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Active Student Engagement through Learning Stations
Holly Markovich
M.Ed. Secondary Mathematics
NBCT
Wake Tech Community College
While we gather…
On the flip chart paper, please write verbs that are great for use in active learning!
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Today’s workshop:
- (5 min) Why Active Verbs Matter In Math Class
- (5 min) A Minute On RIGOR
- (10 min) Quantitative Literacy Drive The BIG Ideas
- (50 – 60 min) Station Activities And Templates
- (5-10 min) Wrap Up And Questions
A minute on RIGOR
RIGOR is NOT: Something extra More HW More pages More problems
RIGOR is : The driving force of quality instruction. A critical part of a quality school experience. A FOCUS on what students are asked to do. Active, communicative lessons.
Quantitative Literacy Drives our BIG Ideas
What is Quantitative Literacy
• “The ability to identify understand and use elementary mathematics in everyday contexts” –Deborah Hughes Hallett, mathematics
professor, University of Arizona
• “Quantitative Literacy involves understanding the mathematical concepts and skills that are necessary for everyday life”. –Glenda Price, President Emeritus, Marygrove
College
Continued… • “[Quantitative Literacy includes] confidence in
mathematics, cultural appreciation, interpreting data, logical thinking, making decisions, mathematics in context, number sense, practical skills, prerequisite knowledge, symbol sense” –Lynn Arthur Steen, mathematics professor at St. Olaf College, former MAA president, and executive editor, Mathematics and Democracy: The Case for Quantitative Literacy(2001).
• “The heart of quantitative literacy is real world problem solving –the use of mathematics in everyday life, on the job, and as an intelligent citizen.” –Henry Pollak, Visiting Professor of Mathematics Education, Teacher’s College, Columbia University
What can we believe about QL?
Involves “everyday” mathematics.
Involves application of basic mathematics.
Involves communication.
Involves math confidence.
Involves decision making.
Involves mathematics in context.
Reasoning, purposefulness, relevance, coherence, precision…ARE ALL IMPORTANT
“Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.” Nelson Mandela
How do we encourage our students to have a QL Habit of Mind?
• Math lessons must be active, collaborative, verbose, relevant, interesting…
• We must do math, always, everywhere, in all circumstances where we can imagine it!
• We must show OUR passion for math (develop it if we don’t have it!).
• Learn from our colleagues – our best mentors/teachers are our teachers!
• Empower, empower, empower!
What happens before learning stations?
• Direct Instruction • Set-up Learning Stations* • Introduction of stations; expectations for student
interaction and behavior • Students are asked to get 4-5 pieces of loose leaf
paper and staple together like a book. • Assessment guidelines formative summative learning packet + RUBRIC
Learning Station Set-up Create ONE folder/basket/box/container per
station.
One copy of directions and name of learning station posted at station. This is the general info that can be used every time
Folder/basket/box includes information the students need for their learning packet.
You may include copies for students or create one of LARGE PRINT (possibly laminated or page protected) that the students can follow.
What happens during Learning Stations?
• Students work in teams of 3-4 students. • These roles are usually assigned: Reporter,
Speaker, Recorder (a second Reporter or Recorder if needed)
• Speaker = only member allowed to ask teacher a question. Changes daily. Goes back to group to explain.
• Reporter= if a question is posed to the group, the reporter is the only one who can answer
• Recorder = ensures that every member of team has all information recorded. No movement to new station without recorder approval.
• Teacher facilitates
• Wanders
• Listens
• Anticipates difficulties
• Redirects
• Talks to speakers away from the team to ensure that speaker then teaches the team.
What happens during Learning Stations?
Assessment • Each student is
responsible for their work and the work of the team.
• Meaning, everyone does all of the work. The team cannot move on until everyone is on board with work and knowledge.
• Yes, they must collaborate and help each other. They must use math terms.
• Peer tutoring is essential.
• Packet from the stations is worth 50% of the summative grade.
• Example: If station work is Mon., Tues. and Wed., then summative is Thursday.
• Packet is turned in the morning of test/quiz.
• Provide RUBRIC for station packet. Rubric is self-completed before turning in for teacher appraisal.
Learning Station Set-up (ideas) • Consumer Mental Math (fractions, percents,
estimation)
• Foldable for New Material Pinterest foldable site
• Money Matters (applications with money)
• Measurement
• Modeling with algebra
• What’s your function?
• Techno Geek
• Reality Check
Exploration of Templates
• Measurement
• Consumer Mental Math
• Money Matters
• Foldable
• Modeling with algebra
• What’s your function?
• Techno Geek
• Reality Check
RUBRIC
Some really great links…
NSA Math Units
Teaching Channel
Illustrative Math
Insidemathematics.org
NCDPI Wikispaces
Pintrest!!!!
Contact info:
• The best way to contact me with questions about this presentation or additional resources is through my personal email:
Thank you!