#SwDMathChat Archive | Participate

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #SwDMathChat! Please introduce yourself (where are you, what do you teach?)

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:01 PM EST

I'm Ann. I teach HS special ed and math at an international school in Jakarta, Indonesia. It's 9am on Friday over here :) #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi @anndurham13! Andy, self-contained special educator from NYC. #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome, Andy! #SwDMathChat

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aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

Angie Boone, middle school resource teacher, from Cheney Kansas #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

Thanks for joining us, Angie! #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

We'll use the Q1/A1 format. Please remember to include the hashtag #SwDMathChat in your responses.

kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

Kristin here. Mid school math teacher #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:06 PM EST

Welcome, Kristin. Thanks for joining us #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hopefully #SwDMathChat can get a couple crossovers from #elemmathchat as well, right @MNmMath @DDibley123 ? ;)

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST

First question coming up! #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:09 PM EST

Q1: What barriers do students with disabilities face in classroom and/or standardized testing environments? #SwDMathChat

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kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:11 PM EST

Ss not being assessed on math indicator when test language interferes. #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Every student is different and faces different barriers. Teachers can affect classrooms. Who affects standardized testing? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:09 PM EST

Q1: What barriers do students with disabilities face in classroom and/or standardized testing environments? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

Are there examples of language that regularly gets in the way? #SwDMathChat

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aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: it is difficult for my Ss to be tested above grade level. They may not have been exposed to content #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

Teachers can't necessarily change the standardized experience but can help prepare/support Ss, right? #SwDMathChat

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kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

Last unit in number sense...deposit, descending, profit, withdrawal...language not familiar #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:16 PM EST

Slippery slope there between preparing/supporting to teaching to test and mitigating classroom work. #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST

Great! They may know the concepts but don't have the opp to demonstrate this if they don't "get" what it's asking #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:18 PM EST

Thinking more along the lines of giving them the skills and accommodations to approach different types of problems #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q2: Addressing some of the barriers: Which accommodations help your Ss demonstrate their understanding in testing situations? #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

I get that! I think Instructional Routine Connecting Reps by @GraceKelemanik @AmyLucenta is great for this! #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:22 PM EST

Recognizing that different student needs require different accommodations and approaches to testing #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q2: Addressing some of the barriers: Which accommodations help your Ss demonstrate their understanding in testing situations? #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2: Anything that does not negate validity of assessment, but does allows for access for student. #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q2: Addressing some of the barriers: Which accommodations help your Ss demonstrate their understanding in testing situations? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:24 PM EST

Some Ts argue a calculator shouldn't be allowed. At what point is it providing access and not advantage? #SwDMathChat

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aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2: we read ?'s, use more friendly numbers, allow extra time, & orally answer ? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2 For some Ss it's as simple as testing in a quiet space. #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2: Could include scribing, reading aloud, manipulating objects with student’s dictation. #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

I am interested in the “more friendly numbers” idea. Think this effects mathematical skills being assessed? #SwDMathChat

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aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

When Ss need to progress to more complex math, I give calculator access. #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

What does everyone think about reminding students to take their time during test? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:28 PM EST

I think many Ss need this reminder! They often rush and make silly errors that could be avoided #SwDMathChat

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kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

A2. provide organizers, restate questions with understandable vocab, return to skill #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

Do you think it negates validity of assessment? #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST

Filing this in the right place! Thanks for joining in! #SwDMathChat

ASanfordIRT Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

Depends-order of operations or integers,no calculator. I allowed Ss to use mult.table instead. Other topics calc. is ok
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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:31 PM EST

Depends on the assessment I suppose. If the S knows the math but can't show it bc they rush, then it provides access #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:32 PM EST

That's a good strategy! #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

Q3 coming up soon! #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

when my HS students graph points are whole numbers, MS Ss proportions- no decimals #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

Yes, I see a difference in calc use depending on what the test is assessing #SwDMathChat

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help4tchrs Nov 10 @ 9:34 PM EST

@bkdidact I am a retired math tchr/principal wanting to #supportteachers especially #newteachers #SwDMathChat https://t.co/dZtUXpkjFB

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q3: What tips do you have for math teachers who want to create assessments that are more accessible for SwD? #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST

I love this @TCM_at_NCTM article on calc use for SwD! https://t.co/r6ec7ATWOr #SwDMathChat

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aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST

So important! One reason I like to have my inclusion students test with me! #SWDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:36 PM EST

Thanks for joining us! Look forward to your perspectives. #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3 I notice many Ss struggling to show work on tests with little white space. I encourage Ts to format tests more openly #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3: Know your students. Make assessments that assess only the students in your class. Not last year’s class or next year’s. #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q3: What tips do you have for math teachers who want to create assessments that are more accessible for SwD? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:38 PM EST

Great resource! Thanks for sharing! #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

A3 Also help Ts understand WHY some Ss need accommodations or different approaches to testing. Fair is not always equal #SwDMathChat

aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

A3: make sure that the language is not a barrier to the math concepts #SwDMathChat

ASanfordIRT Nov 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3 Remembering the goal for the test is for Ss to show what they know & are able to do - not a gotcha! #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3 Avoid problems with multiple parts leading off each other. If a S makes a mistake at the start, the rest of it is wrong #SwDMathChat

kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:44 PM EST

A3. Incorporate multi levels of performance type questions. Expose all to top level but feel success in current level #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

#SwDMathChat Final question coming up...

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:46 PM EST

Q4: What are your favorite review and/or study strategies to help students prepare for assessments such as tests or exams? #SwDMathChat

kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:46 PM EST

Errors can snowball quickly. #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:48 PM EST

A4: The Instructional Routine: Connecting Representations as well as interleaving. #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:46 PM EST

Q4: What are your favorite review and/or study strategies to help students prepare for assessments such as tests or exams? #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:49 PM EST

A4: A huge factor is ensuring conceptual understanding over "following steps" so Ss can apply their understanding in diff probs #SwDMathChat

ASanfordIRT Nov 10 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q4:Games which SwD can be paired with other Ss to collaborate. Kagan pairs check strategy also works well. #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:50 PM EST

Students often love massed practice. How do you get them to buy into interleaving? #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:51 PM EST

Just slide it in there. Students and teachers are just used to massed practice. New is hard, but worth it. #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:52 PM EST

Also honestly, we do our fair share of massed practice as well. #SwDMathChat

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kncaton Nov 10 @ 9:53 PM EST

A4. Kahoot gets them pumped @GetKahoot #SwDMathChat

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aboone_angie Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST

A4: my Ss like games, scavenger hunts, white board practice #SwDMathChat

anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST

Same :) But I've tried to encourage Ts to loop back to previous concepts and skills instead of isolating by unit #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

Getting them on whiteboards provides great formative feedback for teacher and student as well! #SwDMathChat

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anndurham13 Nov 10 @ 9:56 PM EST

Any final thoughts on ways to support SwD before or during assessments? #SwDMathChat