Google Sites & Google Classroom
Students always know what to do and can catch up if they are away.
Students chose their own groups, it would be good to mix the students up using random allocation next time.
Ms Allan explains things differently for example using Prime Climb Circles. Some students find it easier, it makes the difficult easier.
Prime Climb on Thursday was good, would like to do it more often. More interesting than website or book work because you can connect with your friends better. We are learning and it is fun. We enjoy building relationships.
Learning lots of different things in one lesson is confusing. Integers, powers, surds, percentages etc.
When we play Prime Climb it is interesting hearing about other peoples strategies. It makes us think more deeply about the game.
Website reflections are not yet routine.
Joyce:
These meetings got me thinking and researching. I am aiming to developing a shared concept of student leadership in the mathematics classroom. The notes below are a record of my research and thoughts. Research came after this, as my desired direction started to become clear.
This model is my adaption of a model for working with people with mental health issues. I like it as it is about the relationship, as without a relationship we can not help people learn.
The aim is empowerment, not control. The aim is to help students develop goals and work towards them, not to impose targets and tell them to 'try harder'. The aim is to discover the barriers to learning, and to work out ways to overcome the barriers, rather than blame, make excuses or deny there is an issue. The aim is that all students love coming to mathematics class, even if they really do not like mathematics. The aim is success for all, not for some or most.
Research is the result of searching for relevant readings to help guide my path.