International Math Teacher, Dept Head, and senior IB examiner, worked in the UK and internationally. Interested in instructional coaching & science of learning.
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Please recommend some research on school culture, clear expectations etc linked to student wellbeing and inclusivity. I’ve seen some recently but didn’t save it. @tombennett71 @teacherhead @C_Hendrick @adamboxer1 @MaryMyatt @PepsMccrea
Looking to connect with teachers who feel their MYP programme well prepares students for DP, especially in Maths and sciences. #IBMYP, @InteractMaths @markbethune
As someone interested in educational research and science of learning, is the Marshall Memo (from Kim Marshall) a good place to look for summaries of research? @MrZachG @dylanwiliam @C_Hendrick @MegVertebrae @rastokke @P_A_Kirschner @nsachdeva2019 @teacherhead
Is there any research on benefits of students having opportunities to move around during lessons? @C_Hendrick @adamboxer1 @P_A_Kirschner @MegVertebrae
What is the difference between fluency in math and mastery in math? @rastokke @MrZachG @C_Hendrick @completeMaths
Can anyone point to research of the links between students moving around and learning, for secondary age. Having breaks to get up and walk around or stand up and stretch etc. . @C_Hendrick @MrZachG @PepsMccrea @P_A_Kirschner @rastokke
Kicked off our “HLTH” working group this week. Since not everyone has the book yet, we used Instructional Illusions as our starting point. We did: • Individual reading & reflection, Small-group discussions, Full-group share-out • Personal commitments to try 1 new idea
The best part? Seeing colleagues energised and openly sharing what works (and what doesn’t) in real classrooms. @C_Hendrick @P_A_Kirschner @DrJimHeal @MegVertebrae @kdawsonfletcher
With the accommodations that students get these days, I'd love to know how schools are managing this - who is responsible for modifying internal tests/exams to enlarge them, double space, coloured paper etc. Particularly for IB schools. @BeckyHall75 @InteractMaths #IBDP
Does anyone have a resource or a short lesson they’ve used to address test/exam anxiety with students? Aimed at 15 years and above. @adamboxer1 @MrMetacognition @C_Hendrick @rastokke
Great book! Would highly recommend it!
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I work at an i tensioned school. I’m looking for a diagnostic assessment or standardized test that can be used to determine our students specific strengths and weakness in years 7-11 in maths. @DrFrostMaths
In my school we don’t have national standardized tests that we use, so data is limited. For maths, can you recommend something suitable to use from grades 6-10 to gather data on key skills so we can better see where to improve. @MrZachG @rastokke @robertkaplinsky
Can anyone suggest a useful resource to help teachers with backwards design of units of work. Thank you!. @MrZachG @C_Hendrick @PearceMrs @PepsMccrea @MegVertebrae @nsachdeva2019 @teacherhead
I love the first book, and would be thrilled to have a copy if the 2nd!
This looks to be interesting. I’m going to read it myself, and recommend it to the pastoral team at my school!
Next year I will continue working with teachers on PD. Hopefully I’ll get more involved, don’t have an official role at the moment. What recommendations are there about running effective PD?@C_Hendrick @nsachdeva2019 @MrZachG @BradleyKBusch @MegVertebrae @PearceMrs @GTavernetti