stem center math and technology stemstitute – june 26, 2013 presented by the clermont county...
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STEM Center Math and Technology
STEMstitute – June 26, 2013Presented by the Clermont County Gifted ProgramFay Wagner, Gifted Intervention SpecialistBethel-Tate and Williamsburg Local School Districts in Partnership with the Clermont Co. ESC
We only think when confronted with a problem.
-John Dewey
The Clermont County Gifted STEM Program Implementing a program that blends virtual learning
with face-to-face lessons Utilizing Moodle, It’s Learning, and classroom space at
the Gifted STEM Center for face-to-face lessons
Our philosophy… 21st Century Skills (The 4 Cs) – Communication,
Collaboration, Critical thinking, Creativity Mark Edwards (author of Every Child, Every Day) –
Drivers of Student Engagement: instruction must be relevant, collaborative, personalized, and connected.
Beers & Probst (authors of Notice and Note) – “…rigor does not reside in the barbell, but in the act of lifting it.” Students should be engaged, observant, responsive, questioning, and analytical.
Carol Dweck (author of The New Psychology of Success) - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Jim Stigler – Struggle for Smarts
RESEARCH IS SHOWING THAT BLENDED LEARNING, WHEN ACCOMPLISHED USING BEST-PRACTICES, CAN INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING.
The Common Core Mathematical Practices
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and
critique the reasoning of others.Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically.Attend to precision. Look for and make use of
structure.Look for and express regularity
in repeated reasoning.
A Sample Math Blended Learning Unit
BizWorld – It’s free!
Comprehensive School Mathematics ProgramMini-ComputerArrowsString Sets
Challenge Math
Weekly online practice based on problem solving strategies
Designed to provide challenge beyond the regular school curriculum
Fall/Spring competitions
Get It Together: Math Problems for Groups
Problems for grades 4-12Requires students to articulate
their thought processes, make claims, and explain their reasoning
Math Stories (Zaccaro)
Give real-life applications for mathematics
Great discussion starters (both face-to-face and online!)
Let’s revisit the Common Core Mathematical Practices…
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and
critique the reasoning of others.Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically.Attend to precision. Look for and make use of
structure.Look for and express regularity
in repeated reasoning.
For more information…Contact Information for Teachers:• Heather Frost-Hauck, Gifted Intervention
Specialist: [email protected] • Fay Wagner, Gifted Intervention Specialist:
[email protected] Information for Administrators or
Professional Development Requests:• Amy Bain, Clermont County Gifted Coordinator:
Developing Units for Virtual Learning Environments For Gifted and Talented Students through Pieces of Learning