Peter Courtney

Ohio State University ECEVI Program

[Peter Courtney @MrCourtneyOSU]

@MissUlbrichOSU A35: I think games in math can be a fun way to help students fully understand what the equal signs mean. Such as a dice game where they need to write the equation in a different order like 7=3+4. This could help students understand that = does not mean the answer is. #OSUElemMath

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@ZhenWan72704088 @MissUlbrichOSU A35: I agree that the first two questions are important. I think that once these questions are answered, meaningful instruction can then be implemented. The answer to the other questions seem to follow once the first two are addressed! #OSUElemMath

[Peter Courtney @MrCourtneyOSU]

@MsSomervilleOSU Hi Kennedy! I like that you brought up that it was never stated whether the segments are the same length. Typically, when students see segments, if one appears longer they will assume it's longer. It is very important to clarify this with your students. #OSUElemMath

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Q33: In the appendix of the Battista article, they compile all of the tasks presented. Which of these do you think would be the hardest for students to understand? #OSUElemMath

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@MissMorosky Hi Kelsey! I really love this photo! I know that I still use my finger to represent an inch when measuring things. Can you think of any ways to make these objects more memorable for students? #OSUElemMath

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Q34: How could introducing the use of nonstandard units be beneficial to students with a visual impairment and their concept of the world around them? #OSUElemMath

[Peter Courtney @MrCourtneyOSU]

@Miss_Erin123 Hi Erin! Using non-standards definitely is easier for visually impaired students. Do you know of any specific objects that would be especially helpful in understanding length? #OSUElemMath

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Q32: In the Van Hiele article, they talk about this theory of geometric thought. What are some strategies you would have for your students to progress through these levels effectively? #OSUElemMath

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@MissAli2020 @ZhenWan72704088 @MissRushOSU A29: I really like this idea of having students create their own problems. I think that this could be a fun engaging way to get students involved in their own learning. This also allows students to see how the solutions can vary as well. #OSUElemMath

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@ZhenWan72704088 @MissRushOSU A31: I agree that it is really important to show students the reasoning behind concepts. I know that for me, I found it much easier once I actually understood why I was doing certain things. For teachers I think it is important to set aside time for this explanation. #OSUElemMath

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@MissMorosky @MissRushOSU A30: I agree that math can be found in so many different activities at home. I think it is about making it fun for children, and not making the entire activity about math. When parents show how math is included in their everyday life they will not be as afraid of it. #OSUElemMath

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@MissThornOSU @Miss_Erin123 @MissTaliahK_OSU A28: I have also seen this misconception. To answer Brie's question, I think that by relating it to their lives and showing real life examples could be beneficial. When children actually see how unequal sizes are different they can apply it in a more meaningful way. #OSUElemMath

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@MissUlbrichOSU @MissTaliahK_OSU A27 I think that sometimes students don't always write what they are thinking. I know when I was doing the video with my student I assumed they used a different method based on what they wrote it wasn't until I asked for explanation when I found what he was doing #OSUElemMath

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@MsSomervilleOSU @MissCarterOSU A23 I really like this idea or incorporating games into math. I think that when there is some type of friendly competition, it gets students more involved. Also, with the example you provided you could use dice with higher numbers on them to make them more difficult. #OSUElemMath

[Peter Courtney @MrCourtneyOSU]

@MissCarterOSU A24 One of the misconceptions I have seen in the past is misconception #4. In my FEEP classroom one of the students did not understand this 10-1 relationship. Similar to what the textbook said, using blocks that come apart can be helpful for the student to visualize. #OSUElemMath

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@MissMorosky @MissCarterOSU A25: I definitely agree with you on #4. With the videos we watch in class, the teachers always sit and listen to the entire student's method even if it is very long. Having this patience with your students is very important so they know their reasoning is valid. #OSUElemMath

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@ZhenWan72704088 @MissMorosky A22: I think this way of incorporating real world activities can be very meaningful for students. Grocery shopping can easily be related back to their lives. If you show them a bunch of 10 apples, or 100 beans they are going to see how place values are represented. #OSUElemMath

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@MissJonesOSU @MissMorosky A20: I definitely think that this plays a big role into our teaching. Similar to what Kennedy said, I think that sometimes teachers forget there is a lot of trial and error in math of finding out what method works best, and why it does. #OSUElemMath

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@MissRushOSU @MissMorosky A21: I agree that the environment the teacher sets within the classroom is very important. I know that when I was younger, if I did not feel like my teacher was approachable, I would be scared or unwillingly to talk to them about my thought process. #OSUElemMath

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@MeaganClardy A17 I think the third category can be very helpful. I remember in my FEEP classroom, some of the students would get frustrated and just give up on the problem. Having them go back and see what they have already done can help them think through the rest of the problem #OSUElemMath