emergent math

Lessons, Commentary, Coaching, and all things mathematics.

Resources for St. Vrain Workshop

Rocky Mountain Elementary 9/6/2023

St. Vrain Workshop 8/11/2023
Objectives

  • Understand concepts around Academic Safety and Quality Tasks
  • Walk away with a math routine that supports students’ academic safety
  • Experience high quality math tasks

Key resources/Links

Mathematical points of power

  •  loves a good challenge 
  •  is a pattern seeker  
  •  make strong connections between math concepts in math strategies 
  •  reasons throughout a problem to make sure it makes sense 
  •  understands that mistakes are a great way to learn and improve 
  •  uses mistakes to move thinking forward 
  •  listens and appreciates what others have to offer 
  •  recognizes that learning together makes us all better 
  •  is always willing to share beginning math ideas for the good of the  group  
  •  has a talent for connecting each other’s ideas so they make more sense  
  •  works hard to be precise when showing and explaining their math thinking
  •  never gives up even when it gets tough 
  •  shows such careful detail 
  •  can use pictures or diagrams to explain ideas