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Goal

My goal is to encourage my students to engage in deeper mathematical thinking through individual and collective learning.
 

What will be done with my students

My students are creative and resourceful individuals who can be hesitant to try new things in math class. My favorite teaching moments in the classroom center around group activities in which the students are collaborating with each other, and participating in math conversations.
I would love to implement Peter Liljedahl’s “Building Thinking Classrooms” strategy. The book considers the benefits of having "vertical surfaces" to implement "thinking classrooms" in mathematics instruction. Vertical surfaces, like whiteboards, are used for students to collaborate, demonstrate their thinking process, and solve math problems during class. The impermanent nature of the white boards helps eliminate the stress of making mistakes and build confidence. Once the groups have solved their math problems, the class participates in math conversations in which they summarize their learning experiences. The activity is finalized by students taking their own notes from the work completed on the white boards.
 

Benefits to my students

Some of the benefits to my students are deeper learning, and higher levels of engagement and confidence.
In addition, the use of frequent and visibly random groupings breaks down social barriers, increases knowledge mobility, lowers stress levels, and improves interest in mathematics. 

Budget Narrative

Four (4) U Brands Non-Magnetic Melamine Dry Erase Board, 36" X 36", Silver Aluminum Frame will be
purchased. The dry erase boards will be attached to the walls in the my 6th grade mathematics classroom.
Three (3) boxes of EXPO® Low-Odor Dry-Erase Markers, Fine Point, Black, Pack Of 36 which will be used by all three of the students in my mathematics class. 

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