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

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What is a Foldable Note? A foldable note is a three dimensional graphic organizer styled page of info in a students notebook Can take on a variety of forms, complexities and detail They reinvent the traditional style of writing notes

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Foldable Notes Designed to further engage students in the mapping of their math learning Can be used effectively to present new information and/or to summarize content Might just reinvigorate your practice

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Foldable Notes are NOT a time filler for class time guaranteed to raise your test scores or make every kid understand limited to just basic content WARNING!

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Examples

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More examples (closed) (open)

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Yet, more examples

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How does one make a Foldable Note? Heres what you need: Source of inspiration - Colleague, friend, mentor - Pintrest, Social Networking, etc. 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?

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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?

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