Mark Nechanicky

4th grade teacher, former automotive electrical design engineer. Interested in too many things to list. Let's connect!
New perspectives and ideas are good.

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Came across this summer photo, it took a LOT of photo tries in the unpredictable breeze that day.

Teaching is similar. What is often shared is what 'works' without the 'work.'

Am old enough to remember getting 24 chances per roll of film. This digital took way more than 24.

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How to prepare in case Twitter shuts down after Elon Musk ultimatum
The Washington Post
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@pwharris 4752 ÷ 48
Wonder what 4742 + 48 is when I see the 52 in 4752.
4800.
Know that 4800 ÷ 48 = 100
So 4752 ÷ 48 is one less 48 or 99.

#mathstratchat

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@pwharris 7/4 of 6
175% of 6
(100% + 75%) of 6
so 6 + 4.5
(50% of 6 is 3, so 75% of 6 is 4.5)
10.5
#mathstratchat

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@pwharris 7/4 of 6
over and back
8/4 (double) of 6 is 12.
Go back 1/4 of 6 or 1 1/2
(thinking that 1/2 of 6 is 3, so 1/4 of 6 is 1 1/2)

12 - 1 1/2 = 10 1/2
#mathstratchat

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@pwharris 7/4 x 6
use double and half
7/2 x 3
so half of 21 is 10 1/2
#mathstratchat

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@pwharris 5/4 of 11
5/4 of (10 + 1)
1 1/4 of (10 + 1) or 125% of (10 + 1)
12.5 + 1.25
13.75
#mathstratchat

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Free Online manipulatives: The Math Learning Center https://t.co/ik601TgVLg

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Online manipulative: Money Pieces by The Math Learning Center https://t.co/wLql82dAk6

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@DwightStead @pwharris This was the one I was trying to do but couldn't get to work out. The way you show it helped it make sense. #mathstratchat

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@pwharris 3/4 of 15
2/4 of 15 (1/2 of 15) is 7 1/2
1/4 of 15 is 3 3/4
3/4 of 15 is 7 1/2 + 3 3/4= 11 1/4
#mathstratchat

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Thank you @MNagriculture for the "I Love Strawberries" book by @Shannonteaches. We were excited to win the book during Farm to School week (and we love strawberries).

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Free, new, ebook: The Big Book of Computing Content — Hello World https://t.co/ECG3WBuBCf

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Great to see new faces again at #resiliencechat, not easy questions, great sharing. Best part of ed is learning with others. #resiliencechat

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@ReahnaHyphen Sometimes the unspoken assumption with assessments is that everyone is looking at the same "data" and getting the same "information." Assessment writing/interpreting is a skill that takes a lot of time, work & collaboration. #resiliencechat

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A5 Assessments are tougher than first glance. They are hard to write well, make fair, know what the results measure, know what they miss. Standardized tests are a snapshot--but one that gets talked about the most. There are many other assessments during the year. #resiliencechat

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@saratruebridge There are so many facets. Some tests correlate well, but don't tell you about the causes/fixes. Some measure very specific things. In math there are so many ways to assess the same standards but that get/miss a S's thinking in different ways. Good if intentional. #resiliencechat

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A4 I think it's important to talk with Ss and their families about where their S is at with what kind of data, their short and long term goals, and what growth is happening. Framing things into pathways (learning habits, experiences, and successes) help w/context. #resiliencechat

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A3 It feels like there was already a generational shift going on for years--our new Ts were different Ss themselves. In 2022, it means looking at what your Ss need with an open mind, it won't match previous years. #resiliencechat

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A3 Learning loss is a term that is also spun. My thinking is that elementary Ss will make gains quicker than older Ss. Those that delayed post secondary options may end up on different paths. #resiliencechat

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A3 "The intention is good—but our children are resilient, not broken, 'and as long as kids feel like their job is to come to school to be fixed, their hearts won’t be in their own work.' he insists." #resiliencechat https://t.co/uOhqVQpU4w