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

Exploring Foundational Principle:

“Design a responsive mathematics learning

environment.”

“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)

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 work

Reading/ Reflecting upon Foundational Principle -

“Design a responsive mathematics learning environment.”

As you read page 8, reflect upon and record the strengths and challenges in relation to this principle in your work.

A Researcher’s View

Dan Meyer, Stanford University

- “Build understanding of effective mathematics instruction”

http://www.curriculum.org/k-12/en/videos/transforming-classroom-culture

How do Dan Meyer’s comments enhance your understanding of the Foundational Principle -“Design a

responsive mathematics learning environment”?

Table Talk

What resonates with you in relation to this Foundational Principle -

“Design a responsive mathematics learning environment.”

Selected Resources

Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers, 2012–2013

“Design a responsive mathematics learning environment.”

So What? Now What?

What are the implications for your work?

Learning From and With Each Other

• How might this principle, “Design a responsive mathematics learning environment”, support you in being more intentional and precise in your work?

• Record ideas to share with your Board Team.

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