Randi Draycott

Elementary Curriculum Consultant with TLDSB

[Matthew Burns @burnsmk1]

What's the single best predictor of accurately solving word problems with fractions in elementary school? Whole number calculation fluency! Not language, nonverbal reasoning, or reading. Gesuelli & Jordan (2023). @NCTM @CECMembership @4ScienceofMath @math
https://t.co/0fNs2N7XrK

[Bill Shillito - now at 🦋 @solidangles]

Hot take: Not everything in math needs a "real-world application" (henceforth "RWA") to be worthwhile. That's a narrative we need to stop pushing.

I've been thinking about this after some conversations with a friend of mine. Thread below. (1/n)

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

SK/1 students @KPMansonps build financial literacy and counting skills authentically through a fundraiser. @CurriculumTldsb

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Testing TLDSB’s Grade 3 Fundamental Math Assessment. #TLDSBlearns #VKGreerPS

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Guess the sound “or” - Mrs. Marshall’s kinder class is having fun while building their phonemic awareness skills. Great job! #TLDSBlearns #VKGreerPS

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Being coached by fellow coaches in a coaching session on being a better coach. #OAME #TLDSBlearns

[John Ratey @jratey]

"One type of exercise has six brain boosting effects" via @inversedotcom - https://t.co/soljh4B1TV

[George Couros @gcouros]

1. Did I learn one new thing today?
2. Did I help or inspire one person?
3. Did I show gratitude to someone who has had a positive impact on me?

"The Importance of Gratitude" https://t.co/sXDGg4DIkF

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Superhero day @monckps #monckmagic

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Thank you @GatesKelli and @timrclayton. Leadership involves inspiring other leaders. 5 words 5 tags. @morrice_julie @NicoleHay13 @MmeHammond4 @Mme_Dash @MmeRWilson

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Hiking in the woods with my two favourite people. I am so lucky to get to hide out with these boys! #socialdistancing @monckps

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Twining for pj day! @monckps #WeTheNorth

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

@tanyaRUNS @monckps It was such an honour to watch them grow and mature into the young men that they have become. I will miss them!

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Epic# thank you to these amazing math busking, crowd pumping Monck mathematicians @monckps #tldsblearns

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

@tanyaRUNS @TLDSB @muskoka Looking gorgeous ladies!!

[Monique Tindale @MrsTindale]

No matter if you are working with teachers or students, you need to know what they know, where they need to go, and engage their hearts and minds. Only then can an incredible learning journey begin.

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Monck staff wellness bowling night. Lots of laughs and fun had by all! @monckps

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Monck staff wellness basketball game. Looking forward to Borden ball next week! @monckps

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

Thank you for a simple, time saving, effective way to increase student engagement. #TLDSBLearns

[Randi Draycott @cookson_r]

#TLDSBlearns thanks Cathy for showing me how to take my number talks to the next level. Loved Xmainia!!!!