Exploring Foundational Principle : “Design a responsive mathematics learning environment”

1. Exploring Foundational Principle : “Design a responsive mathematics learning environment”

2. “Effective teachers…. know that a wrong answer might indicate unexpected thinking rather than a lack of understanding; equally, a correct answer may be arrived at via faulty thinking.” –Anthony, G., & Walshaw, M. (2009)

3. Goals of this session Deepen knowledge and understanding of the Foundational Principle – “Design a responsive mathematics learning environment” Connect this knowledge and understanding to a selected resource Share this learning with your Team deciding how it may impact your Numeracy plan

4. Reading/ Reflecting upon Foundational Principle - “Design a responsive mathematics learning environment” As you read page 8, note the strengths and challenges evident in your FOS/District work Explain how you know. What is the evidence of impact? 

5. A researcher’s view Dan Meyer, Stanford University “Transforming Classroom Culture” How do Dan Meyer’s comments enhance understanding of the Foundational Principle -“Design a responsive mathematics learning environment”?

6. SelectedResources Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers, 2012–2013

7. Review/reacquaint yourself with the resource at your table. In your Math plan, how might you use this resource to implement the Foundational Principle -“Design a responsive mathematics learning environment”? Record ideas to share with your Board Team

8. Additional Resources http://edugains.ca/newsite/math2/index.html http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLNS/MathResources/MathematicsResourceInventory.pdf http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/capacityBuilding.html