@SVVSDMath

Senior Manager, Curriculum & Academic Programs for St. Vrain Valley Schools in Longmont, CO

Joined November 2011
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The case for language-rich instruction: "The more we practise talking through ideas ... the more fluent we become and the deeper we can go." "... if talk is useful for one person, thinking things through, building fluency etc – then surely it’s useful for everyone."
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Learning Through Talk: If talking helps learning, that means everyone needs to talk. teacherhead.com/2026/10/11/l…

Learning Through Talk: If talking helps learning, that means everyone needs to talk.

This week I’ll be attending the Voice 21 Great Oracy exhibition. I can’t wait. WalkThrus is one of the co-sponsors because we’re increasingly convinced of the importance of weavin…

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Want to create a language-rich math classroom where student ideas shine and participation thrives? Make Think-Pair-Share a regular part of your daily instruction! sites.google.com/svvsd.org/s…
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Jay McTighe@jaymctigheOct 7
Here are two articles on providing FEEDBACK to students. One is a classic from Grant Wiggins. The other offers ideas for using rubrics as tools for feedback, not just evaluation. ascd.org/el/articles/seven-k… and jaymctighe.com/wp-content/up…

Seven Keys to Effective Feedback

Advice, evaluation, grades—none of these provide the descriptive information that students need to reach their goals. What is true feedback—and how can it improve learning?

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Sage & Scribe for the win! 🧮 Communicating math strategies is just as important as solving them. Our 2nd graders are coaching each other step-by-step through 2-digit addition! Collaborative, hands-on learning that's the #StVrainADVANTAGE! ✨ #LEESoars @SVVSDsupt @BuchlerStVrain
Two young girls working together in a classroom cozy corner—one kneeling on the carpet and drawing a math diagram on a small whiteboard while the other sits against a cushion, smiling; nearby a filing cabinet, side table with a sand timer, and classroom supplies.

ALT Two young girls working together in a classroom cozy corner—one kneeling on the carpet and drawing a math diagram on a small whiteboard while the other sits against a cushion, smiling; nearby a filing cabinet, side table with a sand timer, and classroom supplies.

Older student helping a younger child work a math problem on a small whiteboard while they sit on a rug in a classroom reading corner beside labeled book bins.

ALT Older student helping a younger child work a math problem on a small whiteboard while they sit on a rug in a classroom reading corner beside labeled book bins.

Two children sitting on a classroom carpet collaborate on a small whiteboard, one using a yellow eraser while they work through a written math equation.

ALT Two children sitting on a classroom carpet collaborate on a small whiteboard, one using a yellow eraser while they work through a written math equation.

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Durable Skills equip students with the tools they need to succeed in school, careers, and life, creating a systemic approach to lifelong learning. svvsd.org/departments/assess… #StVrainAdvantage
Joshua Barnett@BigSkyPK8Sep 30
Big Sky's 6th grade team talks about working on Durable Skills with their students. We are the #Stvrainadvantage @SVVSDsupt @SVVSD @KarlaAllenbach
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Alpine Elementary@AlpineElSep 28
Our second graders kicked off math with a Solve and Share from our enVision Math curriculum! Before any instruction, students tackled a real-world problem all on their own, thinking, drawing, and explaining their strategies with partners. #StVrainAdvantage @SVVSDSupt
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Find whole-number quotients ... using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models. (CCSS: 4.NBT.B.6)
Howie Hua@howie_huaSep 26
Let's learn how to divide with rectangles
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Hands-on, 3-dimensional science learning in action at @Skyline_Falcons! Biology students taking measurements from their solar stills and chemistry students engaging in a card sort to discover the structure of the periodic table. @SVVSDScience
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“…this episode is a reminder that mathematics is about more than just finding a solution,” said [James] Maynard. 'It wasn't about only answering this problem, it was about the human understanding behind it,' he said." npr.org/2026/09/22/nx-s1-596…

AI solved one of math's hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)

OpenAI beat humans to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, but mathematicians say the AI's solution isn't telling them much.

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Paper-based student notebooks can be more than a place to take notes; they can become active learning tools. Research-backed strategies include revisiting & reorganizing notes, sketching/diagramming ideas, and creating self-test questions. edutopia.org/video/3-evidenc…

3 Evidence-Based Ways to Supercharge Paper Notebooks

When paper notebooks become a primary workspace, students can organize their ideas, visualize key concepts, and better track their learning.

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Working memory is a math bottleneck, but teachers can ease the load by breaking problems into chunks, using visuals & manipulatives, connecting to prior knowledge, and modeling solutions, helping students focus on mathematical thinking. edutopia.org/article/7-resea…

7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math

Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.

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A big thank you to Mrs. & Mr. Versoi at @Skyline_Falcons for hosting us in their @frccedu College Algebra and @CUDenver Intro to Statistics classes! These courses support Skyline’s P-TECH and Data Science Certificate pathways. #StVrainAdvantage
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Diane Lauer@MrsLauerSep 4
The impact of summer learning is showing up in classrooms across St. Vrain. More than 4,400 students used their summer to get a head start on the school year. Here's what it looked like: #StVrainAdvantage #SummerLearning #CreditRecovery #AcceleratedMath linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

St Vrain Summer Learning Boosts Student Success | Diane Lauer posted on the topic | LinkedIn

The impact of summer learning is showing up in classrooms across St. Vrain. Teachers and students alike are noticing the difference, with more kids walking into the new year already holding the grade...

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Teachers at @AlpineEl are deeply engaged in exploring mathematical reasoning through sample student assessment responses, answering the question "How good is good enough?" Focusing on clear, complete, and concise student responses with classwork and classroom assessments!
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What it looks like when professional development shifts toward a collaborative movement! Our @SVVSD Science of Learning group is in our 8th year, and officially 100 members strong!! @MrsLauer @drshanesaeed @AWellington83 @patricebain40
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A great morning with the staff at @RedHawkRocks exploring Thinking Classrooms principles and discussing the article “Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say!” Who is doing the talking, the thinking, and the mathematics in your classroom?
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Second grade mathematicians worked together to make a collaborative graph of their birthdays. While working, they shared what they noticed, including which months have the most birthdays and other patterns. #HighlandsHawks #StVrainAdvantage
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Understanding math isn’t about rote memorization of facts; it’s about making sense of patterns. Once you see and understand the patterns, math starts to feel less like a list of rules and more like a language that actually makes sense!
Howie Hua@howie_huaAug 22
4 results in math that make sense due to patterns
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Looking for ways to bring more data science into your K–12 science classroom this school year? The Colorado Department of Education is offering a free three-part professional learning series this fall. Register for one (or all three!) Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Data Science in the K-12 Science Classroom - Webinar Series

Join us for one or more professional learning sessions designed to strengthen data science learning and support classroom implementation. Participants may earn professional development hours that can...

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What does it mean to be future-ready? Discover the six durable skills that benefit students in any classroom, workplace, or future and see them in action throughout our 2026 magazine at magazine.svvsd.org #StVrainAdvantage #PublicSchoolAdvantage
'What does it mean to be future‑ready?' headline above smiling graduates in blue caps and gowns processing outdoors as attendees applaud, conveying a commencement celebration and readiness for the next step.

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Graphic explaining St. Vrain’s initiative to intentionally develop six durable skills to benefit students in classrooms, workplaces, and futures, illustrated by six colorful icons: compass, lightbulb, globe with pin, gears, speech bubble, and graduation cap.

ALT Graphic explaining St. Vrain’s initiative to intentionally develop six durable skills to benefit students in classrooms, workplaces, and futures, illustrated by six colorful icons: compass, lightbulb, globe with pin, gears, speech bubble, and graduation cap.

Compass icon beside heading SELF-AWARE LEADER with supporting text: Empathetic, ethical, and metacognitive; tenacious and adaptable with the resilience and confidence to be a positive influence.

ALT Compass icon beside heading SELF-AWARE LEADER with supporting text: Empathetic, ethical, and metacognitive; tenacious and adaptable with the resilience and confidence to be a positive influence.

Badge-style graphic reading "CRITICAL THINKER & INNOVATOR" with a yellow lightbulb icon and subtext: "An analytical problem solver who is curious, creative, entrepreneurial, and ready to be a change maker."

ALT Badge-style graphic reading "CRITICAL THINKER & INNOVATOR" with a yellow lightbulb icon and subtext: "An analytical problem solver who is curious, creative, entrepreneurial, and ready to be a change maker."

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