Slice of the Pi
September Edition
Warm Welcome
Dear Family,
This year math assessments can be SENT HOME to share with families; they do not need to be returned. Please keep track of the post test score in some manner (lunch list, etc.) until the district data collection format is shared with you by your administrator.
Power
When we learn a new idea, an electric current fires in our brains, crossing synapses and connecting different areas of the brain.
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When we learn deeply, synaptic activity will create lasting connections and form structural pathways. Superficial ideas will wash away like paths made in the sand.
Struggle
Every time a student makes a mistake in math they grow a synapse. There is greater electrical activity in mistakes than correct answers!
Jo Boaler
Mathematical Mindsets
Fall Schedule
LMES & GES grades 3 & 5
PES & MES grades 4 & 5
I'll be connecting with you this coming week to decide how we'd like to plan our time together:)
Jim Knight
Professional Development Follow Up
I've shared your ideas for future PD with administrators- thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Teachers were curious to learn more about IAB's, differentiation, aligning Bridges assessments to the report card standards, and the mathematical practices. If you have additional ideas please share them with me.
Tips & Tricks From Your Colleagues
- The new Smart Exchange has great "bonds of 10" lessons
- Laminate six copies of your Work Place student sheets and store in a binder. Have students use wipe off markers
- Write on the back (white portion) of your number corner markers to use as a calendar without revealing future cards
- Tab out the days of number corner for the week using Post-its so you don't have to flip around
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Questions? Comments? Curiosities?
Email: asmith@region15.org
Phone: 203-947-3446
Twitter: @anniesmith821