2012.01.21+Resources

How can we infuse a more authentic aspect to activities in math class? - RESOURCES

 * 1) Links shared by #ElemChat organisers
 * 2) Links shared by #ElemChat participants
 * 3) Questions for directing discussion
 * 4) Other Links

Links shared by #ElemChat organisers

 * Grant Wiggins Podcast: Shortcomings of traditional approaches to math instruction. [|http://www.authenticeducation.org]
 * Me Circles by @DwyerTeacher http://inquiryblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/me-circles/
 * Yummymath via The Innovative Educator, Lisa Nielsen @InnovativeEdu [|http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com]
 * Use of Case Studies, A Principal's Reflections, @NMHS_Principal [|http://esheninger.blogspot.com]
 * Mr Avery's Classroom Blog, some nice maths learning http://mravery.edublogs.org/
 * Eureka! Hands-On Minds-On Science http://eurekahandsonmindsonscience.blogspot.com/
 * http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Illuminations (resources for teaching math)
 * Jon Mueller Authentic Assessment Toolbox http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/examples/examples_tasks_math.htm
 * Egyptian math http://mathfuture.wikispaces.com/Egyptian+math
 * Authentic Activities for Connecting Mathematics to the Real World www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/mprojects.pdf
 * Counting large numbers; A Kindergarten counting inquiry from @tashacowdy [|http://inquiryblog.wordpress.com]
 * I was never good at Maths by @pamelaaobrien http://pamobriensblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/i-was-never-good-at-maths/
 * Get the Math - in music, fashion, videogame design http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/
 * Fifteen Paperless Math Strategies, @edrethink @johntspencer http://www.educationrethink.com/2011/06/fifteen-paperless-math-strategies.html
 * Changing Gears 2012: maths are creative, maths are not arithmetic, SpEdChange @irasocol [|http://speedchange.blogspot.com]
 * Math Pickle using math skills to solve authentic problems http://www.mathpickle.com/K-12/Videos.html
 * PBL Examples of Math Project Ideas http://www.mathpickle.com/K-12/Videos.html
 * Problem Solving Learning Centers in Mathematics [|http://david-r-wetzel.suite101.com]
 * Math Train http://www.mathtrain.tv/index.php
 * The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education(collaborative projects) http://www.ciese.org/currichome.html
 * Inside Mathematics http://www.insidemathematics.org/index.php/home
 * Mathematical engagement - images to delight, ignite and excite, @Nevbar1 [|http://nbnotewell.blogspot.com]
 * Money Games for Kids http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203735304577167060242787318.html
 * Edutopia: Mathematics Education: A Way Forward http://www.edutopia.org/blog/mathematics-real-world-curriculum-david-wees



Links shared by #ElemChat participants

 * @gregcollins2010 - @MrWejr http://t.co/C6Fq6TS7 6 big Assessment practices #Elemchat (cont…
 * @plnaugle - #elemchat Authentic Activities for Connecting Mathematics to the Real World http://t.co/eqTczTmx
 * @cybraryman1 - My Making Math Relevant page http://t.co/8kMHVBJA #elemchat #elemchat
 * @erinpaynter - Tchg math thru a social justice lens webcast: resources.curriculum.org/secretariat/justice/index.html Authentic learning in math #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Authentic Math Unit Plans from Scholastic.com http://t.co/UWoCTkZE #elemchat
 * @flourishingkids - Shortcomings of traditional approaches to math instruction. http://t.co/AUEbQLYM #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Authentic Writing Experiences and Math Problem-Solving Using Shopping Lists - ReadWriteThink http://t.co/jqa7LUc3 #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Would you rather have your students create learning videos or memorize math facts? #elemchat [Like it? http://t.co/8Lqcqcy9 ]
 * @msnorthrup - I asked my 5th Graders to answer - Why Do We Learn Math? Here's what they said http://t.co/dXF5kIg1 #elemchat
 * @brettelockyer - #elemchat A1 An old favourite book to which I still refer http://t.co/SZKRODO8
 * @plnaugle - Earth Day is April 22. Plan some authentic Math Lessons http://t.co/8V2wggcv #elemchat
 * @msnorthrup - I think student choice is really important for authenticity. I use a bi-weekly Math Free Time as one approach http://t.co/ILUC7mmx #elemchat
 * @cybraryman1 - How I taught consumerism involved math http://t.co/1s9e3BZ2 #elemchat I took the learning out in the community #elemchat
 * @CallanRG - Connecting geometry to real life and the arts (a minilesson - Drawing 3D Prisms in Second Grade) http://t.co/M2GJjVV8 #elemchat
 * @jungleteach - I use http://t.co/ScH7BBuG for weekly challenge problems. Students have to submit solutions and present their thinking to class #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Great resource. Prpmotes HOTS RT @jungleteach: I use http://t.co/iuqIXXke for weekly challenge problems. #elemchat
 * @web20education - Blog post wolfram launched #education portal http://t.co/ybqHYpfB #elemchat
 * @pernilleripp - Math Obstacle Course http://t.co/tLfaZ8aN #elemchat
 * @pernilleripp - Build a 3-D City - a math project for scale, area, and perimeter http://t.co/uBOLPasc #elemchat
 * @tracywatanabe - @CliveSir Everyone can learn. We just need to understand that mindset. http://t.co/gsfWZlR5 #elemchat
 * @cybraryman1 - My Money & Budgets page has money games... http://t.co/jwmTud4O #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - @lookforsun No, but check out @Langwitches blog for great Skype info http://t.co/MfiPjuoX. #elemchat
 * @PeterMDeWitt - If you havent seen this funny math video, you need to. It's ma and pa kettle and I use it for presentations. #elemchat http://t.co/4za3AFnm
 * @plnaugle - A3 I think some kids are "programmed" by parents or teachers to believe that they can't get math. Phooey to that. #elemchat
 * @CallanRG - A4 I recommend everyone open this in a tab and watch it after: http://t.co/FNJrbaSz "Why Math Instruction Is Unnecessary" #elemchat
 * @msnorthrup - My students recently had an interesting conversation about why we learn math. Here's what they came up with: http://t.co/dXF5kIg1 #elemchat
 * @mr_avery - Even though Picnik is closing up, free premium features until April! features http://t.co/v2KAhTHW #Elemchat #edchat #edtech #6thchat
 * @ncarroll24 - @flourishingkids That is neat! #elemchat Me Circles http://t.co/g1TU0oSW
 * @BriteEyes49 - @msnorthrup Sumdog is excellent! We particpated in their contest for DE last month! My kids were "playing" math games every day! #elemchat
 * @CallanRG - I recommend "Young Mathematicians at Work" for using authentic contexts in math http://t.co/gxl8BYdM #elemchat
 * @CallanRG - Just bc it is recent news: Slavery Math Problems in School? The Right Way to Do It http://t.co/xtFnyNTY #elemchat
 * @tracywatanabe - Loved reading @jmsalsich post about math and football http://t.co/mDj7TKqg #elemchat
 * @mb_phillips - Here's one way to connect math and art with multiplication tables: http://t.co/z01MIAsz #elemchat
 * @ncarroll24 - @flourishingkids Fun interactive site: uses billards soccer and more http://t.co/AefIT3zT #elemchat "Hitting the Target"
 * @AHenrey - Visual Math Learning http://t.co/a6091fiw #elemchat
 * @PeterMDeWitt - Thnks for the chat. Here's a blog about last week's chat. #elemchat Importance of Service Learning http://t.co/qJI6gtNs via @educationweek
 * @tracywatanabe - I like the idea of students using the Painting with Time app for iP*d http://t.co/kkhFu4TK to create word problems to go with it #elemchat
 * @flourishingkids - Math engagement - images to delight excite, @Nevbar1 http://t.co/X9M8ryCc #elemchat
 * @bucharesttutor - One good Math games website I can recommend is, www.tutpup.com #elemchat
 * @BethSaxon - http://t.co/penCVdAE Awesome, awesome, great visual tool for multiplication, thx! #elemchat
 * @mrsd5107 - Hi all ...late to the party but I love the problem solving ideas from @YummyMath http://t.co/wXEYkLYY #elemchat
 * @ncarroll24 - Anyone using Sumdog http://t.co/TrXz79p9 My Ss love it to practice their math facts #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Math Projects - find some authentic learning here http://t.co/2P1SjeeN #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Check out http://t.co/qD46ZOpK for authentic math activities. #elemchat
 * @mrsd5107 - Writing in Math http://t.co/JM7WznMy #elemchat
 * @plnaugle - Education World: Connecting to Math in Real Life http://t.co/DjMDj0mc #elemchat
 * @TeachersNet - http://t.co/w55jMHil has a Super Bowl (Roman) Numerals printable doc #elemchat #mathchat
 * @FinEdChat - My piece for Edutopia on incorporating #financialliteracy in elementary classrooms #elemchat http://t.co/edfgBvLT
 * @tashacowdy - Counting large numbers; A Kindergarten counting inquiry http://t.co/Om0h4iFI #elemchat
 * @erinpaynter - Tweeted this webcast at #elemchat: http://t.co/LkGdwjCn Tchg math thru a social justice lens --> embedded in real life #edchat #mathchat
 * @Edu_Thompson - My Top 25 Free Math Resources for Education http://t.co/hQPMsjRV via @zite #edchat #mathchat #elemchat #fifthchat #cmsk12



Questions for directing discussion

 * Q1: How do children learn mathematics? Different at different ages/stages?
 * Q2: What is the rationale for adding a more authentic nature to math activities?
 * Q3: Is there a certain brain which will never “get” math, no matter how authentic?
 * Q4: How can we help students answer the question:”Why do we need to know this?”
 * Q5: Math traditionally taught by textbook. How can we create contexts for learning that are connected to “real life”?
 * Q6: How can we connect mathematics to other areas, like social studies, science, etc.
 * Q7: Can math be connected with sport? How about music,art,cookery?
 * Q8: Can game apps be as effective as real-life math situations?
 * Q9: Can project-based learning be as effective as real-life math situations?
 * Q10: How can we extend math as learning that happens all day, beyond the classroom?
 * Q11: How do we help kids to go beyond: “I don’t get it?” and help them to articulate questions?
 * Q12: Can we use tech, like Showme app or other screencast tools, to give students opportunity to share connections/understanding?



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