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@thnorfar @LeahRossHenry We require physics at our school for juniors but unfortunately many have not had precalculus yet. They have had up-to Algebra II so the physics class has to be based on their level of knowledge in math to that point. #pblchat #mathchat

A4: I loved seeing the projects in Art/geometry courses in the axhools@I’ve worked with!! Engineering and math work well, I’ve often wondered about chemistry and algebra.... #pblchat

#pblchat thank you all for your suggestions! I really enjoyed the chat tonight! I am always looking for new suggestions! #pblchat #mathchat

@cfanch Thank you for the great ideas! @cfanch see you again soon! #pblchat #mathchat

Hey #pblchat folks, got to run. It was fun tonight. See you again soon.

@LeahRossHenry Resource Dump: I love using @desmos and @geogebra but am always open for new resources! #pblchat #mathchat

Last prompt.... post your best links to resources for those folks who want to dive in. Here is my google doc: tinyurl.com/tmudqt9 #pblchat

@cfanch @dlteach @Desmos I use @desmos all the time! I love using their online activities too to assist students with real world thinking as well. @cfanch #pblchat

@scantrellmath @dlteach You can use @Desmos or any other that will graph multiple equations at once. #pblchat I did it the first time about 12 years ago and can't remember what I used then.

@cfanch @dlteach I love this idea even for Algebra II since we reteach domain and range in Algebra II! I need to get some great graphing software, what do you suggest for this? #pblchat @cfanch

@dlteach I used to do an "Art of Math" project early in the year(Alg 1). They were allowed to use all of the parent functions they might see in high school. Then, using a graphing software, they created art. They explored domain & range to "cut" the lines. #pblchat

@LeahRossHenry A5: I think the support has to come from the county, a class with an EOC cannot focus on PBL, the Ts are focused on meeting the Standards before the EOC. I teach mainly seniors so I can do a lot more PBL and my admin fully support PBL #pblchat #mathchat

A5: TRUST I know that math is a tested content area. I KNOW that the school grade depends on our performance, let me use research based pedagogy to help ss fall in love w math. #pblchat

@LeahRossHenry A4: A stats carnival every semester where my Ss calculate the probability of their game having less than 25% chance of someone winning the game. Ss create their game, calculate probability, collect hypothetical & experimental data while using science & technology #pblchat

@gmathewson1 @LeahRossHenry @gmathewson1 A3: I like that you use various methods to present and allow Ss practice. PBL should include aspects of problem solving with peers so that they can discover and discuss in the process. #pblchat #mathchat

@LeahRossHenry Q3: I make sure that I am teaching for understanding - scaffolding using concrete and pictorial representations as well as variation theory, and ensuring that pupils are practicing problem solving through their learning #pblchat

Q3: how do you ensure that students have time to practice math skills in PBL? #pblchat

@dlteach A3: I have different levels of PBL, I offer smaller projects for Ss to work on together prior to a summative assessment for formative assessments then big projects are given as summative assessments which are deeper once Ss have had the smaller projects for practice. #pblchat

@LeximLe @LeahRossHenry A2: @LeximLe I think that is a great idea! Ss are always asking "when will I use this?" or "how does this apply to me?" Ss will know that the scenario relates since it looks at everyday life information #pblchat #mathchat

@LeahRossHenry A2: I think by connecting the problem to a scenario that the students would come across in their every day life is one of the easiest entry points into a PBL/PrBL for math #pblchat

Q2: what are some easy entry points into PBL/PrBL for math? #pblchat

@LeahRossHenry A2: In Math Decision making, I have Ss take their understanding of proportions and create a proportion to determine how many plastic balls will fit in my entire classroom. Ss discuss gap space and volume comparing to smaller proportions #pblchat #mathchat

A2: rework the problems you have by giving the solution and having students determine the question, look for math in the everyday and bring those images, etc into the classroom #pblchat

@cfanch @thnorfar @cfanch sorry, trying to remember how to do this chat tag thing. I'm rusty! #pblchat #mathchat

@thnorfar You crack me up. #pblchat

A1: To me the key is having a PBL classroom and teaching math in it and NOT having a math classroom and adding PBL. If EVERYTHING is done with inquiry is student led, then it doesn't matter what the content is. IMHO #pblchat

@cfanch @cfanch A1:I agree that it is important for S led classes, but it is also important for Ss to take learning to solve real world issues which is what we do in stats for discovery and solving world problems #pblchat #mathchat

@cfanch @cfanch I agree it is important for S led classes its about discovery, in Stats it is also important that Ss can extract information from world information to create solutions for real world problems.

@LeahRossHenry A1: I teach stats and decision making math and we use PBL all the time! We connect the concepts to real world scenarios and students have PBL to connect their understanding. #pblchat #mathchat

Q1: how does math work in PBL or Problem based learning (PrBL)? #pblchat #mathchat

@LeahRossHenry Hello! This is my first time joining #pblchat looking forward to discussing ideas for PBL

#pblchat tonight will use Q1: /A1: format and I highly encourage you to “like” and retweet!! Who’s here on Super Tuesday to do a little #Ed hat with your #PLN ?

@dlteach @dlteach also looking forward to #pblchat especially since it benefits math #mathchat