#octmchat Archive


Thursday April 26, 2018
8:30 PM EDT

  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    We are glad you are joining #OCTMchat this evening! Be sure you are seeing the “latest” (not “top”) posts to follow the conversation. And… It’s not too late to invite a friend to join #OCTMchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Let’s see who’s joining #OCTMchat tonight… Check the slide below to see what you should include in your introduction. Are you new to Twitter Chats? Let us know and we can help!
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Just a few reminders to help keep our #OCTMchat flowing smoothly Don’t forget to include #OCTMchat in your responses to keep our conversation linked Try searching “#OCTMchat” and scroll to see what gems you can find!
  • SharonSuriano Apr 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Sharon Suriano, k-8 math curriculum in Gahanna, OH joining tonight. Hello, Everyone! #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Finish up your introductions… our 1st question will be popping up in a minute #OCTMchat
  • cotts_jandra Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Jandra, math coach for Stow Munroe Falls. I am tweeting from my couch while watching the Indians. #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q1 (see slide) "This isn't 'group work' for the sake of group work. If we want Ss to make more progress together than they can alone we need to give them good, mathematical reasons to work together" (p.313) Be sure to begin your response w/ “A1” & include #OCTMchat @TracyZager
  • cmsmath Apr 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Hi everyone, Catherine Schulte math consultant/coach from HCESC, tweeting from my couch this evening #octmchat
  • JacquiLehmkuhl Apr 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Jacqui Lehmkuhl, math chair and current vice-president of secondary for OCTM. My heart is in DC, but I have kept the light on back in Ohio. #octmchat
  • MathRocks73 Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi! Alexa Fulmer, intermediate math teacher for Cincinnati Public. I’m at home relaxing after a crazy day and conferences. #octmchat
  • cmsmath Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 Hmm, I like to use group work with Low Floor, High Ceiling tasks - something that requires some stretch. I also like to give just enough think time for students to have an opportunity to enter the task. #octmchat
  • SharonSuriano Apr 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #A1: One instance “group work” in math class makes sense is when peer feedback is part of the learning. #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Question 2 is on its way… #OCTMchat Don’t forget to include “A2” and “#OCTMchat” in your responses
  • jrsteach Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: I use group work when doing 3-acts, high/low floor tasks, and when doing mathematical investigations (a lot of my day turns into group work as they are discussing the math they are doing) #OCTMchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q2 (see slide) "Ss should spend most of their math time gathered around rich problems, flowing naturally among thoughtful dialogue, periods of quiet thinking & individual work, & bursts of active chatter as they make sens of mathematics" (@TracyZager , 2017, p. 313). #OCTMchat
  • cotts_jandra Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 I like "group work" when ALL students have a role or part to contribute to a high engaging task. #octmchat
  • MathRocks73 Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A2- I think group work is appropriate in many situations. I believe you have your own thoughts but working in a group allows for a lot of natural discussion and discovery. #octmchat
  • JacquiLehmkuhl Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1: We are all in this together; many, many ways to use groups! I love to have mathletes swimming together on brand new concepts, what do they notice, where do they think we are heading? Groups are great to reflect and discuss thinking before we share with the class. #octmchat
  • jrsteach Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2: if you have the right tasks then Ss will have productive math interactions, you have to plan for productive math. I feel if you are just doing procedural math, then the rich discussions, which need to take place, do not happen! #octmchat
  • SharonSuriano Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: I think Productive Math Interactions can be supported with establishing intentional math partnerships. Often students have an assigned partner in reading and writing, but not as often in math class. The same supportive principles can apply. #octmchat
  • cotts_jandra Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2 Productive mathematical interactions can give confidence to students who are reluctant to participate in a whole group discussion. Sometimes I ask, "who would like to share a strategy from your group." #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Question 3 is coming soon… #OCTMchat We just have 4 Questions tonight… we’ll be finished by 9:00 p.m. EST (unless you join the “afterchat” using “#OCTMchat”)
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Q3 (see slide) Debatable Prompts: What's the best/worst way to_? Which is bigger/smaller? What is the most efficient/elegant/weirdest/coolest_? Do you agree, somewhat agree, or disagree? Always, sometimes, or never? (@TracyZager , 2017, p. 336) #OCTMchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I’m thankful for my Twitter PLN… chats are a great way to build your Twitter PLN! #OCTMchat #bettertogether @ohioctm #octmconnects
  • MathRocks73 Apr 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3- what is the coolest way to divide 7426 by 2? #octmchat
  • SharonSuriano Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: Do you agree, somewhat agree, or disagree that when dividing an even number by 2, there will never be a remainder? (For example: 7426 / 2) #octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Our last question is coming up… don’t forget to begin your response with A4 and include #OCTMchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Question 4 (see photo below) Tracy encourages us to Be Explicit! ”We need to teach students how to identify what type of interaction they need and seek it out" (Zager, 2017, p. 347). #OCTMchat @TracyZager
  • JacquiLehmkuhl Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q3: I got nothing elegant here! But, do you agree, somewhat agree, or disagree that @chrissybug24 should continue to share her @NCTM with the folks back in Ohio? #WantToBeThere #octmchat
  • cotts_jandra Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: Would the estimated answer to 7426 divided by 3 be greater than or less than 3500?#octmchat
  • chrissybug24 Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining our #octmchat tonight! @ohioctm Curious to learn more from @TracyZager and @stenhousepub? Check out: https://t.co/b1MjE1mD7t
  • cmsmath Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Need to shut down for the night, have a good evening everyone! #octmchat
  • JacquiLehmkuhl Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Q4: We did Cross-Pollination in pre-calculus today on how we determine limit at infinity. By the end, someone came up with a song. The lesson got a double thumbs up approval! #octmchat #LoveMyJob