ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 21

If you ask an educator to share some of the most important ideas in elementary mathematics, most would include place value on that list. But what does it mean to understand place value, really? And what types of language, practices, and tools support students as they build understanding?

In this rerelease of an episode from Season 2, we discuss these questions and more with Dr. Eric Sisofo from the University of Delaware.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Eric Sisofo is an assistant professor specializing in mathematics education in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. He earned his EdD in educational leadership, curriculum, and instruction; his MEd in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in mathematics education; and his BS in mathematical sciences from the University of Delaware. With a focus on mathematics education, Dr. Sisofo's education leadership portfolio, the capstone project for his doctoral degree, investigated the effects of lesson study on teacher candidates' use of student thinking when planning and reflecting on their teaching.

RESOURCE

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

TRANSCRIPT

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ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 20

What if it were possible to capture all of the words teachers said or thought about students and put them in word clouds that hovered over each student throughout the day? What impact might the words in the cloud have on the student's learning experience? These are the questions that Beth Kobett and Karen Karp pose to start their book about strength-based teaching and learning.

In this re-release of an episode from Season 2, we talk with Beth Kobett about practices that support strength-based teaching and learning, and ways educators can implement them in their classrooms.

BIOGRAPHY

Beth McCord Kobett, EdD, is the dean of the School of Education at Stevenson University, where she works with preservice teachers and leads professional learning efforts in mathematics education both regionally and nationally. She is a former classroom teacher, elementary mathematics specialist, adjunct professor, and university supervisor. She is also a former president of the Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMMTE) and former chair of the Professional Development Services Committee of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Dr. Kobett is a recipient of the Mathematics Educator of the Year Award from the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). She has also received Stevenson University's Excellence in Teaching Award as both an adjunct and full-time member of the Stevenson faculty.

RESOURCES

Strengths-Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: 5 Teaching Turnarounds for Grades K-6 book by Beth McCord Kobett and Karen S. Karp

Rough Draft Math: Revising to Learn book by Amanda Jansen

TODOS: Mathematics for All organization

TRANSCRIPT

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ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 19

Educational theorist Charles De Garmo once said, "To question well is to teach well. In the skillful use of the question, more than anything else, lies the fine art of teaching."

In this re-release of an episode from Season 1, our guest is Dr. DeAnn Huinker, one of the coauthors of Taking Action: Implementing Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices in Grades K-5. We'll talk with DeAnn about the art and the science of questioning and ways that teachers can maximize the impact of their questions on student learning.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. DeAnn Huinker is a professor of mathematics education in the division for teaching and learning and directs the Center for Mathematics and Science Education Research at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Dr. Huinker teaches courses in mathematics education at the early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels.

RESOURCES

Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All book by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Taking Action book series by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions book by Margaret (Peg) Smith and Mary Kay Stein

"Asking Questions in First-Grade Mathematics Classes: Potential Influences on Mathematical Thought" journal article by Michelle Perry and colleagues

"Teaching is a Cultural Activity" journal article by James W. Stigler and James Hieber

TRANSCRIPT

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