19/04/2018 Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, maths apps for teachers and students.

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Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, mathsapps for teachers and students.This week discussed a variety of topics.The chronological account of the chat is below, with some of the ideas

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by ncetm 3 years ago

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Good Evening !! Welcome to tonight's #MathsCPDChat with me @RJS2212 !! Don't forget the #and catch up tomorrow on @NCETM website...

El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @NCETM You're late!! :) #MathsCPDChat

Teaching "Fads"

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

Maddest Fad? Open plan classrooms meant for PBL drive me up the wall! #mathscpdchat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 late and forgot the #mathscpdchat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Project Based Learning (interdisciplinary in this case). #mathscpdchat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Robert!! hashtag! twitter.com/RJS2212/status…

19/04/2018 Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, maths apps for teachers and students.

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El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @NCETM :) :) And how have I influenced your teaching?? #MathsCPDChat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Don't get me wrong. I love a bit of investigational maths, but 60 s's in same spacewith teachers from diff subjects? #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

How do you ( @Dapster50 ) SGP with people you work with ?? #MathsCPDChat !!!

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

@Dapster50 Sharing Good Practice !! #MathsCPDChat !!!

Networking

El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

My favourite network is here, on Twitter. I have somewhere to go where I can find kindredspirits. My virtual staff room #mathscpdchat

El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @RJS2212 Yeah, it was alright I suppose... #MathsCPDChat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

If you've never come across @tessmaths she has been a wonderful influence on many a MathsTeacher !!! #MathsCPDChat

19/04/2018 Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, maths apps for teachers and students.

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

10 mins into tonight's #MathsCPDChat - We know who you have networked with - Moving on toWhat "Fad" we don't like in teaching?

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@PardoeMary @RJS2212 I know ... he is the naughtiest person I know ... he knows no limits!!law unto himself #mathscpdchat

El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

I don't have a particular one I dislike. I just dislike the general idea of fashionable teachingmethods :( #MathsCPDChat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Do you think there is a "fad" in Maths Teaching (ie everyone getting IWB) that didn't work ??#MathsCPDChat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 any boxes that need ticking #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Are you suggetsing ECM did not work ?? @Just_Maths #MathsCPDChat

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HANNAH @MISSRADDERS · 3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Stupid ways of teaching which don't promote understanding. Pic is exhibit 1

#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/Hpel4s9jS7

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

This doesn't promote understanding @missradders but probably helps lots remember the "facts"!!! #MathsCPdChat

Hannah@missradders

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 They can "remember" the facts by deriving them from the triangles. #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat 'Coursework' as 'distorted' by exam boards did a lot of damage!

Apps for students and teachers

19/04/2018 Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, maths apps for teachers and students.

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Latest "Fad" is "Use of Handheld Technology" ie iPads - leads us onto ... What Apps shouldTeachers / Students use? #MathsCPDChat

Hannah@missradders

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 VAK? #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

I think @missradders she means VAK = Visual Audio Kinaesthetic ?? #MathsCPDChat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@missradders @RJS2212 half it and half it again ...another example of shortcuts withoutunderstanding! only works for 1/4s #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

What apps for iPAd (or other Android device) should Teachers / Students be using ??#MathsCPDChat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @missradders #mathscpdchat Well guessed!

Hannah@missradders

3 YEARS AGO

@PardoeMary @RJS2212 I'm pretty sure anyone that's been teaching > 5 years doesn't need toguess ;p #mathscpdchat

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

So does anyone have a list of GREAT iPad apps for Maths Teachers ?? Surely someone out therehas a blog on this ?? #MathsCPDChat !!!

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@El_Timbre basically any fad that works in other subjects that people try to transpose ontomaths! @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @missradders oh yeah and people calling it "PFD" when it is SO OBVIOUSLY "FDP"!... #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

@missradders @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Well I certainly know about that 'distinction', andtaught for much > 5 years, but didn't get it!

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THE GEEK CLUB @THE_GEEK_CLUB · 3 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat @Just_Maths @RJS2212 pic.twitter.com/evqK1gGXKr

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

Levelling/grading of separate topic tests sends me over the edge! As if it actually was a valid wayof measuring progress.. #mathscpdchat

LorraineJ_88Lorraine Johnson@LorraineJ_88

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @missradders @RJS2212 similar conversation here today too, importance ofteaching understanding not just process #mathscpdchat

El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @RJS2212 I LOVE MY JOB #MathsCPDChat

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Tim Stirrup@timstirrup

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @RJS2212 @riley_ed Dragonbox and Wuzzit trouble are well worth alook.#mathscpdchat (I'm having tweet issues tonight!)

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Well we saw this one @timstirrup !! @Just_Maths @riley_ed Nice of you to join us#MathsCPDChat !!

Karen@karenshancock

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @El_Timbre @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat 1/2 What makes Maths different?

Best things in teaching

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

From @Just_Maths "what is the "Best" new thing in teaching ..lets be positive people .. "#MathsCPDChat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@clwatson999 @El_Timbre @RJS2212 ok maybe I should have said 20 min progress checks inany subject. #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Halfway through #MathsCPDChat We are covering: Networking Fads Best iPad Apps Bestthings in teaching

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Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths #mathscpdchat Looking carefully at what textbooks might/couldoffer?

Christine Watson@clwatson999

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @El_Timbre @RJS2212 I prefer 'is my teaching/lesson making any difference'rather than 'measuring progress' #mathscpdchat

mathsjemJo Morgan@mathsjem

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Not written about apps because I don't have iPads at school. But I love the 3 appshere resourceaholic.com/2014/11/gems13… (no 5) #mathscpdchat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths I think feedback and use of assessment to revisit topics hasstrengthened in recent yrs (new enough?) #mathscpdchat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths Use of Twitter in sharing best practice is great but still has way morepotential. #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

#MathsCPDChat @MrReddyMaths don't forget the hashtag !!! twitter.com/MrReddyMaths/s…

Bruno Reddy@MrReddyMaths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Oops. #mathscpdchat

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Christine Watson@clwatson999

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Best: double sided counters, so many uses from 1 resource. Number,variability, eqns, sim eqns, symmetry, sequences

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Do you have a link to buy some @clwatson999 ?? #MathsCPDChat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@Dapster50 I think they will be in the long run :-) #mathscpdchat

Tim Stirrup@timstirrup

3 YEARS AGO

@mathsjem @RJS2212 Mathigon is excellent site, great ideas, explanations and lovely to look atas well. #mathscpdchat but not an 'app'

jojobee21Joanna B@jojobee21

3 YEARS AGO

Anybody point me towards a mastery type SOW for ks3 need to stop this repeating topicsbusiness #MathsCPDChat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

I am sure @MrReddyMaths can point you in the right direction #MathsCPDChat @jojobee21

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

@karenshancock @Just_Maths @El_Timbre But surely marking and feedback is "different" inMaths ?? #MathsCPDChat

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Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@MrReddyMaths @RJS2212 @Just_Maths Yes, @mrbartonmaths & @bcoops_online haveprovided lots of these for me! #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths #mathscpdchat Different things are 'new' to different people! That isvery important to remember.

mathsjemJo Morgan@mathsjem

3 YEARS AGO

@timstirrup @RJS2212 Yes, beautiful website but not an app (the 3 apps are later in the post)#mathscpdchat

Tim Stirrup@timstirrup

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @karenshancock @Just_Maths @El_Timbre Marking is part of the feedback.Shouldn't we reference '@dylanwiliam here? #mathscpdchat

More apps

Gavin Boyd@gavinboyd2012

3 YEARS AGO

.@tellagami & @explainevrythng are very easy to use. Drug calc for nurses videoyoutu.be/b9cmcZecPLs #appsmashing #MathsCPDChat

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CHRISTINE WATSON @CLWATSON999 · 3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat tts-group.co.uk/shops/tts/Prod… and lots more places. See photos for

examples pic.twitter.com/FJfaMBJV0c

Christine Watson@clwatson999

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @karenshancock @Just_Maths @El_Timbre #mathscpdchat "different" to everysubject in every way? same & different depends on context

Tom Riley@riley_ed

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @RJS2212 Generally avoid search for 'Maths apps' (LOTS are rubbish). Big fan ofThinking Blocks and Desmos though #mathscpdchat

Maths4ukplc@Maths4ukplc

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @MrReddyMaths @jojobee21 you may like to try this from @kangaroomathskangaroomaths.com/kenny2.php?pag… #mathscpdchat

19/04/2018 Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, maths apps for teachers and students.

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

20 mins of #MathsCPDChat left Anyone want to suggest best "revision" material for exams ??

solvemymathssolve my maths@solvemymaths

3 YEARS AGO

My favourite new thing in teaching is twitter #mathsCPDChat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@siobhanorb @RJS2212 oh absolutely ... has changed my view of teachers. Still so many not onhere #mathscpdchat

Karen@karenshancock

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths @El_Timbre I wouldn't say it varies that much in the early secondaryyears to several other subjects. #mathscpdchat

Lois Newell@themathdiva

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Yes. Teaching a topic for a week then moving on. Criminal!

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Even more criminal is not mentioning @themathdiva when talking about Networking !!!#MathsCPDChat !!! #SuperStar

Tim Stirrup@timstirrup

3 YEARS AGO

IMO apps should do something 'different' to that which can be done on a website. The tabletshould add something (1/2) #mathscpdchat

19/04/2018 Various Topics-Teaching ideas, networking, maths apps for teachers and students.

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

I am not able to attend #MathsConf4 as clashes with RI Masterclass Series... Good way ofnetworking ?? #MathsCPDChat

Christine Watson@clwatson999

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @El_Timbre @RJS2212 If you are confident you are making a difference and canshow it... #mathscpdchat

Lois Newell@themathdiva

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 bring RI masterclass to Manchester! #mathscpdchat

Maths4ukplc@Maths4ukplc

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths the maths POS statutory aims being to become fluent, to reasonmathematically to solve problems #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Has noone told @themathdiva that they have moved it to London ?? #MathsCPDChat !!!

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @siobhanorb @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Class tweets from @MathsladyScott 'sstudents are often very interesting!

jojobee21Joanna B@jojobee21

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 thanks #MathsCPDChat networking CPD & new ideas all rolled into one! twitter.com/mrreddymaths/s…

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Tim Stirrup@timstirrup

3 YEARS AGO

apps should not JUST use the tech to replace a click with a tap, select&move with a drag, althothese are better to do (2/2) #mathscpdchat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths getting that impression (apart from SLT/Heads). Maths t's are usuallyv eager to share in my experience #mathscpdchat

solvemymathssolve my maths@solvemymaths

3 YEARS AGO

and my newest favouritistest thing is openmiddle.com #mathsCPDChat

Christine Watson@clwatson999

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Don Steward - and FAB images today: donsteward.blogspot.co.uk andmediandonsteward.blogspot.co.uk #mathscpdchat

Lois Newell@themathdiva

3 YEARS AGO

#MathsCPDChat Twitter is brilliant for networking! Meeting at conferences just adds to it.

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

@siobhanorb @Just_Maths Is it "easier" to share Maths ideas ?? ie less explanation of how aresource works as is obvious #MathsCPDChat

Lois Newell@themathdiva

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat you are joking me right?

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JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @siobhanorb absolutely - we have embraced it as a medium to share & discuss ideas(or maybe there are more Ma Tchrs) #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

3 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat twitter.com/MathsladyScott…

Lois Newell@themathdiva

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Coaches are easily transportable #mathsCPDChat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths I also think there are so many ways of teaching same things, whichkeeps interest and discussion going. #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

Last 10 minutes of #MathsCPDChat - apologies for lack of a single discussion point - Any furtherthoughts this week #MathsCPDChat

Hannah@missradders

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Fantastic stuff on @mathsbox1 #mathscpdchat

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CHRISTINE WATSON @CLWATSON999 · 3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Revision: for example see attached ratio question from Don Stewards blog

#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/y4VN0sPn8I

GLOW@GlOWmaths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Just_Maths one of best new things in our region is @NCETM #mathshubsinitiative which is engaging more teachers #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

3 YEARS AGO

@PardoeMary Thanks. Hopefully a bit more structure next week #MathsCPDChat (I blame theBank Holiday !!!)

Christine Watson@clwatson999

3 YEARS AGO

@GlOWmaths @RJS2212 @Just_Maths @NCETM Bless you, you may be one of theexceptions!! We can only hope it spreads.. #mathscpdchat

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El_TimbreEmma Bell@El_Timbre

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @mathsbox1 @missradders Yes! What he said!! #mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @mathsbox1 Me too. @Corbettmaths also deserves a massive mention (my Y11s areworried he doesn't have a life... ) #mathscpdchat

JustMaths@Just_Maths

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 thanks for hosting #mathscpdchat in your own inimitable fashion Rob. You're a legend .. no I meant "leg end" :-) #notsurewhatoneis

GLOW@GlOWmaths

3 YEARS AGO

@clwatson999 @RJS2212 @Just_Maths @NCETM thanks Our profession relies onindividuals; this is great opportunity if embraced #MathsCPDChat

Lois Newell@themathdiva

3 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @RJS2212 it's a foot. #wontconsiderthealtenative #mathscpdchat

Siobhan O' Connor@siobhanorb

3 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @PardoeMary Pace was good though! #mathscpdchat

Nisha@nishadealwis

3 YEARS AGO

@nishadealwis: My top 3 apps for T&L Notability, Explain Everything and MyScriptCalculator@explainevrythng #MathsCPDChat

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Stephanie Duncan@StephanieDunc30

3 YEARS AGO

@mathsjem @MrReddyMaths @RJS2212 thanks for the link! Going 1-1 next yr w Chromebooks. Need some resources please!#edtechchat #MathsCPDChat