1. Balanced Math Framework
NWMC October 11,2019
Balanced Math Framework
in Seattle Public Elementary Schools
Jim Meyer - Math Dept.

2. Understand how the Balanced Math provides a curriculum agnostic framework to schedule your math block.
Understand how the Balanced Math Framework Components can provide rigorous and engaging math instruction for a classroom of diverse learners. 
Goals

3. The Balanced Math Framework is a document that centers our work in Seattle K-5 instruction. Come hear how this framework incorporates routines, small group work, direct instruction, and more into a daily math block.
The Framework elevates the math practices, celebrates student voice, and creativity, and builds a math community where all students feel like they belong.
Why you are here

4. With a partner develop 11 observations or questions
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6. Balanced Math Framework
Washington State Content
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Equity based
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Supports Standards of mathematical
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Balanced Math Framework

7. Equity Goals Interrupting inequitable practices
Discovering and cultivating unique gifts, talents, ideas present in every student.
Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our care; removing the predictability of success or failure that currently correlates with any cultural or social factor
Equity Goals

8. Teaching Practices From NCTM Catalyzing Change
8 Effective Math Teaching Practices
Equitable Teaching Practices
What beliefs, policies, and structures might be examined in your classroom, school, or district to improve mathematics learning?

9. Imagine the ideal math block
Imagine the ideal math block. What are students doing in an effective math block?

10. Student Discourse is taught and valued
Student Discourse is taught and valued. Prioritize student engagement over “teaching”.

11. Students explore a variety of strategies
Students explore a variety of strategies. Engage curiosity and imagination while maintaining a high cognitive demand.

12. Students are viewed from a strength based perspective
Students are viewed from a strength based perspective. Listen and learn from how students are thinking about math.

13. Mistakes are viewed as an opportunity to learn
Mistakes are viewed as an opportunity to learn. Examine all answers for validity and sense.

14. Math manipulatives are de-stigmatized, used in representatins and readily available for all grades.

15. Students are actively engaged in meaningful problem solving and ample time is allotted for productive struggle.
competencies

16. Build a math community where all students feel they belong.
Challenge spaces of marginality and affirm all students as mathematicians .

17. Balanced Math Framework.

18. What do you notice? What are you wondering?

19. Visiting a classroom Katy Pence Olympic Hills Elementary
Demonstrating What the BMF looks like in the classroom.
Look for components of the Balanced Math Framework.
Reflect on modes of student / teacher interaction.
Reflect on student engagement.
Listen for student voice and agency in the learning process
Visiting a classroom

21. Balanced Math Framework
Jim Meyer - Math Dept.
Balanced Math Framework
Balanced Math
Framework
bit.ly/bmf-nwmc
Class Video
bit.ly/bmf-video
in Seattle Public Elementary Schools
Planning Template
bit.ly/bmfPlanning
Stand and Talks