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Three mornings a week, we meet before breakfast for an early-morning run. We spend most of our time planning and reflecting on what's happening in our classrooms. This has become our favorite professional development, so we figured, why not share these moments with you. Tracy is a 4th grade math and science teacher, and Ruth is a 6th grade math teacher.
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In this episode, we describe a resource we plan to develop to help improve students' multiplication fact fluency while working remotely. Prime Numbers on Twitter Episode 4: All Things Multiplication Episode 30: Math Fact Fluency Episode 40: Ann Elise Record Dr. Nicki Newton Math Running Records Math Fact Fluency Dr. Theresa Willls' Interview Multip…
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In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published. Episode 43 Baby Goes to Market Anna Hibiscus & Other Books by Atinuke Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin The Multiplying Menace Divides Dirt Cheap Beast Academy Puzzles Level 3 Kent Haines' Blog Emmy Noether: The Most Important Ma…
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Theresa Wills about online math teaching and her book, Teaching Math at a Distance. Teaching Math at a Distance Corwin Dr. Theresa Wills' Website Dr. Wills on Twitter Dr. Wills on YouTube Problem Solving Oath How to Be an Antiracist High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injus…
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In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely. Amanda Cooper Interview Jay's Bernie Memes PlayingCards.io PlayingCards.io Fraction Game Math Learning Center FractionsBy Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization. Braining Camp Fractions Part I Braining Camp Fractions Part II Tracy's Virtual Fraction Manipulative Video Prime Climb Dan Finkel on Twitter Mechelle Newell's 2021 Tweet Mathigon Polypad…
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In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops. New Years Episode 2019 The Myth of Low Kids & High Kids Clothesline Math Mathigon Jay's Photography Website Eat Clean, Run Dirty Podcast Empowered Problem Solving Course Theresa Wills' Global Math Department Workshop Cookie Monster Task T…
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In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game. PPT Clue Game Tracy's Jamboard Clue Game Video Explaining Clue Game Multiplication By Heart Mathigon Polypad Dan Finkel Primb Climb Multiplication By He…
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In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California. Mechele Newell on Twitter Elite Public Schools Roboblockly and Math Bridges Math Curriculum Rounding & the Chicken Leading Equity Podcast Hacking School Discipline Education of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935 Becoming the Math Teacher you Wish You'd Ha…
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In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom. 8 x 3 Multiplication Chart with Decimals Empowered Problem Solving Course The Arcade Three-Act Task Graham Fletcher's Three-Act Tasks Three-Act Tasks by VA SOL Catherine Castillo's Three-Act Tasks Kendra Lomax's Three-Act Tasks Kri…
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In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions. Comparing Fractions PD slides Ruth's multiplication chart for 1/2 Wacom Tablet Braining Camp Manipulatives Sub Sandwich Problem Comparing Fractions Student Version AIMs Education Playing Cards IO Cover Up: A game…
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In this episode, we discuss mental math strategies for subtraction, an elementary social justice math project, and the first two strategies for comparing fractions. The comparing fractions section begins at 25:00. Ruth's Subtraction Strategies Video Sherry Parrish's Number Talks Book SMILE: Seeing Myself In the Library Everywhere Lynchburg Educatio…
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In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks. Election Resources Ruth's Decimal Challenges Slides Marcy Cook Puzzles NRICH 1,000th Digit Challenge Perfectly Perilous Maths Math for Smarty Pants Divisibility Rules Envelope Puzzle from Sarah Cart…
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This is the second in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems. Practical Problems Best Practices Website Graham Fletcher's 3-Act Tasks Kristen Acosta's 3-Act Tasks Catherine Castillo's 3-Act Tasks Tracy's 3-Act Task List by VA SOL (Work in Progress!) Searchable Desmos + MTBOS Activity Bank Des…
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This is the first in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems. Practical Problems Best Practices Website Why we shouldn't use key words for problem solving Mathematize It Numberless Word Problems Fact Fluency Book Jo Boaler explains why math is not about speed Berkley Everett- Math Flips Types …
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In this episode, we discuss our first couple of weeks back to school. Ruth's school is face to face while Tracy's is all virtual. Frank Peretti's No More Bullies Jelani Memory's A Kids Book About Racism Resources related to attracting and retaining teachers of color Peter Liljedahl's Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces Kyle Pierce's Math is Visual Inte…
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In this episode, we share current favorite resources and key takeaways & actions on our journey to becoming anti-racist teachers. Seeing White Podcast Abolitionist Teaching and the Future of Our Schools Abolitionist Teaching Network Sesame Street Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism Town Hall Nick News Presents: Kids, Race, and Unity Stamped: Rac…
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Black lives matter. Anti-racism Resources Ally Henny's list to answer "What can I do?"By Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we interview Katie Johnson, a kindergarten teacher, about the learning and growth she's experienced this year in math instruction. Seesaw Skeleton Keys Flies Rings Spoons Leaves VDOE Rich Tasks VDOE Kindergarten Comparison Task School's First Day of School Sara Van Der Werf Orton-Gillingham Secret Stories Kindergarten Smorgasbord L…
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In this episode, we talk with fourth-grade teacher, Georgianna Cary, about student collaboration in the time of Covid-19, lifelong learning, and more. Esti-Mysteries Steve Wyborney Open Middle Mother Hubbard Open Middle Problem Operations Open Middle Problem Fractions Open Middle Problem Empowered Problem Solving Course Problem Solving Framework De…
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In this episode, Ruth & Tracy discuss Edpuzzle and try to model two fraction division strategies. Run Every Street Video Edpuzzle Ruth's Fraction Division Edpuzzle Tracy's Rounding on a Number Line Edpuzzle Jay's Videos About Google Forms Esti-Mysteries Kazoom Esti-Mystery Edited Esti-Mystery for Zoom Lesson Breakout Rooms in Zoom 3 1/2 divided by …
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In this episode, we wonder about the best way to assess problem-solving tasks during online education. Recipe Assignment Pocketful of Primary - Google Slides Tricks Bit Paper Fraction Division Google Slides Fraction Division Video CPalms Baking Task Empowered Problem Solving Four Ways to Assess 3-Act Tasks Sliding Board Meme QuaranTiles Christopher…
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In this episode, we discuss our schools' plans for educating at home, two tools for parents, a screen recording site, and Ruth's upcoming week of multiplying fractions. Adilee's Homesick Quote Lynchburg's At Home Learning Site #mathartchallenge Annie Perkins on Twitter Annie Perkins' Website Butterfly Math Art Challenge Origami Butterfly Pictures O…
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In this episode, we share reflections relevant for those working at home, teaching their own kids, coaching, and/or looking for professional development. Casey's Tweet Happy Numbers ST Math Remind Rock Candy from The Sci Guys Floating Expo Marker Flipgrid Pennies Experiement Chemical Change Song Mystery Science Tower Lesson Glitter Slime Recipe Beg…
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In this episode, we share two geometry stories we use in our classrooms, as well as discuss online education in the age of Carona. Sir Cumference Story Sir Cumference Video SquAre and the Quads AngLegs Force a Copy of a Google File Redeeming the Time Video Proffitt Homeschool Schedule DreamBox Art for Kids Hub Explaining the Brain to Children & Ado…
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In this episode, we discuss equivalent fractions, using pattern blocks for fractions, the beginning of homeschooling our kids, and a few favorite math songs. Braining Camp Pattern Block Context Questions Fractions with Pattern Blocks Pattern Blocks Glued Together Math Before Bed Dreambox Kent Haines' Post about DreamBox Drug Bust Task Berkeley Ever…
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Ruth and Tracy bounce ideas off of each other. Lots of questions, but not really many answers. Cuisenaire Rods Notice & Wonder Episode 19 -- That's a Lot of F-wordsBy Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we discuss introducing LCM & GCF, supporting students and teachers through the first steps of open-ended problems, and fractions. Launch, Release, Return NCTM Problem of the Week I Love Math Day Challenges (Including Go-kart problem) Tracy's Go-kart Solution Student Work from 2020 I Love Math Day Challenges I Love Math Day Website …
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In this episode, we discuss Prime Climb, Property Brothers, an upcoming parent workshop about games, and math in photography. Notice and Wonder Prime Climb Blog Prime Climb Instructional Video Property Brothers Problems Distributive Property Doodle Notes Percents and Commutative Property Mets Win Superbowl By Way of Transitive Property Episode 13: …
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In this episode, we discuss Ruth's Property Brothers lessons and open education resources. Property Brothers slide show NCTM problem of the week Open Education Resources Commons GoOpenVa Berkeley Everett Episode Illustrative Mathematics Eureka Great Minds IM K-5 Math Beta West Wing Clip Desmos Middle School Pilot…
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In this episode, we talk about new ideas for I Love Math Day, introducing properties, and using a numberless word problem to practice order of operations. Math Before Breakfast Episode 13 I Love Math Day Website Geometry Tiles Lakeshore Multiplication Machine Christopher Danielson Mega Pattern Machine Hexagon Challenge One Whole Punch Puzzle On The…
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In this episode, we talk about overcoming fear, double-digit multiplication, and numberless word problems. James Tanton on the Area Model 2x2 Digit Multiplication Twitter Thread Array of Dice Situation Types for Operations in Word Problems Numberless Word ProblemsBy Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we talk with Berkeley Everett, creator of the Math Visuals website. Berkeley Everett on Twitter Math Visuals Website College Prep Math Kyle Pearce's Math is Visual Learn How To Use Keynote Multiplication Relationships Gem Stickers Foam Squares Understanding the Math We Teach and How to Teach It by Marian Small Lemons & Limes Visual…
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In this episode, we reflect on 2019 and tell what we'd like to have more of, less of, and stay the same in 2020. Hilary Kreisberg Webinar Routines for Reasoning Open Middle Book Teaching Keywords? Forget About It! All I Want for Christmas is You - ArticleBy Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we discuss the three reads strategy, administering mid-year fluency check ups, and review strategies. Teaching Keywords? Forget About It! Numberless Word Problems Just in Time Scaffolding - Juli Dixon Word Problems Tweet Routines for Reasoning Fostering Math Practices - Three Reads Graduation Trolls and Apples Problem Three Reads V…
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In this episode, we introduce Large Numbers with Jay, discuss scientific notation, and develop a multiplication task using Cuisenaire rods. NPR - Tiny desk concerts Call me Maybe Music video Multiplication Made Easy Adilee's Geode Robert Kaplinsky - Scientific Notation Random acts of Mathematical Delight Hexaflexagon Mike Wernicki's Three Act Task …
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In this episode, we anticipate student thinking and plan for productive struggle in a decimal three-act math task. Mic Drop Maths Mic Drop Maths on Twitter Georgia Standards of Excellence Division Song Mike Wernicki's Three Act Task Page Penny Task Penny Task in GA Standards (Page 71) Making Math Moments that Matter 3 Act Task Episodes The Make Mat…
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In this episode, we discuss resources for finding and choosing rich tasks, as well as productive mindsets for professional development. Adina's Question Global Math Department The Era of Resource Abundance Van de Walle Definition of Rich Tasks Ruth's Division Challenge Leftovers With 100 Game Leftovers With 100 Video by Students NRICH Game: Remaind…
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In this episode, we discuss the meaning of the equal sign, why multiplying by decimals less than one makes numbers smaller, and rounding vs. estimating. Open Middle Kindergarten Equality Problem Open Middle First Grade Equality Problem Open Middle 2 Digit Equality Problem Open Middle Recording Sheet Broken Calculator Broken Calculator in Episode 6 …
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In this episode, we discuss Ruth's implementation of the Mini-Me lesson and Tracy's next steps with coaching. Robert Kaplinksy Episode Mini-Me Lesson Decimal Number Project Number Talk Support Survey Lesson Study Episode VDOE Rich TasksBy Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we are joined by Robert Kaplinsky, author of the new book, Open Middle Math, and founder of Grassroots Workshops. Robert Kaplinsky's Website Robert Kaplinsky on Twitter Robert Kaplinsky on Facebook Open Middle Depth of Knowledge Matrix Open Middle Worksheet Open Middle Book Robert's Real World Lessons Mini-Me Lesson Just in Time Sc…
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In this episode, we discuss flexibility with place value & decimals, the relationship between addition and subtraction, and comparing numbers. Nothing Stopped Sophie Unit Form For Decimals DIY Rekenrek Ruth & Tracy on Halloween Steve Wyborney's Math Splats Berkeley Everett's Math Flips How Are Addition & Subtraction Related? Base Ten Blocks: See Nu…
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In this episode, we discuss Ruth's upcoming rounding decimal lesson, Number Talks, and modeling subtraction with regrouping. Motion Math App - Zoom WODB with Base 10 Blocks Number Talks Planning Document from Trish KeplerBy Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga
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In this episode, we discuss using the quiz feature with Google forms, a temperature task from NRICH, introducing different types of graphs, and assessing multiplication fluency. Math Before Breakfast Episode List My Rounding Rules are the Shiz Drop it Like It's Hot Parent Tweet Statistics Unit Warm-ups - Same But Different, WODB, Etc. Same But Diff…
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Lenny VerMaas' Picture Book Page Two of Everything - Read Aloud The Dot - Read Aloud Rosie Revere, Engineer - Read Aloud Why Doodle Notes? Complete Integer Doodle Notes Subtraction Notes 1/3 Subtraction Notes 2/3 Subtraction Notes 3/3 Box and Whisker Doodle Notes Statistics Unit Warm-ups Student Work Samples - 4 Mile to 10 Mile Time Teacher Race Pi…
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In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Bethany Lockhart, a kindergarten teacher from California. Bethany Lockhart on Twitter Bethany's Counting Collection Tweet Bethany's ShadowCon Talk - Start around 10:00 Nick Johnson on Twitter Young Children's Mathematics #MathGals ShadowCon Talk - Start around 28:30 #BraveBoldMathMove The School's Fi…
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In this episode, we discuss more integer operations, teaching rounding conceptually, and a counting collections grant idea. Less than Zero Subtracting Integers Video Subtracting Integers Journal Notes Favorite Sources for Challenges - Multiplication Sarah Carter's Blog - Math Equals Love Rounding With a Meter Stick Episode One: Don't Kill the Chick…
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In this episode, we discuss Ruth's introduction to integers, Marcy Cook puzzles, and children's literature to teach math. Ruth's Flipped Videos Student Timeline Examples Ruth's Timeline Rubric Ferris Bueller Driving Backwards Video Marcy Cook's Website Open Middle Sudoku Marcy Cook Puzzle: Tile Search Negative/Positive Integer Tiles Up and Down Til…
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In this episode we are joined by Nancy Estepa, a Math Coach from Virginia Beach, who talks about helping her students grasp the concept of one million. Nancy Estepa on Twitter Place Value Disks Nancy's One Million Tweet SodaTab Collection Site Mega Penny Project Counting Collections Book Counting Collections Episode Big Numbers Book…
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In this episode, we discuss the first day of school, divisibility rules, a fraction & decimal computation questions, and integer basics. Podcast about Flexible Seating Ruth's I'm a Math Person Frame Magnetic Cuisenaire Rods Math Fails100 Numbers Name Tents Prime Numbers Song Divisibility Rules Video Berkeley Everett's Math Visuals Array PDFs Tracy'…
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In this episode, we are joined by Ann Elise Record who shares a wealth of resources, including information on Math Running Records and her upcoming book, Fluency Doesn't Just Happen. The Recovering Traditionalist - Christina Tondevold Dr. Nicki Newton Math Running Records Facebook Group Build Math Minds Facebook Group Bureau of Education Research C…
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