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Three mornings a week, we meet before breakfast for an early-morning run. We spend most of our time planning and reflecting on what's happening in our classrooms. This has become our favorite professional development, so we figured, why not share these moments with you. Tracy is a 4th grade math and…

Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga


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    Ep 89: Revisiting Multiplication Fluency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021


    In this episode, we describe a resource we plan to develop to help improve students' multiplication fact fluency while working remotely.Prime Numbers on TwitterEpisode 4: All Things MultiplicationEpisode 30: Math Fact FluencyEpisode 40: Ann Elise RecordDr. Nicki NewtonMath Running RecordsMath Fact FluencyDr. Theresa Willls' InterviewMultiplication Strategies Google SitePlease note: This is a work in progress, and not all links are public.Multiplication Self AssessmentMath FlipsGreg Tang's Game: KakoomaDigital Games from Math Fact FluencyFrayer ModelBrainingcamp#MTBOS on TwitterSemantic Satiaition

    Ep 89: Revisiting Multiplication Fluency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 54:25


    In this episode, we describe a resource we plan to develop to help improve students' multiplication fact fluency while working remotely.

    Ep 88: Math Picture Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 63:39


    In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published.Episode 43Baby Goes to MarketAnna Hibiscus & Other Books by AtinukeMultiplying Menace: The Revenge of RumpelstiltskinThe Multiplying Menace DividesDirt CheapBeast Academy Puzzles Level 3Kent Haines' BlogEmmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard OfSeven Golden RingsMaryam's MagicStuart J. Murphy's MathStartSafari ParkDozens of DoughnutsThe Doorbell Rang

    Ep 88: Math Picture Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021


    In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published.Episode 43Baby Goes to MarketAnna Hibiscus & Other Books by AtinukeMultiplying Menace: The Revenge of RumpelstiltskinThe Multiplying Menace DividesDirt CheapBeast Academy Puzzles Level 3Kent Haines' BlogEmmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard OfSeven Golden RingsMaryam's MagicStuart J. Murphy's MathStartSafari ParkDozens of DoughnutsThe Doorbell Rang

    Ep 87: Teaching Math At a Distance (with Dr. Theresa Wills)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021


    In this episode, we chat with Dr. Theresa Wills about online math teaching and her book, Teaching Math at a Distance.Teaching Math at a DistanceCorwinDr. Theresa Wills' WebsiteDr. Wills on TwitterDr. Wills on YouTubeProblem Solving OathHow to Be an AntiracistHigh School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social InjusticeBook ResourcesMathurdaysPrime LinePrime Line VideoGoogle Slides Templates

    Ep 87: Teaching Math at a Distance (with Dr. Theresa Wills)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 50:18


    In this episode, we chat with Dr. Theresa Wills about online math teaching and her book, Teaching Math at a Distance.

    Ep 86: Virtual Tutoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 53:44


    In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely.

    Ep 86: Virtual Tutoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021


    In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely.Amanda Cooper InterviewJay's Bernie MemesPlayingCards.ioPlayingCards.io Fraction GameMath Learning Center Fractions

    Ep 85: Super Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021


    In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization.

    Ep 85: Super Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021


    In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization.Braining Camp Fractions Part IBraining Camp Fractions Part IITracy's Virtual Fraction Manipulative VideoPrime ClimbDan Finkel on TwitterMechelle Newell's 2021 TweetMathigon PolypadKnowledge Hook Prime LineMATHurdays Prime LineTheresa Wills' Prime Line Exploration VideoPrime Factor TilesPrime Factors, HCF and LCM

    Ep 84: Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 60:09


    In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops.

    Ep 84: Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021


    In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops.New Years Episode 2019The Myth of Low Kids & High KidsClothesline MathMathigonJay's Photography WebsiteEat Clean, Run Dirty PodcastEmpowered Problem Solving CourseTheresa Wills' Global Math Department WorkshopCookie Monster TaskThe Art of Coaching by Elena AguilarTracy's Twitter Thread of Books ReadHands Down Conversations BookThe Right to Say No from Dwayne ReedGrassroots Workshops Robert Kaplinsky on TwitterClothesline Math WorkshopKristen Acosta on TwitterKristen Acosta's WebsiteTheresa Wills' BookClothesline Math Virtual IdeasHow to Use Desmos Activity BuilderChristelle Rocha on TwitterHow to Start a Plan and Take Action Against RacismKelly Hurst on TwitterThe Listening, Inc.The Listening Virtual Conference

    Ep 83: Sometimes You Just Need the Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game.PPT Clue GameTracy's Jamboard Clue GameVideo Explaining Clue GameMultiplication By HeartMathigonPolypadDan FinkelPrimb ClimbMultiplication By Heart KickstarterMath Fact Fluency MBB Episode 30Math Fact Fluency BookMath Fact Fluency Companion WebsiteSteve Wyborney's WebsiteSteve Syborney's Number Sense Resources Every DayEstimation Clipboard 41Esti-MysteriesTen Doors GameTen Doors VideoTen Doors PrintoutPlace Value Foam DiceRackoNRICH Advent CalendarMathigon Puzzle Calendar

    Ep 83: Sometimes You Just Need the Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 55:19


    In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game.

    Ep 82: I Love Number Lines (with Dr. Mechele Newell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 48:09


    In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California.

    Ep 82: I Love Number Lines (with Dr. Mechele Newell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020


    In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California.Mechele Newell on TwitterElite Public SchoolsRoboblockly and MathBridges Math CurriculumRounding & the ChickenLeading Equity PodcastHacking School DisciplineEducation of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935Becoming the Math Teacher you Wish You'd HadI am Deaf and I can DanceAnother interview with Dr. Newell

    Ep 81: Tailor-Made Tasks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom.8 x 3 Multiplication Chart with DecimalsEmpowered Problem Solving CourseThe Arcade Three-Act TaskGraham Fletcher's Three-Act TasksThree-Act Tasks by VA SOLCatherine Castillo's Three-Act TasksKendra Lomax's Three-Act TasksKristen Acosta's Three-Act TasksTracy's Proffitt's Three-Act TasksIce Cube Three-Act TaskStates of Matter VideoHalve & Double Number Talk VideoMathematize It! Mandala Three-Act TaskBottle Caps Counting Collections

    Ep 81: Tailor-Made Tasks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom.

    Ep 80: Comparing Fractions - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020


    In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions.Comparing Fractions PD slidesRuth's multiplication chart for 1/2Wacom TabletBraining Camp ManipulativesSub Sandwich ProblemComparing Fractions Student VersionAIMs EducationPlaying Cards IOCover Up: A game to play with Pattern blocksFraction DiceHexagons Are the BestagonsShape BracketCandy BracketTripp Using Brackets Zoo Theme Escape Room-ish TaskSchool Mascot Theme Escape Room-ish TaskVolcano Theme Escape Room-ish TaskBaby Shark on 20K Hertz

    Ep 80: Comparing Fractions - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 60:07


    In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions.

    Ep 79: Comparing Fraction - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 58:38


    In this episode, we discuss mental math strategies for subtraction, an elementary social justice math project, and the first two strategies for comparing fractions. The comparing fractions section begins at _____.

    Ep 79: Comparing Fraction - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss mental math strategies for subtraction, an elementary social justice math project, and the first two strategies for comparing fractions. The comparing fractions section begins at 25:00.Ruth's Subtraction Strategies VideoSherry Parrish's Number Talks BookSMILE: Seeing Myself In the Library EverywhereLynchburg Education FoundationFirst Book MarketplaceAllison Krasnow on TwitterComparing Fractions PD SlidesCuisenaire Rods from MathsBotBraining Camp Pattern Blocks from MathsBotEmpowered Problem SolvingBraining Camp Deci Blocks Images

    Ep 78: Challenge Accepted

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 50:12


    In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks.

    Ep 78: Challenge Accepted

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020


    In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks.Election ResourcesRuth's Decimal Challenges SlidesMarcy Cook PuzzlesNRICH 1,000th Digit ChallengePerfectly Perilous MathsMath for Smarty PantsDivisibility RulesEnvelope Puzzle from Sarah CarterSquare NumbersTriangular NumbersCool Puzzle from Greta (Square, Triangular, etc.)Greta's Original Puzzle PostPam Harris on Twitter#MathStratChat Slides AssignmentCalendar TrickRacetrack Desmos Activity (Comparing Decimals)Episode 5: Warm Up ResourcesEpisode 53: Rich Task ResourcesMathsBotJonathan Hall on TwitterResourceFullTom Manners on TwitterDon Steward's SiteNumber Line Challenges (Decimal Scale)Mr. Barton MathsVenn Diagram TasksDecimal Venn DiagramReading Numbers in the UKComparing Fractions PD

    Ep 77: Practical Problems - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020


    This is the second in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems.Practical Problems Best Practices WebsiteGraham Fletcher's 3-Act TasksKristen Acosta's 3-Act TasksCatherine Castillo's 3-Act TasksTracy's 3-Act Task List by VA SOL (Work in Progress!)Searchable Desmos + MTBOS Activity BankDesmos 3-Act Task CollectionFollow @AstroToya on TwitterMy Favorite "No"

    Ep 77: Practical Problems - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 49:33


    This is the second in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems.

    Ep 76: Practical Problems - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 54:14


    This is the first in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems.

    Ep 76: Practical Problems - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020


    This is the first in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems.Practical Problems Best Practices WebsiteWhy we shouldn't use key words for problem solvingMathematize ItNumberless Word ProblemsFact Fluency BookJo Boaler explains why math is not about speedBerkley Everett- Math FlipsTypes of ProblemsThinking BlocksChristina Tondevold - CRA ModelMathsBotTripp's MathsBot + Flipgrd Video76 Trombones (The Music Man)

    Ep 75: Welcome Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 60:29


    In this episode, we discuss our first couple of weeks back to school. Ruth's school is face to face while Tracy's is all virtual.

    Ep 75: Welcome Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss our first couple of weeks back to school. Ruth's school is face to face while Tracy's is all virtual.Frank Peretti's No More BulliesJelani Memory's A Kids Book About RacismResources related to attracting and retaining teachers of colorPeter Liljedahl's Vertical Non-Permanent SurfacesKyle Pierce's Math is Visual Integer VideosThe Five E's Lesson PlanRainbow FactorsSieve of EratosthenesRounding Google FormFerris Bueller Clip For Teaching Absolute ValueHamilton Article#BlackWomenRockMath

    Ep 74: Listening and Learning: Checking In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 45:01


    In this episode, we share current favorite resources and key takeaways & actions on our journey to becoming anti-racist teachers.

    Ep 74: Listening and Learning: Checking In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020


    In this episode, we share current favorite resources and key takeaways & actions on our journey to becoming anti-racist teachers.Seeing White PodcastAbolitionist Teaching and the Future of Our SchoolsAbolitionist Teaching NetworkSesame Street Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism Town HallNick News Presents: Kids, Race, and UnityStamped: Racism, Antiracism, and YouSo You Want to Talk About RaceLet's Talk!: Facilitating Critical Conversations with StudentsLynchburg Neighborhood Podcast Episode 19: John Abel on RedliningJust MercyPhil Vischer: Race in AmericaPhil Vischer's CitationsTeach Us All on Netflix13th on NetflixTeaching Tolerance websiteJuneteenth on the Black Athlete PodcastJuneteenth on The Daily PodcastUncomfortable Conversations with a Black ManIntent vs. Impact Video ClipSay Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra BlandMahogany Books

    Ep 73: Listening and Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 6:03


    Black lives matter.

    Ep 73: Listening and Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020


    Black lives matter.Anti-racism ResourcesAlly Henny's list to answer "What can I do?"

    Ep 72: Let Them Discover It (with Katie Johnson)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020


    In this episode, we interview Katie Johnson, a kindergarten teacher, about the learning and growth she's experienced this year in math instruction.SeesawSkeleton KeysFliesRingsSpoonsLeavesVDOE Rich TasksVDOE Kindergarten Comparison TaskSchool's First Day of SchoolSara Van Der WerfOrton-GillinghamSecret StoriesKindergarten SmorgasbordLoomHyperdocsRaz-KidsHappy NumbersDragonbox NumbersMike Flynn's VideoTheresa Wills Webinar

    Ep 72: Let Them Discover It (with Katie Johnson)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 58:06


    In this episode, we interview Katie Johnson, a kindergarten teacher, about the learning & growth she's experienced this year in math instruction.

    Ep 71: Cut Off in the Middle of a Marathon (with Georgianna Carey)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 56:31


    In this episode, we talk with fourth-grade teacher, Georgianna Cary, about student collaboration in the time of Covid-19, lifelong learning, and more.

    Ep 71: Cut Off in the Middle of a Marathon (with Georgianna Carey)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020


    In this episode, we talk with fourth-grade teacher, Georgianna Cary, about student collaboration in the time of Covid-19, lifelong learning, and more.Esti-MysteriesSteve WyborneyOpen MiddleMother Hubbard Open Middle ProblemOperations Open Middle ProblemFractions Open Middle ProblemEmpowered Problem Solving CourseProblem Solving FrameworkDepth of Knowledge with PerimeterRobert KaplinskyGrassroost WorkshopChange Vs. TransitionJo Boaler's YouCubedJo Boaler's Video About MistakesBerkeley Everett's Math VisualsGritMecabricksBreakoutEDU LiveGrit TED Talk

    Ep 70: Keep, Change, Flip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020


    In this episode, Ruth & Tracy discuss Edpuzzle and try to model two fraction division strategies.Run Every Street VideoEdpuzzleRuth's Fraction Division EdpuzzleTracy's Rounding on a Number Line EdpuzzleJay's Videos About Google FormsEsti-MysteriesKazoom Esti-MysteryEdited Esti-Mystery for Zoom LessonBreakout Rooms in Zoom3 1/2 divided by 2/3 Model4 3/6 divided by 1 1/2Kit's Tweet About Fraction Division1 1/6 divided by 2 1/3Brick MathLEGO Masters

    Ep 70: Keep, Change, Flip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 51:26


    Ep 69: Dad Jokes & Quarantiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 45:21


    Ep 69: Dad Jokes & Quarantiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020


    In this episode, we wonder about the best way to assess problem-solving tasks during online education.Recipe AssignmentPocketful of Primary - Google Slides TricksBit PaperFraction Division Google SlidesFraction Division VideoCPalmsBaking TaskEmpowered Problem SolvingFour Ways to Assess 3-Act TasksSliding Board MemeQuaranTilesChristopher Danielson's Truchet TilesHowie Hua on Twitter

    Ep 68: Less is More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 67:50


    In this episode, we discuss our schools' plans for educating at home, two tools for parents, a screen recording site, and Ruth's upcoming week of multiplying fractions.

    Ep 68: Less is More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss our schools' plans for educating at home, two tools for parents, a screen recording site, and Ruth's upcoming week of multiplying fractions.Adilee's Homesick QuoteLynchburg's At Home Learning Site#mathartchallengeAnnie Perkins on TwitterAnnie Perkins' WebsiteButterfly Math Art ChallengeOrigami Butterfly PicturesOrigami PaperOrigami Ninja StarMystery ScienceLoom - Screen Recording SiteLearn It - LoomMatt Parkerstandupmaths - Why do people keep getting this wrong?Ruth's Fraction Multiplication VideosRecipe Assignment

    Ep 67: Learning all the Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 58:59


    In this episode, we share reflections relevant to those working at home, teaching their own kids, coaching, and/or looking for professional development.

    Ep 67: Learning all the Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020


    In this episode, we share reflections relevant for those working at home, teaching their own kids, coaching, and/or looking for professional development.Casey's TweetHappy NumbersST MathRemindRock Candy from The Sci GuysFloating Expo MarkerFlipgridPennies ExperiementChemical Change SongMystery Science Tower LessonGlitter Slime RecipeBeginner Knitting VideoAdilee's Knitted HeadbandKhan AcademyMaking Math Moments Academy - Looks like there is a waitlist nowEmpowered Problem Solving WorkshopHoopla

    Ep 66: Marilyn, This One's for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020


    In this episode, we share two geometry stories we use in our classrooms, as well as discuss online education in the age of Carona.Sir Cumference StorySir Cumference VideoSquAre and the QuadsAngLegsForce a Copy of a Google FileRedeeming the Time VideoProffitt Homeschool ScheduleDreamBoxArt for Kids HubExplaining the Brain to Children & AdolescentsThe West Wing Weekly

    Ep 66: Marilyn, This One's for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 65:32


    In this episode, we share two geometry stories we use in our classrooms, as well as discuss online education in the age of Carona.

    Ep 65: Butterflies in Disguise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 49:43


    In this episode, we discuss equivalent fractions, using pattern blocks for fractions, the beginning of homeschooling our kids, and a few favorite math songs.

    Ep 65: Butterflies in Disguise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss equivalent fractions, using pattern blocks for fractions, the beginning of homeschooling our kids, and a few favorite math songs.Braining CampPattern Block Context QuestionsFractions with Pattern BlocksPattern Blocks Glued TogetherMath Before BedDreamboxKent Haines' Post about DreamBoxDrug Bust TaskBerkeley Everett's Episode of MBBOld McDonald Had a PieMatt Parker's Pi Day VideoThose are Some Powers of TwoQuadratic Formula SongThink of Math Every DayHey Diddle DiddleLet Me Call You Sweetheart

    Ep 64: Magnolia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 56:18


    Ruth and Tracy bounce ideas off of each other. Lots of questions, but not really many answers.

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