Math Talks and Number Sense<\/b><\/p>\n
Thank you for your work this week on Number Talks. \u00a0That was certainly not the easiest day to buckle down and stay in character and you did it very well. \u00a0I did send a thank you note to Kerry on our behalf as I really appreciate her expertise and preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n I am re-sharing a great resource for math thinking and learning. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>YouCubed<\/span><\/a> \u00a0The following statement is really powerful regarding our approach to students who appear to be struggling. \u00a0Often what we want to provide (remediation, formulaic route memorization) in the name of support, can often exacerbate \u00a0the problem for students.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a 3-minute video on the page linked below that provides a really good explanation of Number Sense and you can see how using Number Talks can strengthen this for all students.<\/span><\/p>\n Number Sense Video<\/a><\/p>\n Also on the YouCubed site there is a great page on Assessment & Grading. \u00a0We (I am part of this guilty party) put so much emphasis on testing, grades and homework, yet math success can be assessed in so many more ways. \u00a0I think because the vast majority of our students do so well on assessments we assume there is something wrong with the student who does not perform well rather than assume something might be wrong with the assessment for that particular student. \u00a0What if we challenged that paradigm?<\/span><\/p>\n To be clear, I am not and would not advocate for any large sweeping changes to our program or instructional practices. \u00a0According to our Fall easy CBM, 85% of our 5th grade students started the year in the green zone above the 72nd percentile (most schools are ecstatic if they reach this by the end of the year). \u00a0According to our 2018 SBAC scores 89% of our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students tested at or above state standards. (This is twice the Oregon average.) There is no evidence our population lacks number sense or any major mathematical set of skills and knowledge; therefore we should only be allowing ourselves to make tweaks and small changes, here and there, to our instruction. \u00a0For the few students who continue to struggle, according to assessments we give them, we should consider designing alternatives to assess the knowledge they have rather than test what they don\u2019t know. It\u2019s not an easy challenge, but you are one of the most creative and dedicated group of educators on the planet and I believe we are best positioned to make this happen.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DHS Forms-<\/b>Apparently, DHS will no longer be accepting faxed copies of report forms. I don\u2019t know the reasoning for this decision. Please share this with staff and please continue to send a copy to the Ed. Center and keep one for your records. For now, no copies to DHS until we learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n Education Foundation Grants- SAVE THE DATE! \u00a0<\/b>The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools announces the Classroom Grants timeline for K-12 educators for the 2019-2020 academic year. \u00a0The grant process will open <\/span>Monday, February 18, 2019<\/span> with a link to the online application form. \u00a0Grant applications must be submitted no later than <\/span>Friday, March 22, 2019.<\/span> \u00a0The grant application process is open to all educators in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver. \u00a0Once determinations are made, funded grants will be awarded in May 2019. All educators will be sent additional communication with in December and January and the online link in February. \u00a0Questions can be directed to <\/span>Angie Cole<\/b>, Allocations Committee Chair at: \u00a0<\/span>acole@cocc.edu<\/span> or (541) 318-3794 \u00a0OR <\/span>Michelle Johnson,<\/b> Executive Director, Education Foundation at: <\/span>classroomgrantapplications@gmail.com<\/span> or (541) 355-5660. \u00a0Requests for STEM, art, music & wellness projects will be accepted during the dates indicated and must complete all necessary forms for consideration. \u00a0In the 2018-2019 academic year, the Education Foundation funded over $89,000 in classroom grants \u2014 it\u2019s highest award in 30 years of service to the K-12 educational community. \u00a0To learn more, visit <\/span>www.engagedminds.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Thank you! Michelle Johnson, Executive Director<\/span><\/p>\n Mandatory Standard Protocol Response Training<\/b><\/p>\n Thanks for attending the training with Jimmy. \u00a0If you would like to have more specific training with him in the future, please let me know. <\/span><\/p>\n District Equity Policy<\/b><\/p>\n I want to draw your attention to our <\/span>District Equity Policy<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0Please take a few moments to read this document and think about ways we can make these statements more than words on paper. \u00a0What are the everyday things we do to promote equity? What are everyday things or behaviors that serve as barriers to equity?<\/span><\/p>\n Nutrition Services Announcement:<\/b><\/p>\n -Nov 9<\/span>th<\/span> Friday Veterans will be honored with a complimentary lunch. This is open to all Veterans of student and staff families.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0VETERAN\u2019S DAY<\/b><\/p>\n Spaghetti & Meatballs<\/span><\/p>\n Italian Breadstick<\/span><\/p>\n Chocolate Chip Cookie<\/b><\/p>\n House Salad<\/b><\/p>\n -Nov 15<\/span>th<\/span> Thursday Holiday dinner<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0HOLIDAY DINNER<\/b><\/p>\n Roast Turkey<\/span><\/p>\n Mashed Potatoes & Gravy<\/span><\/p>\n Holiday Stuffing<\/span><\/p>\n Roast Vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n Pumpkin Bar<\/span><\/p>\n -Nov 16<\/span>th<\/span> Friday College Day (coloring contest elementary only)<\/span><\/p>\n Beef Chili Dog<\/span><\/p>\n Tater Tots<\/span><\/p>\n Football Sugar Cookie<\/b><\/p>\n Caesar Salad<\/b><\/p>\n Click below to see the Highland Staff Calendar.<\/p>\n Google Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Math Talks and Number Sense Thank you for your work this week on Number Talks. \u00a0That was certainly not the easiest day to buckle down and stay in character and you did it very well. \u00a0I did send a thank … Continue reading \n
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