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Mrs. Wilsey's ClassroomAdriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-41001850865525453562012-08-27T12:10:00.000-04:002012-08-27T12:10:36.050-04:00Monday Book Study: Chapter 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I am playing catch up as I just loaded chapter 2 because I was so exhausted from last week's beginning of school. But today.....we had a HURRICANE DAY!!!! Yes, I live in Florida and almost all school districts closed today along the coast due to Issac. Weather is not bad at all and we probably could have gone to school!<br />
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And so...Chapter 3 is Getting Started Strategies<br />
Looking back at chapter 2's problem solving framework, chapter 3 goes into each step more in depth because students really struggle with how to beginning solving problems!<br />
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1. Restating the problem- one needs to understand the problem before figuring out how to solve it. A powerful statement made in this section is students need to make the problem their own!! To do this it is wise to get your kiddos to read through the problem 3 times. By doing this they can get a focus on the important information. One can start to visualize what is happening and being asked so that they can retell the problem without looking at it.<br />
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2. Identify wanted, given, & needed info-This starts to come automatically when you are able to restate the problem. In my class I always ask these questions before we dig into working the problem. This would be great work to put into the math notebooks! Don't focus solving the problem! Just ask the questions and have them respond!!<br />
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3. Identify a subgoal-as students get in the higher grades we see more multi-step problems. This is a problem because they do the first part of the problem and forget to go back to finish the problem. I always tell my students the writer of tests to this on purpose because they know you will forget to complete the problem. We make it as a "proving the writer wrong" which gets them excited!<br />
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4. Select appropriate notation-this is where students use strategies that represent their thinking. One or more can be used at a time depending on the age appropriateness of the problem. It can go from a scaffolding of concrete models, to pictorial representations, to numerical notations to abstract symbols. The book states we use this for two reasons: 1. to help get to a solution and 2. to show the process you followed to get to the solution so others can understand your thinking. This is why we always tell our students to, "<i>show your work!"</i><br />
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Something to think about and ask yourself......What steps can you take to teach your students how to use these strategies when solving problems?<br />
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Until next week.......<br />
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Sorry I did not get this out on time as last week week started school and BOY was i exhausted!! :)<br />
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Chapter 2 talks about planning for problem solving in the classroom. The steps to do this is: 1. find a good math problem. This really opened my eyes when reading this section and looking at some examples. You will want to keep these keys factors in mind when looking or creating problems:<br />
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It goes on to demonstrate the Problem Solving Framework that should be used when working out problems which I think is the hardest for our students to understand and take the time in practicing....<br />
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1. <b>Understanding the Problem</b>: RESTATE the problem in your own words & what INFORMATION is the problem asking for.<br />
2. <b>Devise A Plan</b>: what STRATEGIES am I going to use?<br />
3. <b>Carry Out the Plan:</b> Do it and CHECK each step as you move through the problem<br />
4.<b> Look Back:</b> does this make SENSE??<br />
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Part 2 of the chapter talks about the Instructional Model of Launch, Explore & Summarize.<br />
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<b>Launch</b>: Is more like your engaging of the students.<br />
<b>Explore:</b> This is where the students gather data, share ideas, look for patterns and choose strategies. <br />
<b> Summarize</b>: This part is the one that needs the most focus but for some reason we never give enough attention to. Students have discussions and share how they figured out the problem and the strategies used. Students can also revise or refine their work to better understand how to solve the problem.<br />
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So what does problem solving look like in your classroom????
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For the next 8 weeks a chapter will be discussed in this book! I went to some Math Trainings this summer and problem solving was the main focus and this book explains everything that was presented in the trainings..</div>
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So in chapter 1 it discusses what is problem solving. Is it just a word problem? For students to get the most understanding of solving problems it needs to have some connection to them....if not why would they want to do them??? REAL WORLD PEOPLE!!! In our everyday lives we solve problems and so we need to provide the same opportunity for our students. As the old saying goes...<i>.the more we practice the better we will get at it! </i>Students should be trying to solve and understand word problems everyday!!</div>
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The books goes into depth on where to find good problems and even has a checklist for the components and where to fit it into your day.</div>
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A question was asked in the chapter for teachers to reflect on:</div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;">For me </span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;">I would have to say that students have a hard time reading & understanding word problems. This chapter made me aware that not all word problems provide a deeper understanding of math. It is something that now I will be on the look out for especially with the handy dandy checklist from page 20. I think that students will get more out of doing problems if it means something to them. Making connections helps to keep them engaged.</span></div>
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Something else...I found out last Friday that I will be moving up to fourth grade next and I am not sure how I feel about it! I have only taught in 2nd grade!!! I know that I need the intermediate experience but 4th grade is such a tough year. I think what also bothers me is that I do not know if I am teaching gender and departmentalizing.<br />
<b>So I am now in need of some great 4th grade blogs that have ideas in all content areas! If you know of any please send them my way!</b><br />
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<b>Toodles!</b>Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-64806191029639806072011-10-09T17:57:00.000-04:002011-10-09T17:57:04.098-04:00Finally A Weekend OFF!OMG! I can't believe I have not posted since August! Where has the time gone?????? This is my first weekend (actually day) that I can sit and do nothing. No running kids around, no Master's homework. Just time to sit and catch up on all the amazing blogs that I follow! This year I have an all girls class of 2nd graders and I just LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I love my girls! This is my first year doing it and I have had so much. Now that all testing is done and October is here we can get our hands into some crafty Halloween projects. On the flip side one of the hardest things this year has been having a Level 3 Intern. Do not get me wrong...she is great and is going to make a great teacher but it is so hard letting her have the control of the class. I have to bite my lip from not interjecting. Nevertheless I am having a great year and will posting soon some of the spooky things my girls created for the month.<br />
Tootles for now!<br />
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<br />Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-8261024821660577632011-08-06T16:51:00.000-04:002011-08-06T16:51:15.944-04:00Another Addiction!Sorry I haven't posted in awhile....trying to finish my Master's class which ends next weekend. YEAH!!! Then I have my Internship in Ed. Leadership to complete. This first half of the year will be quite busy for me! I am getting a Level 3 intern of my own so hopefully she is good and is ready to dive-in.<br />
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So.....first it is this blog and now I have found another addiction....<br />
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How many of you have found this site??????? Can I say OMG!!!! Here is the lowdown of this fabulous site:<br />
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Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.</div>
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Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interest.</div>
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<b>While your waiting check mine out at: </b><a href="http://pinterest.com/awilsey1/">http://pinterest.com/awilsey1/</a></div>
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Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-59333796817732869812011-07-29T08:57:00.001-04:002011-07-29T08:57:35.256-04:00Another Great Giveaway!Head over to Second Grade Shenanigan's for a great giveway. Her stuff is sooooooo cute!<div>
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Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-49419760235650140882011-07-16T15:03:00.003-04:002011-07-16T15:03:38.407-04:00Ladybug Teacher Giveaway!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I just found this amazing blog and she is having a giveaway!!</div>
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It is <a href="http://ladybugsteacherfiles.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Ladybug Teacher Files</span> </a>which also owns <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://ladybugresources.blogspot.com/">Ladybug Teacher Resources</a></span>. </div>
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If you are new to the "blogging" world she has tutorials to help explain everything. </div>
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What I also like is her blogging templates in which I am scounting out to getting one.</div>
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Head over to her blog to find out the details of her giveaway....you won't be disappointed!!!</div>
Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-9011286830132571642011-07-14T10:23:00.000-04:002011-07-14T10:23:50.304-04:00A Finding for Science Investigations!<div style="text-align: center;">Last week I went to a science training and one of the things our county does is Long Term Investigations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> A long term investigation basically needs to last more than one week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">They called it Grow Gator because we got to take home a gator they purchased for us but at <b>Michael's </b>I found all these great Grow Me animals that the students are going to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">LOVE!!!!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">They were only $2.00 a piece.......$2.00 a PIECE!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I think I am going to let table groups of students have an animal and they will come up with their own investigation. They will have to decide what kind of liquid to put them in, predict how big they will get, keep a journal of observations for at least 2 weeks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I think it will be cool for all my students to be able to see all the animals!</div>Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-23021911074444159092011-07-08T15:40:00.001-04:002011-07-08T15:47:17.199-04:00Christina Bainbridge's Classroom Giveway<div style="text-align: center;">For all of those that are deciding exactly what you will need for your classroom theme next year you might want to check this out! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Christina Brainbridge is giving a away a classroom theme set!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is one of the contributors to The Teaching Oasis which has some fabulous things for a small amount of money.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You need to hurray!!! The giveaway ends this Sunday. Go to her blog and follow the rules.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good Luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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So now comes the hard part of developing lists for my second graders! <br />
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Wish me luck!!!Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402607506641689560.post-14481966701206070912011-07-01T13:41:00.000-04:002011-07-01T13:41:06.754-04:00My first day blogging!So I started seeing some of my favorite teacher's starting to have blogs and I decided that I should have one too. So here I am trying to figure out what to do instead of doing my own homework for my Master's degree :)Adriana Wilseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824254286072484820noreply@blogger.com2