Math Problem Solving Blogging

Math Problem Solving Blogging

By Brenda CollinsBy Brenda Collins

Student Learning ObjectivesStudent Learning Objectives

Students will be able to: Appropriately use a blog site, using proper rules and

guidelines for online communication. Communicate on a blog with classmates and teacher regarding

weekly math problems. Ask meaningful questions for problem solving. Post answers to math problem solving, including adding

graphics, etc. Post their own problems for others to solve.

Students will be able to: Appropriately use a blog site, using proper rules and

guidelines for online communication. Communicate on a blog with classmates and teacher regarding

weekly math problems. Ask meaningful questions for problem solving. Post answers to math problem solving, including adding

graphics, etc. Post their own problems for others to solve.

Standards for Mathematical Practices

Standards for Mathematical Practices

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics. 6. Attend to precision.

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics. 6. Attend to precision.

Technology Standards for Students

Technology Standards for Students

Communicate, collaborate with others in a variety of digital environments and media.

Communicate information and ideas to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Practice safe and responsible use of technology. Exhibit a positive attitude towards technology that

supports collaboration, learning and productivity. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship..

Communicate, collaborate with others in a variety of digital environments and media.

Communicate information and ideas to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Practice safe and responsible use of technology. Exhibit a positive attitude towards technology that

supports collaboration, learning and productivity. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship..

Technology Standards for Teachers

Technology Standards for Teachers

Model digital age work and learning. Collaborate using digital tools. Model and facilitate use of emerging

digital tools. Promote and model digital citizenship

and responsibility. Address diverse needs of learners giving

them access to digital tools.

Model digital age work and learning. Collaborate using digital tools. Model and facilitate use of emerging

digital tools. Promote and model digital citizenship

and responsibility. Address diverse needs of learners giving

them access to digital tools.

Process for teaching-Introduce Blogs!

Process for teaching-Introduce Blogs!

Teach about blogs in general and uses for blogs and find out what they already know.

Teach about blogs in general and uses for blogs and find out what they already know.

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Civics of bloggingCivics of blogging

Guidelines and rules for blogging with student and parent contract.

Guidelines and rules for blogging with student and parent contract.

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Ms. Collins’ Class Math Blog Agreement

Internet safety is very important. In order to participate in our math problem solving blogs, please

read the following list of agreements with your child. Please sign and date this agreement and

return to Ms. Collins. Thanks for your cooperation!

1. I will never post any information more personal than my first name nor will I post pictures

of myself.

2. I will not plagiarize, instead I will expand on others' ideas and give credit where it is due.

3. I will use language appropriate for school.

4. I will not insult my fellow students or their ideas, questions, or writing.

5. I will only post things that I am comfortable with everyone seeing.

6. I will not be afraid to express my ideas.

7. I will use constructive comments or questions.

8. I will try to spell everything correctly

9. I will not bully others in my blog posts or in my comments

10. I will only post photos and graphics which are school appropriate and necessary to explain or

enhance my questions, ideas, hints or solutions to the math problems.

11. I will not spam (including, but not limited to meaning less messages, mass mess ages, and

repetitive mes sages)

12. I will only post comments on posts that I have fully read, rather than just skimmed.

13. I will respect the public nature of online information, and in doing so, I will respect the wishes of

my fellow students for keeping their information (full name, etc.) private.

Infractions of these rules will lead to the following consequences in order of severity and number of

offense:

1. Letter of apology to those offended by the infraction(individual students, one core class, or

whole blogging community),warning by teacher, and editing or deletion of offending

post/comment.

2. Letter of apology to those offended by the infraction(individual students, one core class, or

whole blogging community),temporary loss of blogging privileges (duration of quarter), editing

or deletion of offending post/comment.

3. Letter of apology to those offended by the infraction (individual students, one core class, or

whole blogging community), permanent loss of blogging privileges(duration of schoo l year),

editing or deletion of offending post/comment.

Student's Signature ____________ _______________ ____ date_____________

Parent Signature______ _______________________ _____ date__________ ___

Students will be participating in a class blog for mtath class and will not need to share any

personal information including an email address. I will provide students with a universal username

and password. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued

support!

Sincerely,

Ms. Collins

bcollins@nvusd.k12.ca.us

Paper BloggingPaper Blogging

Practice by making a paper and pencil blog.

Practice by making a paper and pencil blog.

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Teaching commenting!Teaching commenting!

Teach appropriate commenting language and rules.

Teach appropriate commenting language and rules.

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The Art of Commenting We believe in the power of sharing ideas and recognize that words can be of harm to others. This can be intentional or unintentional. As commenters, our goal is to act responsibly in our online conversations. We will do this by:

• Treating all bloggers with respect. • Seeking to understand what is being said • Celebrating others accomplishments. • Using school appropriate language • Rephrasing ideas in the blog that made me think, made me feel, or helped me

to learn. • Let the blogger know his/her voice has been heard • Commenting positively and without criticism • If I disagree, I will comment appropriately, poli tely stating my perspective • I wil l be mindful always that I may be a role model for the audience of

reading • I wil l make no reference to, or li nk to, or give any information that may be

inappropriate for a school setting • Asking questions in my comments with the hope of continuing a conversation

and deepening thinking • Triple checking before submitting comments. • Knowing that I would feel happy and proud for my mother, father,

grandparents, favorite teacher to read the comments. Asking a good question is so important in our classroom. We use them o guide our discussions and push ourselves to higher level thinking. The questions and discussions is vital in blogging. Commenting on blogs has the potential to push learning, and it is how the conversations keeps going. Suggestions for commenting starters

• This made me think of… • I wonder why… • Your idea helped me understand… • This post was important because… • I wish I understood why… • This is an important question or hint because… • Another thing to think about is… • I discovered… • I don’t understand… • I was reminded that… • I found myself wondering...

If you are interested in keeping the blog conversation going, (as your teacher is), be sure to finish your comment with a question to the blog’s author.

Finish paper blog process!Finish paper blog process!

Reading and commenting on paper/pencil blogs.

Reading and commenting on paper/pencil blogs.

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Finally electronic blog!Finally electronic blog!

Go to computer lab to learn how to use actual blog site.

http://kidblog.org/MsCollinsMathClass/bsjcollins/digging-ditches-november-28-2011/

Go to computer lab to learn how to use actual blog site.

http://kidblog.org/MsCollinsMathClass/bsjcollins/digging-ditches-november-28-2011/

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Ongoing BloggingOngoing Blogging Weekly math problem solving posted on the

blog site. Differenciated problems for all levels of learners. Forum for students to ask clarifying questions,

offer hints, let others know when they think they have answers.

Opportunities for students to post problems for others to solve.

Post answers at end of week.

Weekly math problem solving posted on the blog site.

Differenciated problems for all levels of learners. Forum for students to ask clarifying questions,

offer hints, let others know when they think they have answers.

Opportunities for students to post problems for others to solve.

Post answers at end of week.

Formative AssessmentFormative Assessment

Summative AssessmentSummative Assessment

Questions or comments? Questions or comments?