FOLDABLE NOTES Devin Engledew Math Teacher, Lake Washington School District dengledew@lwsd.org @mremath

What is a “Foldable Note”? Ø   A    foldable    note    is    a  three  dimensional  graphic  organizer  styled  page  of  info  in  a  student’s  notebook  

Ø Can  take  on  a  variety  of  forms,  complexities  and  detail  

Ø They  “reinvent”  the  traditional  style  of  writing  notes  

Foldable Notes Ø   Designed  to  further  engage  students  in  the  mapping    of    their    math  learning  

Ø Can  be  used  effectively  to  present  new  information  and/or  to  summarize  content  

Ø Might  just  reinvigorate  your  practice  J  

“Foldable Notes” are NOT… Ø   …a  time  Filler  for  class  time  

Ø   …guaranteed  to  raise  your  test  scores  or  make  every  kid  understand  

Ø   …limited  to  just  basic  content  

WARNING!    

Examples…

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Yet, more examples…

How does one “make” a Foldable Note? Here’s what you need: Ø Source of inspiration - Colleague, friend, mentor - Pintrest, Social Networking, etc.

Ø Creativity Willingness (courage?) to take a risk

The basic steps: 1)  Brainstorm the “need to know info”? 2) How can that info be clearly mapped, organized, engaging for kids to create?! 3) Is it interactive?

Your turn! Your  task:    Create  foldable  note  that  could  be  used  as  an  instructional  tool  for  your  students.    

1. Choose a topic: Slope Types of angles Derivative/Integral rules

FUNCTIONS

2. Brainstorm the “need to know info” 3. What could kids create? 4. Is it interactive?

Thank you and Resources Thank  you  for  your  time!  Devin  Engledew  Math  Teacher,  Lake  Washington  School  District      dengledew@lwsd.org          @mremath    Helpful  Resources  www.ispeakmath.org  www.mathforlove.com  www.pintrest.com  (free  account  required)