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Kentwood, MI
Joined September 2015
Michelle Valdez retweeted
#ElemMathChat The most successful teachers we have studied are those that teach to big ideas instead of methods. Work out the big ideas in your grade, and for each one find rich, deep activities. The methods come out as you teach to big ideas, that give enduring understanding.
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
Two years ago, I was saying “do you have any questions?”. Last year I switched to “what questions do you have?” It made a difference. Today I tried “ask me two questions”. And they did! And those ?s led to more ?s. It amazes me that the littlest things have such a big impact!
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
Some reflective thoughts after my experiences in the last year. @BridgeMichigan bridgemi.com/talent-educatio…
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Division bar models - 2nd grade. Students come with a lot of intuition!
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
Sneak Peek 1 of 9 The Estimation Clipboard is hours away from being released! After Splat! ... and the Fraction Splat! series... and Cube Conversations... comes The Estimation Clipboard 40 brand new lessons #mathshare #mtbos #iteachmath #edchat #nctmannual
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
In education, we could learn a lot from the craft brewing revolution. Here is my @TEDx talk on “Craft Education.” Hope you find some ideas worth sharing. #TED #TEDx #TEDtalks #ideasworthsharing youtube.com/watch?v=aT8JlL_7…
Why does inquiry-based learning only have an effect size of 0.31? Listen here as John Hattie explains… bit.ly/2gtha8k
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What do you think makes the biggest difference to lifting student achievement?
74%Teacher expectation
3%Student raw ability
15%Family support
9%School Leadership
785 votes • Final results
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The research has shown that students are more engaged and learn more when teachers talk around 50% of the time, or even less
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
That's such an important idea, one that I wrestle with and wrote about here: marilynburnsmathblog.com/an-… xitter.cf/MarkChubb3/status/9083…
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
Heterogeneous grouping is a MUST for elem students. Diversity helps learning, tracking gives damaging fixed mindsets and reduces learning. xitter.cf/KaleyRecoskie/status/9…
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Kentwood Public Schools are Beating the Odds. vimeo.com/204411935?ref=tw-s…
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
thought I would send this out again as it's had over 2k retweets and nearly a quarter of a million engagements. people finding it useful 🙂 xitter.cf/joboaler/status/789851…
How to create a Mathematical Mindset classroom! Ideas for opening tasks and asking rich questions, now on youcubed: youcubed.org/category/teachi…
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Michelle Valdez retweeted
Ummm ... I'm using this! #MichME xitter.cf/stevewyborney/status/8… – at Michigan, USA
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