the pace of learning? Do you find they keep up naturally? #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4: another center this week #dojochat
  • kc_surfer Mar 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4: My students who show mastery on pretests work together on math enrichment projects that align with same standards. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4: I also use @GoogleForEdu forms for my end of class exit ticket where I ask for Ss input that can better serve their needs in the classroom. Involving Ss voice In decision making can help w engagement as well! #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    Yes! I love that which brings us to our math talk Q! #dojochat
    In reply to @CaitClassDojo
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    If the activity is engaging AND purposeful, Ss will keep up. If it's busy work, they can totally tell and they do the bare minimum. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12, @HollandLandy
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    A4: Students are compliant and we are working on engagement. I love hands-on tasks and letting students engage in the heavylifting. Muy job now is to help others love it and see the value as much as I do. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Color matching cards #dojochat
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A2: we begin our day with calendar math and then number talk. Our lesson lasts about 20 minutes and then students go to their centers and I teach 3 small groups. #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A4: I've never used those forms, but basically you are saying you ask the kids every class how you could have taught them better? #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @GoogleForEdu
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    The T in this particular program will work with struggling learners to keep them on track. We have PLT in class time as well as after school times to keep kids ahead of the curve. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    Math isn't JUST about getting the right answer, itโ€™s about understanding and engaging in the process of problem solving. Let's talk about talking about math! ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A4 Ss using their personal devices during stations & uploading to their story in Dojo has made a huge impact in my class. #dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A4: What is PLT? #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    Q 5 is up! #dojochat... let's TALK about it ๐Ÿ˜‰(get it!? I crack myself up)
    • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
      Math isn't JUST about getting the right answer, itโ€™s about understanding and engaging in the process of problem solving. Let's talk about talking about math! ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A1: we have envisions but do not use it. We use a lot of the Georgia Math Unit activities and dig deep into the NC Unoacking document to tailor our lessons for our students. Zero textbooks. #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Any digital math resources you think would be helpful. We're having a math chat right now and of course I thought of you! #dojochat
    • HiMsKelly Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
      Happy to help! What resources are folks looking for?
      In reply to @CaitClassDojo, @HollandLandy, @RoseArose200082, @miss_lundgren5, @Krystynateaches, @msvasquez206
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A5 Our district level math coach promotes math talks and expects them to be done daily by classroom teachers. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Yup in addition to data I try to incorporate as much Ss voice in determining Ss needs and wants to better serve them. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12, @GoogleForEdu
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A5 YES! Often times I put up a problem and have ss share how they solved or would solve. Always saying itโ€™s the way you got there not the answer Iโ€™m curious about #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    @HiMsKelly or ideas about the most recent question would be helpful too ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
    • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT
      Math isn't JUST about getting the right answer, itโ€™s about understanding and engaging in the process of problem solving. Let's talk about talking about math! ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A5: @CaitClassDojo earlier you mentioned the activity "the answer is 678" whats the question? Great way to encourage open ended math talk. Endless options & require Ss to explain and reason #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A5: I talk out what i do as i do it in example problems. I also have the students be the teacher and tell me what to do to solve a problem. #dojochat
  • kc_surfer Mar 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4: Here's a great link for future reference- Math Talk in Action https://t.co/TkbJaDWdFX #dojochat
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A5: setting the expectation that students have to teach one another instead of tell them makes our math talk incredible. Being able to analyze and critique their work and others and give the โ€œWhyโ€ behind everything makes it meaningful #dojochat
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A5: We have a block dedicated to math problem solving and discourse. We use the SMPs as look fors to determine the quality of math habits that are observable.#dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A5 I like to have multiple students solve in multiple ways, show their thinking to the class and chat about it. Seeing it in different ways can help students understand how to compose and decompose numbers #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A5: Math talking stems: https://t.co/jmGUjhrzIK #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    But a lot of engagement issues has to do w work that is too hard or too easy. Using multiple sources of data can ensure Ss are assigned tasks at their level. Doesnโ€™t always work but certainly helps a lot. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12, @smithstrcs
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A5: We also focus on error analysis and the use of metacognitive questions to push student thinking. #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A5 I also love the idea of the student being the teacher, posting to their Student Story for their parent, because let's be real... it's been awhile since most adults have done the math their kiddos are learning ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    YES! I've been adapted this routine recently and it's mind-blowing! My Ks love the freedom of expression and I love to see their thinking! #dojochat
    In reply to @CaitClassDojo
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    I really like that -- I'm going to have to file that one away for steady use when I get my own classroom! Thanks! #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @GoogleForEdu
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Absolutely! That's why it's so important to differentiate for your students. #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @acherr12
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A5 The bulk of our math talk is done during the daily spiral review. Teach Ss how to respond to each other & ask why, A LOT! We also do number talks during the I/E block. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Math is all around us! ๐ŸŒŽ #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A5: What do you see happening here? Open ended math talk. Ss solve, then share their answers, all different but makes sense. #dojochat
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Let's get curricular! ๐Ÿ™Œ #dojochat Q6
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    I was the one in the beginning of the year that would ask โ€œWhyโ€ but theyโ€™ve taken that on and it always gets asked. #criticalthinkers #dojochat
    In reply to @wendielon
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Personalized Learning time giving Ss 1:1 mentoring time and opportunities to work w T, set goals, and work toward mastering those goals. #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A6 Math and science generally go hand-in-hand, but there are TONS of great read alouds to integrate ELA into math. #dojochat
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    That answers my earlier ? But why is it separate? #dojochat
    In reply to @thestemgap
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I didn't introduce myself. My name is Mignon and I am an AP in the District of Columbia. My content expertise is math! #dojochat
  • MrsGriggsMSE Mar 14 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A6 I try to keep books that are related to the current content out & available to Ss. #dojochat
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A6: we are doing a grade level vegetable garden where students have to find the area and perimeter, cost, etc. of our garden then they will be responsible for researching plants that grow well on our area. They are totally responsible for it. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Check this out! Art and math by @ms_oneillGP204 ๐Ÿ˜ #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Real life math, love it! #dojochat
    In reply to @AgnellosClass
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    How do you incorporate PLT after school? #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @smithstrcs
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A5: I use accountable talk stems both on paper and on anchor charts when discussing a topic and the team that uses the most stems on their checklist gets an incentive ie 10 mins of tech time or free time. It works! #dojochat
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A6: This is my favorite part of math instruction because math is never in isolation in real life. Students need projects/tasks that replicate experiences that model future work spaces. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Welcome! This chat is moving fast so no worries.๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
    In reply to @thestemgap
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Agreed! We have to answer that timeless question, "but when am I going to use this in the real world?" #dojochat
    In reply to @thestemgap
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A6: we're reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle right now and we did a Stem challenge on how to get Ralph the mouse out of a trash can, the kids had to measure and problem solve ( and it was super fun๐Ÿ˜‰)#dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    https://t.co/TGVnQwqDvA has some amazing real world math problems! Totally engaging! #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A6: @WestBroadwayMS we broke our classes up into departmentalized parts....STEAM (Math/Sci) and Humanities (SS/ELA) classes to better integrate multiple subjects! #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    Q7 Coming at you! #dojochat
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A6 I use math related books for GR #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    obsessed with anything stem ๐Ÿ˜#dojochat
    In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Q7 is up #dojochat and the struggle is REAL.
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Kids sign up for it w parent permission and T volunteer (paid) and we provide transportation for them. It is a continuation of the inclass PLT sessions. We have quite a few signed up and participating! #dojochat
    In reply to @acherr12, @smithstrcs
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7 I was, and still am one of those Ss who struggle w/ math concepts. Reinforcing a growth mindset and empathizing was my way of supporting those students. #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7 Try to get their hands on something physical. Give them TIME. Ask questions. Patience, love, and believe in their process. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:48 PM EDT
  • AgnellosClass Mar 14 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    A7: error analysis and small group at least once a day. Analyzing data to meet students where they are. Number choice has built confidence in many of my learners and once they have confidence as mathematicians, they are ready to meet challenges. #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Q7: one of the biggest ways to help kiddos who struggle is with real life/ world connections. Concrete manipulatives are the way to go.#dojochat
  • acherr12 Mar 14 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    That is cool. Not sure if we have that here in Lancaster County, PA, or not. Thanks for the great ideas! #dojochat
    In reply to @HollandLandy, @smithstrcs
  • wendielon Mar 14 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    A7 learning partners, sm grp, differentiated centers, intervention, graphic organizers, manipulatives #dojochat
  • ahitchck Mar 14 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    #dojochat Alicia here from the laundromat ๐Ÿ˜‚. A7: I use manipulatives, edible math lessons and picture books (even in intermediate) to make the concepts as visual and tactile as possible.
    In reply to @ClassDojo
  • thestemgap Mar 14 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    A7: Daily intervention/reteach time built into the schedule. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    A7: again PLT allows for both in class and after class time for Ss to master skills through scaffolding, goal setting, 1:1 mentor time w T, practice, and using content assesments to evaluate growth. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Last question of the night! #dojochat
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Ooooh... interested to know... #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A8 Use the #growthmindset #perseverance videos to help students start a difficult concept with a positive outlook. #dojochat https://t.co/qaQ9Yzm4kS
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    #dojochat, getting some math chat tips/resources from my old teaching buddy!
    • HiMsKelly Mar 14 @ 7:51 PM EDT
      Tracy Johnston Zager @TracyZager just published an awesome list. I recommend starting there. https://t.co/CSlaOPhV07
      In reply to @CaitClassDojo, @HollandLandy, @RoseArose200082, @miss_lundgren5, @Krystynateaches, @msvasquez206, @TracyZager
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A8 Obvious answer: adding & subtracting points! lol I'd usually have students explain their thinking to a math problem, or write a word problem in Student Stories. #dojochat
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A8: when behavior is in check everything else falls into place! I have used @ClassDojo w my group and am already seeing progress. Key is creating an incentive menu to get the most out of the point data! #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    A8 Using Class and Student Stories to share learnings, curriculum, anchor charts, student as teacher etc. ๐Ÿ˜‰ #dojochat
  • CaitClassDojo Mar 14 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Also I know someone who wrote a book! Like that's pretty fancy right!? #dojochat
  • jbazil Mar 14 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    A1 Kinders use GoMath. It's ok for my low ones that need deep math help. For my high ones I look else where to challenge them. #IHMarchMadness #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    A8: i used to have my students "bank" their points in a checkbook and they had to do the math to keep track. Also perseverance and growth mindset videos. #dojochat
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    A8: My Ss like to analyze the wheel also. Great way to talk about percentage and data at a young age. :) #dojochat
  • ahitchck Mar 14 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    #dojochat A8: I ๐Ÿ’œ using the power of yet series. I have heard the students saying...I am getting better, I just donโ€™t know it all YET. Levels me every time!
    In reply to @arenaABC
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    A8: when behavior is in check everything else falls into place! I have used @ClassDojo w my group fir@just a few weeks and am already seeing progress. Key is getting parents to follow the data and creating an incentive menu to get the most out of the point data! #dojochat
  • smithstrcs Mar 14 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Fantastic #dojochat tonight! Thanks @arenaABC! And thanks for actually showing up! hahah
  • HollandLandy Mar 14 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Awesome sesh DOJO peeps....glad I inquired about these chats!! Have a great rest of the week!! See you next week! #dojochat
  • ClassDojo - Moderator Mar 14 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    What a great math chat in honor of Pi Day! ๐Ÿ™Œ Big thanks to @arenaABC for hosting #dojochat tonight, seems like we shared SO many ideas that can be used TOMORROW! โค๏ธ Until next time #dojofam
  • arenaABC Mar 14 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Great chat tonight! and once again happy #piday #dojochat
  • jbazil Mar 14 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Q2 Kinder - Math Journal 10 minute problem, Whole group math 15-20, 30ish small group math #IHMarchMadness #dojochat
  • I_teach_Pandas Mar 14 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Thanks #dojochat you all rock