#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday September 11, 2017
11:00 PM EDT
p_roehl5
Sep 11 @ 11:00 PM EDT
I’m Pamela Roehl hosting
#AKedchat
today. Topic is Teaching Mathematics
participatechat
Sep 11 @ 11:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#akedchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/0shmUYfAWp
Aanacuall
Sep 11 @ 11:01 PM EDT
Hello Amanda, I have never tweeted to a "chat" audience, so I hope this tweet gets to the audience I am joining
#akedchat
nfuerst2
Sep 11 @ 11:01 PM EDT
#akedchat
tonight! If you're looking to chat about teaching math in AK, this is the place to be!
p_roehl5
Sep 11 @ 11:00 PM EDT
I’m Pamela Roehl hosting
#AKedchat
today. Topic is Teaching Mathematics
aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Hi Pamela, Thank you for hosting. I teach ED230 Intro. to Educational Technology. My students will be joining us tonight.
#akedchat
In reply to @p_roehl5
Sshals17
Sep 11 @ 11:03 PM EDT
@Molly
, I am hoping I have never done this before either, so I hope I can figure it out!
#akedchat
FutureAKTeacher
Sep 11 @ 11:03 PM EDT
A perfect topic for my first akedchat! (Major math nerd here!)
#akedchat
Aanacuall
Sep 11 @ 11:03 PM EDT
#akedchat
oh awesome :)
VanessaMatting3
Sep 11 @ 11:03 PM EDT
First time here too.
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Are we on for tonight?
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mlbaski
Sep 11 @ 11:04 PM EDT
Suggested programs first year elementary teachers should know how to opperate? Google Docs...
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kpthegreat89
Sep 11 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Also a first-timer..
#akedchat
😬
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:09 PM EDT
Welcome! This should be fun tonight!
#akedchat
kpthegreat89
Sep 11 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Also a first-timer..
#akedchat
😬
y_greggAK
Sep 11 @ 11:10 PM EDT
First timer here too on twitter
#akedchat
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:11 PM EDT
Same for me!
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:11 PM EDT
It is great to have you.
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y_greggAK
Sep 11 @ 11:10 PM EDT
First timer here too on twitter
#akedchat
mlbaski
Sep 11 @ 11:12 PM EDT
My first time on twitter too. Yay! I love teaching math!
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nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:16 PM EDT
Q1 It appears we have math teachers from all grade levels. What is your single most important point of focus when teaching maths?
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rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:19 PM EDT
Rylee from Valdez joining in!!
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spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:20 PM EDT
@GetKahoot
,
@SpiralEducation
are wonderful for formative assessments.
@Flipgrid
is great for recording talks
#akedchat
In reply to @mlbaski, @GetKahoot, @SpiralEducation, @Flipgrid
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:20 PM EDT
Welcome to
#akedchat
! Love that there are so many new faces
#akpln
In reply to @y_greggAK
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:22 PM EDT
A1 giving Ss ops to use their math in real world applications
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:22 PM EDT
We have had some kids on use
@Flipgrid
to record responses to discussion prompts. Somehow this is less intimidating than writing.
#akedchat
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:20 PM EDT
@GetKahoot
,
@SpiralEducation
are wonderful for formative assessments.
@Flipgrid
is great for recording talks
#akedchat
In reply to @mlbaski, @GetKahoot, @SpiralEducation, @Flipgrid
sarahmomof3boys
Sep 11 @ 11:23 PM EDT
Joining in late to
#akedchat
and hanging as long as I can stay awake! Sarah, 4th grade & T lead in Iowa
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:23 PM EDT
A1 I started Music Monday in a google form Ss listen and rate a song, then compute mmmr of class data draw conclusions. super fun!
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:23 PM EDT
Thank you.... cab there be cultural relevancy incorporated into a math lesson?
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rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:22 PM EDT
A1 giving Ss ops to use their math in real world applications
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nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:24 PM EDT
You are always welcome!
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sarahmomof3boys
Sep 11 @ 11:23 PM EDT
Joining in late to
#akedchat
and hanging as long as I can stay awake! Sarah, 4th grade & T lead in Iowa
sarahmomof3boys
Sep 11 @ 11:24 PM EDT
A1: helping Ss see how math is everywhere & encouraging a growth mindset "I can't multiply by 8's YET....but I will try...."
#akedchat
MGundersonAK
Sep 11 @ 11:25 PM EDT
I see our host Pamela tweeting the questions without the
#akedchat
hashtag, so none of us are seeing them here...
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:25 PM EDT
A1 my Ss began their unit final 2day digital recording of them teaching the 6 concepts from the unit
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:25 PM EDT
Q2. As teachers of mathematics. What supports do YOU need to be successful?
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nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:26 PM EDT
Thank you....I was just trying to spur the convo along!
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MGundersonAK
Sep 11 @ 11:25 PM EDT
I see our host Pamela tweeting the questions without the
#akedchat
hashtag, so none of us are seeing them here...
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A2 finding curriculum that matches skills in an application format can be tough. It's hard inventing the wheel on this
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FutureAKTeacher
Sep 11 @ 11:26 PM EDT
@sarahmomof3boys
I agree! Showing why it is important and encouraging growth mindset: so important!
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Matthew15967982
Sep 11 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A1: I was a more successful learner when math was fun and relevant
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sarahmomof3boys
Sep 11 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A2: time for instruction! :)
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aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:27 PM EDT
Extra support and time
#akedchat
In reply to @nick_schumacher
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:28 PM EDT
Hi. Please use the
#akedchat
. We cannot see your Qs.
In reply to @p_roehl5
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:28 PM EDT
That is an interesting question. I think real world math problems relating cultural information could be used in a math lesson.
#akedchat
sarahmomof3boys
Sep 11 @ 11:29 PM EDT
Look at me
@DCSDMath
Taught reading pretty much for 11 years now diving into these math chats ;)
#akedchat
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:29 PM EDT
@p_roehl5
Don't forget to put the
#akedchat
hashtag!
p_roehl5
Sep 11 @ 11:20 PM EDT
Q3 How do you know If a student met the daily objective?
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:29 PM EDT
So true. Especially true in Maths.
#akedchat
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A2 finding curriculum that matches skills in an application format can be tough. It's hard inventing the wheel on this
#akedchat
FutureAKTeacher
Sep 11 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A2: Support for differentiation of students
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aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:29 PM EDT
I do a quick assessment and check in with the students
#akedchat
In reply to @spiralEDU, @p_roehl5
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:30 PM EDT
What does extra support look like?
#akedchat
aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:27 PM EDT
Extra support and time
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In reply to @nick_schumacher
sarahmomof3boys
Sep 11 @ 11:30 PM EDT
A3: either through exit tickets, math convos, a S teaching a peer, application of skill in another area. So many ways to see it!
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:31 PM EDT
How often do you do lesson quick checks?
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aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:29 PM EDT
I do a quick assessment and check in with the students
#akedchat
In reply to @spiralEDU, @p_roehl5
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:31 PM EDT
A2: Time ...and the encouragement of seeing students understand and progress!
#akedchat
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:32 PM EDT
absolutely! Name anything and I'll tell you how to incorporate math with it!
#akedchat
#makeitreal
@MathDenisNJ
In reply to @nick_schumacher, @MathDenisNJ
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:33 PM EDT
Time...ah sweet time.... jow can we use the time we have more efficiently?
#akedchat
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:31 PM EDT
A2: Time ...and the encouragement of seeing students understand and progress!
#akedchat
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:34 PM EDT
I would do formative assignments every day.
#gmttc
and
#mtgr
are an amazing resource!
#akedchat
In reply to @nick_schumacher
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:34 PM EDT
Please add the
#akedchat
hashtag to your questions
In reply to @p_roehl5
mlbaski
Sep 11 @ 11:35 PM EDT
@rownbey
What grade do you teach? Great final idea!
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Q3. In a progressive subject (such as math) how do you determine when to progress through content?
#akedchat
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:37 PM EDT
@p_roehl5
#akedchat
A4. Mine liked timed challenges. We counted up, so they each had a personal best.
p_roehl5
Sep 11 @ 11:30 PM EDT
Q4 What is an activity your students really enjoy to help them practice their multiplication facts?
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:37 PM EDT
I teach middle school sped
#akedchat
In reply to @mlbaski
FutureAKTeacher
Sep 11 @ 11:39 PM EDT
Seen teachers to have students circle name in color = understanding; green=good, yellow=working, red=need help
#akedchat
In reply to @p_roehl5
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A3: Tough to know! But sometimes moving onto new content that progresses on old content, students understand the previous idea.
#akedchat
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A4 I haven't used it with multiplication specifically, but I've done table races and
@IXLLearning
relays to practice skills
#akedchat
FutureAKTeacher
Sep 11 @ 11:43 PM EDT
@AmyJenson13
I agree. Sometimes students need to see it in a different context to get it. Moving on can help sometimes
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:43 PM EDT
What do we do if a Ss doesn't get it after we have moved on?
#akedchat
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A3: Tough to know! But sometimes moving onto new content that progresses on old content, students understand the previous idea.
#akedchat
nick_schumacher
Sep 11 @ 11:43 PM EDT
@IXLLearning
has some powerful tools!
#akedchat
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A4 I haven't used it with multiplication specifically, but I've done table races and
@IXLLearning
relays to practice skills
#akedchat
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:43 PM EDT
@p_roehl5
I love
@getkahoot1
https://t.co/QL5os0zpgR
We played this one on the properties of multiplication almost half the year!
#akedchat
p_roehl5
Sep 11 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Q5 What grade taught and what concept do your students have most difficulty mastering, post an activity you found to help them learn it.
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:44 PM EDT
A5 operations of positive/negative integers anything hands-on and collaborative
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p_roehl5
Sep 11 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Q5 What grade taught and what concept do your students have most difficulty mastering, post an activity you found to help them learn it.
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:45 PM EDT
Math is a subject that is totally cyclical! I love taking time to revisit old content to see if they still remember or get it now
#akedchat
In reply to @AmyJenson13
aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:49 PM EDT
Adding double digits. We made ten frames and added on from there. Students were able to grasp "making tens and ones"
#akedchat
In reply to @rownbey
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:49 PM EDT
#akedchat
Using Gwich'in beadwork to teach multiplication arrays was also another awesome way to incorporate culture with math! :)
In reply to @p_roehl5
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:50 PM EDT
Have you tried
@SteveWyborney
Splat Math?
https://t.co/f9b1mpUFD9
#akedchat
#elemmathchat
In reply to @aj_shaw3, @rownbey, @SteveWyborney
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:51 PM EDT
No, I haven't thanks though, I'll check it out!
#akedchat
In reply to @spiralEDU, @aj_shaw3, @SteveWyborney
AmyJenson13
Sep 11 @ 11:52 PM EDT
Weekly reviews are helpful for those who missed it the first time and encouraging for all to see what they now understand.
#akedchat
In reply to @nick_schumacher
aj_shaw3
Sep 11 @ 11:52 PM EDT
No, I haven't. The website and video/lessons look very engaging to students. Thank you for sharing.
#akedchat
In reply to @spiralEDU, @rownbey, @SteveWyborney
spiralEDU
Sep 11 @ 11:54 PM EDT
https://t.co/5xlHQtbOvq
Never heard of that, but it looks AWESOME!
#akedchat
In reply to @Aanacuall, @aj_shaw3, @rownbey, @SteveWyborney
rownbey
Sep 11 @ 11:56 PM EDT
A6 I ditched our math text Everything is done collaboratively or hands-on using relevant resources total game changer
#akedchat
#ditchbook