I am Kelly Malloy - I teach 4th grade in Northern Nevada. My win for the week was over 85% of my students making growth or benchmark on MAPS tests! 🎉#3rdchat
John from STL MO. We are half way through state testing and will be done end of week so we can get back to normal learning... and that's always a win. #3rdchat
A1 I try to fit writing into math whenever I can - through math journals, explanations of how students solved problems, having students write their own word problems, etc. #3RDCHAT
A1: I encourage SS to explain their problem- solving strategy and thinking in words, creating real life word problems, explaining concepts and definitions in own words with examples #3rdchat
A1 Does anyone use thought prompts or thinking frames for writing in math? Something like, "I know this because..." or "I wonder if..." Maybe a list? #3rdchat
A1 We write word problems for each other and write to explain our problem solving strategies. I used to do journals but I must admit that I don't anymore #3rdchat
A1: I use @kellys3ps MESS strategy every day. Students solve one problem a day using models and equations. Students write the solution and a short summary to explain their steps. It has made a huge impact on my students' problem solving abilities. #3rdchat
Well, I don’t but now that you mention it I don’t know why I don’t. It is helpful in other areas and would benefit students who struggle to explains their mathematical thinking. #3rdchat
A1: Not nearly enough. But in frayer model to describe thinking. Last few days Ss have written their own multistep and elapsed time problems for others #3rdchat
If it's a word problem that asks a question that needs a "yes" or "no" answer, I always make them say "yes, because" or "no, because" and explain. #3rdchat
Google Sites. Works well with all the Google apps. Also easy to post video blogging with with the written form. They are unpublished for now. We will takes steps to polish them up and publish. #3rdchat
So important! And... sometimes you see a misconception in their thinking that you might not have realized if they just had the “correct” answer. #3rdchat
Kelly, it has literally changed the way I teach Math. Other teachers in my school are on board with the MESS too. It is truly making an impact. #3rdchat
A2 I found lots of great ideas for writing in math in this article (Using Writing in Mathematics to Deepen Student Learning) here https://t.co/4xW4HWXUSh#3RDCHAT
A2 lists, labels, scripts for explanations on seesaw and flipgrid, problem solving strategies, writing problems for each other, definitions for vocabulary, make math dictionaries, write stories for younger students with math concepts #3rdchat
A2 I found lots of great ideas for writing in math in this article (Using Writing in Mathematics to Deepen Student Learning) here https://t.co/4xW4HWXUSh#3RDCHAT
Checking in late here. My poetry lessons have been a big win this week. A1 How to pages and posters is a way I fit writing into math. Also STEM activities always have a writing component to them. #3rdchat
A2: We do a lot of critical writing in Math. Sometimes they have to identify if a problem has been solved correctly or incorrectly and justify their thinking #3rdchat
A2: Ss can write a reflection for themselves and feedback for peers especially with performance tasks and projects. Writing to make a case- why they did what they did the way they did it- construct viable arguments #3rdchat
A2 I found lots of great ideas for writing in math in this article (Using Writing in Mathematics to Deepen Student Learning) here https://t.co/4xW4HWXUSh#3RDCHAT
Writing in math with an authentic audience is essential! Every week, students publish a math blog answering our EQ. We use writing rubrics/checklists from writing class to revise math writing. Check out our blog: https://t.co/0XdQs5YiXl (Filter by category: Math) #3rdchat
Writing in math with an authentic audience is essential! Every week, students publish a math blog answering our EQ. We use writing rubrics/checklists from writing class to revise math writing. Check out our blog: https://t.co/0XdQs5YiXl (Filter by category: Math) #3rdchat
Writing in math with an authentic audience is essential! Every week, students publish a math blog answering our EQ. We use writing rubrics/checklists from writing class to revise math writing. Check out our blog: https://t.co/0XdQs5YiXl (Filter by category: Math) #3rdchat
A3 Writing in math can initiate discussion, reinforce content, and demonstrate a student's understanding or misconceptions about material learned. #3rdchat
A3: Writing in math serves much the same purpose that it does in all subjects--it allows for metacognition and deeper thinking from our students! #3rdchat
A3: Writing helps with retention and deepens knowledge. #3rdchat
Here is a great article explaining how Ss benefit by writing in math
https://t.co/VmuhCF6GnR
A3: writing in math helps students to understand and see the process better. It also helps them to see that writing is just not one demensional, it goes across all subjects. #3rdchat
A3: When students write about their math, they focus intently on the process as opposed to just finding the answer. They check their understanding of the problem and the steps it takes to solve it. #3rdchat
A2 Sometimes putting writing into math is like the classic sneaking vegetables into a meal ... not always easy but always worth it! Problem solving questions for a peer, How-to-guides, instructions for a math game, Tips+ tricks sheet. #3rdchat
A2 I found lots of great ideas for writing in math in this article (Using Writing in Mathematics to Deepen Student Learning) here https://t.co/4xW4HWXUSh#3RDCHAT
A3 It is a great way to encourage students to really think about math and their problem solving process. It can show their understanding or lack of. #3rdchat
Math writing doesn’t just have to be informational explanations or word problems. Sometimes inspiration strikes and you need to rewrite the words to your favorite song/rap! 😂 https://t.co/C6TgOguXJZ#3rdchat
A3: Writing helps with retention and deepens knowledge. #3rdchat
Here is a great article explaining how Ss benefit by writing in math
https://t.co/VmuhCF6GnR
A4 Have learned sooooo much fm my PLN and peeps at #3rdchat#tlap & @TopDogTeaching Has been the best PD ever !! Lol Most of my convos begin with ...” I saw ___ on Twitter last night and want to try it!!
I’ve had students make a poster like a teacher would make an anchor chart. It can also be like a #sketchnote They explain it on @Seesaw , take it home or put it in their math folder. #3rdchat
A4 I think anything that demonstrates a student's thinking about a problem is a "good" explanation. This could include drawing a model, outlining their process of solving, or defending their answer. #3RDCHAT
Sometimes math writing is as simple as explaining the procedure for different strategies. We work hard to include text features like headings, pictures, and captions. https://t.co/ud3JdrOLwN#3rdchat
A4: Students cite the important info given by the author. Students explain there use of models and equations to come to a solution. The solution answers exactly what the author is asking the learner to do. #3rdchat
A4. Anything that shows insight into mathematical thinking beyond "I just knew it" or "I did it in my head" --pictures designs words to show strategies #3rdchat
A4b: don't count out the use of models to explain problem solving. Models can include a combination of graphic and text features that explicitly show what the problem looks like. Models make thinking visible and give the numbers context. #3rdchat
I think so too!!! I use that classic line ‘ask three before me’ for a reason. Kiddos often can teach each other. I also tell them that I am not the only teacher in the classroom. #3rdchat
I often pair my higher kiddos who finish earlier with some of my lower kiddos who are still working. The higher kiddos love to help and the lower kiddos have no idea that it's because I know that kids sometimes explain things better to each other! #3rdchat
A5 By modeling our own thinking and writing with good vocabulary, by providing graphic organizers as necessary, by sharing each other's writing with others, and by providing an audience (parents, other classrooms...) #3rdchat
A5: Personally by doing it more often and being more intentional with it. Needs to be part of instruction not just something to do. Also get Ss sharing/analyzing each other's writing in math just as we do in writing workshop #3rdchat
A5 Modeling, modeling, modeling. Allow students to teach the class and show their problem solvng process, show writing using models/vocab/ illustrations . Then let them practice #3rdchat
A5: Personally by doing it more often and being more intentional with it. Needs to be part of instruction not just something to do. Also get Ss sharing/analyzing each other's writing in math just as we do in writing workshop #3rdchat
A5: Iteration. Carve out time each lesson. Spend more time digging deeper into one problem rather than seeing how many equations students can solve. Find a better balance to support deeper understanding through explanations. #3rdchat
Would You Rathers offer good opportunities for students to write about their thinking and defend it. They also like the format, so they often find it fun! #3rdchat
One part of our math curriculum that I love is that it starts with a problem for them to work on together and then I can call up different students to show their work/explain their thinking. #3rdchat
Q. 6 After hearing all of the amazing responses from this chat, LET’S COMMIT! What is one way you will add writing to your math lessons in the coming week? #3RDCHAT
A6 I love the idea of using a student self evaluation that was presented on page 9 here https://t.co/Lp6m7zX1ov I will be adding it to my upcoming lessons. #3RDCHAT
Q. 6 After hearing all of the amazing responses from this chat, LET’S COMMIT! What is one way you will add writing to your math lessons in the coming week? #3RDCHAT
Q. 6 After hearing all of the amazing responses from this chat, LET’S COMMIT! What is one way you will add writing to your math lessons in the coming week? #3RDCHAT
