Tweet us one basic math warm-up question you might use, using #TalkLessAM Welcome to Day 2! Chris Luzniak & Mattie Baker @PiSpeak @Stoodle

CSI: Color – Symbol - Image Close your eyes...

CSI: Color – Symbol - Image Choose a COLOR that expresses how you are feeling Choose a SYMBOL that you think best represents your thoughts on #talklessAM Choose an IMAGE that you think best captures the essence of your ideal classroom.

I used to think... but now I think... I used to think creating discussion is challenging but now I think I was approaching it with the wrong mindset. I used to think debates happened because of good questions but now I think debates happen because of structure. I used to think facilitating a classroom discussion would be impossible, but now I think it...just may change how my students perceive math. I used to think the structure of debate felt constraining, but now I think if done right it could feel supportive. Like a good bra.

Lingering Questions... Time Participation - Wrap-Up

MORE on Debate!

Why Debate? Socratic Method Civics Student Centered Current Events Critical Thinking skills Questioning skills Public speaking skills Literacy skills Rhetoric skills Research skills Public Speaking skills Evidence skills Note taking skills Refutation skills Critical Pedagogy Skills Teamwork Skills And more! Civics Current Events Philosophy Critical Theory Critical Thinking Humanities Rhetoric Political Science Economics Debate Across the Curriculum – any subject area

Why Debate…in STEM? Meaningfully Engages Large Classes Danielson connections Improves Graduation Rates & College Readiness Common Core connections: CCSS.Math.Practice.MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. “students understand and use stated assumptions, definitions, and previously established results in constructing arguments…They justify their conclusions, communicate them to others, and respond to arguments of others.” “students try to communicate precisely to others…they have learned to examine claims and make explicit use of definitions.”

How to Start

Write Questions/Problems Structure for Students

1. Debate-y Words Best/Worst (method, solution…) Should Biggest/Smallest/Most Weirdest/Coolest Always / Sometimes / Never Agree / Somewhat Agree / Disagree Include Variables

Structure for Students ARGUMENT - a statement made with sound reasoning. Every argument has two key parts: CLAIM - the controversial statement being made. WARRANT - the justification for the claim.

QuickWrite Describe any patterns you see: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 28, 21, 14, 7

Make it Debatable

Graph the function

The BEST way to graph a sine function is… (For example, )

More Examples!

The square root of a number is smaller than the original number. The best way to find the slope of the line through the points in this table… X -4 -2 4 8 18 Y -5 7 13 28

Try NOW! The coordinates in black below were given (for some numbers a,b,c and d). Are her expressions for the coordinates in red correct? (2c,2d) (-a,-b) (-0.4,-1.3)

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Activity #1: Soapbox Debate When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: ) For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force. STEVE ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Activity #2: Four Corners AGREE SOMEWHAT AGREE SOMEWHAT DISAGREE DISAGREE When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: ) For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT

Plickers! When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: ) AGREE SOMEWHAT AGREE SOMEWHAT DISAGREE DISAGREE

KenKen! For a 4x4 puzzle, fill in with numbers 1-4. 3- 2÷ 9x 2 1- 5+ 4 For a 4x4 puzzle, fill in with numbers 1-4. Do not repeat a number in any row or column. The numbers in each heavily outlined set of squares, called cages, must combine (in any order) to produce the target number in the top corner of the cage using the mathematical operation indicated. Cages with just one box should be filled in with the target number in the top corner.

Guess My Rule Falsification 2, 4, 6 10, 12, 14

SAT Prep - Falsification 10. If a<0 and b>0, which of the following must be true?

Take a break!

Group by what you teach... Create talking points for your class. Write some debate questions for your class. Develop the structure for discussion in your class. Check out the PBS video.

Thinking about classroom SET-UP

RUMORS!

2-3 sentences about classroom design On a piece of paper... 2-3 sentences about classroom design Comments on what you’ve done/dreamed of Questions that you have

SWAP! Rumors Find a partner. (someone new?!) STAND! Person #1 Reads Card Person #2 Reads Card & Discuss SWAP!

Wrapping Up!

Open-Ended Feedback: - “I used to think…., but now I think…” - Burning Questions - Draw a picture to represent your thoughts - Etc. etc. etc.

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