Marianne Fiedler

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

@Meyerlisak1Kay @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy That was new for me. I thought "I do we do you do" WAS modeling. Mind blown! #iowamath

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

@RockowMom @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy I'm with you on that. I hope to use a lot of estimation jars this year, but leaving the word "guess" out of my vernacular is going to be hard. I think Graham called it an "educated choice" if I recall correctly. #iowamath

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

The Aspects of Rigor Matrix can be used along with the levels of complexity found in the Depth of Knowledge to evaluate what aspects of Rigor appear in the summative assessments we use with our students. @aprilpfortsiowa @drtedcoe @shelbicole1 #iowamath #iacoreadvocate

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

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[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Mathematical Modeling involves much more than demonstrating a strategy, using manipulatives, or even “I do, We do, You do”. Context, relationships, and estimation are all part of mathematical modeling. @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Subtraction is just finding a missing addend. Division is just finding a missing factor. I knew that, yet the way Christina explained it will have a positive impact on how I teach these concepts. @aprilpfortsiowa @BuildMathMinds #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Using t-charts with ratios helps students see patterns and relationships between numbers and builds a foundation for algebraic thinking. @aprilpfortsiowa, @gfletchy, #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

It’s important to teach procedural understanding of concepts rather than “tricks” for solving equations. This will set students up for success in middle school math. @aprilpfortsiowa @AchievementNet #iowamath #iacoreadvocate

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

When teaching fractions, and math in general - don’t be too quick to show kids their misconceptions. Use good questioning to lead them to figure out their mistakes themselves. This will deepen their conceptual understanding. @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

The time we invest in helping kids build an understanding of the relationships between numbers might seem tedious, but it will pay off in the long run. @aprilpfortsiowa @BuildMathMinds #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

@ElaineRustand @aprilpfortsiowa I love that! Can you tell me where it came from? I'm thinking that would make a great sign for my room, or at least my planner so I remember why I'm teaching the whys and not just the how-tos.

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

The Sweet Spot – Activities that combine concrete, representational and abstract visuals for kids help them move up the C-R-A progression. @aprilpfortsiowa @BuildMathMinds #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Common Core Math - We still teach the standard algorithms we all grew up with, eventually. BUT - we want kids to understand how math works, rather than just following a set of steps. @aprilpfortsiowa @AchievementNet #iowamath #iacoreadvocate

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Conceptual Understanding MUST come before the "rules" are even brought into the discussion when helping students learn to multiply fractions. @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

It's important for teachers to not only unpack the math standard students will be working on, but to do the problems the kids will do so they can plan their lessons accordingly. @aprilpfortsiowa @AchievementNet #iowamath @iacoreadvocates

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

My kids loved Tenzi when we played it last year. We played 6 rounds, beginning with 1’s and ending with 6’s. So good for helping kids subitize and see those relationships between dots in the dot patterns. @aprilpfortsiowa @BuildMathMinds #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Talking about fractions using their unit names – as in 1 one-fourth, 2 one-fourths, etc. helps kids see fractions as countable entities so they can break them apart and put them back together again, just like we do with whole numbers. @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Conceptual Understanding + Procedural Skill = Fluency. Students need to weave together their conceptual understanding of a problem with their skill at solving problems so they can do math efficiently. @aprilpfortsiowa, @AchievementNet, #iowamath, #iacoreadvocate

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Counting is the basis of addition and subtraction. Kids need to be able to count fractions before they can add & subtract them. Counting with fractions is outside my math "box" and something I can't wait to do with my students. @aprilpfortsiowa @BuildMathMinds #iowamath #ianuns

[Marianne Fiedler @mayocake64]

Students need hands-on practice making equivalent fractions so they understand what that means before we teach them how to find common denominators. @aprilpfortsiowa @gfletchy #iowamath #ianuns