Amber Maynard

Future elementary school teacher + TVI. OSU 2020.

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@smith11169 @MissSmithOSU @MissCarterOSU A23 #OSUElemMath

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@smith11169 @MissSmithOSU @MissCarterOSU I agree that using manipulatives while teaching, even in games, is a great strategy. Using physical objects to represent math problems in games can help the students since abstract concepts can be difficult for students to use in problems.

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MissAli2020 @MissCarterOSU understand a way to solve the problem that can help them solve other. similar problems and to avoid the student leaving the problem confused or frustrated. #OSUElemMath

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MissAli2020 @MissCarterOSU A25 I agree that even though each of these solutions is important, #4 stuck out to me too. It can seem easy at the moment to provide a quick fix or short cut, but that can undermine the student's learning. It is essential to take the time that is needed to help a student (c)

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@MissJessicaOSU @smith11169 @ZhenWan72704088 @MissCarterOSU I have seen many students struggle with this misconception. This reminded me of math 1125 too when we had to learn bundling. Learning the concept of bundling & being able to teach it has made me comfortable when I encounter a student demonstrating this misconception. #OSUElemMath

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@MrCourtneyOSU @ZhenWan72704088 @MissMorosky I agree! It is beneficial for real life examples to be used that are relevant to the students’ lives. I think it’s also a good idea to have physical object for students to see and use, such as money or blocks. Real life objects are great for our students with VI too! #OSUElemMath

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@MrCourtneyOSU @MissRushOSU @MissMorosky felt comfortable in participating and expressing my opinions, whereas in other classes where I felt the environment was not as welcoming, I didn’t feel as comfortable to be engaged or seem to learn as much as I did in the drama course. #OSUElemMath

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@MrCourtneyOSU @MissRushOSU @MissMorosky A21 I’m so glad you two brought this up! This is extremely important for us to remember as future educators. This doesn’t only apply to elementary classrooms; in college I took a drama course and the instructor created such a welcoming and safe environment for everyone that I (c)

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@MissUlbrichOSU @MissThornOSU @MissMorosky They are learning can help them feel more comfortable when they make a mistake. #OSUElemMath

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@MissUlbrichOSU @MissThornOSU @MissMorosky A20 Yes! As teachers we need to not only acknowledge that we are always learning, but also that we make mistakes. I believe it is important to apologize to a child when you’ve made a mistake that concerns them. Also, allowing children to see that adults can make mistakes while(c)

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MissDiCoccoOSU @MeaganClardy problem for a student who lives in a regional that never snows. Students may need to understand the vocabulary in the problem first because they can understand how to interpret it to calculate the math. #OSUElemMath

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MissDiCoccoOSU @MeaganClardy A19 I thought of similar types as memes too! For problems to be rooted in authenticity, I feel that the word problems need to deal with things the student is familiar with. For example, a word problem regarding the amount of snow fall in the past week would not be an authentic(c)

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MeaganClardy physically show their work and they’re too busy thinking about the problem to discuss it? #OSUElemMath

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@MeaganClardy Computations in his head. He was even multiplying numbers to get answers within the thousands! It was hard to see how he learned multiplication the best because I couldn’t see what/how he was thinking. How can we figure out how a student thinks of the problem if they can’t (c)

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@MissJonesOSU @MeaganClardy how they’re thinking and ways to guide their learning. A17 #OSUElemMath

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@MissJonesOSU @MeaganClardy #1 and #3 stuck out to me too. Sometimes the student can be stuck on a problem because they need to reread the problem and figure out what it truly means, specifically with word problems. Then after they understand the problem, seeing how they try to solve the problem can show(c)

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MissSmithOSU many of us to believe it was a fraction, so we tried finding a common denominator. Despite how the problem was worded, the problem dealt with ratios & we actually had to find a common numerator. Language plays a large part in mathematics, especially in word problems. #OSUElemMath

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@MissSmithOSU A16. Personally, misconception number 7 has always been an obstacle for me to overcome throughout my childhood &even into my adult years. In this class earlier in the semester we worked with a problem about the condominium of women and men that were married. Its vocabulary led(c)

[Amber Maynard @MissMaynardOSU]

@MissTaliahK_OSU @MissSmithOSU A15. I think letting students explore different ways to solve problems that are comfortable for them can also help spark interest and/or keep engagement with mathematics, as well as challenging them to explore new ideas and concepts. #OSUElemMath