Rethinking Math Instruction

This video sent out by the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board highlights how we should be rethinking math instruction. Students should not be expected to simply follow a set of procedures to achieve a desired outcome. They need to be able to show that they understand. We often say that the best way to learn something is to have to teach it. By expecting students to justify and prove their response, it solidifies understanding. Have a look at the video.

Web Tools to Support Inquiry

As we continue to engage students' in their own learning through inquiry, there are a number of tools that can be of assistance. Have a look at this article from Education Technology and Mobile Learning about various web-based supports. Tools such as these are not device specific so teachers and students can used them regardless of their platform of choice.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/10-educational-web-tools-that-support-inquiry-based-learning.html?m=1

Creating Growth Mindset Classrooms

What I like about the linked Growth Mindset blog post from Matt Bromley is the list of ways teachers can create this atmosphere within their classroom. I especially emphasis the importance of feedback through small group instruction.  When teachers embed this structure within their programming, students will receive immediate, non threatening feedback with which they can shape new learning. Have a look at the article below. 

https://mjbromleyblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/17/growth-mindset/