Utilizing the Estimation Clipboard for Engaging Math Activities
Estimation Clipboard
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Steve Wyborney
If this is your first time using the Estimation Clipboard in your classroom, I
recommend watching
beginning at 0:42.
Note: To make the link active, make sure the slide show is playing. In PPT, click on
“
Slide Show
” then “
From Current Slide
.” In Google Slides, Click on “
Present
.”
Then you will be able to click
.the link to the videothis short YouTube video
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When the
first image
(of 4) appears, invite the class to share some estimates aloud. Typically, a few students will offer some estimates.
Don’t spend much time on the first image. After you have received a few responses, reveal the answer.
2.
Make a mental note: If you hear answers from a small number of students, you are also hearing silence from nearly all of your class.
Anticipate engaging all students in mathematical reasoning by the time you reach the third image.
3.
When the
second image
appears, invite the class to share some estimates aloud again. You will likely hear estimates from more
students than the first time. You may want to spend a little more time on the second image, but the power of The Estimation
Clipboard is yet to come.
4.
When the
third image
appears, change your approach. Remember, you haven’t heard from several students at this point, but
everyone’s context is growing. When you show the third image, instead of asking for answers aloud
have all of the students write
down their estimate
. Then have them discuss these two questions with a partner: “What was your estimate? Why did you choose
it?” Listen carefully to the reasoning. Certainly this may be formatted very differently in distance learning.
5.
When the moment is right, reveal the third answer. Notice how your students are becoming increasingly engaged in the estimation
process. That’s partly because you are re-inviting them into a growing context. It’s also because they have engaged in writing and
discussion. The moment of writing has become a springboard for discussion. They have been given space to voice their ideas, and
they are learning more about their ideas as they discuss them.
6.
When the
fourth image
appears, repeat the process from the previous step. Everyone in the classroom writes down their estimate,
and then everyone tells their partner what estimate they chose and why they chose it. Expect the conversation to take a little longer
here and notice that the conversations about the estimates – and about estimation itself – are becoming more detailed. You may see
several students pointing to the screen during their discussions.
7.
When you reveal the final answer, listen to your class. Simply listen. Just take a moment to notice.
8.
As a learner yourself, engage in the process. Be a wonderer in front of your students. If you want a good question to wonder about,
begin with this one: “What is estimation?”
9.
Enjoy the journey and feel free to share your learning experiences with others! You can find me on Twitter @stevewyborney
43 apples
The Reveal
How many
apples are in
the vase?
56 apples
34 apples
68 apples
The Reveal
The Reveal
The Reveal
43 apples
80 Cube Conversations
Lessons
The Original
50 Splat! Lessons
The Original 20
Fraction Splat! Lessons
More Free, Downloadable Resources From Blog Posts
20 Days of Number Sense
& Rich Math Talk
The Original 40 Estimation
Clipboard Sets
51 Esti-Mysteries
The Multiplication Course (a free course for students and teachers)
For more information read the blog post about The Multiplication Course
here
.
To view the course on YouTube:
1.
Click
here
to see the chapter playlists on my YouTube channel.
2.
You’ll see all 12 chapters in the course.
3.
Each chapter includes a sequence of lessons for students.
November 1 – January 8
Part 2 - New Esti-Mysteries and
Number Sense Resources Every
Day
for the Rest
of the School Year
January 11 – February 26
New Esti-Mysteries and
Number Sense
Resources Every Day
for the Rest of the School Year
March 1 – April 16
Part 3 - New Esti-Mysteries and
Number Sense Resources Every Day
for the Rest of the School Year
April 19 – May 28
Part 4 - New Esti-Mysteries and
Number Sense Resources Every Day
for the Rest of the School Year
Daily Resources Posted in the 2020-2021 School Year
Click here to find “
More Estimation Clipboards
.”
Enhance student engagement in math with the Estimation Clipboard tool. Follow tips provided for effective use, promoting active participation and critical thinking. Encourage estimation skills development through interactive activities using visual representations like apple vase estimations. Watch the recommended video for a comprehensive introduction to the tool. Enjoy exploring math concepts with your students!
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Estimation Clipboard 109 If this is your first time using the Estimation Clipboard in your classroom, I recommend watching this short YouTube video beginning at 0:42. Note: To make the link active, make sure the slide show is playing. In PPT, click on Slide Show then From Current Slide. In Google Slides, Click on Present. Then you will be able to click the link to the video. Steve Wyborney www.stevewyborney.com
Tips for Using The Estimation Clipboard Tips for Using The Estimation Clipboard 1. When the first image (of 4) appears, invite the class to share some estimates aloud. Typically, a few students will offer some estimates. Don t spend much time on the first image. After you have received a few responses, reveal the answer. 2. Make a mental note: If you hear answers from a small number of students, you are also hearing silence from nearly all of your class. Anticipate engaging all students in mathematical reasoning by the time you reach the third image. 3. When the second image appears, invite the class to share some estimates aloud again. You will likely hear estimates from more students than the first time. You may want to spend a little more time on the second image, but the power of The Estimation Clipboard is yet to come. 4. When the third image appears, change your approach. Remember, you haven t heard from several students at this point, but everyone s context is growing. When you show the third image, instead of asking for answers aloud have all of the students write down their estimate. Then have them discuss these two questions with a partner: What was your estimate? Why did you choose it? Listen carefully to the reasoning. Certainly this may be formatted very differently in distance learning. 5. When the moment is right, reveal the third answer. Notice how your students are becoming increasingly engaged in the estimation process. That s partly because you are re-inviting them into a growing context. It s also because they have engaged in writing and discussion. The moment of writing has become a springboard for discussion. They have been given space to voice their ideas, and they are learning more about their ideas as they discuss them. 6. When the fourth image appears, repeat the process from the previous step. Everyone in the classroom writes down their estimate, and then everyone tells their partner what estimate they chose and why they chose it. Expect the conversation to take a little longer here and notice that the conversations about the estimates and about estimation itself are becoming more detailed. You may see several students pointing to the screen during their discussions. 7. When you reveal the final answer, listen to your class. Simply listen. Just take a moment to notice. 8. As a learner yourself, engage in the process. Be a wonderer in front of your students. If you want a good question to wonder about, begin with this one: What is estimation? 9. Enjoy the journey and feel free to share your learning experiences with others! You can find me on Twitter @stevewyborney
43 apples The Reveal How many apples are in the vase?
56 apples The Reveal 43 apples 68 apples The Reveal 34 apples The Reveal
Click here to find More Estimation Clipboards. Daily Resources Posted in the 2020-2021 School Year Part 3 - New Esti-Mysteries and Number Sense Resources Every Day New Esti-Mysteries and Number Sense Resources Every Day Part 2 - New Esti-Mysteries and Number Sense Resources Every Day Part 4 - New Esti-Mysteries and Number Sense Resources Every Day for the Rest of the School Year C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\Blog Post Pics and email too\Part 3 Feature Pic.jpg for the Rest of the School Year C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\STEVES Esti-Mystery Clue Toolkit and Templates FALL 2020.jpg for the Rest of the School Year C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\Blog Post Pics and email too\Clipboard Dice.jpg for the Rest of the School Year C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\Part 4 Featured Pic.jpg November 1 January 8 January 11 February 26 March 1 April 16 April 19 May 28 More Free, Downloadable Resources From Blog Posts C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\20 Days Title Pic.jpg C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\SPLAT blog post folder\Splat Promo Images and GIFs\Splat Level 3 B.jpg C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\Splat Promos HUGE SET\Slide6.JPG C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\Presentation1.jpg C:\Users\Steve Wyborney\Desktop\8.8.2018 Desktop\Estimation Clipboard Desktop Materials\Bundle 1 Glasses Pic.jpg 20 Days of Number Sense Rich Math Talk 51 Esti-Mysteries The Original 50 Splat! Lessons 20 Days of Number Sense & Rich Math Talk 51 Esti-Mysteries The Original 20 Fraction Splat! Lessons 80 Cube Conversations Lessons The Original 40 Estimation Clipboard Sets The Multiplication Course (a free course for students and teachers) For more information read the blog post about The Multiplication Course here. To view the course on YouTube: 1. Click here to see the chapter playlists on my YouTube channel. 2. You ll see all 12 chapters in the course. 3. Each chapter includes a sequence of lessons for students.
