Kathleen Bielak

Learner of math learning; obsessed with finding the perfect shade of blue; still figuring out how to use twitter :-) typos my own!

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@stewartremily @CFLM_math Agree - a MUST!!! This is the focus of our summer book study lead by the
amazing @AnnEliseRecord

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@stewartremily @CFLM_math Agree - MUST read! This is our summer book study lead by the amazing @AnnEliseRecord.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@saravdwerf Student-centered

Focussed on priority high-leverage standards

For starters

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@MrsMoricz I tested positive for the first time in January and had mild cold symptoms. Sending healthy wishes!

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@pwharris Good for you! I am on an oatmeal kick!

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@saravdwerf Students need lots of fun experiences exploring decomposing numbers within 10. It is the foundation for expectations of computation that follows (immediately starting in GR1).

[Nicki Newton https://linktr.ee/drnicki @drnickimath]

I want students to love math, understand that they use it in their everyday lives and be confident that they can do it. I want to help them become competent, confident and curious mathematicians.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@MNmMath I missed this chat and the context - this speaks to me. As a math spec/interv, I’ve had great success partnering with teachers to help Ss at all places within dynamic MTSS. My framework is “How are WE working together to help Ss?” Yet many want to label and separate ownership.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@mathgeek76 “Math education disrupter” - we need more of this at every level!

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@pwharris I see partial products in both - same strategy different model (assuming there is a typo in the table) my 2 cents :-)

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@Dean_of_math Priority grade-level standards with meaningful formative assessments, and lots of opportunities for students to explore and develop deep understanding of the priority work.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@ms_w_english We aimed for names that were familiar sounding but not popular - Sylvie and Tessa. I was sensitive to no nicknames. Both parents had absolute veto power no explanations needed. We used postits with 10 names each to start. We did a ranking also (mathy parents, lol).

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

Proud to live in MA - after extending pandemic meal program, MA passes bill to fund permanently. 1st article @BostonGlobe to catch my attention over morning coffee. Thank you @GlobeAbraham for highlighting why we should all celebrate!!!

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@drnickimath This can become a deluge of intervention like plugging holes in a dyke instead of seeing all the components of instruction and student support as an integrated system to raise all boats and get them up river.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@drnickimath A lot of systems view intervention as SEPARATE from classroom instruction. And also lack understanding that difficulties in GR3 start with Ss not reaching key milestones K-2.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@drnickimath As an intervention specialist I 100% agree - would love thoughts on how to persuade teachers and admin that effective MTSS starts with investing in Tier 1 and prioritizing key vertical standards. The most success I’ve had is working closely with classroom teachers.

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@AnnEliseRecord @hand2mind @NHTM1964 Adorable pic!!!

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@MathisHappiness @pwharris Same

[Pam Harris @pwharris]

If the board looks like this at the end of a Problem String,

1 - What is the focus of the string?
2 - What would be a good last problem?

#MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathIsFigureOutAble #Elemmathchat #MSmathchat

[Kathleen Bielak @KayB1113]

@AnnEliseRecord Congratulations!!!