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Math Before Breakfast
Hosted by Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga · EN
Three mornings a week, we meet before breakfast for an early-morning run. We spend most of our time planning and reflecting on what's happening in our classrooms. This has become our favorite professional development, so we figured, why not share these moments with you. Tracy is a 4th grade math and science teacher, and Ruth is a 6th grade math teacher.
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Ep 89: Revisiting Multiplication Fluency
Mar 15, 2021Tap to summarize Ep 89: Revisiting Multiplication Fluency Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we describe a resource we plan to develop to help improve students' multiplication fact fluency while working remotely.Prime Numbers on TwitterEpisode 4: All Things MultiplicationEpisode 30: Math Fact FluencyEpisode 40: Ann Elise RecordDr. Nicki NewtonMath Running RecordsMath Fact FluencyDr. Theresa Willls' InterviewMultiplication Strategies Google SitePlease note: This is a work in progress, and not all links are public.Multiplication Self AssessmentMath FlipsGreg Tang's Game: KakoomaDigital Games from Math Fact FluencyFrayer ModelBrainingcamp#MTBOS on TwitterSemantic Satiaition
Transcribe →Ep 88: Math Picture Books
Mar 7, 2021Tap to summarize Ep 88: Math Picture Books Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published.Episode 43Baby Goes to MarketAnna Hibiscus & Other Books by AtinukeMultiplying Menace: The Revenge of RumpelstiltskinThe Multiplying Menace DividesDirt CheapBeast Academy Puzzles Level 3Kent Haines' BlogEmmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard OfSeven Golden RingsMaryam's MagicStuart J. Murphy's MathStartSafari ParkDozens of DoughnutsThe Doorbell Rang
Transcribe →Ep 87: Teaching Math At a Distance (with Dr. Theresa Wills)
Feb 21, 2021Tap to summarize Ep 87: Teaching Math At a Distance (with Dr. Theresa Wills) Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we chat with Dr. Theresa Wills about online math teaching and her book, Teaching Math at a Distance.Teaching Math at a DistanceCorwinDr. Theresa Wills' WebsiteDr. Wills on TwitterDr. Wills on YouTubeProblem Solving OathHow to Be an AntiracistHigh School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social InjusticeBook ResourcesMathurdaysPrime LinePrime Line VideoGoogle Slides Templates
Transcribe →Ep 86: Virtual Tutoring
Jan 23, 2021Tap to summarize Ep 86: Virtual Tutoring Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely.Amanda Cooper InterviewJay's Bernie MemesPlayingCards.ioPlayingCards.io Fraction GameMath Learning Center Fractions
Transcribe →Ep 85: Super Models
Jan 17, 2021Tap to summarize Ep 85: Super Models Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization.Braining Camp Fractions Part IBraining Camp Fractions Part IITracy's Virtual Fraction Manipulative VideoPrime ClimbDan Finkel on TwitterMechelle Newell's 2021 TweetMathigon PolypadKnowledge Hook Prime LineMATHurdays Prime LineTheresa Wills' Prime Line Exploration VideoPrime Factor TilesPrime Factors, HCF and LCM
Transcribe →Ep 84: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Jan 10, 2021Tap to summarize Ep 84: Looking Back, Moving Forward Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops.New Years Episode 2019The Myth of Low Kids & High KidsClothesline MathMathigonJay's Photography WebsiteEat Clean, Run Dirty PodcastEmpowered Problem Solving CourseTheresa Wills' Global Math Department WorkshopCookie Monster TaskThe Art of Coaching by Elena AguilarTracy's Twitter Thread of Books ReadHands Down Conversations BookThe Right to Say No from Dwayne ReedGrassroots Workshops Robert Kaplinsky on TwitterClothesline Math WorkshopKristen Acosta on TwitterKristen Acosta's WebsiteTheresa Wills' BookClothesline Math Virtual IdeasHow to Use Desmos Activity BuilderChristelle Rocha on TwitterHow to Start a Plan and Take Action Against RacismKelly Hurst on TwitterThe Listening, Inc.The Listening Virtual Conference
Transcribe →Ep 83: Sometimes You Just Need the Cheese
Dec 16, 2020Tap to summarize Ep 83: Sometimes You Just Need the Cheese Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game.PPT Clue GameTracy's Jamboard Clue GameVideo Explaining Clue GameMultiplication By HeartMathigonPolypadDan FinkelPrimb ClimbMultiplication By Heart KickstarterMath Fact Fluency MBB Episode 30Math Fact Fluency BookMath Fact Fluency Companion WebsiteSteve Wyborney's WebsiteSteve Syborney's Number Sense Resources Every DayEstimation Clipboard 41Esti-MysteriesTen Doors GameTen Doors VideoTen Doors PrintoutPlace Value Foam DiceRackoNRICH Advent CalendarMathigon Puzzle Calendar
Transcribe →Ep 82: I Love Number Lines (with Dr. Mechele Newell)
Dec 2, 2020Tap to summarize Ep 82: I Love Number Lines (with Dr. Mechele Newell) Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California.Mechele Newell on TwitterElite Public SchoolsRoboblockly and MathBridges Math CurriculumRounding & the ChickenLeading Equity PodcastHacking School DisciplineEducation of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935Becoming the Math Teacher you Wish You'd HadI am Deaf and I can DanceAnother interview with Dr. Newell
Transcribe →Ep 81: Tailor-Made Tasks
Nov 29, 2020Tap to summarize Ep 81: Tailor-Made Tasks Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom.8 x 3 Multiplication Chart with DecimalsEmpowered Problem Solving CourseThe Arcade Three-Act TaskGraham Fletcher's Three-Act TasksThree-Act Tasks by VA SOLCatherine Castillo's Three-Act TasksKendra Lomax's Three-Act TasksKristen Acosta's Three-Act TasksTracy's Proffitt's Three-Act TasksIce Cube Three-Act TaskStates of Matter VideoHalve & Double Number Talk VideoMathematize It! Mandala Three-Act TaskBottle Caps Counting Collections
Transcribe →Ep 80: Comparing Fractions - Part Two
Nov 22, 2020Tap to summarize Ep 80: Comparing Fractions - Part Two Tracy Proffitt, Ruth Erquiaga Download In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions.Comparing Fractions PD slidesRuth's multiplication chart for 1/2Wacom TabletBraining Camp ManipulativesSub Sandwich ProblemComparing Fractions Student VersionAIMs EducationPlaying Cards IOCover Up: A game to play with Pattern blocksFraction DiceHexagons Are the BestagonsShape BracketCandy BracketTripp Using Brackets Zoo Theme Escape Room-ish TaskSchool Mascot Theme Escape Room-ish TaskVolcano Theme Escape Room-ish TaskBaby Shark on 20K Hertz
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