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@CindyGarciaTX @richey_elem A26: I agree with you about the preassessments. Our school has Standard Based Grading and our team works hard to create preassessments--constructing them carefully so that they give us a true measure of what our students know so that we can drive our instruction.#GMIAchat

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@Puenteg1 @richey_elem A25: During small group instruction, another resource for teaching could be an intro to a concept by watching a Brainpop video clip--just another way to engage learners prior to teacher instruction. #GMIAchat

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@CindyGarciaTX @richey_elem A24- By increasing the students' efficiency and effectiveness, they will be better mathematicians and ready for the next grade level's standards because they have a great foundation.#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem A26: This book study helped me better understand and justify the use of a Math workshop model in my classroom. Math learning can be more fun and engaging for students by incorporating the workshop and hopefully help more students to not have a fear of Math.#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem A25:I feel that Guided Math is going well, as 3 teachers work with students who are grouped by level. Instruction/practice delivered in way that is best for them. To do differently:spend more time on games to build knowledge for proficiency.#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem A24:"Make sense of problems/persevere in solving them". Students need to understand problems/concepts well, so that they will not be frustrated and have the "can do" attitude to persevere .#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem @drnickimath #22: I use Basic Fact Center with flash cards/computer practice and Word Problem Center with teachers. Would like to learn more about: Hot Topics Review and Math Journal Center. I feel these would strengthen Math understanding and engagement. #GMIAchat

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@richey_elem @drnickimath #22: I use Basic Fact Center with flash cards/computer practice and Word Problem Center with teachers. Would like to learn more about: Hot Topics Review and Math Journal Center #GMIAchat

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@richey_elem A22: My work stations are a small group at the carpet, a pod of 6 desks, a table with small teacher/student ratio, and Chrome books that students use at their individual desks. #GMIAchat

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@richey_elem A21: In my workstations, students get small group instruction for help with strategies and concepts, play Math games and spend time on Chromebooks for Xtra Math, GregTang Math or Prodigy.#GMAchat

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@Puenteg1 @richey_elem @drnickimath A20: You mentioned "keep up". So many times over the years, I have seen this in some of my students---the higher learners who are so competitive and my strugglers who are working to pace themselves through the lesson.

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@Puenteg1 @richey_elem @drnickimath A19: Like you, I teach little ones (2nd graders) and use a lot of my time in GM for conceptual understanding to build a strong foundation.

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@janetdnuzzie @Meli82Ramos @richey_elem A18: Janet, this exit slip is a super idea. I plan to share this with my team.#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem @drnickimath A20: Implications are that Ts need to be enthusiastic and positive in their approach to Math so that this is passed on to their students. Then students will be more inclined to try and not be "afraid" of Math.#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem @drnickimath A18: My GM groups are primarily used for conceptual understanding to build their knowledge and for strategic confidence which helps them feel empowered for daily work, as well as during test taking.#GMIAchat

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@richey_elem @drnickimath A18: I can benefit by learning more about Mathematical Disposition. I'm currently working to teach my students addition/subtraction of multi-digit numbers with regrouping.I some students convey feelings about what they think they can do or are willing to try#GMIAchat

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@hernandezvsa @richey_elem Your statement--"It is ok not to know, but not ok to not ask" would make a great motivational poster for the classroom, as well as mini reminder stickers for desktops.

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@hernandezvsa @MarianaBreaux @richey_elem I agree-- great to slow down after Christmas day and not be on as strict a schedule.

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@hernandezvsa @richey_elem Like you, my family and I having more time to eat breakfast together, especially creating a brunch meal together!

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@richey_elem A15: Great to catch up with family and share fun times!#GMIAchat