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What is the main focus of the module described?
What is the main focus of the module described?
- Literature review
- Reflecting on personal math misconceptions
- Technical skills
- Experiential learning and lesson planning (correct)
The module was originally designed to be completed in two weeks.
The module was originally designed to be completed in two weeks.
False (B)
What type of website link was mentioned as not working correctly?
What type of website link was mentioned as not working correctly?
DOE website
The module includes reflection on math __________ during week one.
The module includes reflection on math __________ during week one.
What is the final step mentioned in the module process?
What is the final step mentioned in the module process?
Match what the module involves with the steps mentioned:
Match what the module involves with the steps mentioned:
The module includes a literature review that is very heavy.
The module includes a literature review that is very heavy.
According to the provided text, what is the date range for when the module will be wrapped up?
According to the provided text, what is the date range for when the module will be wrapped up?
According to the speaker, how many mathematical practices should typically be focused on at a time?
According to the speaker, how many mathematical practices should typically be focused on at a time?
Using graph paper always ensures students understand place value.
Using graph paper always ensures students understand place value.
What is one example of a tool that students might use inappropriately?
What is one example of a tool that students might use inappropriately?
Using mathematical tools ________ is very important according to the speaker.
Using mathematical tools ________ is very important according to the speaker.
Match the following mathematical structures with the examples provided:
Match the following mathematical structures with the examples provided:
What does 'making sense of structure' involve, according to the information provided?
What does 'making sense of structure' involve, according to the information provided?
Direct modeling with dots is always a great strategy for all math problems.
Direct modeling with dots is always a great strategy for all math problems.
According to the speaker, what do the standards represent in math teaching?
According to the speaker, what do the standards represent in math teaching?
According to the content, what is the first thing students need to do to master the skill of 'representing and solving problems involving multiplication and division'?
According to the content, what is the first thing students need to do to master the skill of 'representing and solving problems involving multiplication and division'?
The content suggests that students only need to interpret products to be proficient in representing and solving problems involving multiplication and division.
The content suggests that students only need to interpret products to be proficient in representing and solving problems involving multiplication and division.
What does the content say is broken down into a series of bullet points?
What does the content say is broken down into a series of bullet points?
To understand the finish line of a curriculum, the content recommends looking at the grade level _________.
To understand the finish line of a curriculum, the content recommends looking at the grade level _________.
Match the actions with their corresponding description according to the text:
Match the actions with their corresponding description according to the text:
What does the content compare the steps to master multiplication and division to?
What does the content compare the steps to master multiplication and division to?
The content implies that the information presented on each page is complex and difficult to understand.
The content implies that the information presented on each page is complex and difficult to understand.
What are the four actions mentioned in the content to achieve proficiency in solving multiplication and division problems?
What are the four actions mentioned in the content to achieve proficiency in solving multiplication and division problems?
Which number was identified as not belonging because it is a prime number?
Which number was identified as not belonging because it is a prime number?
The number 16 was identified as not belonging because it is an odd number.
The number 16 was identified as not belonging because it is an odd number.
Besides being the only prime number, what was another reason given why 43 doesn't belong?
Besides being the only prime number, what was another reason given why 43 doesn't belong?
The number 25 was said to not belong because it is the only number that is a multiple of ______.
The number 25 was said to not belong because it is the only number that is a multiple of ______.
Which number was identified as not belonging because it is the only one divisible by 8?
Which number was identified as not belonging because it is the only one divisible by 8?
According to a non-mathematical explanation by a student, which numbers lack a 'window' on them and are considered 'closed numbers'?
According to a non-mathematical explanation by a student, which numbers lack a 'window' on them and are considered 'closed numbers'?
The number 60 was initially identified as not belonging because it was a perfect square.
The number 60 was initially identified as not belonging because it was a perfect square.
Match the number with the reason why it was identified as not belonging:
Match the number with the reason why it was identified as not belonging:
What is the due date for the digital dialogue post and two reflections?
What is the due date for the digital dialogue post and two reflections?
The digital dialogue has to be split into different parts during the week.
The digital dialogue has to be split into different parts during the week.
What did a student's child yell during the meeting?
What did a student's child yell during the meeting?
Kayla mentioned having a 'mommy ______' after hearing a child in the background.
Kayla mentioned having a 'mommy ______' after hearing a child in the background.
Match the following items with the correct due date:
Match the following items with the correct due date:
What kind of activities should viewers have walked away with?
What kind of activities should viewers have walked away with?
Kayla said that it was ok to apologize for asking a question.
Kayla said that it was ok to apologize for asking a question.
How did Kayla describe the journey?
How did Kayla describe the journey?
What do content standards primarily define?
What do content standards primarily define?
Content standards are designed to be the ceiling, or maximum expectation, for student learning.
Content standards are designed to be the ceiling, or maximum expectation, for student learning.
According to the discussion, what are math practices?
According to the discussion, what are math practices?
Content standards are considered the _______, not the ceiling.
Content standards are considered the _______, not the ceiling.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a way students engage with content through math practices?
Which of the following is NOT a way students engage with content through math practices?
Understanding the difference between standards and practices are foundational skills for a math teacher.
Understanding the difference between standards and practices are foundational skills for a math teacher.
What is one way suggested in the discussion to use principal math practice standards for students?
What is one way suggested in the discussion to use principal math practice standards for students?
Flashcards
Prime Number
Prime Number
A number that can be divided by 1 and itself only.
Composite Number
Composite Number
A number that can be divided by 1, itself, and at least one other number.
Perfect Square
Perfect Square
The result of multiplying a number by itself. Example: 9 is a perfect square because 3 x 3 = 9.
Even Number
Even Number
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Odd Number
Odd Number
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Divisible
Divisible
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Number Sense
Number Sense
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Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning
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Module
Module
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Differentiation
Differentiation
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Math Misconception
Math Misconception
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Reflection
Reflection
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Shifting Thinking
Shifting Thinking
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Impact
Impact
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Learner-Centric Approach
Learner-Centric Approach
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Grade Level Overview
Grade Level Overview
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Bullet Points in a Grade Overview
Bullet Points in a Grade Overview
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Skills Needed
Skills Needed
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Representing and Solving Multiplication and Division Problems
Representing and Solving Multiplication and Division Problems
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Interpreting Multiplication and Division
Interpreting Multiplication and Division
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Interpreting Whole Number Questions
Interpreting Whole Number Questions
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Using Multiplication and Division
Using Multiplication and Division
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Determining the Unknown Number
Determining the Unknown Number
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Modeling with Math Tools
Modeling with Math Tools
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Using Math Tools Appropriately
Using Math Tools Appropriately
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Looking for and Making Sense of Structure
Looking for and Making Sense of Structure
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Reasoning and Explaining
Reasoning and Explaining
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What am I Teaching?
What am I Teaching?
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How am I Teaching?
How am I Teaching?
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Content Standards
Content Standards
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Math Practices
Math Practices
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Examples of Math Practices
Examples of Math Practices
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Why are standards and practices important?
Why are standards and practices important?
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Using resources for math practices
Using resources for math practices
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Importance of math practices
Importance of math practices
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Digital Dialogue
Digital Dialogue
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Due Date
Due Date
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Reflecting on Teaching
Reflecting on Teaching
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Impact Assessment
Impact Assessment
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High Yield Math Activities
High Yield Math Activities
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Study Notes
Kayla Cervantes Interview Notes
- Kayla Cervantes is a teacher
- She discussed her experiences teaching in different school settings, including charter schools.
- She worked in various roles, such as a math curriculum coordinator and a grant writer.
- She also works for a data consulting company, providing professional development to schools.
- She emphasizes the importance of support and resources for educators throughout their careers, regardless of their role or experience level.
- She emphasizes the importance of clear expectations, deadlines, and flexibility.
- She encourages students to actively engage with course materials and to ask questions.
- She advocates for a supportive learning environment, encourages students to challenge her, provides feedback in a timely manner.
- She emphasizes the importance of identifying student misconceptions in order to successfully build on learned content.
- She highlights the idea of focusing on the "how" of math (using the practices) as well as the "what".
- She recommends using resources for different levels and that teachers can use different engagement activities, such as visuals, or "notice and wonder" activities.
- She advocates for a well-structured curriculum and understanding of appropriate grade-level expectations and appropriate routines.
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In this interview, Kayla Cervantes shares her insights and experiences as a teacher across different school settings, including charter schools. She discusses the significance of support and resources for educators, the importance of student engagement, and her dual role in education and consulting.