#SAMedchat Archive
#SAMedchat is a an excellent interactive forum that discusses the latest in trends, strategies and issues relating to the exciting world of education and school leadership! Please join us on Thursdays from 7 pm to 8 pm, MST!
Thursday September 22, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Les Meyer from Fairfield!
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Hi everyone, Crista Anderson.. Dixon School principal
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coming up in 3 shakes of a lamb's tail! ID yourself and follow answers with ..everyone ID and we will start 7:10ish!
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coming up in 3 shakes of a lamb's tail! ID yourself and follow answers with ..everyone ID and we will start 7:10ish!
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All right, here goes - for elementary students: what effect does math fluency have on the math process
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A1: I definitely think fluency is important... but not necessarily the "race" we often see. Some students require scaffolds.
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A2: That said.. The earliest we can catch students who lack automaticity the better. Provide support and strategies.
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A1. We have to be careful that we aren't just memorizing actually understanding
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Q2. What interventions are schools using for K-2 math and 3-6?
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a1. structuring numbers is a definite building block of success for elem students in math
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Our biggest intervention is time. We have extra time scheduled in the afternoon for intervention and enrichment to differentiate
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Would like to take a look at your schedule.
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Switching gears, why is the value of reading and writing seen solely as the English Department's role?
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Hi Sorry I am late for the this evening. Great topic!
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Needs to be system wide. Reading and writing, every class, every day!
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A3: I believe other curricular areas are starting to understand the need for reading and writing instruction.
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Q4. What discussions are you having to decrease the angst of writing in other departments?
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Thanks for hosting this evening. It is a busy time for all of us, but great to see leaders connecting.
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A4: I think any T can help teach effective writing skills. Content specialists understand best how to write in their content.
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My peers are awesome at having the Ss reading and writing
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A4 We all have to encourage, develop, and realize that every educator is responsiblefor helping Ss develop writing skills
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You do you have to be creative… I absolutely think you can get it all in. It's about priorities.
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A4. Breaking down walls and providing opportunities to collaborate - need to make the time available
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Q5. Final question coming down the pike!
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Q5. What is being used in creating accountability in writing across the departments?
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A5: Accountability can come from PLC discussions within content areas. Sharing of ideas and lesson plans.
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A5: Writing assessments, like the ACT can help demonstrate that improving writing skills is everyone's job.
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A5:I enjoy collaborating with other departments like History and Art.
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A5: Also, Common Core Standards for Science, Social Studies and Technology need to be implemented consistently. Great resource.
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Thank you all! We have some ideas to discuss now! Have a great evening!
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A4 Our District staff reviewed writing and made commitment to improve writing this year. Help each other-hold accountable.
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Don't forget to tell your staff about a free PD opportunity in Bozeman on Nov.5 EdCamp Big SKy! https://t.co/dFVGNhp2go
