Identify the purpose of interactive notebooks Examine the components of an interactive notebook Look at sample notebooks Identify the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice Determine ways to teach the CCSS Practice Standards through Interactive Notebooks Explore resources

A tool for: Further reference Thinking through, refining, and recording ideas Encourage metacognitive thinking Developing a pool of strategies with the class Informing the teacher Guiding Instruction

What challenges might a teacher face when implementing writing in the mathematics classroom? What are the benefits of students writing in mathematics?

A tool for: Further reference Thinking through, refining, and recording ideas Developing a pool of strategies with the class Record of student learning Informing the teacher

A good journal prompt encourages metacognition, reflection, and explanation. A good journal prompt does not lend itself to a simple “yes” or “no” answer.

Teacher Input Guided Practice or Reflection Counting by Groups of Ten Alternative Algorithm for Addition Temperature Pairs Teacher Input Strategies Models Alternative Algorithms Charts Guided Practice or Reflection Apply or reflect on the new strategy Student Work Problem of the Day Solution to an Open-Ended Problem Response to a Writing Task

Examine the following journal samples… How has the child’s work changed between August and November?? How does this student use reasoning, proof, and justification of solutions?

Examine the following journal samples… How has the child’s work changed between August and November?? How does this student use reasoning, proof, and justification of solutions?

Examine the Problem of the Day journal response. What can you infer from this student’s work? What constructive response would you write for the student?

Examine an entry from your student’s journal. What can you infer from this student’s work? What constructive response would you write for the student?

1. Each person at your table selects and reads about one CCSS Mathematical Practice. 2. Take turns describing how that practice looks, sounds, and feels.

Which practice standards can we embed into daily instruction through interactive notebooks?

How are you currently using journals in your classroom? What is one way you plan to expand the use of journals in your classroom?