Maths PD with Linda and learnings from CoL

• Lots of discussion about data collected and making sure we have the right information on Linc Ed.
• Linda talked to us about the equals sign, and making sure chn understand that it means 'the same as'. Gave us examples on how to use in class and what to teach. 
• 8 = 8. True or false. 
• Went into introduction to algebra.
•  __ = 21 + 5.
• Have been having awesome conversations with my class about the fluidity of numbers and great class discussions. 
• The above examples have been great for warm ups and extending learning of what math symbols actually mean. 

Professional Converstaions: Tutor teacher meeting with Kate

Topics discussed today:

Calendar art

• It's a fundraiser
• Having the child's picture on makes an impression
• Pinterest and other teachers for ideas

Maths appraisal 

• Discussion around doing Fraction Friday or continuing with same programme.
• What does Senior Teacher want to see?
• Conversation flowed on to maths discussion in general, with sharing ideas from each others classes. Kate has been doing awesome directions and maps with her class including blindfolded obstacles course. For end of term my class will make a paper mache island following on from Dragon Brothers novel being read in class. Will use grids and scales to make and design mystery island.

Parents 

• How best to deal with one parent who insists on texting and being emotionally manipulative.
• Taken conversation back to email, as opposed to texting, and setting firm boundaries with communication. Kate talked with Jenna too. 

Election boxes

• Cool discussion about how best to teach and discuss NZ's election. Talked about having the 4 major parties and what they stand for - Greens environment, Red - social amenities, Blue - money and finances and exports etc, Black - culture and heritage. Have chn bus stop ideas on what those parties policies would be. Doing lessons from the box. Voting at the end of the week.