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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Are you ready for some football? Let us know who you are and your Superbowl prediction this year!

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SlaterPBISMN Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Wyomingwildcats getting ready to have @MathDenisNJ at our school working with the amazing staff for 2 days next week #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

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_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Michael from Chicago. Bears 204, Patriots -13. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Are you ready for some football? Let us know who you are and your Superbowl prediction this year!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Can't Wait!!! I've been looking forward to this trip all summer :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @Wyomingwildcats

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Bill from PA. Elem principal & ready to see the Steelers win the Super Bowl this year. #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

My prediction is that there will be at least one commercial that makes me laugh. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Sounds reasonable...for 1985. I'm a bears fan too! Worked in Lake Forest for 13 yrs! #MakeItReal

In reply to @_on11

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

That is definitely possible! #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

SAfe bet for sure ;) #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

SlaterPBISMN Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Curt Slater proud Principal of the amazing @Wyomingwildcats! Super Bowl will be 30 more lea south of our school. Vikings vs ? #MakeItReal

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Totally was not serious about that tweet. Lean years here in Chicago. #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

The safest predication I can make this year is, it won't be the Jets. #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

JAHughesPrin Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Chris from MN. Elementary Principal. Vikes 27 Steelers 23 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Good call. Or the Colts either! #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

DMooreSpanish Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Daniell from Chicago. Whoevers uniforms are teal will beat the other guys #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! Being in Atlanta--I tend to be a bandwagon fan as my heart is with the Cowboys. BUT Atlanta could take it! 😂 #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Don't want to jinx my team...#MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I see you've taken a research based approach to gambling. Well done :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @DMooreSpanish

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Close. Steelers 27 Vikes 23 LOL. #makeitreal

In reply to @JAHughesPrin

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

At least both of those teams have hope! I'm a bears and Lions fan :( #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

SlaterPBISMN Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Curt Slater Proud Principal of @Wyomingwildcats in MN. Super Bowl will be 30 miles south of our school. @Vikings vs ? Go. #skol #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Score!! Question 1 is coming up in 1 minute!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

So...I'll be coming back in february, right? #MakeItReal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @Wyomingwildcats, @Vikings

snydesn2 Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Tom from Hamilton Sq. NJ. The Packers looked really good on Sunday. Could be their year.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 Football is a battle, a game of strategy, skill & strength, & still fun! How do these elements play a role in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Totally! They've got all the parts in place this year #MakeItReal

In reply to @snydesn2

SlaterPBISMN Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Slater Palace is ready for 10 amazing #makeitreal fans.

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @Wyomingwildcats, @Vikings

themaurywood Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hello, Maury from Tennessee, Tech Teacher. I am predicting @AlabamaFTBL to go to the championship again. Not a big NFL guy. #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

You do have some heartache with them. But could be your year. Bradford had a good opening game. #makeitreal

In reply to @JAHughesPrin

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

RT Q1 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 Football is a battle, a game of strategy, skill & strength, & still fun! How do these elements play a role in your classroom? #MakeItReal

PrincipalFrench Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Mark here, elementary principal in Hopkins, MN. Vikings 28, Chiefs 17. #makeitreal

JAHughesPrin Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1. Have to be Aways adapting, can't be scared of a 3 and out, or a fumble. #MakeItReal

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Much like football, life is filled with adversity. How we choose to respond to challenge determines wins and losses. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 Football is a battle, a game of strategy, skill & strength, & still fun! How do these elements play a role in your classroom? #MakeItReal

themaurywood Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: You have to have a plan and make it happen. It also has to be engaging to the Ss. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Great catch! We try new plays tolearn what works! And to uncover weaknesses. For Ss, we help fix them! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JAHughesPrin

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1.2: We cannot fold up shop when we get stopped at the line. Gotta keep driving and pumping your legs. #makeitreal

cybraryman1 Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

My Football page https://t.co/HBGqZNKErI has ways to use football in your classroom My students enjoyed exploring team nicknames #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: Always incorporate battles of strategy among teams when I can. Any time I can introduce the element of competition is a win! #makeitreal

PerkettPE Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1) Wait...did you just give the definition of football, or teaching? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 Football is a battle, a game of strategy, skill & strength, & still fun! How do these elements play a role in your classroom? #MakeItReal

DMooreSpanish Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 i'm all about perseverance and building life long skills in Spanish class #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 You have a game plan but you have to react when things don't go as planned. Fumbles are opportunities to try a new formation. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yes! We plan, but we adjust the plan based on student response! Gameplan is a living doc! #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: I gamified my class & used those elements. Ss competed against each other & ultimately themselves during Super Bowl time. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Awesome!!! Thanks for making us your first! Now...don't forget the #MakeItReal hashtag :)

In reply to @JAHughesPrin

snydesn2 Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#MakeItReal A1 You have to use a multitude of strategies to reach diverse learners who have various skill levels. Must teach to strengths.

SlaterPBISMN Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1 love when you get to watch teachers challenge the whole class and the students need to work as Team to accomplish the goal! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Thanks for the share Jerry! #MakeItReal

In reply to @cybraryman1

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Learning is a cognitive battle! I make Ss aware of the struggle to focus on understanding it. The Struggle is Real! #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1.3: Thinking like Walter Payton. Flying over the top to hit the endzone...then spike the ball. #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1 Team huddles are important! Having that conversation before the day starts. And? Time outs to catch our breath and assess! #makeitreal

snydesn2 Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#MakeItReal A1 Teach to strengths while making it fun.

PrincipalFrench Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1) You want students to use strategy, combine skills, be strong, and have fun! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 Football is a battle, a game of strategy, skill & strength, & still fun! How do these elements play a role in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I'm a huge fan of Question 2, coming up in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Like those ideas! #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I see you've picked up the point of the chat :) Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight

In reply to @PerkettPE

PrincipalKap Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 Plan with the end in mind and make adjustments as needed to reach your goal. No game or lesson ever goes exactly as planned #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Plus we can make tons of "struggle" puns and be down for the struggle. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Fanhood = Passion How can the support for a team and a competitive spirit be used as a tool for engagement? #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 ...and hello? The cheerleaders! Kids need people cheering them on even when the scoreboard isn't in their favor. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Awesome point. Regroup, plan and regroup! Lather, rinse repeat :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Absolutely! If they're having fun and happy then everything else falls into place. #makeitreal

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I see what you did there! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Bingo. #kidsdeserveit #JoyfulLeaders #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 ...and hello? The cheerleaders! Kids need people cheering them on even when the scoreboard isn't in their favor. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

RT Q2 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Fanhood = Passion How can the support for a team and a competitive spirit be used as a tool for engagement? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

And the cheering should be synchronized! Get all Ts, Staff on board and cheer loudly! #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2 Collaborative opportunities mean teamwork. A little healthy competition is good in a classroom. #makeitreal

themaurywood Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: I created a fantasy football league of sorts with grades for points. Teams could help each other out when needed to score. #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Completely agree! It's okay 4 class 2 get loud, especially when cheering on others. Need more energy like that in the classroom. #Makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

JAHughesPrin Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2. We need to be our students biggest fans. Instilling drive and competitiveness to better oneself and those around us. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Fanhood = Passion How can the support for a team and a competitive spirit be used as a tool for engagement? #MakeItReal

PrincipalFrench Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2) Engage students in presenting to, sharing with, and connecting with authentic audiences, their fans! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Fanhood = Passion How can the support for a team and a competitive spirit be used as a tool for engagement? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

a2: WE foster Math ARguments all the time! That passion to win, to convince, can lead to deep understanding #MakeItReal

PerkettPE Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2) Ever taught in a BAD mood and then a GREAT mood? Which lesson had more enthusiasm? Which lesson was better? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Fanhood = Passion How can the support for a team and a competitive spirit be used as a tool for engagement? #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 My Littles love any team decision. Recently? They were grouped by their fave mini bag of chips. Cool Ranch Doritos team won! #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Take that passion & let it come out in the class as it does in sporting events. Love seeing stadium atmosphere in class. #makeitreal

barrykid1 Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Just saying @MathDenisNJ , that photo is totally awesome. #giggling #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @MathDenisNJ

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Sure! Quiet classrooms concern me. 😜#makeitreal

In reply to @WPMadden

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

KC Masterpiece BBQ Chips should have taken the victory :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

EduGladiators Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

🍎#EduGladiators continues Building Teacher Capacity w/author @aaron_hogan 💥SATURDAY 8amCT/9amET💥 #BmoreEdchat #txed #OHedchat #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: Cheering is a must. Figuring out how to get teams to collab and compete is fun too. Making fan signs also fun! #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Yes! There is a great game in discussions. Brings out so much energy. #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

They didn't know WHY they were selecting the chips. Was a fun way to group them for a task. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Question 3 is coming up in 1 minute!!! Let's Play! #MakeItReal

NA_Dellsey Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: interesting thoughts here about identification. https://t.co/aJHBOT9Pfw #makeitreal

themaurywood Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

One of my best classes would cheer for each other and build each other up. @bellatepedino @tatumgarrett #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Sooo cool! #makeitreal

In reply to @themaurywood

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: NFL Share-Out! What is your favorite NFL Activity for your students? Share a link too! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

RT Q3 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: NFL Share-Out! What is your favorite NFL Activity for your students? Share a link too! #MakeItReal

SlaterPBISMN Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 I hate to say it but we need to have a system like the @GreenbaypackNFL! They have fans that "BUY INTO" the team and concept #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Great model for homegrown Ownership and the result it can have in your school! #MakeItReal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @GreenbaypackNFL

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: Love teaching media literacy by having Ss analyze Superbowl commercials as viewpoint of prospective advertiser then create. #makeitreal

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: Once tried to get @afortiermath to get her Ss to play fantasy football. Analyze the data, graph it, make predictions. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: NFL Share-Out! What is your favorite NFL Activity for your students? Share a link too! #MakeItReal

PrincipalFrench Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3) Personally, I like the "Taste of the NFL." Cooking is my passion that I like sharing with others. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: NFL Share-Out! What is your favorite NFL Activity for your students? Share a link too! #MakeItReal

PerkettPE Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3) Smelly Packer Tag! #MakeItReal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: Month long playoff system that leads to SuperBowl of sorts where Ss end up competing against a surprise opponent, themselves #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Here's a fanduel 3 Act math task! https://t.co/JzQjEZ1sof #MakeItReal

In reply to @_on11, @afortiermath

JAHughesPrin Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3. Used to love the stats aspect for math. Mean, median, range, average, bi-modal, outliers, graphs TONS of uses. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: NFL Share-Out! What is your favorite NFL Activity for your students? Share a link too! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 It was a school event. We had a Super Bowl Strategies evening. Parents came and got snippets of our playbooks! Was great! #makeitreal

themaurywood Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

In my old room, I had Lombardi's quote hanging, "In the pursuit of perfection, we find excellence. #makeitreal

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Woo hoo! Always looking for ways to develop a greater appreciation for Math. #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @afortiermath

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

We used average ticket prices for Superbowl to set pricing distribution for NRG STadium last year! Cool task! #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Very cool! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat! Join @WPMadden as he Guest Hosts #MakeItReal next week! I'l be in Mn with @SlaterPBISMN ! Have a great week!

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

link= https://t.co/UT9C3IHR0i

_on11 Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@afortiermath @mdeegan122 @This_Is_Mr_K @MillerMathSMS @MrsPerryMath1 @RChagnonMath #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3 My first graders create their own team mascots. It's fun to research team mascots, especially the why! #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thanks for another great chat, @MathDenisNJ and #makeitreal crew!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT

here's a slide deck! https://t.co/lOQsebtcxe #MakeItReal

In reply to @_on11, @afortiermath, @mdeegan122, @This_Is_Mr_K, @MillerMathSMS, @MrsPerryMath1, @RChagnonMath

WPMadden Sep 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! Great stuff! Looking forward to next week's chat. Hope you can join in as we will be chatting about assemblies. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I love that! How about having them compare the mascots during a game to see which would win a real battle and why? #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

_on11 Sep 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Would love to see @Simmonsknights1 put this into play. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @afortiermath, @mdeegan122, @This_Is_Mr_K, @MillerMathSMS, @MrsPerryMath1, @RChagnonMath, @Simmonsknights1

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT

This just gave me an idea for my mythology class! Mythological mascot battles! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @forthekiddoes

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Join @WPMadden as he hosts #MAkeITReal next week! Here's the topic and We'll see you then!

JAHughesPrin Sep 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Just have to remember to use #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @WPMadden, @SlaterPBISMN

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Love that extension idea!!! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Awesome! Share ideas with us during the week using #MakeItReal! and if you check out Instant Relevance, let me know your thoughts!

In reply to @JAHughesPrin, @WPMadden, @SlaterPBISMN

forthekiddoes Sep 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Thanks y'all! Great ideas. Love this group so much. ♥️ Thanks @MathDenisNJ for getting us all together! #makeitreal

sdtitmas Sep 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT

We discussed and then wrote about a metaphorical commercial called "Between these Lines." #MakeItReal

In reply to @TaraMartinEDU