Active Math

PLC – January 23, 2013

Issue with student learning is engaging students in number concepts so that it can be authentic and active. We want to address different levels of ability through the activity(so that students stay engaged).

We are examining a center developed by Thibeau prior to implementing with students so that we can talk through kinks to student learning. One of the goals is to make it so that students can do the learning in groups independent from the teacher.

In 2 weeks we are going to meet again to look over the student work to gauge authenticity and student success. (Thibeau will video the students in action).

DISCUSSION POINTS WE CAME ACROSS

·    One characteristic of the task is to incorporate their interest levels and learning styles to motivate students in doing the math task.

·    Enrichment opportunities once they had the general understanding of the task for the students who need different entry points.

·    Ways to modify for “regular” classroom settings and other grades

·    The structure of the activity remains the same but the math cards can be changed to cover different concepts.