B Wilson

[Michaela Epstein @MathsCirclesOz]

Did you know...? Improving students’ spatial thinking can improve learning outcomes in other areas of maths.

Cheng & Mix (2014) found that by focusing on developing the spatial abilities of primary students, their accuracy in calculating number problems also improved.

[Lisa Lunney Borden @LLB_315]

Proud to have been part of the team who crafted this and excited to see it being shared.

[Mathigon @MathigonOrg]

The music tools embedded into the fraction bars on Polypad can be leveraged to engage students in math and help them make meaning of fraction concepts. Read this blog to learn how educator Jenna Laib has done just this. Amazing work @jennalaib!

https://t.co/qgNQmrmnlB

[Pam Harris @pwharris]

It's time for #MathStratChat!

Rules: post your favorite or a clever solution! It's also fun to comment on other's strategies.

Tell us about your reasoning.

Like/Retweet so others can see!

#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd #Mathematics

[Mathigon @MathigonOrg]

Seven different digits are placed in a row. The products of the first three, middle three, and last three are all equal. What is the middle digit? Find the solution and explore all questions on our puzzle calendar at https://t.co/bbZPa7dxRZ

[Hailey Cook @mmecook3]

Fun Math Friday feat. MathUP Wonder Tasks. Lots of thinking and each student tackled the problem in their own way using strategies they feel confident with! CRA Model in action! @HPCDSB @CDaleMath @YourMrsWilson

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

BE A MERCHANT OF HOPE

💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Be a Merchant of Hope: Believe in the greatness within every student and staff member.
2. Stay Positive in Challenges: Commit to making a difference even in moments of frustration. Persevere!
3. Listen Beyond Behavior: View challenging behavior as a call for help. Everyone deserves a chance to find hope and succeed. #MerchantOfHope #CulturizeEducation #Culturize @casas_jimmy

https://t.co/EyzTksdQhn

Last fall I was observing a PLC meeting where a teacher made the following comment, “There ain’t no fixing him. I’ve spoken to him countless times and he just doesn’t care. I think we need to move on and spend our time and energy on kids who actually care.” 

My purpose for sharing this is not to be critical of this particular teacher. In fact, in my experience working in schools today it is not uncommon to hear such comments shared, but just in a different manner. Admittedly, I would have been more judgmental of this teacher in my earlier days. However, experience has taught me that even the best teachers when working with challenging students can find themselves saying and doing things that are out of character. No one is immune, especially when we grow tired and find ourselves frustrated that we can’t reach a student.

It’s in these moments where we have to remain positive and believe that we can still make a difference. We just can’t quit. Being a Merchant of Hope (4th Core Principle of Culturize) requires us to believe that all students (and staff) want to be great and it’s our responsibility to create an environment where they feel connected, confident and capable so they can experience success. No one deserves to be labeled a failure, lazy, or not caring. We are all one experience away from losing our way and losing hope, but we are also one experience away from changing a life for the better and inspiring others to greatness. The next time a student puts his/her head on the desk, refuses to do work, is disrespectful or swears at you, instead of taking it personally and getting angry or frustrated, do your best to hear these words instead - “Help me!”

It will change your perspective and serve as a reminder that no matter how hard students try to convince you they don’t care if they pass or fail, no child truly wants to be a failure. They’ve lost hope and it’s our job to help them find it again.

[JoAnn Sandford @joann_sandford]

Dividing with fractions? So many ways to make sense of the problem! With a nice picture (thanks @MathigonOrg), the connections between pictorial and symbolic representations are so clear! #iteachmath #mtbos #hrcemath

[Mathigon @MathigonOrg]

In 250 flips of 4 coins, TTTT occurred 19 times. How does this compare to the expected number? Learn how to create simulations like this on Polypad in our latest "What's New?" video at https://t.co/7rvIjx5NEI

[Mehrdad Basiry @MehrdadBasiry]

Beautiful question for you...🎊🎊🎊.
Question:
Try to find the value of yellow region?
#mathe.#Maths.#Algebra.#Geometry.#Calculus.#ProblemSolving.#test.#Exams.#puzzle.#Science.#evaluation.#solve.#HappyNewYear2024.#Welcome2024.#HappyNewYear      
#ریاضی.#ریاضیات.

[Hailey Cook @mmecook3]

Check out our @HPCDSB Math Team Newsletter for Winter 2024! #MathAwesomeness @CDaleMath @YourMrsWilson @ChrisRoehrig @karentigani
https://t.co/htbzzINXRt

[Make Math Moments @MakeMathMoments]

Concrete manipulatives are NOT reserved for a struggling student.

Use them to Fuel Sense-Making!

Learn how with the @MakeMathMoments 3-Part Framework: https://t.co/i12yHu8U75

#MTBoS #iteachmath #msmathchat

[Mathigon @MathigonOrg]

DAY 20

What is the sum of all the digits of the numbers from 1 to 100?
1 + 2 + 3 + … + (9 + 9) + (1 + 0 + 0)

All puzzles and solutions at https://t.co/qNnNHDXfo2 #Math #Puzzle #MathigonPuzzles

[Math Medic @MathMedic]

Our second giveaway of the week is Lindsey's favorite school supplies. Papermate Flair pens, Expo markers, Ticonderoga pencils, and an Owala water bottle to stay hydrated! Follow, like, and repost to enter! #MathMedic #giveaway #mathteacher #teacherlife #happyholidays #mtbos

[Hailey Cook @mmecook3]

Awesome thinking and engagement today in Grade 6 @JeanneSauveHP Problems with meaningful context creates engagement and builds conceptual understanding in math. @CDaleMath @YourMrsWilson @HPCDSB

[B Wilson @YourMrsWilson]

Awesome afternoon visiting 1F @stmarysgoderich! Students engaged in @thinkingclssrms routines to trace 3D shapes and find ways to describe! #teamwork #problemsolving @HPCDSB @rubiconpubs #mathup

[B Wilson @YourMrsWilson]

Happening in November: Math PD for Free!! Register for the Math Summit if you are able! So many interesting topics and speakers available to math teachers :) #lovelearning #worryfreemath #highimpactinstruction
@HPCDSB @mmecook3 @daledaze @MrsSarahEwing

[Make Math Moments @MakeMathMoments]

Irresistibly Engaging Math PD For Free!

Skip boring, disengaging or irrelevant math PD sessions and instead elevate your pedagogical content knowledge!

Free Registration is NOW OPEN: https://t.co/lVKiZUzJ3W

#MTBoS #iteachmath #edchat #mathschat #msmathchat

[B Wilson @YourMrsWilson]

@hpcdsb Teachers and Students using a combination of some of our core resources!! @rubiconpubs Math Up and @MathigonOrg! Discussion: Describe several things you notice about perfect squares. How can you use #polypad to make your thinking visible? @PreciousBloodCS