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Vocabulary is super important and I want to be more intentional about it. Headbandz-working with vocabulary, recall, etc.

I want to instill some solid structures, using Kagan as a guide early in the semester in order to plan more effective small groups, efficient use of time.
July 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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July 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I remember the first time I did cup stacking! And how the task changes a bit over the years!
January 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Towards the end when they discussed on Ss would mix up shapes of the graph with speed vs. distance; asking students to explain their thinking; ask what they're doing? It may be a great way to begin the semester. #eduread
January 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I like that idea. There is a FAL you could steal 4 equations from. That task made me think of @saravanderwerf.bsky.social Stand and Talks - I will look for the file of the equations and graphs I used #eduread
January 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#eduread I think I'll begin new semester using some of the empty graphs

Will have to think a little and pick your brain about early Stats!

Thanks for the chat!
January 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some of the ex shared also reminded me of FALs lessons from mathshell - so I can see maybe looking there for an example to use. #eduread

As we wrap up - What changes will we make in our planning and instruction based on what we've read in CH1? How might we use this in our own classrooms?
January 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I feel like with Alg 2 it may be easier for me in my planning. Wondering if I could start a unit with a blank graph, use the structure of the videos, tie in to the algebraic / numerical models and finall making connections to a concrete scenario for Ss to tie back to ? #eduread
January 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I literally typed the exact thing!
January 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The lessons and the structure are so well thought out imo; So much that I question the order, approach - can be uncomfortable and I think that every time I used it; but the pay off for Ss retention supports. #eduread
January 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#eduread I feel like @samjshah or Kate posted about this many years ago and it fascinated me how it to a "complex" idea and simplified it. the the beauty of it within the graph, too
January 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#eduread I feel like Open Up Resources for HS also does a fantastic job making these connections in algebra with functions, helps Ss make connections and interpret within the context -
January 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#eduread agree. most will teach the way they were taught until they see the connections and can realize how powerful listening to student ideas and helping them see the connections between different reps can be in solidifying their understanding
January 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#eduread back toyour first mention of this - it confirms how I feel about equation solving - it *should* happen within context / or as part of systems solving. y=y; which led me to think about ineq, solved along side the graph ya>yb would be "when is function a above function b on the graph?
January 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#eduread Yes! And the snippet videos are short/sweet but packed full of examples in presentation, classroom language, modeling for teachers to see how to implement the structures/tasks.
January 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
#eduread your first point here is an actual learning standard in KY-KAS, cannot remember if it is in CCSS or not. But I often feel that the latter - they are only focused on the ordered pairs.
January 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
#eduread Giving Ss the graph w/o labels, made me think of a Malcom Swan book and it really encouraged giving students the graphs and allowing them to tell the stories; makes me think of Slow Reveal Graphs; Graphing STories, then when you add the context, it allows Ss to make sense within the story
January 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#eduread unpopular opinion - many likely go straight to the graph without even attempting the algebraically solving. If we teach them side by side, will Ss go straight to the graph? b/c it is so much quicker? less thinking? am I wrong?
January 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM