January+Math+PLC+Minutes

January 3, 2011

__Topics/Meeting Outcomes __
 * Cooperative learning--> Innovation configuration (filled out boxes 4-1)
 * in order to be considered cooperative learning you must use PIES: Positive Interdependence, Individual Accountability, Equal Participation, Simultaneous Interaction
 * Stacey- "Show and Tell"
 * MDP's
 * Thermometer
 * Chapter 1-5 Practice Skills Idea
 * ITBS Prep Questions--test talking
 * example: work on 3x bigger than
 * Diane-Walk Through Data
 * focusing on some vocabulary strategies and placing in the lesson plans
 * Work on bringing in more questioning during class
 * 2nd Quarter-- 100% objectives posted on board during walk through!!!

__Questions/Concerns __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">identifying students for SPED (based on RTI assessments)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">when four students are ready to move on to next step, what to do with the other two who aren't (case study???)