Math Studio:  We just participated in our first Math Studio.  The concept of a Math Studio likens the work of math teachers to that of an artist.  The math teacher and artist both use skill and creativity to make expert decisions that develop the product.  The math teacher's product is deep math thinking, evidenced by student writing or student talk. 

During our math studio, teachers practiced capturing student thinking by recording the talk they heard around the room.  They also analyzed the type of written work produced.   Staff then organized the type of thoughts on a continuum, which details what type of talk represents Procedures and Facts, Justification, or Generalization.  

Results from Snack with Deb:  Each week I meet with students who get their Super Scientist Slip chosen from a raffle. I ask two questions...what is going well...what could go better?

What is going well?

Teachers are all very welcoming even though it is the 6^thweek of school - Josie R

We have made friends with the kids from the other class - McKenna F

Classmates are really nice - Maxine M

Our substitute was really nice - Marlee O

Flow Rooms...I really like this! I like going around and interviewing - Gavin C

I really like my teacher - Connor O

I like the bus - Maxine M

I like Writers' Workship...we are doing a River Narrative and I am writing my final - Gavin C

What can go better?

Half of the younger kids aren't together...Blue Heron Recess misses the younger students - Josie R

More boys in the 5^th grade - Maxine M

We get homework on Thursdays and it is hard to get homework on Thursdays - Marlee O

More writing and reading and free writing - McKenna F