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Judy Spicer replied to Kim Lightle's discussion 'Bloom's Digital Taxonomy and Math 2.0 Tools' in the group Math
Collaborating, Communicating, and Problem Solving in Mathematics Class
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Judy Spicer commented on Kim Lightle's blog post 'Engineering Barbie?'
Kim, You and MSP2 are definitely out there! Kudos to everyone involved for creating such an engaging and useful resource for teachers everywhere. I never come to MSP2 without finding something of interest! Judy
Judy Spicer replied to Ella Rogers's discussion 'Online math games'
Hi Ella,
From mangahigh.com, I noted that it was launched within the last year and the site does not include research data about student achievement with the software. Red flags include presentation and content stressing the goal of improving test…
Judy Spicer commented on Judy Spicer's blog post 'Literacy in Math Class'
Thank you, Mary. The article beautifully highlights several ideas from the webinar, points to other student populations we need to address, and the need for cross-discipline communication. The webinar includes 5 specific strategies that teachers can…
Mary Henton commented on Judy Spicer's blog post 'Literacy in Math Class'
Just read an article this morning in the November 2007 edition of Middle School Journal, entitled, "Teaching Mathematics and English to Second Language Learners Simultaneously." The topic is, perhaps, a subset of "Reading Mathematics…
Mary Henton commented on Judy Spicer's blog post 'Literacy in Math Class'
I've been doing some reading about English language learners and came across an interesting (for me) article in the November 2007 Middle School Journal, entitled, "Teaching Mathematics and English to English Language Learners…
Judy Spicer commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
I agree that lack student engagement is a huge issue in mathematics. The classroom environment can play a role in the amount of student engagement. It is important to establish a classroom environment that is appropriate and supportive in ways that…
Judy Spicer commented on Kim Lightle's blog post 'New e-Newsletter from Illuminations'
Thanks, Kim, for highlighting Bright Ideas. Middle school teachers will definitely want to check out Calculation Nation, a free NCTM game site for middle school students that is designed to support mathematics learning!
Judy Spicer commented on Kim Lightle's group 'Omnivore's Dilemma Book Group'
If you need a teaser to get started on The Omnivore's Dilemma, check out the recent issue of Time magazine with a feature article about food.
Reading Mathematics is Different at Learn Central
September 30, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm
Join us to discuss why reading mathematics is challenging for many students and what teachers can do. We will examine how mathematics symbols, vocabulary, and content presentation can create roadblocks to students’ mathematics understanding. Learn how to address students’ difficulties by approaching mathematics as a language and to use specific strategies to improve mathematics learning.To go directly to the event - click on…See More
Judy Spicer is attending Kim Lightle's event
Judy Spicer replied to Leah's discussion 'fictional literature in math'
In addition to the Ohio Resource Center's Mathematics Bookshelf: http://www.ohiorc.org/for/math/bookshelf/default.aspx, ORC has articles in their online magazine about using literature to support mathematics learning. See The Book of the Month…
Where is Math 2.0? Future of Education Series at Elluminate
July 8, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm
Join Steve Hargadon in Elluminate at 8pm EST as he interviews Maria Droujkova, the founder of Natural Math, a network of people interested in making meaningful, useful, beautiful and fun mathematics. The current and recent projects of Natural Math include Math Clubs, an open online resource called Family Multiplication Study, participatory book/multimedia projects on Multiplication Models and Early Algebra, courses connecting mathematics with programming, game design, physics, ecology and art,…See More
Judy Spicer is attending Kim Lightle's event
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Hi, Here is a little bit about the Ohio Resource Center (ORC) where I work. We support best practice teaching in Ohio with a website http://ohiorc.org/. The site features a searchable collection of about 3,000 (peer-reviewed and aligned to Ohio and national content standards) instructional materials for English, mathematics, and science instruction. Staff works with teachers and other professionals to improve pedagogy. Be sure to check out the latest edition of…See More
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Hi Judy - Would you please share something about the Ohio Resource Center with the group? Thanks, Kim
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Literacy in Math Class
Do you ever wonder about the reading skills of your students? See the archived version of the Reading Mathematics is Different webinar held on September 30. The webinar focused on the current interest in adolescent literacy and how literacy impacts mathematics education. We examined how mathematics symbols, vocabulary, and content presentation can create roadblocks to students’ mathematics understanding. Go to… Continue
Posted on October 2, 2009 at 4:57pm — 3 Comments
About me
Hi, Here is a little bit about the Ohio Resource Center (ORC) where I work. We support best practice teaching in Ohio with a website http://ohiorc.org/. The site features a searchable collection of about 3,000 (peer-reviewed and aligned to Ohio and national content standards) instructional materials for English, mathematics, and science instruction. Staff works with teachers and other professionals to improve pedagogy. Be sure to check out the latest edition of… Continue
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 11:11am
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- At 1:44pm on February 24, 2009,
Kim Lightle said…
- Hi Judy - Would you please share something about the Ohio Resource Center with the group? Thanks, Kim
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