Conceptual Mathematics in the Flipped Classroom

Becca Kimble

Middle School Concepts

Last September, I asked my students to model and solve 23 x 47.

Take a moment and do the same on a piece of scratch paper.

Results

Results

Results

Concepts Reconsidered

● High stakes testing has increased the frequency of procedure memorization

● Time in class is so short, concepts are lost to meaningless steps, mnemonic devices, and procedures without connections.

● Are you guilty of referring to the order of operations as “Pemdas” or a dysfunctional relationship with your (real or fictional) Aunt Sally?

Exhibit A

Please take a moment and simplify the following expression:

5 + 5 + 5 - 5 + 5 + 5 - 5 + 5 x 0

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Results Continued

Results Continued

Finally...

The argument?

Why should I flip my classroom?

● Class time is precious ... and limited

● Expectations are high

● What is achievement?

What do you need?

● Get to know your students

● A home for your videos online○ YouTube, Google Drive, Screencast-o-matic, etc

● Implementation○ Where I’ve been○ Where I’m going

Unit Outline Example

Unit 1 Outline

Introduction to Integers lecture (required)Adding Integers lecture (required)Adding Integers practice problems (required)Adding Integers TenMarks practice (opt)Adding Integers supplemental lesson (opt)Adding Integers Mastery Quiz (required)Subtracting Integers lecture (required)Subtracting Integers practice problems (required)...

Class Time

Students watching lectures Students taking mastery quizzes

Students working through practice story problems Students conferencing with the teacher

Assessment and Grading

● Mastery Quizzes○ Form A and Form B

● Summative Tests or Optional Projects

● One midterm covering the first two units right before holiday break.

Online Organization

Teacher web site: johnston.k12.nc.us/rebeccakimble

● Work within internet constraints○ youtube vs. google drive (or both)○ burn DVDs for students without internet○ check out flash drives○ check out old laptops with videos loaded on them

Opportunity vs Need for Change

● Aligning with the Common Core Standards

● Time needed

● Need for Differentiation

● Transparency

● Who’s the expert?

Flexibility

● Class time doesn’t have to be spent on a 60 minute procedure filled lecture

● Students own their learning

Thank you

Contact:rebeccakimble@johnston.k12.nc.us

Rebecca KimbleArcher Lodge Middle SchoolJohnston County, NC7th Grade Math

If time remains...

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