“Only by wrestling with the conditions of the problem at first hand, seeking and finding his own way out, does he think.”-John Dewey. #PuzzlesNotProblems Inquiry=guided curiosity. Great day of learning with @MDSocialStudies @CourtneyLeard
“Professional Mullet”- Dr. Kathy Swan. (Business up top and casual below with digital learning). Loving this inquiry seminar. @MDSocialStudies learning a lot and having a great time at the same time.
“Math is not about following directions, it’s about making new directions.”-Tracy Johnston Zager. How darn powerful is that statement?!?!? #wcpsmdlearns
“We want to go deeper not broader.” Helping students to uncover and use evidence in scientific explainations. Those kids already are great at arguing (ask any parent)... now they just need to use that ability in their academic justifications. #wcpsmdlearns#NaHuhUhHuh
“Swing hard, in case they throw the ball where you’re swinging.”-Duke Snider. Rounding out a great week of PD and changes in academic mindsets. #wcpsmdlearns#HowWhy#PuzzlesVersusProblems
Rote memory isn’t the same as automaticity. Students knowing how and why they are building their mathematic foundation is of the utmost importance. 3rd grade math fluency #wcpsmdlearns
@elemmathgurl said it best, “I didn’t get to learn with manipulatives, I am fascinated by watching and learning alongside students.” Math is a puzzle not a problem... love the change in mindset that today’s mathematics invites. #wcpsmdlearns
We should not be just memorizing algorithms, that’s just not useful in today’s math world.” Jennifer Bay-Williams. Mathematics needs to be looked at with a science lens. #wcpsmdlearns