Kirsten Long

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@MariaMurphy103 @janieserna3 I agree that we could use objects from our classrooms to draw connections to shapes. Like a door being the shape of a rectangle, or the shape of their desks/tables. This builds on knowledge and lets them connect it to real life #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@janieserna3 A29: I think that using non standard things that are standard sizes can be good. Like a piece of paper, that is always 11 in. long can bring up ideas of standard units in a non-standard way. We learned about how your thumb is usually an in. wide so we could use that as reference.

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@rachelsuttonosu @WenzelCassidy I agree. Modeling is good if it is done in an effective way where children are still allowed to think. If we model but then follow with simple direct instruction we are stifling the problem solving skills that students already have. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@WenzelCassidy I think that nowadays technology is a huge way to communicate with parents. Almost everyone has access to technology so using blogs and apps like Remind is great. If they dont have access traditional newsletters are also great. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@WenzelCassidy I was never able to do this in school. But I think that doing problems like how we do them in class where we give a problem and let them go allows them to build this knowledge on their own a realize new ways to solve problems #OSUElmMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@SallyMc84272297 A25: I think that kids understand sharing from a young age and splitting into pieces. If we can use manipulatives and have them divided among the class then students can understand these concepts from a young age. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@SallyMc84272297 A24: I remember a lot of my initial understanding of fractions coming from discussions about food and sharing. We split up pies and brownies for all the people in our class. I don't remember being forced to do one way or another #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@mathloverxoxo A23: This happened to me with foiling. I figured out a way to do it on my own but was expected to follow the process. I made mistakes because I didn't really understand the acronym but I had to use it and explain each step if I wanted points, adding to the confusion #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@mathloverxoxo A22: To me the most obvious way, which we learned in Math 1125 is to use a bundling system. Giving children objects and showing how we can bundle at 10 and then start a new group gives some meaning to the base ten system #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@MadelineSprowls A21: By not focusing solely on the answers but more on the process we can start to change the mindset about math. Correct answers are not the only things that matter. It is about gaining skills that can be used in life #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@MadelineSprowls A20: I think that I have learned that it is important that we let students collaborate. Math is usually seen as a singular task but working together can greatly expand students' thinking. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@WolfordCassidy A17: If we want to deepen knowledge then the chant system doesnt work, they arent learning the meanings of any numbers. Story problems and manipulatives can be a great way to deepen understand around numbers, instead of just memorizing them #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@WolfordCassidy A19:We shouldn't discourage them from using knowledge from other sources,but I think we should explain that as one way to solve a problem. It's important that students can show many ways to solve a problem,and then they also know the ways that have deeper meaning #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@WolfordCassidy A18: Some work, like worksheets, we were allowed to do together but most stuff was individual. I remember teachers walking around to stop us from talking to each other. The lack of collaboration is something that I want to eliminate in my classroom #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@MadelineSprowls @KatieKreczmer A16: I think that a theme would definitely help. It would also be cool if you could make a theme that weaves into other content areas. This would help students who may be drawn to Science or English to appreciate the multiple uses Math has in our world. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@alymekinda A15: I think that this is where differentiation really comes in. There are some kids who will be ready for those skills in kindergarten but some who are still struggling to add. If kids are ready I think introducing simple multiplication (1x1,2x2) is great. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@Madison43189033 A14: This question makes me think about Math 1125. Even though we knew the right answer and could say what we did to get there, we had to explain why we did those steps. This process was frustrating at times but it gave us much more insight into how math works. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@EllieStammen A13: I think that having the students work on a problem and then have a conference with each other is a good way to show their thinking. If the teacher doesn't give the answer then the students can explain their process to each other without fear of being wrong. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@KatieKonrad1 A12: I think that using the manipulatives is a good place to start but she made need more guidance on how to use them here. I also agree that she may need to see this problem from a different subtraction method to understand that that is what she should be doing. #OSUElemMath

[Kirsten Long @KirNotKri]

@mikusamouse A9: I have definitely heard the myth at children have to learn math concretely and not in any abstract form. I think that one way to combat that this is to have math conversations about more complex topics from an early age. This can expand critical thinking skills early on.