Effective Instructional Routines in Math

The webinar focuses on stirring student ideas to enhance motivation and learning in math classes. It introduces various instructional routines like problem posing, Turn and Talk, and Walkabout to engage students. The importance of sharing and building on ideas throughout the lesson is emphasized. The session also covers teacher learning and reflection, with a Q&A segment and additional resources provided.

What is the primary focus of the session led by Kristen Gray?

• Improving student attendance

• Developing new math curriculum

• Stirring student ideas and motivation in math

• Enhancing teacher salaries

Why is stirring student ideas important in a math class?

• To develop strategic competence and enhance learning

• To ensure students memorize formulas

• To increase homework assignments

• To reduce the number of math problems

Which instructional routine involves students discussing a prompt with a partner?

• Walkabout

• Mix and Mingle

• Turn and Talk

• Gallery Walk

What is the role of the 'Spy' in the instructional routine?

• To grade other students' work

• To solve math problems alone

• To gather ideas from other groups and share them with their own group

• To monitor the teacher's instructions

What is a common challenge when implementing the Walkabout routine?

• Ensuring students have work on their paper

• Keeping students seated

• Limiting student interaction

• Focusing on individual tasks

What is a key aspect of the Turn and Talk routine?

• Students watch a video

• Students write essays

• Students discuss a specific prompt with a partner

• Students work silently

In the Mix and Mingle routine, what do students do?

• Watch educational videos

• Complete worksheets individually

• Circulate and discuss prompts with different peers

• Sit quietly and listen to the teacher

What is a key benefit of the Mix and Mingle routine?

• It focuses on individual learning

• It limits student movement

• It promotes active participation and idea exchange

• It reduces classroom noise

What is the purpose of learning labs in teacher development?

• To provide teachers with a break

• To facilitate co-teaching and reflection on student thinking

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To focus solely on student discipline

How does Kristen suggest teachers should handle the first time using a new routine?

• By skipping the routine altogether

• By modeling the routine and providing clear instructions

• By using it only with advanced students

• By letting students figure it out themselves