The Mathematical
September 2018
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There's More Than One Right Answer???
The power of having more than one right answer: Ambiguity in math class.
But ambiguity—a messy place—can be where important mathematics begins.
Giving an Answer is not always the Answer
Why We Need To Change Student Mindsets (and Our Own)
List of 5 Growth Mindset Books for Math Teachers
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
- Mathmatical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching by Jo Boaler
- The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher's Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve by Annie Brock
- A Mind for Mathematics: Meaningful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms by Nanci Smith
- 101 Growth Mindset Quotes for Kids by Anthony Persico
Reflex Math Educator Grant
Instructional Technology Training - Save the Date!!
*This is the first of the Instructional Technology Training sessions for this school year to be held on the last Thursday of each month.
Middle School Collaboration Meetings
Professional Learning Opportunities
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 6-8 (3 sessions)
Sept 11, 2018 - West GA RESA Grantville, 9:00 - 3:00
This is a 3 session professional workshop which will provide participants an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of critical mathematics for grades 6-8. Topics for the September session include Sense Making, Fractions, and Geometric Properties. Participants can register for just one session or the entire series. Register here.
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 3-5 (3 sessions)
Sept 18, 2018 - West GA RESA Grantville, 9:00 - 3:00
This is a 3 session professional workshop which will provide participants an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of critical mathematics for grades 3-5. Topics for the September session include Sense Making and Length & Measurement. Participants can register for just one session or the entire series. Register here.
Middle School Math Collaboration
Sept 26, 2018 - Arnall Middle School, 4:00 - 5:00
Grade level teams will work together to discuss the updated pacing guides at the first district-wide middle school math meeting. Deconstructing standards and spiraling will also be discussed and strategies shared. Participants are asked to bring their chromebooks to the session.
Nearpod Training: Instructional Technology Training
Sept 27, 2018 - Werz, PLC, 4:00 - 5:00
Want to learn more about Nearpod and implementing it in your classroom? This training is open to all county teachers wanting to learn about Nearpod. Please bring your chromebook. Register here.
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades PK-2 (3 sessions)
Oct 2, 2018 - West GA RESA Grantville, 9:00 - 3:00
This is a 3 session professional workshop which will provide participants an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of critical mathematics for grades PK-2. Topics for the October session include Sense Making, Place Value, and Length & Measurement. Participants can register for just one session or the entire series. Register here.
Research Base
Boaler, J. Boosting Math. [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youcubed.org/resources/four-boosting-messages-jo-students/
Comments, Concerns, Questions?
Please contact Michelle Clarke, Math Content Specialist, with any comments, concerns, or questions.
Email: michelle.clarke@cowetaschools.net
Website: curriculum.cowetaschools.net
Location: 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan, GA, USA
Phone: 770-254-2800
Twitter: @clarkemath