#SwDMathChat Archive | Participate

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight’s chat! We will follow the Q/A format. Let’s get started. #SwDMathChat https://t.co/hh5l3e52rm

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Andy, NYC, self-contained, not working summer school for the first time! Ah! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Anya, Illinois, Self-Contained HS Algebra 1 and Geometry teacher, Looking forward to spending the summer with my son #SwDMathChat

pearse_margie May 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#swdmathchat Margie - PA Math Coach K-12 Looking forward to taking our children and grandson to OBX

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Angie Boone middle school sped teacher in Cheney, Kansas #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk and #TMC16, right? #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@pearse_margie Welcome Margie! What is OBX? #SwDMathChat

MarkChubb3 May 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk Mark Niagara Canada Coach Looking forward to nothing... actually doing nothing... relaxing! #swdmathchat

PaulaKrieg May 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk Paula Krieg here, still not sure how to interact with this chat. do I reply to your posts?#SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@bkdidact Of Course #TMC16 I can’t wait to meet up with some amazing teachers #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@aboone_angie Welcome Angie! Thanks for joining us tonight. #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@PaulaKrieg Hi Paula! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@MarkChubb3 Welcome Mark! Thanks for chatting with us tonight! #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@aboone_angie Hi Angie, welcome! #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@pearse_margie Hi Margie, thanks for stopping by! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@PaulaKrieg Just reply with answers to the questions & interact with those that also answer, Welcome! We are Excited to have u #SwDMathChat

PaulaKrieg May 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@bkdidact Andrew, how do I participate? do I reply to the posts? is there a special window I should know about?#SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@PaulaKrieg @bkdidact Many of us use TweetDeck and just follow the hashtag #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

First question coming in 1 more minute! #SwDMathChat For those just joining us, Please introduce yourself even if your just watching

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#SwDMathChat https://t.co/EL5ogoE18t

PaulaKrieg May 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk Ok then,I'm Paula Krieg. I'm an intinerant artists that likes to do math with kids. +

PaulaKrieg May 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk this summer looking forward to working 4 years old on finger counting skills and awareness!#SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Happy to have you! #SwDMathChat https://t.co/EALW7iu5gV

pearse_margie May 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@bkdidact Thanks! Happy to be here!

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Just as a reminder, please add the #SwDMathChat hashtag in all of your tweets so we can all see them :)

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1 #SwDMathChat https://t.co/7mIfqNoyk0

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@PaulaKrieg @anyaostapczuk you're almost there! Just remember the hashtag ;) #SwDMathChat

tperran May 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Tom HS Resource teacher near Richmond, VA. Looking forward to visiting Memphis, TN this summer! #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@tperran How's it going Tom? #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@tperran Thanks for joining us tonight! #SwDMathChat We are happy you could join us again.

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. I implement activities in my class when they fit #SwDMathChat

pearse_margie May 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#swdmathchat Merging the math/sciences with engineering. It's 21st Century skills in everyday life

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: we have an inventions and innovation class for 7th graders, support through inclusion #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

What’s your understanding of STEM, & have you used any STEM activities in your classes #SwDMathChat https://t.co/B5FxgPePE5

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1 #SwDMathChat https://t.co/7mIfqNoyk0

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@aboone_angie This sounds amazing, can you explain a little more? #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: My understanding is that you integrate science, tech, math, and engineering to create conceptual connections between topics #SwDMathChat

tperran May 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1- I see STEM as activities that emphasize science, technology and math in relation to real-world problems #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@bkdidact Have you ever done any activities? I know you also teach science so it could be a great integration. #SwDMathChat

MarkChubb3 May 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I teach am a coach in elementary schools... so I do a lot of math, not much Science or Engeneering... #swdmathchat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk We have done more interdisciplinary work with math/science and math/engineering. Tech is ubiquitous. #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#SwDMathChat https://t.co/Q0pO4JGLaY

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MarkChubb3 Have you ever done any activities that help to support the math portion?

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Ss have 1 semester where they work on projects. Rubber band cars, filter system #SwDMathChat https://t.co/oIUsycxoR9

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@aboone_angie This sounds amazing, can you explain a little more? #SwDMathChat

MrsNewellsMath May 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1: STEM intertwines disciplines in the real world and enhances Ss learning. I use STEM activities when I want exploration #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@aboone_angie sounds great! does the integration for SwD work well in your opinion? #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@MrsNewellsMath Thanks for joining us Katrina! So glad you could join us tonight. #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk also crayon a recycling and prosthetic leg from household items #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#swdmathchat as a former engineer (Electrical), I use the ideas of studying STEM as a discipline

MrsNewellsMath May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk I'm excited to be able to join #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@mathconfidence I knew you'd have valuable input on this topic Robin! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@mathconfidence Very Cool! Thanks for joining us tonight Robin! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Question #2: Coming at you right now! #SwDMathChat Academic Benefits of STEM Activities! https://t.co/bdSA3Zu6BB

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1: Our students love using @tinkercad to design amazing things using the 3-D printer #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@Teach4SpclNeeds @tinkercad Thanks for joining us tonight Karen! Do the students learn the math behind designing? #SwDMathChat

MarkChubb3 May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I would love an example of what a mini-STEM activity is. #swdmathchat

mathconfidence May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk #swdmathchat most of the objs are not eng related but are awesome https://t.co/Da1UhpcvG4

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: Conceptual links between topics creates more pathways to understanding and longer retention of content! #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

my Ss favorite classes, not paper/pencil, differences in thinking celebrated #SwDMathChat https://t.co/GxUHKCFP59

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@aboone_angie sounds great! does the integration for SwD work well in your opinion? #SwDMathChat

tperran May 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@bkdidact Hey Andrew! Things winding down. Assessments are done. Now working on pushing/pulling students across finish line. #swdmathchat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@MarkChubb3 Recently my Ss designed zip line carriers to test slope, gravity, and tension. They also calculated speed. #SwDMathChat

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk students have to convert measurements in @tinkercad to fit the scaled dimensions of the printer #swdmathchat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MarkChubb3 I think the marshmallow challenge is an example. https://t.co/W9N6xx6NKU @anyaostapczuk #SwDMathChat

pearse_margie May 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#swdmathchat Many of our Ss live in poverty. STEM activities makes learning come alive to them and give them more of a sense of agency

mathconfidence May 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

if lots of Math STEM projects are great sometimes I think Math has gotten science-y but sci not Math-y #swdmathchat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: STEM activities enforce the math taught in class and helps solidify the concepts. Ss see the real-world application #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Hola, Brenda Valencia from southern California I teach intervention math to struggling 6th graders. #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Teach4SpclNeeds @tinkercad LOVE IT! Do they learn the geometry aspect too? #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@mathconfidence The NGSS science and engineering practices beg to differ ;) especially number 5 https://t.co/x0wAoK5V5w #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@bkdidact @MarkChubb3 Marshmallow Challenge is a perfect example! #SwDMathChat More Engineering but math is still there.

tperran May 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Our physics teachers have their students design cars powered by mousetraps. #swdmathchat https://t.co/NveLlAIvOD

MarkChubb3 May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I would love an example of what a mini-STEM activity is. #swdmathchat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Here's Q2 from @anyaostapczuk for those just joining! #SwDMathChat https://t.co/7ZYKAdeiLD

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Question #2: Coming at you right now! #SwDMathChat Academic Benefits of STEM Activities! https://t.co/bdSA3Zu6BB

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@mrsvalencia201 Welcome Brenda! Thank you for joining us tonight! We are so excited you could be here with us. #SwDMathChat

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk @tinkercad yes! Of course! We love to analyze the failed 3-D prints and revise our work like engineers #swdmathchat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@tperran We just recently did balloon race cars #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2: for some of my Ss I provide underlying math skills needed to fully participate in Stem act in gen ed #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Teach4SpclNeeds @tinkercad Sounds like an amazing course! #SwDMathChat I bet the Ss love it!

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk @MarkChubb3 We talked about shapes that make a sturdy foundation. You can also add in estimation Qs as well #SwDMathChat

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

We researched animals to draw and design a zoo enclosure with amenities then converted drawings to scaled sizes. #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Question #3: What are some Non-Academic Benefits? #SwDMathChat https://t.co/SlhLPEaQLj

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk they ask about it everyday! @tinkercad #swdmathchat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@Teach4SpclNeeds I’ve seen this one done before that I remember Ss really enjoying it. #SwDmathChat

tperran May 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk I think we did something like that at our annual conference at The Math/Science Innovation Center on Richmond. #Swdmathchat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: People would prob beg to differ, but I think everything is an academic benefit, like teamwork and interpersonal skills #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q3: Student gain teamwork skills, confidence, willing to make mistakes, communication #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@bkdidact I get what you are saying. I just meant what skills other than concept skills do they gain #SwDMathChat

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: Non-academic benefits of STEM activities are collaboration, communication, trust, resilience, and leadership #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Ah yes! Risk-taking, but I still think those are academic as well! #SwDMathChat https://t.co/MNgwMJri5D

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q3: Student gain teamwork skills, confidence, willing to make mistakes, communication #SwDMathChat

MrsNewellsMath May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A2: Ss work is collaborative and hands-on while adding relevance and rigor to their learning. #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk @bkdidact flexibility and adaptability #swdmathchat A3

pearse_margie May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#swdmathchat A3: Creativity, collaboration, risk-taking, interdependence, independence, friendship, belonging, self-efficacy

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: those essential skills, collaboration, perseverance, revision and refining #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@bkdidact LOL I know, I know, and they are :) #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I have never seen my Ss be more willing to make mistakes on STEM days then on Non-STEM days in my room #SwDMathChat

Teach4SpclNeeds May 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: STEM activities can also boost confidence, creativity, pride, choice & voice, and also encourage multiple high fives #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@bkdidact yes, too many of my Ss are scared of risk! #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence May 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@bkdidact yay for #5 I am thinking of @momath1 which is super sci My vision = Museum of Math Homework #swdmathchat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I've loved the classroom climate that is created when we begin the year with a great engineering problem solving activity #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 Ss are developing a prototype of Coca-Cola dispensing machine. Collaboration & learn from the fails. #SwDMathChat https://t.co/DldVbyN1nF

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@bkdidact I have a new one for you that I will share tonight…I know you like marshmallow but you might like this too. #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk I loved the cup challenge too! I need a new one for the repertoire! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Question #4: Let’s list some great resources for those just starting STEM. #SwDMathChat https://t.co/t9UYRjuYdl

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@bkdidact @anyaostapczuk One to start each of the four years of HS so I need two more! :) #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@bkdidact Don’t worry I will give you everything I have this summer at #TMC16 #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3 #SwDMathChat problem solving when someone drinks your supplies, measuring, reworking the design, innovation https://t.co/stVPLAQus2

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk #SwDMathChat https://t.co/wSaOxzPOYt

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: I need ideas, next school year I will have students from 6th to 11th grade #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Design squad is a good start https://t.co/mqhk2bE0MD #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Here are my go to sites https://t.co/YZhbUJ7LYn https://t.co/A9fyBg0Mu2 https://t.co/Tephi7sJPr #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Gave my Ss 2cm grid paper in various colors to develop a 2D or 3D City #SwDMathChat https://t.co/7VYfdDNAQ7

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@mrsvalencia201 I’ve seen this one done and it works beautifully in Geometry #SwDMathChat

PaulaKrieg May 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@aboone_angie @bkdidact #SwDMathChat But when the risk in is a totally different context than they are familiar with it seems easier 4 them

MrsNewellsMath May 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3: Collaboration among Ss, Increasing Ss responsibility, and taking risks are also benefits of STEM. #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@PaulaKrieg definitely, we need to show them that risk is not failure #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

https://t.co/FQs2ACNuiB https://t.co/d8CPa7cPcX https://t.co/aqdKOn4drm Ok Just a few more #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: Hotel Snap https://t.co/ivNKPHUCnE & Barbie Bungee https://t.co/1DEJrFs1df from @fawnpnguyen are also awesome! #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@anyaostapczuk #SwDMathChat yes, they need to determine calculations using cm, volume, height, depth, width, form, shape

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q5: The one you’ve all been waiting for…Share your favorite activities! #SwDMathChat https://t.co/EDJRJHHkZt

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@aboone_angie @PaulaKrieg agreed! #SwDMathChat

tperran May 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@bkdidact @anyaostapczuk You might want to try Barbie Bungee Jump. One of my friends did it every year https://t.co/91r088hkil #SwdMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I guess this was better at A5! https://t.co/ffVCWC9oxV #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: Hotel Snap https://t.co/ivNKPHUCnE & Barbie Bungee https://t.co/1DEJrFs1df from @fawnpnguyen are also awesome! #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@bkdidact @fawnpnguyen ##SwDMathChat I want to do this on the last 2 days of my math class. Teaching to the #lastbell

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@tperran @anyaostapczuk great minds...https://t.co/ffVCWC9oxV #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: Hotel Snap https://t.co/ivNKPHUCnE & Barbie Bungee https://t.co/1DEJrFs1df from @fawnpnguyen are also awesome! #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@tperran @bkdidact #SwDMathChat https://t.co/e03xZgyB1R

aboone_angie May 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5:any ideas for younger Ss? #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Zip line carriers #SwDMathChat https://t.co/aXS5kGiCnT

bkdidact - Moderator May 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: I love the cup challenge @anyaostapczuk shared with me last year! https://t.co/zKsCkThbMB #SwDMathChat

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 small group task for Ss, design own emoji t-shirts at less cost, how many emoji on an iron-on paper? #SwDMathChat https://t.co/m0vT0eFSOE

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Bucket Challenge #SwDMathChat https://t.co/usbuEAC1JV

PaulaKrieg May 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@aboone_angie show Ss Jo Boaler new TED x talk says that mistakes, not right answers make you smarter #SwDMathChat #ishouldbegeniusbynow

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#SwDMathChat https://t.co/K6hsRZpYDb

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Zip line in action#SwDMathChat https://t.co/IZBnE8WG65

mrsvalencia201 May 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 straw-balloon zip line, change elevation & distance, add a 2nd balloon and watch it spin #SwDMathChat https://t.co/TBCPgmNCiQ

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Balloon Cars #SwDMathChat https://t.co/0jglbF0LIE

tperran May 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@bkdidact We did something similar. Task: use specific matls to build tallest tower. Twist-everyone didn't get same materials. #SwdMathChat

anyaostapczuk May 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I’ll be blogging this summer about the STEM Activities I’ve done & new ones I will be doing. I’ll be sure to share out #SwDMathChat