1. Creating, Collaborating
and Computing in Math
Enhancing the teaching and learning of
mathematics using technology
Riverside School Board and McGill University- February 23rd, 2015
2. 9:00 Sharing Comments on Math Talk
Videos
9:30 Brandon’s Class Video
10:15 Break
10:30 Reflecting on Our Practices
10:45 Design a Complex Task
12:00 Lunch
13:15 Continue Work
2:45 Sharing &Planning for school visits
Agenda
3. ARRIVE ON-TIME AND PREPARED
REMAIN ON TASK /TOPIC
BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE GROUP
WITHOLD ALL JUDGEMENT
RESPECT OUR PEERS
RESPECT EACH OTHER
REMAIN POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE
Group Norms
5. Five Major Reasons That Talk Is Critical to Teaching and
Learning
1. Talk can reveal understanding and
misunderstanding.
2. Talk supports robust learning by boosting memory.
3. Talk supports deeper reasoning.
4. Talk supports language development.
5. Talk supports development of social skills.
Why Math Talk™?
From Math Solutions founded by Marilyn Burns
http://mathsolutions.com/common-core-support/math-talk/
6. What do you see the teacher doing?
What do you see the students doing?
Video From Brandon’s Classroom
9. Choose/design your complex task.
Identify your learning objective(s) for the task.
Plan your task with your partner.
Your Task…
10. Choose a date for a classroom visit.
Are you willing to have your lesson filmed?
Wrap up
11. After your classroom visits, share your experiences,
reflections with the group.
Remember to also comment on the videos on
Vialogues.
On Edmodo
12. Dr. Alain Breuleux: alain.breuleux@mcgill.ca
Dr. Gyeong Mi Heo: gyeongmi.heo@gmail.com
Karen Rye: karen.rye@rsb.qc.ca
Tina Morotti: tina.morotti@rsb.qc.ca
Sandra Frechette: sandra.frechette@rsb.qc.ca
Thank you and have fun!
Editor's Notes
Expectations clearly stated,
Run through of the procedure as a whole class
Open to different strategies
Probing questions during sharing