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Sara VanDerWerf

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Mike Flynn

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Graham Fletcher

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As we record this episode, thousand’s of schools around the world are closed and teachers and school leaders are scrambling to create the means to teach students of all ages in remote settings.In this episode we talk to Sara VanDerWerf, a national leader in math education and a former IB teacher, about how to use modeling to prepare students for learning from videos - a common platform being used by teachers when creating E-learning opportunities. Her suggestions were posted in her popular math teaching blog and we reached out to her to make them available in the podcast.  Links from the podcast and Sara's work:Sara's website: saravanderwerf.comTwitter:  @saravdwerfFacebook: @saravanderwerfInstagram: @saravanderwerf*Blog post: Modeling E-Learning (distance learning in the era of COVID-19)Blog post:  Modeling Group Work:  100 Number TaskResponsive Classroom - Interactive ModelingTeaching Math Concepts vs Tricks - Free Math Download Book &amp; articlesTeacher Desmos (the best online math content for teachers - free).  You can learn a lot about this resource HERE.FREE Math Support K-8 at Dreambox and ST Math* The blog post that inspired this episodeThe IB Matters podcast websiteExplore Cambridge University Press support for IBDP teachers and learners at http://ibdiploma.cambridge.org/ US Listeners of the IB Matters podcast can take 25% off their next order of IBDP materials from Cambridge University Press by emailing US_specialists@cambridge.org and quoting the discount code POD25.Email IB Matters: IBMatters@mnibschools.orgTwitter @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB MattersTo appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

As we record this episode, thousand’s of schools around the world are closed and teachers and school leaders are scrambling to create the means to teach students of all ages in remote settings.In this episode we talk to Sara VanDerWerf, a national leader in math education and a former IB teacher, about how to use modeling to prepare students for learning from videos - a common platform being used by teachers when creating E-learning opportunities. Her suggestions were posted in her popular math teaching blog and we reached out to her to make them available in the podcast.  Links from the podcast and Sara's work:<ul><li>Sara's website: <a href="http://saravanderwerf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">saravanderwerf.com</a></li><li>Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/saravdwerf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@saravdwerf</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saravanderwerf/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@saravanderwerf</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saravanderwerf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@saravanderwerf</a></li><li>*Blog post: <a href="https://www.saravanderwerf.com/modeling-e-learning-distance-learning-in-the-era-of-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modeling E-Learning (distance learning in the era of COVID-19)</a></li><li>Blog post:  <a href="https://www.saravanderwerf.com/?s=100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modeling Group Work:  100 Number Task</a></li><li><a href="https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/what-interactive-modeling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Responsive Classroom - Interactive Modeling</a></li><li>Teaching Math Concepts vs Tricks - <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/11XLcSLzQA3_m8k2X_8gBkahP647RejBg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Math Download Book &amp; articles</a></li><li><a href="https://teacher.desmos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teacher Desmos</a> (the best online math content for teachers - free).  You can learn a lot about this resource <a href="https://learn.desmos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a></li><li>FREE Math Support K-8 at <a href="https://www.dreambox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dreambox</a> and <a href="https://www.stmath.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ST Math</a></li></ul>* The blog post that inspired this episodeThe IB Matters podcast <a href="https://sites.google.com/mnibschools.org/ib-matters/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Explore Cambridge University Press support for IBDP teachers and learners at <a href="http://ibdiploma.cambridge.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ibdiploma.cambridge.org/</a> US Listeners of the IB Matters podcast can take 25% off their next order of IBDP materials from Cambridge University Press by emailing <a href="mailto:US_specialists@cambridge.org">US_specialists@cambridge.org</a> and quoting the discount code POD25. Email IB Matters: IBMatters@mnibschools.org Twitter @MattersIB <a href="https://sites.google.com/mnibschools.org/ib-matters/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IB Matters website</a> <a href="https://www.mnibschools.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) website</a> <a href="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/2YWA4AGD4KFKC/checkout/3VXGATE632QFF2KVVCHEHO2H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to IB Matters</a> To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

Modeling effective distance learning with Sara VanDerWerf

This week we chat with Sara VanDerWerf, former K-12 Math Lead with Minneapolis Public Schools who taught grades 7 through 12, the President of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and independent mathematics consultant. Lean in as we chat with Sara about her journey from being a fast “calculator” in her own K through 12 learning experience to focusing on making student thinking visible in the classroom. We can’t wait to dive into Sara’s backstory as well as some great tips and resources for your own teaching practice.     You’ll Learn:   How to help students see it before you show them and say it before you tell them;  Why asking kids to notice and wonder is so important as well as how to lead this protocol successfully in your own classroom;  Why Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) are so helpful in math class; How to use Stand and Talks as an easy way to get kids moving and promote mathematical discourse in your classroom; and,  What the difference is between focusing questions and funnelling questions.     Resources:  Sara VanDerWerf.com [Website]  John Hattie on Inquiry Based Learning.  Add annie fetter’s ignite  Curiosity Path  Stand and Talks Episode 21: Peter Liljedahl  Why I believe cell phones should be in the math classroom [ BLog post] Chris Luzniak [Debate Math]  Start the school year with some great culture building activities. Listen to these episodes:Episode 36: How To Start The School Year Off RightEpisode 88: How To Start The School Year Off Right From A DistanceEpisode 139: Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180 If you're looking to explore other ways to build and strengthen your own wealth then each week you'll hear tips, strategies, and options to increase your personal wealth. Listen and subscribe here. Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment

This week we chat with Sara VanDerWerf, former K-12 Math Lead with Minneapolis Public Schools who taught grades 7 through 12, the President of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and independent mathematics consultant. Lean in as we chat with Sara about her journey from being a fast “calculator” in her own K through 12 learning experience to focusing on making student thinking visible in the classroom. We can’t wait to dive into Sara’s backstory as well as some great tips and resources for your own teaching practice.   You’ll Learn:  <ol> <li>How to help students see it before you show them and say it before you tell them; </li> <li>Why asking kids to notice and wonder is so important as well as how to lead this protocol successfully in your own classroom; </li> <li>Why Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) are so helpful in math class;</li> <li>How to use Stand and Talks as an easy way to get kids moving and promote mathematical discourse in your classroom; and, </li> <li>What the difference is between focusing questions and funnelling questions. </li> </ol> Resources:  <a href="https://www.saravanderwerf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sara VanDerWerf.com</a> [Website]  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUooOYbgSUg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hattie on Inquiry Based Learning.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_DgSWEAUbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Add annie fetter’s ignite </a> <a href="https://makemathmoments.com/lesson1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curiosity Path</a> <a href="https://www.saravanderwerf.com/stand-talks-the-best-thing-i-ever-did-to-get-students-talking-to-one-another/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stand and Talks</a> <a href="https://makemathmoments.com/episode21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 21: Peter Liljedahl</a> <a href="https://www.saravanderwerf.com/why-i-love-having-cell-phones-in-my-mathematics-classroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why I believe cell phones should be in the math classroom</a> [ BLog post] <a href="https://www.luzniak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Luzniak</a> [Debate Math]  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzDaBzBlL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Start the school year with some great culture building activities. Listen to these episodes: <a href="https://makemathmoments.com/episode36/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 36: How To Start The School Year Off Right</a> <a href="https://makemathmoments.com/episode88/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 88: How To Start The School Year Off Right From A Distance</a> <a href="https://makemathmoments.com/episode139/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 139: Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180 </a> If you're looking to explore other ways to build and strengthen your own wealth then each week you'll hear tips, strategies, and options to increase your personal wealth. <a href="https://investedteacher.com/?utm_source=Buzzsprout&amp;utm_medium=in_episode&amp;utm_campaign=in_episode_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen and subscribe here</a>. Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District. Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program. <a href="https://makemathmoments.com/grow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take the assessment</a>

#55 - Seeing Before Showing: An Interview with Sara VanDerWerf