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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out our <a href="https://www.mentimeter.com/s/f1038e406167148a96c4b8abd7769e2a/b4104a63567c">BPS Growth Mindset Word Cloud</a> from 16 different classrooms in our district so far! Thanks to those of you that completed Module #5 and added to the Word Cloud! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736141728573367600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494542400020324543.post-22869511395127805632016-04-06T11:41:00.002-07:002016-04-06T11:41:31.469-07:00BINGO- Problem Solving Style!<br />
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Problem Solving Bingo is a great activity to implement into your classroom! Thanks to BPS eductor Josh Monson and his 5th Grade students for the video clips and examples that show Problem Solving Bingo in action! Click here for the video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFh-nTopF2M&index=1&list=PLQUw7Thu6IMcy307a1Y-b_e_DxvwhmghH">Problem Solving Bingo!</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736141728573367600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494542400020324543.post-8012867085094040542016-03-07T10:56:00.002-07:002016-03-14T08:07:17.362-07:00DoJo and Growth Mindset<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that Class DoJo has 5 great videos relating to Growth Mindset (perseverence, effort, learning from mistakes, etc)? Thanks SO much to </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">Lyndsay White, 3rd Grade teacher at Bench </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">for sharing this. </span><a href="https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/" style="font-size: x-large;">Here is link and the first video </a><span style="font-size: large;">is found below. You will also see a little discussion guide link right below the video. </span><a href="https://www.classdojo.com/bigideas/" style="font-size: x-large;">Click here!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736141728573367600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494542400020324543.post-40067086468385390472016-03-07T09:07:00.001-07:002016-03-07T09:07:11.362-07:00GEOMETRY CHARADES<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As you know, geometry includes a variety of vocabulary terms. Math Practice Standard #6 "Attend to Precision", relates to being precise with calculations and use of tools, and also being <b><span style="color: red;"><i>precise with vocabulary</i></span></b><span style="color: red;">! </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Learning vocabulary goes beyond writing and defining a word. In geometry, students need to be clear on the attributes that define that shape. hat is the difference between perpendicular lines and intersecting lines? How are they the same?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">"Good planning" is all about the Ps! </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b> <u>P</u>edagogy-<u>P</u>roducts-<u>P</u>rofessionalism-</b></i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">- Using effective <b><i>pedagogy </i></b>or instructional strategies, teamed with the <b><i>products</i></b> we have listed on the planning guide, along with <b><i>professional decisions</i></b> (from you...the professional educator) ---- these are 3 areas to really consider. They are ALL important!</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736141728573367600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494542400020324543.post-1977180204780265542015-09-08T17:48:00.001-07:002015-09-10T06:34:31.185-07:00Growth Mindset in Action - In a Math Classroom!<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Think about someone you consider successful and respected as an educator....</span><br />
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When I think about this, I always think about my amazing friend Tanya Griego, currently a first grade teacher (and the Godmother of our Noah!) .....She is always learning, reading, asking colleagues for advice, and always "growing her brain" in some way. She is my very own "growth mindset" model.<br />
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Carol Dweck, Standford University, has studied "growth mindset" vs. "fixed mindset" and the impact it has on learning and ultimately, our lives! Her book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mindset-The-New-Psychology-Success/dp/0345472322">Mindset</a>, is being referenced by people in all industries and is one I can't stop thinking about.<br />
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I know how important it is to make the most of your limited time! So....there is now a <a href="https://sites.google.com/a/billingsschools.org/bpsccmath/bps-curriculum/go-math">link specifically relating to Go Math</a> that can found under the BPS Curriculum tab on our <a href="https://sites.google.com/a/billingsschools.org/bpsccmath/home">BPS Website.</a> All of the videos and handouts are relatively short and to the point. More resources will be added as needed.<br />
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As promised, we told you that students would be uploaded/updated into ThinkCentral and that you could create a class in your account after Labor Day. Well, it is now ready to roll if you so desire! Many of you are excited to get your class setup with their own Go Math (ThinkCentral) Accounts so they can access the student eBook and other great resources. <br />
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I have tried to make the videos concise and brief. <b><u>Please, please, please view the videos before jumping in.</u></b> It will save everyone involved in this process a lot of time in the long run! (students, teachers, curriculum team, BPS tech people!)<br />
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PD and support is critical for our teachers! So...what's the training plan for learning about Go Math? Do I need to be assigning tests online already (NO!!) But what about.... And how do I....<br />
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