Mathematics

=Mathematics=



IB Learners strive to be:

 * ===Inquirers===
 * ===Knowledgeable===
 * ===Thinkers===
 * ===Communicators===
 * ===Principled===
 * ===Open-minded===
 * ===Caring===
 * ===Risk-takers===
 * ===Balanced===
 * ===Reflective===

====**Given that the IB Learner Profile is our goal, what kind of instructional practice will it take to ensure that every students reaches this goal in Mathematics?**====

Choose three profiles (two that are obvious and one that is a stretch) and for each... List examples from your classrooms below:


 * risk-taker
 * working in small groups or with partners to solve problems
 * knowing when to ask for help (from adults and peers)


 * communicator
 * presenting solutions in front of class
 * showing work and explaining ideas


 * reflective
 * checking for accuracy
 * does my answer make sense?
 * understanding tools and strategies for successful learning


 * Collaboration November 5th**

Please brainstorm ways to introduce the IB Learner Profile in your classes and list your ideas below:
 * How could you teach students about these words in a meaningful way?
 * Posting words in class and referring to the words often
 * **caring**-food drive participation, recognizing acts of kindness from students - and maybe if math comes easily to you, not making fun of someone if they get the wrong answer?
 * ** risk-takers **- using the word risk-taker when calling on students to share work or particpate in class
 * ** reflective **- after assessments students explain why they thought they missed problems-careless mistakes, computation errors, hurried through, didn't understand; have students rate questions: cluelss, maybe, for sure, ask students, "does your answer make sense?"
 * **inquirer**-asking good questions (MTI) model approaches to problem-solving, metacognition
 * **communicator**-students showing their thinking and explaining their work,
 * **thinker**-"1 minute (30 second) think tank, mental math
 * ** knowledgeable- ** fluency, basic facts, math skills
 * ** balanced- ** encourage students to find their strengths in math; looking for math outside of classroom
 * ** open-minded- ** using multiple strategies
 * **principled**-when correcting papers, being honest, persevring, giving your best effort, learning for understanding - Great connections between LP and Math
 * How could you facilitate connections between the Learner Profile and Math curriculum?
 * Take pictures of our students demonstrating these words and using these as examples


 * Exit pass- have students explain which ib learner profile fits their learning style for the day LOVE IT!


 * Do you have any specific lesson plans you could use (or have used) to create a classroom culture that fosters the qualities of the IB Learner?
 * IB profile learner vocabulary and defintions on separate cards. Pass out cards. Students match up cards
 * Pairs of students come up with symbols for the vocabulary
 * Create public service announcments about Math in the Real World Really nice work! Great ideas! Good luck!


 * Please see the IB Learner Profile folder in the Y drive (Teachers/All) to access Learner Profile materials for your classroom, hallway, etc.