DoJo and Growth Mindset

Did you know that Class DoJo has 5 great videos relating to Growth Mindset (perseverence, effort, learning from mistakes, etc)? Thanks SO much to Lyndsay White, 3rd Grade teacher at Bench for sharing this.  Here is link and the first video is found below.  You will also see a little discussion guide link right below the video.  Click here!
 (This is just a picture below of what it looks like...click on "click here" to view video!)

GEOMETRY CHARADES

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 precise with vocabulary!  
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?
One fun way to get kids up and moving as well as thinking about defining attributes of geometry terms is by doing Geometry Charades.  Click here to view this simple idea for Geometry Charades!  

Math Menu BPS Classroom Example

Last week, during "Math Nerd on Site", our own BPS teacher, Mr. Nate Steier so kindly let me come in and observe his kids in action doing a Math Menu!  Take a look at the video to find out how he integrated this structure!

Go Math- How Can I Print a Copy of a Student Textbook Page?

"I need an extra copy of a student textbook page!  Is there a way to print one from Go Math ThinkCentral?"  I thought the answer was no!  However....here is a solution that is a few clicks away!  

Click here and scroll down to #9. (Lots of other great tutorials here also!)  OR, watch 2 minute video below!

Where Do I Find the Problem of the Day to Project?

Where in the world are the digital versions of the Problem of the Day?  (When I use these, I have them solve it in their math journal and then do a quick pari-share for how they solved it and showed their thinking.)  View this video quick video to learn where to find these.  (This video is also on our K-5 Go Math! page! Scroll down to #5)

ThinkCentral- Personal Math Trainer Part 1: Assigning "Stuff' that is Graded!

"In ThinkCentral, how do I assign an assignment that students complete and submit answers online?"  

"I have assigned something, but it was a PDF. 

 What good is this? How does this work?"  

This 5 minute video will give you the basics of assigning a Personal Math Trainer (PMT) assignment to your students.  

Also,  Click here for additional information on using Go Math ThinkCentral.  (This link is found under the BPS Curriculum tab on the math website!) There is a variety of videos and information relating to the basics, including reports in Go Math! More to come..... Stay tuned... Happy Day!

BPS Math Planning Basics Part 1:The 3 P's!

"I just don't know if I am planning math correctly?!!"   

You are not alone if you have these thoughts, as it is always a learning curve when we are provided with a new curriculum tool.

Two key things I  want to leave you with in today's post....more to come later!

• "Good planning" is all about the Ps!  Pedagogy-Products-Professionalism-- Using effective pedagogy or instructional strategies, teamed with the products we have listed on the planning guide, along with professional decisions (from you...the professional educator) ---- these are 3 areas to really consider.  They are ALL important!
• Also, read the BPS Curriculum Expectations and your Grade Level Planning Guide (link to 3rd grade example...).  This has also been extremely helpful for teachers.  (Clears up some muddy waters!)