Stephanie Alcantar

@JezminQ @WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 I love the idea of leading by example. I am a big believer of this and I tend to practice it daily, especially in the classroom. Leading by example is the best way to show students we truly mean what we say.

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 A3: As a teacher, I plan to create a safe space by establishing my rules and expectations. I will lead by example. I also want to create an environment that students feel brave by embracing new challenges. @MrsGallardo1

Q3: How will you create a safe AND brave space for all students? @MrsGallardo1 #EDEL5200

@Tammie_Mason4 @WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 I agree, when you we put ourselves in other people's situations we are able to understand them better. The more we know the student, the more easier it can be to understand them and help them.

Q2: What does it mean to have empathy? @MrsGallardo1 #EDEL5200

@cmitchell231 @WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 I agree, as educators we must continue to learn help us in our growth. We want to continue developing our practice to be able to better equip our students in all areas.

Q4: We all have room for growth. How will you “engage in self-reflection about your beliefs, practices, and biases”? @MrsGallardo1 #EDEL5200

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 We can be advocates for our students by listening to our students and always supporting them in everything- in the good times and, especially in difficult times. We can be the person who they can seek for help whenever they have no one else.

Q1: How can we be advocates for our students? @MrsGallardo1 #EDEL5200

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 I will create a safe space for all students by making them feel welcomed everyday, treat them equally, and have them check in with me throughout the day to let me know how they are feeling and address those feelings when needed.

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 To have empathy means to be aware of other people’s feelings and emotions. It means being sensitive to how they are feeling by trying to be understanding and caring.

@Tammie_Mason4 @WrightMath314 @joboaler @MrsGallardo1 I agree, time can put a lot of stress not only on students but also on adults when performing a task. It is difficult for students to focus on a task when they have to be watching the time to ensure they don't run out of time.

Q3: What are some reasons for math anxiety? #EDEL5200 #fluencywithoutfear @joboaler @MrsGallardo1

@Ms_EspinozaMS @WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 @joboaler I love the concept of thinking aloud and sharing ideas with peers. Everyone thinks of a problem differently and by sharing your ideas with others gives them the opportunity to look/solve the problem a different way.

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 @joboaler A5. One of the many benefits of Number Talks are a great tool to help develop number sense for students and builds problem solving skills. Kids are able to see the multiple ways a problem can be solved, and they can share their perspective with other peers.

Q5: What are some of the benefits of student participation in “Number Talks”? #EDEL5200 #fluencywithoutfear @joboaler @MrsGallardo1

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 @joboaler Number talks promotes critical thinking and talking about math and numbers. This gives students better understanding of math and helps them learn different strategies to get the answer.

@MsCampb09906662 @WrightMath314 @joboaler @MrsGallardo1 When we relate the material to the students lives, they will be more interested in what we are teaching them and it will be easier for them to make connections.

@WrightMath314 @joboaler @MrsGallardo1 We can encourage number flexibility by relating numbers to real life situations and using their background knowledge. Manipulatives helps give them a good visual to understand how they can manipulate the numbers to solve the problem. And reducing any anxiety towards math.

Q2: How can we encourage students to use numbers flexibly? #EDEL5200 #fluencywithoutfear @joboaler @MrsGallardo1

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 @joboaler Reasons for math anxiety are students believing that if they are not able to get the answer fast they are not smart enough. Also, timed tests causes students to feel stress and pressure not allowing to think clearly

@WrightMath314 @MrsGallardo1 @joboaler Memorizing math facts does not enable students to make connections or think deeper about math. Memorization takes away the ability to think about numbers, takes away the ability think about the different strategies available, and takes away the ability implement these strategies.

Q1: Why is the memorization of math facts “unnecessary and damaging”? #EDEL5200 #fluencywithoutfear @joboaler @MrsGallardo1

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