Ms. Cleveland

High School Math & Science Teacher

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

A link to 100 questions that promote mathematical discourse: https://t.co/U1NO7W9eoe

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

I’m printing these valuable guidelines to remind students (and myself) of how to have meaningful mathematical discourse in my classroom.

[Miss Chantal Cares @chantalteacher]

#LCEEQmath #DNAmath @thestrokeofluck

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

“How do we engage students who are reluctant to participate? Give them a GOOD PROBLEM!” - George Roy really did that today, some of us even skipped the health break to keep doing math! #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

Language is important! Be aware of and careful with the words you choose - a VARIABLE is NOT a letter or symbol that represents a number. George Roy is giving us so much to think about! #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Kristy Westlake @WestlakeKristy]

Mine too!

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

6 Messages Every Student Should Hear On The First Day Of School via @TeachThoughtPD
https://t.co/xGy98eBa0S

[Daphne Amster @daphneddo]

Challenge for this year: never answer a question that you feel a student can answer. #lceeqmath #DNAMath #edchat

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

“The questions we ASK are valuable AND the questions we DON’T ASK are valuable.” (George Roy) #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

Give value to students who admit they’re struggling. “I don’t understand YET...” Praise listening and making sense of others’ ideas. “I think what I’m hearing is...” (George Roy) #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

Wait time is important - don’t steal an a-ha moment! George Roy covers his own mouth and reminds us to “be comfortable calling on students whose hand is not up and not calling on those whose hand is up.” #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

Wait time is important - don’t steal an a-ha moment! Dr. Juli Dixon shushes students to allow more reluctant ones to jump in. Don’t react with facial expressions, allow students to MAKE SENSE of their answers. #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

George Roy says, “I try to think about EVERYTHING I say.” To engage the more reluctant learners, say: “what did you notice?” instead of “what did you think?”, say “turn and listen” instead of “turn and talk”. #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE is exhausting! You sit down to refuel with amazing Manoir food but can’t help but continue the discussion. Relaxing in the pool, spa, shower, bed, you STILL can’t power down your brain! #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

When your colleagues ask how you could “sacrifice” 3.5 days of summer break to attend “Math Camp”, ask them: “Are your children worth it? Is it worth the time, the effort and the risk?” (George Roy) #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

“Don’t provide scaffolding just in case, provide it at THE RIGHT TIME.” - Dr. Juli Dixon #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

When you finally master the “I’m waiting” face and then Dr. Juli Dixon asks you to “Make 5”... My husband can’t wait for school to start so I can stop practicing “Make 5” on him. Teachers are such nerds! #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy

[Ms. Cleveland @ms_scleveland02]

I knew I made the right choice to attend the LCEEQ Summer Math Institute when Dr. Juli Dixon referred to a quote from my favourite poster in my classroom and said, “You need to DO the math to LEARN the math”. #DNAmath #LCEEQmath @thestrokeofluck @ed_nolan @TLAMath @georgejroy