Math Conversations Worth Having https://goo.gl/6wcnd3 2018 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference

Introductions Sharon Moffat Sarah Pauch 30 years in middle school education Taught math in grades 5-8 7th year as Principal of Readington Middle School; was assistant principal in Robbinsville and the K-12 STEM supervisor Sarah Pauch 22 years in education Taught first, third, and reading intervention 4th year as Math, Science, & Technology Supervisor in Readington Township Schools

How Not to Suck at teaching Math Did anything jump out at you? Have you seen anything like this when you observe? Do you think your teachers would appreciate this article? Purpose of the presentation.

What are you looking for in Lesson Plans During a Pre-Conference be sure to look for these components: Opening Measurable learning objective (student goal) Student engagement Misconceptions? Closing activity Planned assessment 5 Big Lesson Planning Mistakes Count off by 1-5 to jig-saw article

What concerns do you have?

What does the ideal math lesson look like? Break into groups of elementary, middle school, and high school. Record your ideas of what an ideal math lesson would include on the poster paper. Return to your seat.

What does the ideal math lesson look like? Cont. Visit another group’s poster. Place a green dot next to the ideas you agree with and think are the most important. Place a yellow dot next to the ideas you are not sure of or you want to know more about what they were thinking. Place a red dot next to the ideas you disagree with.

Don’t Forget the Homework! Making Homework Matter to Students

Say this not that... This article provides a list of commonly used phrases that do not build mathematical understanding and offer alternatives that do. Can you find your match?! Supporting Clear and Concise Mathematics Language: Instead of That, Say This

The importance of precise mathematical language Nix the Tricks “Start with the manta “math makes sense” and never let kids believe anything else.” No guilt allowed! I would bet every one of us has done at least one of these with the very best of intentions. Let’s split into groups and discuss some of our “pet peaves”. *Do keep in mind that you might be sitting next to someone who has done the trick you hate! Don’t make them feel bad about it, explain why it hinders conceptual development and what you think of the FIX.

In Closing... Did we achieve our goal? Turn and talk Group Share Thank you!