Mackenzie Boyd

Early Childhood Education•OSU

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissErinOSU Working in groups, giving the students a chance to use the terms in conversation would be a helpful way to help with the understanding of all the definitions. It would also be an opportunity for the students to share other terms they are having trouble grasping. (2/2)

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissErinOSU A9 #OSUElemMath I can remember at the beginning of a new math lesson learning all the terms that would be used and having to write down the definitions. I do think that this could be a helpful tool but after the reading I think peer collaboration is key. (1/2)

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissMacala @miss_shelbyg I really like your idea!! I thought of using candy and having the students split it up but I like how you said they would split an uneven amount. I think this would encourage the students to have more discussions.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@miss_shelbyg A8 #OSUElemMath I would do something similar as the examples in the book. I like how the students were left on their own to try to solve the problem using manipulatives. I would use candy or something similar and have them divide it up for different numbers and compare the parts.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissSarahOSU @misskalyanova Sarah, I love your question. I also would be very interested to see if she could solve it using multiplication and/or how she decided to use addition to solve the problem.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@misskalyanova A7 #OSUElemMath I enjoyed her explanation at the end, it was very clear and easy to understand. I would have asked her if there was another strategy using the blocks she could have used to solve the problem.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@teacherljames @miss_lehman_ @MissSarahOSU I also loved how you talked about the use of the anchor chart. I think having a resource that can be used to help the students solve problems will encourage them to try new ideas and gain confidence in their own ideas.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@mr_macdonald18 @MissSarahOSU Being supportive is a crucial part of building your student’s confidence. I agree that encouraging your students to share their ideas will make them more comfortable/confident in the future to not only to share their ideas but try new ones as well.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissHuston23 @MissSarahOSU Brooke, I love how you talked about not only having many different resources but pulling resources that you know your students enjoy using. Paying extra attention to your students interest in resources will increase their interest in the subject!

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@misscrookston @MissSarahOSU It’s so important for teachers to model the different tools and all the different ways they can be used so their students can feel comfortable using them while solving problems. It’s a great way to help them reach their answer without showing them step by step.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@__missarmstrong @MissSarahOSU Yes! I love that idea!! It not only allows the student to fully think through their strategy but helps others understand it as well. It can also be used to help the teacher understand a new strategy while making sure the student is grasping the concept.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissMcElroy_ To document every students progress, I would invite different students to share their strategies with the class. For students who are not comfortable sharing, you could document their progress by taking photos or collecting their work. 2/2

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissMcElroy_ A5 I love the idea of flexibility in the classroom with different student strategies and with classroom environment. Encouraging students to solve problems using different techniques/materials and then sharing with others will teach them real world problem solving skills. 1/2

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@CalahHouk @MissHuston23 I really like your idea about dramatic play!! I did not think of this when it comes to math. I love how it can help connect it to the real world.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissHuston23 This relates to the Chao and Jones social justice article by showing how math can be applied into everyday life. Showing students how to use math with their interests and how that can help with social justice issues in the real world will hopefully make math more approachable.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissHuston23 A4 #OSUElemMath In younger students I think you can ask them math questions about the things they use in their everyday lives such as their toys or snacks such as “How many toys are you playing with? How many grapes do you have left after eating 2?.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@MissHuston23 A4 #OSUElemMath

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@__missarmstrong @professorteds I have also heard the stereotype that you are born being good or bad at math. This goes along with the stereotype I experienced in school, the difference between advanced and on level students. This placement gave students a similar mindset of your stereotype.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@professorteds One stereotype I’ve encountered in math is that you are only good at math if you were in the advanced classes. This impacted the students that were in the advanced classes by giving them confidence. For the students who were on level, it made them feel dumb compared to others.

[Mackenzie Boyd @Miss_mackenzieb]

@CalahHouk @professorteds I love this example!! Gym class would have been so boring without actually getting to play the sports.