Friday,+Sept+3rd

=Friday, September 3rd Coach Meeting=

Article Discussion: //Communication Speaks// by Robin Lynn Kinman

Where to Begin?

Robin Kinman decided to put communication at the center of her math instruction. She decided the only thing she would do differently would be to ask her students to explain their thinking and see where it would take them. "As students became accustomed to my mantra, they began to explain their thinking before I asked."

//***Instruction coaches, what's your mantra this year?***//

Teach how to show and tell.
 * Foundational Steps**

Let students explain so others listen and connect.
 * Listening**

Over time, students become aware of their audience and respond to the idea that they are convincing them.
 * Writing**

Sharing thinking solidifies understanding for all.
 * Sharing Thinking**

Questioning causes students to take ownership of and become invested in their learning.
 * Asking Questions**

Discomfort + Exploration = Discovery!
 * Explaining and Justifying Ideas**

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