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Math Renewal Committee
November 10, 2009
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Introduction
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Welcome
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NCSD web page
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Math Activity
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Create a perfect square using all four of the pieces given.
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How would the area be different if I add one more piece
(square)?
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Discuss by table group.
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Pass out one square per person.
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Productive Disposition Jigsaw
Phase 1
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Group A: What does a successful math student look like?
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Group B: Example Video
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Group C: Foundations for Success Recommendation #14
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Group D: Adding it Up pgs. 131-133
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Productive Disposition Jigsaw
Phase 2
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Work in groups (one group per grade level K-6, parents, and
specialists).
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Take turns sharing information from Phase 1. Each group
member/s will have 5 minutes to share what was discussed
during Phase 1.
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List all possible ideas for building productive disposition in
the classroom. Put lists on poster paper to be displayed for
the group.
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All groups will participate in a gallery walk to see all ideas.
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Productive Disposition Lesson Plan
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Working in grade level groups or as a group of specialists,
create a lesson plan to bring productive disposition into the
classroom.
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Use any of the ideas seen during the gallery walk to guide
your thinking.
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Teach this lesson in your classroom and be prepared to
discuss the results prior to our next math committee meeting.
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Some of these lessons will be video taped to share at the
building level as an example of how to create productive
disposition in the classroom.
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Thank you for taking a risk and your willingness to be an
instructional leader.
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Building Level Planning
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Sit in building groups
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Create a document similar to last time that outlines what must
be shared vs. optional items.
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Check in (white Building Planning Sheet)
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For next time – Please fill out the blue Building Planning
Sheet. This information is tremendously valuable for us as it
guides our future meetings (formative assessment).
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Conclusion – Next Steps
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Closing comments
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Next Steps:
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Teach a lesson that highlights productive disposition
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Site Renewal Activities:
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Mathematical Rope
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Drilling into standards (if not done previously)
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NCSD Web page
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Optional Items – (Math Beliefs and productive disposition)