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Welcome to the book study for "Routines for Reasoning"

12/19/2018 5:17 PM | Anonymous
Please introduce yourself by stating: your name, your city, your grade level or position, and why you were interested in participating in the book study (use the ADD COMMENT button below).


The prompts for the first chapter will be posted by January 5, 2019.  Please purchase your book in time to begin reading and discussing by then.  The first chapter is available for download at https://www.heinemann.com/products/e07815.aspx

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  • 12/20/2018 1:15 PM | Jennifer Rianhard
    My name is Jennifer Rianhard. I work at The Sherman School in Sherman, CT. I am the math interventionist/coach for grades K-5 and I sometimes work with middle school students. I'm excited to join this math book study group to learn how to help students develop their mathematical thinking and reasoning skills. My goal this year is performance based tasks in word problems for grades K-5, (focusing on 3rd grade for the scores) so I'm helping that I can learn some new information to help myself, the students, and the teachers for math word problems.
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  • 12/21/2018 10:14 AM | Grace Kelemanik
    Hi all. I'm Grace Kelemanik, one of the co-authors of Routines for Reasoning. Amy, Susan, and I are excited that you all are engaging in a book study of R4R. I've got the schedule on my calendar and plan to drop in regularly. Looking forward to seeing how you all take the ideas in the book and run with them. As we say in the book, our greatest challenge as educators is ensuring that each and everyone of our students think and reason mathematically.
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    • 01/04/2019 1:13 PM | Cortni Muir
      Thanks Grace, looking forward to it!
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  • 12/31/2018 11:06 AM | Mindy Gottlieb
    Hi my name is Mindy Gottlieb, I am certified 4-12 and have been involved in PIMMS. Teaching was a career change for me and I love it. I am currently teaching at Flood Middle School in Stratford Ct. I am participating in this discussion because I love to learn and am always looking for ways to excite, motivate and have my students love learning. I am a Jo Boaler and Robert Kapinsky groupie, I love their problems and agree with their philosophies.

    I wish everyone a great New Year and look forward to sharing ideas and getting to know you.
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    • 01/03/2019 9:05 AM | Jessica Scandurra
      Hi Mindy! Excited to see a fellow Stratford teacher!!
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  • 01/01/2019 5:27 PM | Anonymous
    I’m Karen Campe, your facilitator and co-learner for this book study. I have taught students, teachers, and student teachers in various roles and settings since 1988, with primary focus on math grades 7-12. I’m currently an independent consultant in New Canaan CT with a passion for using all types of technology to enhance student understanding.

    I am interested in the R4R book study to promote the teaching of mathematical reasoning. I look forward to our discussions together!
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  • 01/03/2019 8:35 AM | Carrie Allen
    Hi! I'm Carrie Allen the K-2 Math Coach in New Milford. I have taught for 13 years in my district and this is my first year as the math coach. I'm excited to join this book study to gain more knowledge on how to help students reason during math. I'm hoping to gain some great information to share with my teachers, so that they can help their students become awesome math thinkers.
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  • 01/03/2019 8:53 AM | Sara Kaminski
    Hi I am Sara Kaminski, from Milford CT. I am a math coach in a K-5 elementary school, as well as a part-time professor at Quinnipiac. I teach the Methods and Pedagogy of Math courses as well as Math Teacher Leadership/Coaching course. As a coach and instructor, I am always interested in learning about how to create the habits of mind of mathematicians, in both students and teachers. I feel consistent routines most definitely support this development and am looking forward to the reading and discussion opportunities! A few of my colleagues are also participating in this book study and we are excited to bring our learning back to our district!
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    • 01/10/2019 8:07 PM | MINDY GOTTLIEB
      Hi Sara, Do you know my friend Angela Swaepol? She also teaches at Quinnipiac.
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  • 01/03/2019 9:04 AM | Jessica Scandurra
    Hi! I'm Jessica Scandurra and I am a K-6 math coach in Stratford. Before becoming a math coach, I taught K and 1 for 11 years. Our district uses Ready Common Core as our core resource and think share compare was my first introduction to routines. This lead me to R4R. I have been dabbling in the different routines for the last two years and am excited to participate in this book study to further develop my understanding of the routines and to use them more frequently in the classrooms I support.
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    • 01/10/2019 8:08 PM | MINDY GOTTLIEB
      Hi Jessica, we will need to compare notes as to how our students are doing.
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  • 01/03/2019 11:21 AM | Leah Frazee
    My name is Leah Frazee, and I am a professor in the math department at Central Connecticut State University. I was a high school mathematics teacher for 12 years before moving to the university to work with future teachers. I teach content and methods courses for pre-service elementary and secondary teachers, supervise secondary student teachers, and teach other math courses. I am looking forward to getting to know other educators in Connecticut through this study, and learning new resources that I can use with future teachers, as well as in my own mathematics teaching.
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    • 01/12/2019 7:44 PM | Anonymous
      Leah, I also taught Math Methods at Yale for about 15 years before shifting university priorities shuttered the Teacher Preparation/Education Studies program. I still work with in-service teachers (and any pre-service teachers who attend math education conferences) but I definitely miss working with student teachers!
      Karen
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  • 01/03/2019 12:49 PM | Anonymous
    Hi~ I am a PK-12 Mathematics coordinator and I am always interested in learning about research based strategies. I have had this book for months, and this book study will be my inspiration for reading it thoroughly! I look forward to our group discussions on this book. Thanks for organizing this ATOMIC!!!
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  • 01/03/2019 12:52 PM | Jill D'Amico
    Hi! My name is Jill D'Amico. I am a K-5 Math Coach at Meadowside Elementary School in Milford, CT. I am interested in participating in the book study because I am interested in deepening my understanding of mathematical routines that I can share with the students and teachers at my school. I am looking forward to getting to know other educators in Connecticut through this study, and learning about new resources that I can use.
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  • 01/03/2019 1:26 PM | Lisa Cosgrove
    Hi all! I am a 4th Grade teacher in New Milford. I have participated in many ELA book studies, as well as my social club, and now I want to expand to include Math instruction. Looking forward to the conversations.
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  • 01/03/2019 1:39 PM | Pam Ward
    After 22 years teaching Transitional, 1st, 2nd and 5th grades, I became a K-5 Math Coach/Specialist at Live Oaks Elementary School in Milford 4 years ago. I am always eager to learn and implement mathematical routines that can increase students' mathematical thinking skills. I believe this book study will provide resources and practices to engage all students. I will share my new learning with the students and teachers at my school. I look forward to connecting with other educators in CT through this study. I am grateful to ATOMIC for providing this opportunity.
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  • 01/03/2019 2:20 PM | Tina Eisenbeis
    My name is Tina Eisenbeis and I work in Stonington Public School as a math coach/coordinator. I am very excited to learn along with colleagues from around the state. I spend my days coaching teachers and working with students so I am always looking for ways to increase my knowledge and share with others. Plus, I have had this book on my shelf for a while and I enjoy learning in a group setting!
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  • 01/04/2019 9:40 AM | Jessica Apicella
    Hi Everyone - my name is Jessica Apicella, and this is my sixth year as a math coach and my first year as a coach in Milford. I am looking forward to being a part of this book study as I believe establishing effective routines and structures is critical in setting both teachers and students up for success in learning. Many of my colleagues are also participating which will contribute to some great conversations in the district :)
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  • 01/04/2019 1:12 PM | Cortni Muir
    Hi everyone! My name is Cortni Muir and I am a math coach for grades 3 - 5 in New Milford, I am also a board member for ATOMIC. I have been very excited for this book and loved the idea of participating in a book club, I always learn more when I have people to talk about it with!
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  • 01/04/2019 3:01 PM | Amy Lucenta
    Hi. I'm Amy Lucenta, and I'm thrilled to see y'all are embarking on this book study. I will drop in to support the conversations as I'm able and to collaborate with you as you take on the urgent and difficult work of teaching each and every student to think and reason as mathematicians.
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    • 01/07/2019 8:19 AM | Anonymous
      Thank you for participating with us!
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  • 01/05/2019 8:10 AM | Alison Foley
    Hi! I am excited to join the book study. I am a math specialist in West Hartford at Smith STEM School. It is an elementary school - K-5. I coach teachers and work with groups of students. I am looking forward to learning with everyone.
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  • 01/05/2019 8:12 AM | Alison Foley
    Hi! My name is Alison Foley. I am excited to join the book study. I am a math specialist in West Hartford at Smith STEM School. It is an elementary school - K-5. I coach teachers and work with groups of students. I want to join this book study to learn effective ways to incorporate the valuable math practices in our math lessons. I am looking forward to learning with everyone.
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  • 01/05/2019 5:04 PM | Dawn Campbell
    My name is Dawn Campbell. I have been a K-5 Math Coach/ Intervention Teacher in South Windsor, CT for 8 years. I work closely with elementary classroom teachers and students as they highlight the Mathematical Practices in their teaching and learning. I look forward to this book study and hearing from colleagues from across the state.
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    • 01/09/2019 11:25 AM | Nancy Bassilakis
      Hi Teammate!
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      • 01/13/2019 1:25 PM | Dawn Campbell
        Hey lady!!!
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  • 01/05/2019 6:31 PM | Nicole Gilson
    My name is Nicole Gilson and I am a 5th grade teacher at Peck Place School in Orange, CT. As a student, I was a serious math "phobe" and dreaded math in any capacity except geometry. As it turns out I am a very visual learner and if I had learned math the way I teach math, I would have been much more successful and confident. When we moved to the Common Core Standards, our curriculum and instruction experienced many changes. I embraced these changes and completely revolutionized my approach to teaching math. In 2014, I was nominated for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Ironically, this self proclaimed "math phobe" represented CT in 2016 in Washington, DC. This once in a life time experience opened my eyes even more and I am currently working on my 6th Year at SCSU as a teacher specialist with a focus on STEM and mathematical instruction. I am excited to apply some of these ideas and suggestions in my classroom as I continue to strive to help every child unlock their mathematical abilities.
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  • 01/05/2019 8:21 PM | Anonymous
    Hi! I’m Jill Bergee from Lawrence, Kansas. I am an Instructional Design coach for k -5. My passion has always been math and how children think about math. Our district is Looking in depth at math currently.
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  • 01/06/2019 10:05 AM | Jami Packer
    Hello, everyone. My name is Jami Packer and I teach 8th grade mathematics in West Virginia (Wellsburg). I am looking forward to learning with you all about ways to improve student reasoning in my classroom through the routines we establish. I am a big fan of routines in my classroom but am wanting to elevate the complexity of our class discourse and am hopeful that collaborating with you will help me find some strategies for doing that.
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    • 01/06/2019 8:44 PM | Cortni Muir
      I am beyond excited one of my favorite math friends is participating in this book study!!
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  • 01/06/2019 6:09 PM | Luke
    Hello! My name is Luke and I am a 6th-grade math teacher in West Hartford. I am participating in this book study to learn some techniques to support my students in accessing math to their fullest potential. We are in our second year of using Curriculum Associates Ready materials. One of the daily structures in the Ready program is a routine they call Think-Share-Compare. I hope to blend this routine with the practices outlined in the book.
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  • 01/07/2019 8:32 AM | Stacey Olendorf
    Hi. My name is Stacey Olendorf. I am a middle school math coach and middle school math teacher for the Montville Public School District in Connecticut. I am interested in learning new ways to make math more meaningful to middle school students and how to motivate them. I joined this book club to learn more about how instructional routines can provide new ways to approach tasks, increase problem solving perseverance, and mediate mathematical discussions in the classroom.
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  • 01/07/2019 12:32 PM | Timothy Hebert
    Hi everyone. I'm Tim from Sacramento, California. I support teachers of mathematics for grades 7-12. I don't teach in Connecticut, but I am super interested in this conversation, so I'm grateful to ATOMIC for hosting and for the welcome saying "Anyone with an interest in improving student understanding is welcome to participate!" I'm looking forward to sharing perspectives on the routines.
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    • 01/10/2019 8:10 PM | MINDY GOTTLIEB
      Hi Tim do you ever study with Robert Kapinsy's group?
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  • 01/07/2019 5:01 PM | Monica Cavender
    An online book club for discussion around professional reading is a brilliant idea! Thank you for getting this started.

    I'm Monica Cavender. I work as a faculty member at Quinnipiac University in the MAT program. The Routines for Reasoning book is one on my shelf that I purchased with the intent to read and haven't yet. Through this book club, will force me to make the time for something I know I will enjoy.

    I also am truly looking forward to hearing from teachers & coaches. As my role is to prepare teacher candidates for classrooms of their own, the more I can interact with teachers & instructional coaches, the better. I am looking for the guidance in "keeping it real". :)
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  • 01/08/2019 4:32 PM | Barbara Rock
    Hi all!
    I'm excited to join you in this book study. I am Barb Rock from Mount Vernon, WA. I am a K-6 math TOSA and work with teachers in 7 elementary school. I am excited to join you in this book study because I want to learn more about how I can use the routines, especially ways they can be used with primary grade students.
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  • 01/08/2019 9:50 PM | Susan Lukianov
    Hello All! My name is Susan Lukianov and I am a K-6 Math Specialist at Peck Place School in Orange, CT. Before transitioning to the current role, I was a full-time classroom teacher (7 years in Greenwich, 3 years in Rye Neck, 3 years at Peck Place) spanning grades 1-3 and a Science teacher for grades 3, 4, 6). I slow worked as a Museum Educator at the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum (amazing job/experience). I am interested in participating in this book study for several reasons. I know that I need to be well versed in the SMPs and feel that I often only scratch the surface of these most important practices. I could easily just read the book on my own but I know that opportunities for reflection and discussions with fellow educators will enrich this experience.
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  • 01/09/2019 11:24 AM | Nancy Bassilakis
    Hi! I have been a K-5 Math Coach/Interventionist for 7 years in South Windsor. Before this job, I was a 6-8 Interventionist, and 6th grade math teacher for 15 years. I love helping elementary teachers learn more about teaching math, and helping struggling mathematicians. I hope to help teachers think more about the Math Practices in their lessons as we move forward!
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  • 01/11/2019 7:08 AM | Tofer Carlson
    My name is Tofer Carlson - I teach high school math in Danvers, MA. I'm currently teaching Algebra II, AP/H Calculus, and spend a period each day working with students in science and math in a therapeutic learning center.

    We've been working with Routines for Reasoning this year, and were given the chance to participate in this book study after the PD we had last week.
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  • 01/12/2019 11:06 AM | Karen Rivero
    Good morning! My name is Karen R., I teach 4th grade in New Milford, CT. I'm always looking for ways to grow Math confidence and enthusiasm in my class. As always, I look forward to working with and learning from my talented colleagues!
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  • 01/13/2019 9:11 AM | Allison Day
    Hello,

    I am K-5 Math Coach in Massachusetts. Last year I worked with Amy and Grace implementing two routines in a fifth grade classroom. The routines developed students' problem solving skills. Students became more adept at communicating their thinking and reasoning. I saw growth with perseverance and I look forward to hearing ideas about the different routines, tasks used, and the transfer of learning from the routines into daily lessons.
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  • 01/13/2019 2:21 PM | Anonymous
    Hi I am currently a K-2 Math Interventionist. I have a taught as a classroom teacher for 10 year prior to this in all grade K-2. I am excited to read and discuss this book. Thank for hosting Atomic!
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  • 01/14/2019 2:01 PM | Jaime Pitkin
    My name is Jaime Pitkin and I'm the K-5 math specialist for East Hartford Public Schools in East Hartford, CT. I'm in the process of deeply looking into number sense routines and attempting to align number sense routines with curricular pacing so the routines support the development of content that's being taught.
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  • 01/15/2019 11:31 AM | Hala Sahlman
    Hello! My name is Hala and I teach 7th grade Special Education in Danvers, MA. I am interested in this book study because my district has been working with Grace and Amy to learn their routines and implement them in our classrooms. I look forward to connecting with other teachers who are hoping to learn more about the routines and the impact they have on student learning.
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  • 01/16/2019 11:58 AM | Sarah Giaquinta
    Hi! My name is Sarah Giaquinta and I am a high school math teacher in Danvers, MA. I currently teach Geometry and Precalculus, but have taught Algebra 1, 2 and review courses as well.

    I am looking forward to learning more about the different routines for reasoning. Our district has done a few workshops on learning and implementing a few of the routines, but I'd like to see what else they have to offer! So far I have enjoyed the ideas behind the handful of routines we have learned about and I am interested to learn more about them, as well as the other routines there are.
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  • 01/17/2019 11:15 AM | Tina Mott
    Hi, I'm a Regional Math Coordinator from Anacortes, WA. I have been learning about some of these routines and am excited to learn more. I'm looking to see how these are applied K-12.
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  • 01/18/2019 1:09 PM | Walter Pohle
    Hello! I'm a late comer to the book study. My name is Walter and I teach 5th grade math in Massachusetts. The reason I am interested in this book study is because I am always looking for new strategies to connect with my math students to provide them with the best learning experience possible.
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  • 01/19/2019 11:56 AM | Michele DeMaino
    Hi my name is Michele DeMaino. I am a 6th grade math teacher in Danvers, MA. We have been fortunate to have Grace and Amy with us for professional development over the past couple of years. I am interested to read the rest of the book and learn about how other math teachers are incorporating these routines into their curriculum.
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  • 01/20/2019 10:11 AM | David Shimchick
    Hi, Folks.
    I am David Shimchick. I am in my 22nd year of teaching, the past 10 of which have been as a math coach in Milford. There are 8 of us in Milford and each works in a K-5 building. I am participating because one team member thought this would make a great PGO. I am also here because my team drags me along with them to provide the token male viewpoint and comic relief.
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  • 01/20/2019 5:11 PM | Marianne Springer
    I have been teaching high school math for the past 16 years. I typically teach Algebra 2 courses and Statistics courses (AP and college prep). Our district has had several PD opportunities with Routines for Reasoning. I joined the book study to share experiences with other math teachers from other districts, and especially to hear about high school level experience with the routines.
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  • 01/22/2019 9:56 AM | Kerin Derosier
    Hi! I am a little late to the party and am just catching up now! My name is Kerin Derosier and I am a seventh grade math teacher in Danvers, MA. We have been working with Amy and Grace over the last two years and I have really been enjoying implementing the different routines into my classes!I look forward to learning more about them!
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  • 01/22/2019 8:05 PM | Laura Larson
    Hi, everyone.

    My name is Laura Larson. I teach 7th grade math at the Holten Richmond Middle School in Danvers, Massachusetts. Our administration has arranged for us to receive training on the Routines for Reasoning from Grace and Amy, and we've had several separate sessions over the past couple of school years. I have already seen the value in the routines that I have used so far with my students, both this year and last year, and I am looking forward to discussing the book and the routines with others who are looking to implement them in their classes.

    Regards,
    --Laura
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  • 01/23/2019 9:09 AM | Michele Hanly
    As you can see, my name is Michele Hanly. Presently I work for C2education in Glastonbury. C2's mission is to help students reach their educational goals. We work with k-12 students and much of our focus is on college readiness. I am finding this book study to be very helpful as I am primarily a math/science tutor.
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  • 01/24/2019 7:51 AM | Todd Butterworth
    Hello :)

    I teach at Danvers High School in Danvers, MA and am currently teaching Geometry and AP Calculus (AB and BC), but I have also taught Alg 1, Alg 2, and Pre-Calc.

    I'm interested in learning about more routines and getting ideas on how to incorporate the routines more easily into my existing practice. We have worked with Grace and Amy on a few of the routines, so this exploration will hopefully help solidify those routines and teach us about more of them.
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  • 01/27/2019 12:56 PM | Katie Chuchul
    Hello! My name is Katie Chuchul. I teach 5th grade math at Great Oak School in Danvers, MA. I started implementing Routines for Reasoning last year, when I taught 4th grade. I am interested in reading more about the different routines that I have not yet implemented in my classroom. I am also interested in learning about how to apply these strategies during my regular math lessons.
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  • 01/28/2019 12:50 PM | cindy noftle
    Hi
    I am a high school math teacher at danvers high. this year i am teaching algebra 2 and precalculus. i am looking forward to learning about the routines for reasoning process. i have attended a couple of workshops but i have a lot to learn.
    Cindy
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  • 02/18/2019 11:47 PM | Anonymous
    Hello. My name is Melissa Manning and I am a math specialist in a K-4 elementary school in Shelton, CT. My position provides both intervention of students with math difficulties and coaching. Sorry I am late to the party (book study) but I am currently working toward my sixth year in administration. As a result, I had to delay my reading. Through this book study, I am excited to explore the "routines" for reasoning as we encourage our students' development in their mathematical thinking.
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