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Lesson-startersThis week's chat included masses of ideas and pointers to resources for lesson starters, there was also lively
discussion on the purpose of lesson starters and should there be one in every lesson. The chronological
account of the chat is below, with some of the ideas highlighted.
by ncetm 4 years ago
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Welcome to tonight's #mathscpdchat !!! Please remember to use the #mathscpdchat so thatposts can shared by @NCETM on website. "Starters" ..
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
And which maths teacher has never used transum.org/software/SW/St… #mathscpdchat So thequestion is: "What makes a good starter?"
Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 @NCETM are starters different to "hooks"? #mathscpdchat
Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 something the group can do whilst the stragglers roll up late :-) #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
I like this from @mathsbox1 mathsbox.org.uk/index1.php to "Settle" people down.#mathscpdchat
Should the starter link to the lesson topic?
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midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat hi all question from PGCE student. do your starters always/never/sometimeslink to actual lesson topic?
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
A good starter engages the class and gets them in the maths mood...no need to link to the mainbut handy if it does #mathscpdchat
tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat a starter should set the scene…introduce a flavour of what is to comeor introduce something relevant
letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 puzzles are good but I prefer it to be linked to the lesson topic. Assess prevknowledge. #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
If I can, I will organise files shared as starters in this folder dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i…#mathscpdchat
jjtrebyJon James Treby@jjtreby
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat Useful starters I have used in previous years drive.google.com/folderview?id=…
Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc Mine do normally. In the middle of a topic they normally practise a skill fromprevious lesson. 1/2 #mathscpdchat
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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@letsgetmathing Do you have any examples of something that you have used ?? #mathscpdchat
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
also a good opportunity to revisit or practise skills that need to be kept sharp #mathscpdchat
Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc 2/2 At the start of a new topic I give a starter that gets them thinking about thenew topic without giving it away #mathscpdchat
jjtrebyJon James Treby@jjtreby
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat uploading on collaborative scheme of work site - google drive resources part -sites.google.com/site/maths2014…
Five_TrianglesFimm Þríhyrningar@Five_Triangles
4 YEARS AGO
@DevinOnkst's class working out @Five_Triangles problem:livingonatangent.blogspot.com/2014/09/dog-on… #mathchat #mathscpdchat #maths #math
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@jjtreby As always much appreciated... #mathscpdchat
Homework marking
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
How do people feel about Homework marking as a starter ?? Is that really a start to learn newmaths ?? #mathscpdchat
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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
How do people feel about DIRT marking as a starter ?? #mathscpdchat
Entry tickets
tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat I like Entry tickets…such as entry to a cinema with questions to beanswered immediately & an exit ticket to leave
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@tessmaths Do you have any examples that you could share ?? #mathscpdchat
Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 I'd do that after the starter. Starter needs to be something engaging they can doindependently as they arrive. #mathscpdchat
Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc depends on the group and topic but yr 11 usually not as theyll practice core skills#mathscpdchat
Jeremy Denton@Jeremy_Denton
4 YEARS AGO
Starters can be so many different things can't they? Warm-ups, settlers, recaps, hooks, puzzles...#mathscpdchat
JON JAMES TREBY @JJTREBY · 4 YEARS AGO
another useful number starter - xls file available #mathscpdchat http://t.co/ERuAHPpXhl
another useful number starter - xls file available #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/ERuAHPpXhl
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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@mathsjem Do you have any examples of your favourite starters ?? #mathscpdchat
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
Homework review can work if its structured properly and maybe has a twist/extra q/proofconnected to the hwk #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@Jeremy_Denton Have you an example of each to share ?? #mathscpdchat
TESS MATHS @TESSMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 of course...#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/sMo3EyIklb
letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 you can use graded equations to assess what pupils shd revise in y11 #mathscpdchat
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Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 I nearly always link mine to the topic I'm teaching #mathscpdchat
DAWN @MRSDENYER · 4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat I like a hook to my lesson...... Guess tonight's....... pic.twitter.com/r6bkbzzDXk
Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 yep do that following a test ... Ideal time to close the feedback loop #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat Looking to develop seamless approach to learning with students arriving keen tocontinue with work from prior lesson!
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DAWN @MRSDENYER · 4 YEARS AGO
Or maybe .... #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/dBv7T3OiZx
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
I like to use an always/sometimes/never true linked to new or old topic as appropriate#mathscpdchat
midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
Have you ever asked the kids to create the starter? I saw that in English classes I observed, theyreally got into it. #mathscpdchat
tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@mrsdenyer Arc length? #mathscpdchat
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letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 the skills tests for our new SoW can be used the following yr as starter on previousknowledge. #mathscpdchat
JEREMY DENTON @JEREMY_DENTON · 4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 A warm-up might be Countdown or Make 24 or Number Of The Day #mathscpdchat
pic.twitter.com/zK9p8irBqB
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc #mathscpdchat absolutely, it's a great idea if you don't overuse it
How long should a starter be?
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
I haven't tried this yet but I have used as a Main !! Want them all settled to work - how longshould a starter be? #mathscpdchat @midge_nyc
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MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
I don't think doing mathematics was ever meant to be 'hour long' compartments punctuatedwith 'assessment' activities? #mathscpdchat
CHRIS SMITH @AAP03102 · 4 YEARS AGO
Starter questions can be a springboard for great discussion if they contain a surprise!
#mathscpdchat @RJS2212 pic.twitter.com/aSCEDWGd5u
mrsdenyerDawn@mrsdenyer
4 YEARS AGO
@tessmaths my supper ;-) but I'm will ing to work out the amount of pie crust! #mathscpdchat
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CHRIS SMITH @AAP03102 · 4 YEARS AGO
Words aren't always required in a starter question either! #mathscpdchat @RJS2212
pic.twitter.com/nvSGLdkqeZ
letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 if he is s prep one then marking it is an essential starter #mathscpdchat
midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat 10mins? that was going to be my next question!
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
When it's getting close to exam time I lie to put 4 quick Qs from different areas, so students dothem in any order they like #mathscpdchat
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CHRIS SMITH @AAP03102 · 4 YEARS AGO
Adding in a bit of literacy sneakily in starter questions is absolutely allowed! #mathscpdchat
@RJS2212 pic.twitter.com/ZodWGsGs7Z
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
We are very Literacy focussed at the minute, @aap03102 that is a nice starter. #mathscpdchat
InteractMathsInteractive Maths@InteractMaths
4 YEARS AGO
My random timed and bingo activities make great starters and students are loving theminteractive-maths.com/blog/new-qqi-r… #mathscpdchat
Are starters needed?
EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat the culture of 'starters' and 3-part lessons makes me cringe. Faddy, edutainmentnonsense in the most part
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JEREMY DENTON @JEREMY_DENTON · 4 YEARS AGO
Puzzle might be a Sudoku-type or perhaps a Hidato (see pic). Or something more random! (see
other pic) #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/EdyjEPueGL
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Where possible I am saving (and sharing ideas) via dropbox dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i…#mathscpdchat
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JO @MATHSJEM · 4 YEARS AGO
eg starter - class interactive on factors etc (or print out for individual task) goo.gl/cIIhWj
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Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 @midge_nyc don't think you should time limit. Go with flow of the learning...10mins/ 30 mins. Don't stem enthusiasm #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat - Variety of activities have a place. How we match each activity with eachindividual brain is the key to effective learning.
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
1/2 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat A bit harsh! Used well it's good to structure the lesson with anappropriate useful beginning but that
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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
So 20 mins in our "Starter" about starters already getting lots of comments. Remember the#mathscpdchat !! Anyone made Maths Anagrams ??
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK I think it's vital to have an initial activity they can get on with whilst others arrivethough. Instant engagement? #mathscpdchat
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
2/2 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat ..being said I've never used "starter of the day" and I don'tthink I'm alone. Purpose needed
midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @RJS2212 Agree but my school seems to have quite prescriptive approach.10min starter then main part of lesson #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat As a teacher of mathematics am trying to createmathematicians + replicate how mathematicians do things
letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
I keep puzzles for whole lessons like inquiries. Like to sort out potential problems in starters.Avoid stumbling blocks. #mathscpdchat
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tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 @aap03102 I have started with reading the papers…what maths can you find today?#mathscpdchat
EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO
My favourite starter! Give a maths statement and get children to say 'A,S or N' showing evidence!
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ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Anagrams are wonderful for vocab building, as is vowel-less wordse.g klmtr (easy) and tlr (hard!!)
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
I wonder how many use @aap03102 Weekly Newsletter as a Starter ?? Tell people how to signup #mathscpdchat
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Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc @RJS2212 what a load of rubbish (*hopes your SLT aren't reading*)#mathscpdchat
Kay Red@RedMaths
4 YEARS AGO
My students &I love bingo as a starter! Helps assess prior knowledge Esp if used with Lollysticks@MathsBox 4large selection #mathscpdchat
midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 No but as crossword fanatic I like the sound of it! #mathscpdchat
STEMtech@STEMtechUK
4 YEARS AGO
Attention maths teachers! Great thread going on NOW using #mathscpdchat talking lessonstarters @NCETM
letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
If I just want to warm up brains with arithmetic I may use this 60s challenges from newspapers.#mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Hoping to share resources dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i… @jjtreby also has a linksites.google.com/site/maths2014… #mathscpdchat
EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK
4 YEARS AGO
There was a great ATM book in 70s / 80s Starting Points (?). That's more like it #mathscpdchat
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EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK
4 YEARS AGO
I'm all for getting to grips with a meaty problem through an initial question / stimulus. But 10min starters are rarely this #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
I have used @numenko as my starter a few times this year. #mathscpdchat
tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Routine is also important…sometimes students can choose how towork once they know what has to be done…tasking is key
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Like solving problems? and mathematiciansalso need to learn/hone their skills. How do you start?
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JO @MATHSJEM · 4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat @aap03102 @RJS2212 Another link to literacy here
donsteward.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/probab… #stalkingdon pic.twitter.com/KE0ynQHCAP
Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 sorry rob ... Can't stay .. 3 more sets of test papers to mark!! #mathscpdchat
Starter Ideas
InteractMathsInteractive Maths@InteractMaths
4 YEARS AGO
Link to my selection of starters available for free interactive-maths.com/starter-activi…#mathscpdchat
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EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat Get the children to ask the question for once! pic.twitter.com/dFz9FndI4T
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Engaging ways of 'getting into'thought re new ideas not the same as 'lesson starters'?
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EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO
Pick a number with the following properties. Open ended questioning #mathscpdchat
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7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 Something I've mentioned before. Why not incorporateregistration as part of the starter? #mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
So many of us with idea that starter is "10 mins". It's an "in" to the learning or a prob whichyou're happy to extend surely? #mathscpdchat
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EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO
Which is the obvious answer? Which is the peculiar one? Great fun #mathscpdchat
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ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@educatedmaths #mathscpdchat Loving your ideas!
aap03102Chris Smith@aap03102
4 YEARS AGO
I email out a weekly Maths Newsletter-features a "Puzzle of The Week".Ideal Starter Fodder! Tosign up, message me! @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat
Louise@Loumeracy
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat Sorry if this has been mentioned but I like number chains on the board to getthe old cogs turning.
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Kay Red@RedMaths
4 YEARS AGO
Lazy starter: get each student to write a question on a post it note collect all in then use MWBs toanswer a handful #mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@7puzzle @midge_nyc @RJS2212 not sure I'm following, Paul? #mathscpdchat
7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 Each child is assigned a multiplication fact for a terme.g. 7x6. They simply reply with 42. #mathscpdchat
tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat At Christmas I also use the NRICH maths calendar
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders #mathscpdchat Structure yes, but absolutism no! Go with the flow and where thestudents lead if you need to.
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat I don't start! - Students come to class to carry onfrom where they were - I circulate to discuss work.
Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK 3-part lessons maybe nonsense but it makes sense to have a short activity ready toengage the class on arrival #mathscpdchat
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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Halfway through #mathscpdchat Discussing "Starters" Have already touched on DIRT,Homework, Settler, Puzzles, ....
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders #mathscpdchat Starter may warn you they're not ready fro the main!
KAY RED @REDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat pair with blooms matrix and classes get really good at writing their own, also good
plenary pic.twitter.com/sNV0Pzhitt
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MARTIN NOON @LETSGETMATHING · 4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/Yocu9pNzyi
Louise@Loumeracy
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat When @HilaryNunns came in she gave us bag with task in that we had 3mins towork on then pass round. Like as lesson starter.
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders #mathscpdchat Yes. Ways of getting every lesson going not same as ways ofstarting 'topic'.
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Fair enough, depends on the class I think - alsodifferent if starting a new topic
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Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@iandav2005 couldn't agree more. The number of times I've thrown a plan out of the window tocapitalise on interest/enthusiasm #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@PardoeMary @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat I agree teaching maths is a one toone discussion about students' observations and findings.
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@iandav2005 that doesn't warrant a time limit. In fact less so? #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
For some starter ideas check out dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i… #mathscpdchat
Amjad Ali@ASTsupportAAli
4 YEARS AGO
Starter for me different to DNA. Do now activity. @missradders #mathscpdchat
7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 With the constant listening of times tables, they'ddefinitely be retained. Saw this . . #mathscpdchat 1/2
midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 DIRT? #mathscpdchat
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ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders #mathscpdchat absolutely. Flexibility rules
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc Direct Improvemnet Reflection Time - Allow students to look at previous lessonswork and improve / correct #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat - Agree-some classes it's like that, some classes I'mstill working on getting there!
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Direct Improvemnet Reflection Time - Allow students to look at previous lessons work andimprove / correct #mathscpdchat @midge_nyc
7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 . . used in registration with countries & capitals."Australia". "Canberra" came the reply! #mathscpdchat
DNA
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@ASTsupportAAli Explain DNA? I usually have bell activity which is quick & accessible & then astarter that may extend. Same? #mathscpdchat
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Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@mrsdenyer @EmathsUK Agree Dawn, don't want them waiting for me to log in. Maths fromthe second they arrive #mathscpdchat
Amjad Ali@ASTsupportAAli
4 YEARS AGO
.@missradders spot on. DNA is a do now activity. Or bell work. Starter is the hook. But not neccthe eureka moment. #mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK @mathsjem is this a genuine question?! Or are you playing devils advocate? To notwaste learning time? #mathscpdchat
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders #mathscpdchat Absolutely. Always go with the needs of the class not the plan inyour hand. That's what I understand by AFL
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@ASTsupportAAli PS. I like DNA. May steal :) #mathscpdchat
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Yes ... the interesting question ofhow to get learners wanting to think about ...
Are starters being used to excuse poor time keeping?
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EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat From the tweets I'm seeing, it appears 'starters' are mainly used for behaviourmanagement and excusing poor time keeping
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat - I believe that the class will beimmediately engaged by the mathematics they are working on
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@Just_Maths @EmathsUK @RJS2212 ditto. No bells. With the best of intentions this doesn'thappen. Staff run over etc. #mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK @mathsjem but you are if you're saying you don't need initial activity for pupils todo whilst waiting for others? #mathscpdchat
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STRETCH POTENTIAL @SCHOOL_LN · 4 YEARS AGO
This went well, Ss involved and although not all ans what I was expecting ans were well thought out
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EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat Are starters being used to placate kids and excuse poor discipline? All feeling abit 'blob' :-/
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@PardoeMary @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat I agree Mary-the journey of teacherand learner together will be different for each student.
aap03102Chris Smith@aap03102
4 YEARS AGO
So anyone wanting my newsletter each week just email me: aap03102 AT gmail DOT com andI'll add you! @RJS2212 @aegilopoides #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
starter/DNA just words, what matters is that there's engagement and maths going on from whenthey arrive until they leave #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
I think it is just first activity Teacher gives student... it can be a part of the learning.#mathscpdchat @EmathsUK
School_LNStretch potential@School_LN
4 YEARS AGO
Some nice starters here aplusclick.com #mathscpdchat
midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
Do you ever NOT use a starter - depending on year/class? As a new PGCE student I get thefeeling they are "compulsory". #mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK My school has excellent discipline. I don't use a starter to avoid bad behaviour. Iuse it for learning/ enthusing #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat If there is a reason to call the wholeclass together,I do that at the time for the reason.
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc Would you ever just carry on from where you left off - in essence that is still astarter IMHO #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK #mathscpdchat BUT there ARE more and less effective ways of initially engaginglearners ... it's not just about 'lesson starters'
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc #mathscpdchat school may have a policy but it's engagement rat counts howeveryou get it from the very start of the lesson
KATHRYN FORSTER @DIRT_EXPERT · 4 YEARS AGO
I endeavour to provide feedback after each lesson that students do DIRT on as a starter!
#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/p7Zf9edcKY
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK @mathsjem Still not following how this relates to the discussion,Heather. Talking about the start? #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK @mathsjem You're assuming a starter isn't purposeful. Not true if it's well planned#mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@PardoeMary @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat One of the best way to engage- give students the'power of discovering and understanding' for themselves
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@Daisyplum75 makes me sad :( #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
15 minutes to go in tonight's #mathscpdchat Looking at Lesson Starters. Some ideas here:dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i…
Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK I can't teach, log in, do the register etc simultaneously. They do relevant maths inthe few minutes it takes me #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat I'm exploring different options to seewhat works best to get the best maths learning for all
DIRT_expertKathryn Forster@DIRT_expert
4 YEARS AGO
True or false works well as a starter as it brings up misconceptions to use to reshape your lesson#mathscpdchat Excellent discussion too!
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Makes sense. Partly semantics I suppose. Start of the lesson is thestart of the lesson, whatever form/topic it takes
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK massive site. Some are coming to the next classroom, some are 4 min walk awaywith best will to arrive on time! #mathscpdchat
Starter Ideas
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat a lighter note - images of crazy special offers and other things that aren’t rightflickr.com/groups/badmath…
ian davies@iandav2005
4 YEARS AGO
@DIRT_expert #mathscpdchat agreed, better still if a notch higher with the always, sometimes,never true
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
ALWAYS/SOMETIMES/NEVER also works quite well. Wonder if anyone has an example toshare #mathscpdchat @DIRT_expert
Sophie Skinner@Miss_Skinner
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @Daisyplum75 me too, spent 20 minutes discussing maths of hamburgers today,worst class were so engaged! #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat I'm arguing the 'start'-not necessarilygood place to start if it gets in the way of learning
Daisyplum75Daisyplum75@Daisyplum75
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders But head and her pretend ofsted/consultant (we were never sure) have now goneso hoping happiness will return :) #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
For people wanting ideas for maths words in Starters dropbox.com/s/gwk6hqe9ev01…#mathscpdchat ie Remove vowels what is the word!!
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 @DIRT_expert Some great examples in the Improving Learning in Maths folders#mathscpdchat
7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle
4 YEARS AGO
@aap03102 @RJS2212 Like the Scrabble number puzzle #mathscpdchat
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat can choose 'warm-up' carefully from UKMT challenge questions and solutionsukmt-resources.org.uk/index-tr.html
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Do any starters work better as plenaries ?? #mathscpdchat
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Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK @mathsjem the start isn't a good place to start. Now I'm reallylost. #mathscpdchat
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@midge_nyc @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat - Yes! and a 'starter' to 'start learning' can happen atany time during a lesson?(with different students
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
How can we have got to 10 mins to go without anyone mentioning diagnosticquestions.com#mathscpdchat @MathsDQs #Shocking
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat My apologies - haven't meant toconfuse things - just trying to get away from compartments?
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
@MathsladyScott #mathscpdchat ...'topic' or 'theme' starters rather than 'lesson' starters - notsame as getting lesson started
Graham Andre'@grahamandre
4 YEARS AGO
@DIRT_expert @RJS2212 Agree if the starter measures understanding of main teaching pointthen starter could work as a plenary #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Why do some starters take more teacher effort than others? Label all tables andplay coordinatebingo with students !!! #mathscpdchat
Sophie Skinner@Miss_Skinner
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 Found games/quizs better as plenaries with some-they love them but get v.animatedso a reward that also consolidates! #mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
@Bigkid4 @EmathsUK @missradders @MathsladyScott @mathsjem Surely whatever you do 1stin lesson is your starter ?? #mathscpdchat
tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK Anyway back to starters…#mathscpdchat Mix it up big style & take the chairs away- carousel starters on different tables or relay
MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 @Bigkid4 @EmathsUK @missradders @mathsjem #mathscpdchat - I'm happy withthat!
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
@missradders @MathsladyScott @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat learners don't startwork on a new area of maths every lesson?
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Does @Miss_Skinner have any favourite Maths games ?? #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing
4 YEARS AGO
@grahamandre @DIRT_expert @RJS2212 starter assess underst. to enable diff , tweak starterqs to assess learning in plenary. #mathscpdchat
NextLevelMathsWill Feavyour@NextLevelMaths
4 YEARS AGO
.@RJS2212 get lessons going by using interactive demos ( nextlevelmaths.com/interactive ) astalking points ##mathscpdchat
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
I agree with @PardoeMary that they don't start again but whatever they do first is a starter ??#mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK @tessmaths @kingston314 you have evidence that using starters is bad forlearning? I'd like to read? #mathscpdchat
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat starters that connect thinking about careers to classroom mathematics.www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/ng…
NMPartnershipUKNMP Team - Pip@NMPartnershipUK
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat Particularly like the 'thinking' starters whatever the context.
Jo@mathsjem
4 YEARS AGO
@EmathsUK @missradders @MathsladyScott I'd prefer a session on sharing starter ideas. Thestarter-haters can sit outside. :) #mathscpdchat
19/04/2018 Lesson-starters
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Sophie Skinner@Miss_Skinner
4 YEARS AGO
@RJS2212 I was surprised at how many enjoy the traditional Bingo. Also some catchphrase andbeat the teacher challenges #mathscpdchat
Daisyplum75Daisyplum75@Daisyplum75
4 YEARS AGO
@PaulGarvey4 @missradders Yes we forget that it's not law to do a three part lesson!#mathscpdchat
Hannah@missradders
4 YEARS AGO
Wow. Who would have thought such simple looking topic could cause so much controversy. Offto reflect (& mark!). Thx @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat
Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary
4 YEARS AGO
#mathscpdchat 'picturing' starters for GCSE mei.org.uk/gcsestarters
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Conversation will be summarised by @NCETM and on web tomorrow. Some resources here:dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i… #mathscpdchat @missradders
RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212
4 YEARS AGO
Hour has flown by and #mathscpdchat will be back next week 7pm - 8pm on Tuesday 16thSeptember. Check @NCETM tomorrow for summary.