#INspirEDmath
June 2021, Volume 31
"Good Job" - A Missed Opportunity
Five Foundations for Successful Student Feedback
Goal-Oriented
"I see you've shown every step of your calculation. As you work through this task, remember to justify your answer. How did you reach your answer? Does your answer make sense in the context of the problem?"
Results-Oriented
Action-Oriented
"Your solution is correct but your justification is unclear. How can you communicate the path you took to achieve your solution so that anyone can see your thinking?"
Growth-Oriented
User-Friendly
- "I'm noticing that you..."
- "What is another way you can represent your solution?"
- "Your procedure makes sense but your solution is incorrect. How can you check for accuracy?"
- "Is there a tool that can help you make sense of this problem?"
- "What is the problem asking? Does your solution make sense?"
Resource of the Month
Elementary - Which Popcorn?
Find a hint on the Figure This! website.
Secondary - Who Runs Faster?
Find a hint on the Figure This! website.
Opportunities for the Field
Registration Now Open - Productive Struggle Workshop
In this FREE full-day workshop, for any K-12 educator, administrator, or instructional coach, discover how to implement and support student productive struggle in the math classroom. This workshop will provide participants with key points from the Productive Math Struggle book, highlight action activities with demonstrations and interactive tasks, and supported intentional planning time.
It is not required but highly encouraged to purchase and read Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance. The book is available for purchase at several retailers including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Corwin Publishing.
Please register for only one workshop option as capacity is limited. There is a high volume of interest for these workshops. To be respectful of all those who would like to attend, IDOE requests that only those who are sure they will be able to attend register for the onsite sessions. An Eventbrite ticket is required to enter the workshop. Follow the links below to register and receive a ticket.
IDOE Mathematics Team
Robin Conti
Email: rconti@doe.in.gov
Website: doe.in.gov
Phone: 317-233-6098
Twitter: @RobinLConti
Emily Bruning
Email: ebruning@doe.in.gov
Website: doe.in.gov
Phone: 317-232-9142
Twitter: @MrsBruning