This past week, I had a great week in math class. Students did a great job sharing and explain their thinking with fractions. On Friday, we ended up having about 30 minutes for math class so I decided to have a reflection day and explore how students would react to seeing improper fractions on the board. The discussion took off quickly and I had a student that in previous months was not involved in math class, start off the discussion by announcing that the fraction was improper. This was a term that we only talked about in passing, so I was excited to hear that she was able to remember. About 5 minutes into the discussion I realized that my back row was not as involved, so I encouraged them to come sit in the front of the classroom if they felt like they weren't participating. My quietest student was the first to stand up and walk to the front, and 5 other students followed. It was a great moment. From there my students pushed each other in their thinking and I was able to sit on the floor while two students led the problem on the board. It was a moment that I know will stick with me and helped keep my fire going during stressful times.
Over the weekend I read my students homework folders and it was great to see their reflections about the sun, moon and Earth. I asked students to have a conversation with their parents or sibling about the sun, moon, and Earth and then write about it. One of my students talked to his parents and they were able to share the importance of the moon to the Mexican culture. The student was so excited to show me what he had written.
This upcoming week I want to be better on having rigorous tasks ready for my students to work on when they finish their first task. Also, I want to make sure to bring in my iPad to school for a few of my students use the Dulingo app to practice their English during Daily 5.
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