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.
Tracy and Ruth discuss strategies for improving multiplication fact fluency, focusing on assessment using math running records and creating resources for students to practice deriving facts. They share observations from working with students and brainstorm ideas for a Google site to support remote learning of multiplication strategies, emphasizing the importance of practice and understanding the why behind the math. The episode also touches on broader teaching philosophies.
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 Mathematician You've Never Heard Of Seven Golden Rings Maryam's Magic Stuart J. Murphy's MathStart Safari Park Dozens of Doughnuts The Doorbe...
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 Injustice Book Resources Mathurdays Prime Line Prime Line Video Google Slides Templates ...
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 Fractions ...
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 Knowledge Hook Prime Line MATHurdays Prime Line Theresa Wills' Prime Line Exploration Video Prime Factor Tiles Prime Factors, HCF and LCM &nbs...
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 The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar Tracy's Twitter Thread of Books Read Hands Down Conversations Book The Right to Say No from Dwayne Reed...
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 Heart Kickstarter Math Fact Fluency MBB Episode 30 Math Fact Fluency Book Math Fact Fluency Companion Website Steve Wyborney's Website Steve Sybo...
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 Had I am Deaf and I can Dance Another interview with Dr. Newell ...
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 Kristen Acosta's Three-Act Tasks Tracy's Proffitt's Three-Act Tasks Ice Cube Three-Act Task States of Matter Video Halve & Double Number Talk ...
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 to play with Pattern blocks Fraction Dice Hexagons Are the Bestagons Shape Bracket Candy Bracket Tripp Using Brackets Zoo Theme Escape Room-is...
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 Education Foundation First Book Marketplace Allison Krasnow on Twitter Comparing Fractions PD Slides Cuisenaire Rods from MathsBot Braining Camp Patter...
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 Carter Square Numbers Triangular Numbers Cool Puzzle from Greta (Square, Triangular, etc.) Greta's Original Puzzle Post Pam Harris on Twitter #Math...
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 Desmos 3-Act Task Collection Follow @AstroToya on Twitter My Favorite "No" ...
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 of Problems Thinking Blocks Christina Tondevold - CRA Model MathsBot Tripp's MathsBot + Flipgrd Video 76 Trombones (The Music Man) ...
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 Integer Videos The Five E's Lesson Plan Rainbow Factors Sieve of Eratosthenes Rounding Google Form Ferris Bueller Clip For Teaching Absolute Value ...
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: Racism, Antiracism, and You So You Want to Talk About Race Let’s Talk!: Facilitating Critical Conversations with Students Lynchburg Neighborho...
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 Loom Hyperdocs Raz-Kids Happy Numbers Dragonbox Numbers Mike Flynn's Video Theresa Wills Webinar ...
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 Depth of Knowledge with Perimeter Robert Kaplinsky Grassroost Workshop Change Vs. Transition Jo Boaler's YouCubed Jo Boaler's Video About Mistake...
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 2/3 Model 4 3/6 divided by 1 1/2 Kit's Tweet About Fraction Division 1 1/6 divided by 2 1/3 Brick Math LEGO Masters ...
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 Danielson's Truchet Tiles Howie Hua on Twitter ...
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 Origami Paper Origami Ninja Star Mystery Science Loom - Screen Recording Site Learn It - Loom Matt Parker standupmaths - Why do people keep gett...
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 Beginner Knitting Video Adilee's Knitted Headband Khan Academy Making Math Moments Academy - Looks like there is a waitlist now Empowered Problem ...
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 & Adolescents The West Wing Weekly ...
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 Everett's Episode of MBB Old McDonald Had a Pie Matt Parker's Pi Day Video Those are Some Powers of Two Quadratic Formula Song Think of Math Every ...
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-words ...
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 Area, Set, & Measurement Models of Fractions Ep 19: That's a Lot of F-Words Fraction Number Talk Image Jay's ILMD Presentation Jay's Po...
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: I Love Math Day Table Talk Math Let's Play Math! Workshop Slides Let's Play Math Mini Notes Kent Haines' Blog: Two Year Anniversary Salute Spro...
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 ...
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 Dot Game Dog Pile Risk Factor Math Equals Love by Sarah Carter Soma Puzzle Pom Pom Pointillism Pentago Bowling Word Problem - Order of Operati...
