Mathletes

Lydia Schlenker || Discussed new strategies Lydia & Christine are using that are learned in their class (Math Talk). Discussed if these strategies will promote Math Talk during math instruction. ||  ||   || *Katie will email staff to get a list of those using math talk in the classrom, and times for observation. after the observation on a common goal. || Lydia Schlenker || Lydia & Christine finished their first cycle in their class, and Lydia shared what she and Christine had found useful from the new strategies being used. Katie compiled a short list (not many responses) of teachers implementing Math Talk, and possible observations times. Observations will take place in next two weeks. Katie will be attending Math Talk Workshop on Thursday. ||  ||   || *Katie will compile notes to share from Math Talk workshop. Observed Nancy Stanton's Math Lesson || Gives students a guide to develop a comfort level with sharing and leading classmates. || Observation Notes Question/job cards || Katie & Nichole will incorporate student leaders into math instruction 2 to 3 times a week for two weeks. We will regroup and discussion pros/cons/positives/concerns. || All Team Implementation of Math Talk discourse and Students are beginning Levels of math Group will work over next few weeks on grade level Members student leadership responsibility to use math discoures discourse prompt cards to help students when they get stuck while leading student groups or problem solving. Group members will compile short powerpoint presentation for Dec. 2
 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * Katie Holloman
 * Each team member will schedule an observation to be completed by Oct.14
 * Bring back three items to include in our observation so that we can collaborate
 * Katie Holloman
 * Monday, Katie & Nichole will meet and discuss one item to begin implementing in the classroom as a team when Lydia & Christine track-in.
 * Bring back observation notes ||
 * Nichole and Katie Holoman || Katie shared some notes from the workshop she attended. She also shared the teachers who are currently using math talk in their classrooms with Nichole. ||  ||   || Katie and Nichole will incorporate student leaders during math review 2-3 days next week. We will write down concerns, problems, and what went well. ||
 * Katie Holloman (10/3-10/7) || Developed and shared student leader questioning cards and student group jobs for math talk problem solving discussions.
 * Katie Holloman (10/10-10/17) || Implemented Student Leaders on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays prior to math instruction. Student sign-up to be leaders (idea taken from Nancy). Students use cards to guide. Modeling & instructing of leadership qualities took place. || Students are excited about problem solving so they can lead each other. || Video of Student Leacers ||  ||
 * Katie Holloman (10/17-10/21) || Continue with student leaders & begin problem solving groups and jobs on Fridays as part of centers review. || Each student must participate and have an active role in problem solving. ||  ||   ||