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Lesson-startersThis week's chat included masses of ideas and pointers to resources for lesson starters, there was also lively

discussion on the purpose of lesson starters and should there be one in every lesson. The chronological

account of the chat is below, with some of the ideas highlighted.

by ncetm 4 years ago

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Welcome to tonight's #mathscpdchat !!! Please remember to use the #mathscpdchat so thatposts can shared by @NCETM on website. "Starters" ..

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

And which maths teacher has never used transum.org/software/SW/St… #mathscpdchat So thequestion is: "What makes a good starter?"

Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @NCETM are starters different to "hooks"? #mathscpdchat

Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 something the group can do whilst the stragglers roll up late :-) #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

I like this from @mathsbox1 mathsbox.org.uk/index1.php to "Settle" people down.#mathscpdchat

Should the starter link to the lesson topic?

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midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat hi all question from PGCE student. do your starters always/never/sometimeslink to actual lesson topic?

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

A good starter engages the class and gets them in the maths mood...no need to link to the mainbut handy if it does #mathscpdchat

tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat a starter should set the scene…introduce a flavour of what is to comeor introduce something relevant

letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 puzzles are good but I prefer it to be linked to the lesson topic. Assess prevknowledge. #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

If I can, I will organise files shared as starters in this folder dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i…#mathscpdchat

jjtrebyJon James Treby@jjtreby

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Useful starters I have used in previous years drive.google.com/folderview?id=…

Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc Mine do normally. In the middle of a topic they normally practise a skill fromprevious lesson. 1/2 #mathscpdchat

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@letsgetmathing Do you have any examples of something that you have used ?? #mathscpdchat

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

also a good opportunity to revisit or practise skills that need to be kept sharp #mathscpdchat

Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc 2/2 At the start of a new topic I give a starter that gets them thinking about thenew topic without giving it away #mathscpdchat

jjtrebyJon James Treby@jjtreby

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat uploading on collaborative scheme of work site - google drive resources part -sites.google.com/site/maths2014…

Five_TrianglesFimm Þríhyrningar@Five_Triangles

4 YEARS AGO

@DevinOnkst's class working out @Five_Triangles problem:livingonatangent.blogspot.com/2014/09/dog-on… #mathchat #mathscpdchat #maths #math

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@jjtreby As always much appreciated... #mathscpdchat

Homework marking

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

How do people feel about Homework marking as a starter ?? Is that really a start to learn newmaths ?? #mathscpdchat

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

How do people feel about DIRT marking as a starter ?? #mathscpdchat

Entry tickets

tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat I like Entry tickets…such as entry to a cinema with questions to beanswered immediately & an exit ticket to leave

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@tessmaths Do you have any examples that you could share ?? #mathscpdchat

Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 I'd do that after the starter. Starter needs to be something engaging they can doindependently as they arrive. #mathscpdchat

Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc depends on the group and topic but yr 11 usually not as theyll practice core skills#mathscpdchat

Jeremy Denton@Jeremy_Denton

4 YEARS AGO

Starters can be so many different things can't they? Warm-ups, settlers, recaps, hooks, puzzles...#mathscpdchat

JON JAMES TREBY @JJTREBY · 4 YEARS AGO

another useful number starter - xls file available #mathscpdchat http://t.co/ERuAHPpXhl

another useful number starter - xls file available #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/ERuAHPpXhl

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@mathsjem Do you have any examples of your favourite starters ?? #mathscpdchat

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

Homework review can work if its structured properly and maybe has a twist/extra q/proofconnected to the hwk #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@Jeremy_Denton Have you an example of each to share ?? #mathscpdchat

TESS MATHS @TESSMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 of course...#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/sMo3EyIklb

letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 you can use graded equations to assess what pupils shd revise in y11 #mathscpdchat

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Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 I nearly always link mine to the topic I'm teaching #mathscpdchat

DAWN @MRSDENYER · 4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat I like a hook to my lesson...... Guess tonight's....... pic.twitter.com/r6bkbzzDXk

Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 yep do that following a test ... Ideal time to close the feedback loop #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Looking to develop seamless approach to learning with students arriving keen tocontinue with work from prior lesson!

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DAWN @MRSDENYER · 4 YEARS AGO

Or maybe .... #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/dBv7T3OiZx

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

I like to use an always/sometimes/never true linked to new or old topic as appropriate#mathscpdchat

midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

Have you ever asked the kids to create the starter? I saw that in English classes I observed, theyreally got into it. #mathscpdchat

tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@mrsdenyer Arc length? #mathscpdchat

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letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 the skills tests for our new SoW can be used the following yr as starter on previousknowledge. #mathscpdchat

JEREMY DENTON @JEREMY_DENTON · 4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 A warm-up might be Countdown or Make 24 or Number Of The Day #mathscpdchat

pic.twitter.com/zK9p8irBqB

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc #mathscpdchat absolutely, it's a great idea if you don't overuse it

How long should a starter be?

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

I haven't tried this yet but I have used as a Main !! Want them all settled to work - how longshould a starter be? #mathscpdchat @midge_nyc

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MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

I don't think doing mathematics was ever meant to be 'hour long' compartments punctuatedwith 'assessment' activities? #mathscpdchat

CHRIS SMITH @AAP03102 · 4 YEARS AGO

Starter questions can be a springboard for great discussion if they contain a surprise!

#mathscpdchat @RJS2212 pic.twitter.com/aSCEDWGd5u

mrsdenyerDawn@mrsdenyer

4 YEARS AGO

@tessmaths my supper ;-) but I'm will ing to work out the amount of pie crust! #mathscpdchat

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CHRIS SMITH @AAP03102 · 4 YEARS AGO

Words aren't always required in a starter question either! #mathscpdchat @RJS2212

pic.twitter.com/nvSGLdkqeZ

letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 if he is s prep one then marking it is an essential starter #mathscpdchat

midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat 10mins? that was going to be my next question!

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

When it's getting close to exam time I lie to put 4 quick Qs from different areas, so students dothem in any order they like #mathscpdchat

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CHRIS SMITH @AAP03102 · 4 YEARS AGO

Adding in a bit of literacy sneakily in starter questions is absolutely allowed! #mathscpdchat

@RJS2212 pic.twitter.com/ZodWGsGs7Z

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

We are very Literacy focussed at the minute, @aap03102 that is a nice starter. #mathscpdchat

InteractMathsInteractive Maths@InteractMaths

4 YEARS AGO

My random timed and bingo activities make great starters and students are loving theminteractive-maths.com/blog/new-qqi-r… #mathscpdchat

Are starters needed?

EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat the culture of 'starters' and 3-part lessons makes me cringe. Faddy, edutainmentnonsense in the most part

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JEREMY DENTON @JEREMY_DENTON · 4 YEARS AGO

Puzzle might be a Sudoku-type or perhaps a Hidato (see pic). Or something more random! (see

other pic) #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/EdyjEPueGL

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Where possible I am saving (and sharing ideas) via dropbox dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i…#mathscpdchat

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JO @MATHSJEM · 4 YEARS AGO

eg starter - class interactive on factors etc (or print out for individual task) goo.gl/cIIhWj

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Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @midge_nyc don't think you should time limit. Go with flow of the learning...10mins/ 30 mins. Don't stem enthusiasm #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat - Variety of activities have a place. How we match each activity with eachindividual brain is the key to effective learning.

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

1/2 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat A bit harsh! Used well it's good to structure the lesson with anappropriate useful beginning but that

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

So 20 mins in our "Starter" about starters already getting lots of comments. Remember the#mathscpdchat !! Anyone made Maths Anagrams ??

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK I think it's vital to have an initial activity they can get on with whilst others arrivethough. Instant engagement? #mathscpdchat

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

2/2 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat ..being said I've never used "starter of the day" and I don'tthink I'm alone. Purpose needed

midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @RJS2212 Agree but my school seems to have quite prescriptive approach.10min starter then main part of lesson #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat As a teacher of mathematics am trying to createmathematicians + replicate how mathematicians do things

letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

I keep puzzles for whole lessons like inquiries. Like to sort out potential problems in starters.Avoid stumbling blocks. #mathscpdchat

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tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @aap03102 I have started with reading the papers…what maths can you find today?#mathscpdchat

EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO

My favourite starter! Give a maths statement and get children to say 'A,S or N' showing evidence!

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ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Anagrams are wonderful for vocab building, as is vowel-less wordse.g klmtr (easy) and tlr (hard!!)

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

I wonder how many use @aap03102 Weekly Newsletter as a Starter ?? Tell people how to signup #mathscpdchat

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Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc @RJS2212 what a load of rubbish (*hopes your SLT aren't reading*)#mathscpdchat

Kay Red@RedMaths

4 YEARS AGO

My students &I love bingo as a starter! Helps assess prior knowledge Esp if used with Lollysticks@MathsBox 4large selection #mathscpdchat

midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 No but as crossword fanatic I like the sound of it! #mathscpdchat

STEMtech@STEMtechUK

4 YEARS AGO

Attention maths teachers! Great thread going on NOW using #mathscpdchat talking lessonstarters @NCETM

letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

If I just want to warm up brains with arithmetic I may use this 60s challenges from newspapers.#mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Hoping to share resources dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i… @jjtreby also has a linksites.google.com/site/maths2014… #mathscpdchat

EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK

4 YEARS AGO

There was a great ATM book in 70s / 80s Starting Points (?). That's more like it #mathscpdchat

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EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK

4 YEARS AGO

I'm all for getting to grips with a meaty problem through an initial question / stimulus. But 10min starters are rarely this #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

I have used @numenko as my starter a few times this year. #mathscpdchat

tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Routine is also important…sometimes students can choose how towork once they know what has to be done…tasking is key

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Like solving problems? and mathematiciansalso need to learn/hone their skills. How do you start?

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JO @MATHSJEM · 4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat @aap03102 @RJS2212 Another link to literacy here

donsteward.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/probab… #stalkingdon pic.twitter.com/KE0ynQHCAP

Just_MathsJustMaths@Just_Maths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 sorry rob ... Can't stay .. 3 more sets of test papers to mark!! #mathscpdchat

Starter Ideas

InteractMathsInteractive Maths@InteractMaths

4 YEARS AGO

Link to my selection of starters available for free interactive-maths.com/starter-activi…#mathscpdchat

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EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Get the children to ask the question for once! pic.twitter.com/dFz9FndI4T

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Engaging ways of 'getting into'thought re new ideas not the same as 'lesson starters'?

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EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO

Pick a number with the following properties. Open ended questioning #mathscpdchat

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7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 Something I've mentioned before. Why not incorporateregistration as part of the starter? #mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

So many of us with idea that starter is "10 mins". It's an "in" to the learning or a prob whichyou're happy to extend surely? #mathscpdchat

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EDUCATED MATHS @EDUCATEDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO

Which is the obvious answer? Which is the peculiar one? Great fun #mathscpdchat

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ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@educatedmaths #mathscpdchat Loving your ideas!

aap03102Chris Smith@aap03102

4 YEARS AGO

I email out a weekly Maths Newsletter-features a "Puzzle of The Week".Ideal Starter Fodder! Tosign up, message me! @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat

Louise@Loumeracy

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Sorry if this has been mentioned but I like number chains on the board to getthe old cogs turning.

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Kay Red@RedMaths

4 YEARS AGO

Lazy starter: get each student to write a question on a post it note collect all in then use MWBs toanswer a handful #mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@7puzzle @midge_nyc @RJS2212 not sure I'm following, Paul? #mathscpdchat

7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 Each child is assigned a multiplication fact for a terme.g. 7x6. They simply reply with 42. #mathscpdchat

tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat At Christmas I also use the NRICH maths calendar

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders #mathscpdchat Structure yes, but absolutism no! Go with the flow and where thestudents lead if you need to.

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat I don't start! - Students come to class to carry onfrom where they were - I circulate to discuss work.

Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK 3-part lessons maybe nonsense but it makes sense to have a short activity ready toengage the class on arrival #mathscpdchat

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Halfway through #mathscpdchat Discussing "Starters" Have already touched on DIRT,Homework, Settler, Puzzles, ....

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders #mathscpdchat Starter may warn you they're not ready fro the main!

KAY RED @REDMATHS · 4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat pair with blooms matrix and classes get really good at writing their own, also good

plenary pic.twitter.com/sNV0Pzhitt

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MARTIN NOON @LETSGETMATHING · 4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/Yocu9pNzyi

Louise@Loumeracy

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat When @HilaryNunns came in she gave us bag with task in that we had 3mins towork on then pass round. Like as lesson starter.

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders #mathscpdchat Yes. Ways of getting every lesson going not same as ways ofstarting 'topic'.

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Fair enough, depends on the class I think - alsodifferent if starting a new topic

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Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@iandav2005 couldn't agree more. The number of times I've thrown a plan out of the window tocapitalise on interest/enthusiasm #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@PardoeMary @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat I agree teaching maths is a one toone discussion about students' observations and findings.

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@iandav2005 that doesn't warrant a time limit. In fact less so? #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

For some starter ideas check out dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i… #mathscpdchat

Amjad Ali@ASTsupportAAli

4 YEARS AGO

Starter for me different to DNA. Do now activity. @missradders #mathscpdchat

7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 With the constant listening of times tables, they'ddefinitely be retained. Saw this . . #mathscpdchat 1/2

midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 DIRT? #mathscpdchat

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ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders #mathscpdchat absolutely. Flexibility rules

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc Direct Improvemnet Reflection Time - Allow students to look at previous lessonswork and improve / correct #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat - Agree-some classes it's like that, some classes I'mstill working on getting there!

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Direct Improvemnet Reflection Time - Allow students to look at previous lessons work andimprove / correct #mathscpdchat @midge_nyc

7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @midge_nyc @RJS2212 . . used in registration with countries & capitals."Australia". "Canberra" came the reply! #mathscpdchat

DNA

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@ASTsupportAAli Explain DNA? I usually have bell activity which is quick & accessible & then astarter that may extend. Same? #mathscpdchat

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Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@mrsdenyer @EmathsUK Agree Dawn, don't want them waiting for me to log in. Maths fromthe second they arrive #mathscpdchat

Amjad Ali@ASTsupportAAli

4 YEARS AGO

.@missradders spot on. DNA is a do now activity. Or bell work. Starter is the hook. But not neccthe eureka moment. #mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK @mathsjem is this a genuine question?! Or are you playing devils advocate? To notwaste learning time? #mathscpdchat

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders #mathscpdchat Absolutely. Always go with the needs of the class not the plan inyour hand. That's what I understand by AFL

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@ASTsupportAAli PS. I like DNA. May steal :) #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat Yes ... the interesting question ofhow to get learners wanting to think about ...

Are starters being used to excuse poor time keeping?

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EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat From the tweets I'm seeing, it appears 'starters' are mainly used for behaviourmanagement and excusing poor time keeping

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat - I believe that the class will beimmediately engaged by the mathematics they are working on

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@Just_Maths @EmathsUK @RJS2212 ditto. No bells. With the best of intentions this doesn'thappen. Staff run over etc. #mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK @mathsjem but you are if you're saying you don't need initial activity for pupils todo whilst waiting for others? #mathscpdchat

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STRETCH POTENTIAL @SCHOOL_LN · 4 YEARS AGO

This went well, Ss involved and although not all ans what I was expecting ans were well thought out

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EmathsUKMark McCourt@EmathsUK

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Are starters being used to placate kids and excuse poor discipline? All feeling abit 'blob' :-/

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@PardoeMary @iandav2005 @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat I agree Mary-the journey of teacherand learner together will be different for each student.

aap03102Chris Smith@aap03102

4 YEARS AGO

So anyone wanting my newsletter each week just email me: aap03102 AT gmail DOT com andI'll add you! @RJS2212 @aegilopoides #mathscpdchat

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ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

starter/DNA just words, what matters is that there's engagement and maths going on from whenthey arrive until they leave #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

I think it is just first activity Teacher gives student... it can be a part of the learning.#mathscpdchat @EmathsUK

School_LNStretch potential@School_LN

4 YEARS AGO

Some nice starters here aplusclick.com #mathscpdchat

midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

Do you ever NOT use a starter - depending on year/class? As a new PGCE student I get thefeeling they are "compulsory". #mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK My school has excellent discipline. I don't use a starter to avoid bad behaviour. Iuse it for learning/ enthusing #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat If there is a reason to call the wholeclass together,I do that at the time for the reason.

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc Would you ever just carry on from where you left off - in essence that is still astarter IMHO #mathscpdchat

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Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK #mathscpdchat BUT there ARE more and less effective ways of initially engaginglearners ... it's not just about 'lesson starters'

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc #mathscpdchat school may have a policy but it's engagement rat counts howeveryou get it from the very start of the lesson

KATHRYN FORSTER @DIRT_EXPERT · 4 YEARS AGO

I endeavour to provide feedback after each lesson that students do DIRT on as a starter!

#mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/p7Zf9edcKY

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK @mathsjem Still not following how this relates to the discussion,Heather. Talking about the start? #mathscpdchat

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Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK @mathsjem You're assuming a starter isn't purposeful. Not true if it's well planned#mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@PardoeMary @EmathsUK #mathscpdchat One of the best way to engage- give students the'power of discovering and understanding' for themselves

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@Daisyplum75 makes me sad :( #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

15 minutes to go in tonight's #mathscpdchat Looking at Lesson Starters. Some ideas here:dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i…

Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK I can't teach, log in, do the register etc simultaneously. They do relevant maths inthe few minutes it takes me #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat I'm exploring different options to seewhat works best to get the best maths learning for all

DIRT_expertKathryn Forster@DIRT_expert

4 YEARS AGO

True or false works well as a starter as it brings up misconceptions to use to reshape your lesson#mathscpdchat Excellent discussion too!

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midge_nycmidge_nyc@midge_nyc

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 #mathscpdchat Makes sense. Partly semantics I suppose. Start of the lesson is thestart of the lesson, whatever form/topic it takes

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK massive site. Some are coming to the next classroom, some are 4 min walk awaywith best will to arrive on time! #mathscpdchat

Starter Ideas

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat a lighter note - images of crazy special offers and other things that aren’t rightflickr.com/groups/badmath…

ian davies@iandav2005

4 YEARS AGO

@DIRT_expert #mathscpdchat agreed, better still if a notch higher with the always, sometimes,never true

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

ALWAYS/SOMETIMES/NEVER also works quite well. Wonder if anyone has an example toshare #mathscpdchat @DIRT_expert

Sophie Skinner@Miss_Skinner

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @Daisyplum75 me too, spent 20 minutes discussing maths of hamburgers today,worst class were so engaged! #mathscpdchat

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MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat I'm arguing the 'start'-not necessarilygood place to start if it gets in the way of learning

Daisyplum75Daisyplum75@Daisyplum75

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders But head and her pretend ofsted/consultant (we were never sure) have now goneso hoping happiness will return :) #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

For people wanting ideas for maths words in Starters dropbox.com/s/gwk6hqe9ev01…#mathscpdchat ie Remove vowels what is the word!!

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @DIRT_expert Some great examples in the Improving Learning in Maths folders#mathscpdchat

7puzzlePaul Godding@7puzzle

4 YEARS AGO

@aap03102 @RJS2212 Like the Scrabble number puzzle #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat can choose 'warm-up' carefully from UKMT challenge questions and solutionsukmt-resources.org.uk/index-tr.html

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Do any starters work better as plenaries ?? #mathscpdchat

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Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott @EmathsUK @mathsjem the start isn't a good place to start. Now I'm reallylost. #mathscpdchat

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@midge_nyc @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat - Yes! and a 'starter' to 'start learning' can happen atany time during a lesson?(with different students

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

How can we have got to 10 mins to go without anyone mentioning diagnosticquestions.com#mathscpdchat @MathsDQs #Shocking

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat My apologies - haven't meant toconfuse things - just trying to get away from compartments?

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

@MathsladyScott #mathscpdchat ...'topic' or 'theme' starters rather than 'lesson' starters - notsame as getting lesson started

Graham Andre'@grahamandre

4 YEARS AGO

@DIRT_expert @RJS2212 Agree if the starter measures understanding of main teaching pointthen starter could work as a plenary #mathscpdchat

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RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Why do some starters take more teacher effort than others? Label all tables andplay coordinatebingo with students !!! #mathscpdchat

Sophie Skinner@Miss_Skinner

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 Found games/quizs better as plenaries with some-they love them but get v.animatedso a reward that also consolidates! #mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

@Bigkid4 @EmathsUK @missradders @MathsladyScott @mathsjem Surely whatever you do 1stin lesson is your starter ?? #mathscpdchat

tessmathsTess Maths@tessmaths

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK Anyway back to starters…#mathscpdchat Mix it up big style & take the chairs away- carousel starters on different tables or relay

MathsladyScottHeather Scott@MathsladyScott

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 @Bigkid4 @EmathsUK @missradders @mathsjem #mathscpdchat - I'm happy withthat!

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

@missradders @MathsladyScott @EmathsUK @mathsjem #mathscpdchat learners don't startwork on a new area of maths every lesson?

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Does @Miss_Skinner have any favourite Maths games ?? #mathscpdchat

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letsgetmathingMartin Noon@letsgetmathing

4 YEARS AGO

@grahamandre @DIRT_expert @RJS2212 starter assess underst. to enable diff , tweak starterqs to assess learning in plenary. #mathscpdchat

NextLevelMathsWill Feavyour@NextLevelMaths

4 YEARS AGO

.@RJS2212 get lessons going by using interactive demos ( nextlevelmaths.com/interactive ) astalking points ##mathscpdchat

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

I agree with @PardoeMary that they don't start again but whatever they do first is a starter ??#mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK @tessmaths @kingston314 you have evidence that using starters is bad forlearning? I'd like to read? #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat starters that connect thinking about careers to classroom mathematics.www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/ng…

NMPartnershipUKNMP Team - Pip@NMPartnershipUK

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat Particularly like the 'thinking' starters whatever the context.

Jo@mathsjem

4 YEARS AGO

@EmathsUK @missradders @MathsladyScott I'd prefer a session on sharing starter ideas. Thestarter-haters can sit outside. :) #mathscpdchat

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Sophie Skinner@Miss_Skinner

4 YEARS AGO

@RJS2212 I was surprised at how many enjoy the traditional Bingo. Also some catchphrase andbeat the teacher challenges #mathscpdchat

Daisyplum75Daisyplum75@Daisyplum75

4 YEARS AGO

@PaulGarvey4 @missradders Yes we forget that it's not law to do a three part lesson!#mathscpdchat

Hannah@missradders

4 YEARS AGO

Wow. Who would have thought such simple looking topic could cause so much controversy. Offto reflect (& mark!). Thx @RJS2212 #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

4 YEARS AGO

#mathscpdchat 'picturing' starters for GCSE mei.org.uk/gcsestarters

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Conversation will be summarised by @NCETM and on web tomorrow. Some resources here:dropbox.com/sh/nwetmxwy14i… #mathscpdchat @missradders

RJS2212Robert J Smith@RJS2212

4 YEARS AGO

Hour has flown by and #mathscpdchat will be back next week 7pm - 8pm on Tuesday 16thSeptember. Check @NCETM tomorrow for summary.