Level of Cognitive Demand | Teaching Mathematics for Understanding | Classroom Discussions | Math Classrooms that Promote Understanding | Senator Gibson School Potpourri |
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What is memorization
Involve producing previously learned facts, rules, formulas or definitions.
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What is the the heart of constructivism
Learners are not blank slates but creators of their own learning
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What is clarify children's ideas in a variety of ways
Restate children's ideas as questions
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What is math ideas expressed by children are important
Children's Ideas are Key
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What year the original section of Senator Gibson school was built
1963
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What is Procedures without Connections
Focussed on producing correct answers rather than developing mathematical understanding
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When does assimilation occur
A new concept fits with prior knowledge and the new information expands an existing mental network
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What is encourage student-student dialogue
Want children to think of themselves as capable of making sense of mathematics
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What is Mistakes are good opportunities for learning
Children come to realize that errors provide opportunities for growth
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What is the number of parking spaces at Senator Gibson School?
50, and it's not enough.
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What is Procedures with Connections
Focus children's attention on the use of procedures for the purpose of developing deeper levels of understanding
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What is relational understanding
Knowing what to do and why
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What is emphasize reasoning
Ask follow up questions
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What is creating a climate that encourages math understanding
Teachers must first provide explicit instruction on the ground rules for classroom discussions
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What is Senator Gibson School's street address?
4944
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What is doing mathematics
Require complex and non-algorithmic thinking
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What is the Zone of Proximal Development
A range of knowledge that may be out of reach for individuals to learn on their own but is accessible if learners have support
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What is introduce mathematical conventions
Symbolism and terminology should be introduced after concepts
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What is opportunities for children to talk about mathematics
Learning is enhanced when children are engaged with others
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What year the addition was put onto Senator Gibson School?
1998
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What is Productive Struggle
Tasks with high-level cognitive demand engage children in...
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What is Procedural Fluency
The skill in carrying out procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently and appropriately
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What is clarify children's methods and make connections
Help children clarify and interpret their ideas and point out related concetps
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What are the 3 common types of teaching
Direct instruction, facilitative methods and coaching
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What is the population of Senator Gibson School?
532
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