Tara Duncan-Smith

wife, mom, teacher, math consultant and learner Tweets are my own

[jessking1 @jessking82]

It’s here! And early! Take a look at the new 2023 Language curriculum.

https://t.co/zRrqIX72gp

If you want help planning for September 2023, reach out!

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

@Mrs_Delfino_70 @GEDSB @lan_lions This group loves a good challenge!

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

Congratulations to these amazing students who challenged the Gauss math contest today. Way to learn, lead and inspire. @lan_lions @Mrs_Delfino_70 @GEDSB

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

It is the CEMC Waterloo Gauss math contest today. Good luck participants @lan_lions @wggriffins @GEDSB

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

@DainaSakalas @jessking82 @Branlynbulldogs Exciting to hear! Would love to hear how it goes.

[Mathigon @MathigonOrg]

"Pascal's" triangle has been studied by people around the world, including some that came long before Pascal. In India, it was known as the “Staircase of Mount Meru”. In Persia, the “Khayyam triangle”, and in China, “Yang Hui’s triangle”. Learn more at https://t.co/797WRZZWjO

[jessking1 @jessking82]

Hello @GEDSB! Are you using the Math Long Range Plans in your class? If so, tweet about it! Highlight the lesson with a photo, using the hashtag #gedsblongrangeplans for a chance to WIN! 🎉🎉

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

@M__McKinnon @lan_lions @GEDSB Love to see the student thinking as they work through this challenge. Way to go @lan_lions grade 6’s!

[Miranda McKinnon @M__McKinnon]

Some awesome work from @lan_lions Grade 6s! We used measurements to find out exactly how much cardboard is needed to make to go boxes. Love using these activities from the @GEDSB Math LRPs @ted_smth ☺️

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

What?! You can subtract from left to right? What will Ss say? Will they be able to explain why this works? @GEDSB @b_l_stone @msasully @MsPenrice @MrsCorriganGE @MrsWoodleyWPS @jessking82

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Did you know you can subtract left to right?

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

Thank you for a great day “Mathletes” and coaches at the inaugural Grand Erie Team Math Competition. Congratulations to NPC the overall winner and all the teams for an exciting day. @UWaterlooCEMC @kate10031 @jessking82 @HagersvilleSS @GEDSB

[Erikson Early Math @eriksonmath]

Do you talk about student work with other teachers? Analyzing student work w/ colleagues has many benefits, from better understanding children’s current math thinking to considering how to adjust instruction.
More: https://t.co/tMLbhoIvq3
#elemchat #edchat #elemmathchat

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

A great prompt to encourage Ss to notice and wonder about patterns and relationships with decimal numbers @GEDSB @jessking82 @kate10031 @MsPenrice @MrsCorriganGE

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

How to mentally calculate the decimal representations of elevenths

[Danielle Corrigan @MrsCorriganGE]

Using numbers 1-6 once, the first two equations must be equal, and the last equation must be of a greater value… lots of thinking, lots of discussion and lots of perseverance. @GEDSB @GreenbrierScho1 @pgliljedahl #verticalmath #buildingthinkingclassrooms

[Yvan Brochu @DrBrochu]

A great reminder of how important it is to get out of our comfort zone . . . to realize our potential @GEDSB @tollgatetigers

[Elizabeth Mottaz & Kate Ross @TeamMossRBE]

Yes! #MathIsFigureOutAble! If the first & only strategy students know how to do is the traditional algorithm they are learning procedural steps. This 👇 is why we need to teach our students to be mathematical thinkers! @pwharris #mathjoycps

[jessking1 @jessking82]

@GEDSB join me on Teams today to take a deeper look at the Long Range Plans! Check out the PD flyer, intermediate PLE or reach out to your instructional coach for the link! See you tonight!

[Tara Duncan-Smith @ted_smth]

Algorithms are one way of solving a calculation or problem but they are not always the most effective method. Take a look @GEDSB @jessking82 @MrsWoodleyWPS @MsPenrice

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

New TikTok video: Standard algorithms vs other strategies

[Pam Harris @pwharris]

#TryThisTuesday

A #ProblemString building intuition to naturally lead to reasoning about percents!

Coolest routine out there!

-Give one at a time
-Ask about thinking
-Make thinking visible
-Repeat
-Compare!

#MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathIsFigureOutAble