How are you using Circle Maps in your math class? Are you finding it difficult to incorporate thinking maps in your math class? How have you modified the maps to make them more "math friendly?"
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I tried the circle map in math tech 2 asking them "What is domain?" It went well. Students gave me the typical answer - x values. Then we added m, h, z, values, etc until we came up with the answer "independent values." The circle map worked well in class.
I am glad to hear this went well in your class. I like the idea of posting a full question in the middle of the circle. This technique could be used for daily questions, review, etc. Great job!
I did a circle map in my geometry class defining quadrilaterals. The students put things that defined it or properties of a quadrilateral. Around the outside, I had students put where it is used in real-life. Students did well, and got very creative in the application to real world. The circle map became a great study tool when they reviewed for their test.
I tried the circle map with my CP Algebra 1 class. I used it as an introduction to inequalities, which is the new unit we were starting that day.
I am having a hard time trying to incorporate thinking maps in to my classroom with the courses I teach. With EOC being so important and part of the school report card, I have a hard time incorporating more than what I need to teach since we started school so late.
I have no idea how to make it more "math friendly". If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to share :)
I think you did a great job using the circle map as an introduction to a topic. I am having trouble wrapping my brain around using thinking maps in math, too. I am going to try to continue looking for EFFECTIVE, and non-time consuming ways to use the maps in math. I understand the pressure of an EOC, I will do my best to make sure we can find meaningful uses for the maps.
I also did a circle map in my geometry class. I did two maps with the same word in the middle but used different frames of reference. We are starting a unit on similarity, so I had them put the word similarity in the middle with a math frame of reference and then with a non-math frame of reference. I wanted to them to see what they already knew about the word and how that could apply to the mathematical concept of similarity. I got some interesting responses from the students and was a good segue into our similarity unit.
Wow- you took the circle map to a higher level! That is really great! Did you do this in activision or in a flip chart? I would love to see how you did this, and be able to keep the files on hand for future circle map blogs.
I used a circle map in Math Tech 3. I wrote the word “TRAPEZOID” in the center circle and asked my students “What do you know?” My students were able to respond with basic knowledge such as: has 4 sides, has 4 angles, and one side is longer than the others. One student commented “It’s a decapitated triangle,” which I thought was quite creative. Another student drew a trapezoid. I was able assess that my students had a basic knowledge of trapezoids but lacked a true understanding of the properties. After the lessons on trapezoids, we revisited our trapezoid circle map. I asked the students “What do you know now?” and used a different color to record their responses. Students were now able to tell me the following: has two parallel sides, has two bases, has two legs, the two angles along the legs must add up to equal 180°, can be isosceles, base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal, etc. The students were able to compare how much they knew to how much they had learned about trapezoids. The circle map worked well to assess prior knowledge and allow student so SEE how much more they had learned about trapezoids.
That is great! I love the idea of using the map to introduce a topic, and then to show what was learned. I hope this is a technique that people can use on the rest of the thinking maps.
I used a circle map in my Algebra 1 fast track class with "scatterplot" in the middle. They did a great job in third period, but not so well in fourth. Some of the terms brought forth were correlation, domain, range, linear, not a line (instead of non-linear), independent, and dependent.
This is another thinking map I would have loved to see in person. Do you have a copy of the map that included the scatterplot? I would love to keep a copy for future references!
I created a circle map for the quadratic formula for Algebra 2. It was used to define the quadratic equation and list the forms of a quadratic equation. The circle map is a good introduction for this topic.
I agree! Have you found it is more difficult to use thinking maps with the older students? I wonder if there are age limits, or modifications that must be made for our different age groups.
I used a circle map to introduce polygons in my Math Tech 3 class. I wouldn't suggest this particular word in a circle map, since a circle is not a polygon. This caused some confusion for my students. I feel incorporating thinking maps in Math or Science is more difficult to do than other subjects such as English or History.
A circle graph was used in my CP Algebra 2 class to define all the forms of quadratic functions. We also showed how to get the vertex when it is in each form. This was a good activity because it allowed the students to see all the different forms on one page.
I was not here during the Thinking Maps training so I am in the process of learning all the different types of maps. I haven't had a chance to use one in my classroom yet because I have been planning catch up from being on maternity leave. Once I get caught back up and now that I know the different types of maps I will try and use one in my class.
This blog is about the double bubble map. I used this map to connect the ideas of parallel lines with parallelograms. The use of this thinking map helped to organize ideas and to see relationships. Patty Fuselier
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ReplyDeleteI tried the circle map in math tech 2 asking them "What is domain?" It went well. Students gave me the typical answer - x values. Then we added m, h, z, values, etc until we came up with the answer "independent values." The circle map worked well in class.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear this went well in your class. I like the idea of posting a full question in the middle of the circle. This technique could be used for daily questions, review, etc. Great job!
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ReplyDeleteI did a circle map in my geometry class defining quadrilaterals. The students put things that defined it or properties of a quadrilateral. Around the outside, I had students put where it is used in real-life. Students did well, and got very creative in the application to real world. The circle map became a great study tool when they reviewed for their test.
ReplyDeleteGreat real life application! I am glad to hear this was effective in your class.
DeleteI tried the circle map with my CP Algebra 1 class. I used it as an introduction to inequalities, which is the new unit we were starting that day.
ReplyDeleteI am having a hard time trying to incorporate thinking maps in to my classroom with the courses I teach. With EOC being so important and part of the school report card, I have a hard time incorporating more than what I need to teach since we started school so late.
I have no idea how to make it more "math friendly". If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to share :)
I think you did a great job using the circle map as an introduction to a topic. I am having trouble wrapping my brain around using thinking maps in math, too. I am going to try to continue looking for EFFECTIVE, and non-time consuming ways to use the maps in math. I understand the pressure of an EOC, I will do my best to make sure we can find meaningful uses for the maps.
DeleteI also did a circle map in my geometry class. I did two maps with the same word in the middle but used different frames of reference. We are starting a unit on similarity, so I had them put the word similarity in the middle with a math frame of reference and then with a non-math frame of reference. I wanted to them to see what they already knew about the word and how that could apply to the mathematical concept of similarity. I got some interesting responses from the students and was a good segue into our similarity unit.
ReplyDeleteWow- you took the circle map to a higher level! That is really great! Did you do this in activision or in a flip chart? I would love to see how you did this, and be able to keep the files on hand for future circle map blogs.
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ReplyDeleteyes the circle map is handy and organizes topics
ReplyDeleteI used a circle map in Math Tech 3. I wrote the word “TRAPEZOID” in the center circle and asked my students “What do you know?” My students were able to respond with basic knowledge such as: has 4 sides, has 4 angles, and one side is longer than the others. One student commented “It’s a decapitated triangle,” which I thought was quite creative. Another student drew a trapezoid. I was able assess that my students had a basic knowledge of trapezoids but lacked a true understanding of the properties.
ReplyDeleteAfter the lessons on trapezoids, we revisited our trapezoid circle map. I asked the students “What do you know now?” and used a different color to record their responses. Students were now able to tell me the following: has two parallel sides, has two bases, has two legs, the two angles along the legs must add up to equal 180°, can be isosceles, base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal, etc. The students were able to compare how much they knew to how much they had learned about trapezoids.
The circle map worked well to assess prior knowledge and allow student so SEE how much more they had learned about trapezoids.
That is great! I love the idea of using the map to introduce a topic, and then to show what was learned. I hope this is a technique that people can use on the rest of the thinking maps.
DeleteI used a circle map in my Algebra 1 fast track class with "scatterplot" in the middle. They did a great job in third period, but not so well in fourth. Some of the terms brought forth were correlation, domain, range, linear, not a line (instead of non-linear), independent, and dependent.
ReplyDeleteThis is another thinking map I would have loved to see in person. Do you have a copy of the map that included the scatterplot? I would love to keep a copy for future references!
DeleteI created a circle map for the quadratic formula for Algebra 2. It was used to define the quadratic equation and list the forms of a quadratic equation. The circle map is a good introduction for this topic.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Have you found it is more difficult to use thinking maps with the older students? I wonder if there are age limits, or modifications that must be made for our different age groups.
DeleteI used a circle map to introduce polygons in my Math Tech 3 class. I wouldn't suggest this particular word in a circle map, since a circle is not a polygon. This caused some confusion for my students. I feel incorporating thinking maps in Math or Science is more difficult to do than other subjects such as English or History.
ReplyDeleteA circle graph was used in my CP Algebra 2 class to define all the forms of quadratic functions. We also showed how to get the vertex when it is in each form. This was a good activity because it allowed the students to see all the different forms on one page.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that this was an effective tool in your CP classes!
DeleteI was not here during the Thinking Maps training so I am in the process of learning all the different types of maps. I haven't had a chance to use one in my classroom yet because I have been planning catch up from being on maternity leave. Once I get caught back up and now that I know the different types of maps I will try and use one in my class.
ReplyDeleteI understand! We are glad you are back :)
DeleteThis blog is about the double bubble map. I used this map to connect the ideas of parallel lines with parallelograms.
ReplyDeleteThe use of this thinking map helped to organize ideas and to see relationships.
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