Math PLC - Recap
Our collective strength 'trumps' individual strength each time.
A great week of Math PLC's! We were introduced to our collective 'math culture' using the monographs listed below. Our collective strength comes from having a consistent, school-wide & grade-by-grade approach to teaching mathematics.
Key concepts to create OUR collective math culture include the following:
- Math-Talk
- Teacher as Facilitator
- Creating the Math Environment
- Mathematize
- An Open approach is a realistic approach
Professional Reading:
Asking Effective Questions - Provoking Student Thinking/Deepening Student Conceptual Understanding in the Mathematics Classroom
Excellent & Practical resource that is a major part of what will be our collective 'Math Culture'. "In a constructivist classroom," Mariam Small writes, "students are recognized as the ones who are actively creating their own knowledge". The teacher's role is to help the student in the following areas: (1) identify thinking process, (2) see connections & (3) build new understanding.
Maximizing Student mathematical Learning in the Early Years
Excellent & Practical resource that is a major part of what will be our collective 'Math Culture'. "Researchers have identified five common core characteristics of early learning environments that support effective mathematical pedagogy and foster positive attitudes and beliefs about mathematics."
Student Interaction in the Math Classroom: Stealing Ideas or Building Understanding
Practical ideas to implement whole-class Math-Talk.
Word Problems: Connecting Language, Mathematics & Life
An open approach is a realistic approach. Mathematize the student thinking.
Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: A Tool for Developing Students' Conceptual Knowledge
The teacher as the facilitator of conceptual knowledge.
We watched the webcast, Engaging Students in Mathematics during our PLC. There are 'clips' that we didn't watch but might be helpful. The Literacy & Numeracy Secretariat develops these webcasts (and other resources) and houses them within the Curriculum Services Canada website. Everything is listed from the most recent publication. The search bar is very good.
We will return in April with examples of student work, planning template, anchor charts, learning goals, success criteria & assessment criteria to share/discuss.
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