Whole Brain Teaching: High School Math

[kenedi62]

this is fun !

[MrMraggies1996]

I am not good in math like i used to be know i am Freshman in High School, and i am not as good as i was in Math in Middle School. How am i going to teach HS Math when im not as good as i was in MS?

[anakmudajaman]

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[AntoMelta]

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[willamricard]

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[bundawartini]

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[16kynewell]

I hate Algebra

[xEmoLov3rx]

I wish that my algebra 2 trig accelerated teacher did this...

[scottybroker]

an educator once stated: we remember (learn) 10% of what read; 20% of what we hear; 30% of what we read and hear; but retain (learn) 90% of what we tell and demonstrate. Every grade school student knows the latter. Its called "Show and Tell". That's what the teacher is doing.

[MeaghanGallagher4511]

We do this in my 6th grade classroom every single day.

[knekole88]

I am a math education major, and I think that this is awesome. It keeps the kids involved and it seems easier for them to learn instead of taking notes ...CAN'T WAIT TO USE THIS METHOD

[WhatNow858]

The word for today is "engagement." In all the many (many) math classes I have had to endure, this is the polar opposite. The class is paying attention, they are participating-they are NOT asleep, scribbling, writing notes or texting. I am sure it could be tweeked to be more technical, but to see all those students actively taking part was a joy. My husband was just passing by the computer and he took in and understood the information. Just that easy.

[sarahbianchet]

The teacher says they are "understading how to figure out what slope is." What they are really "understanding" is memorizing and associating lines that are "up/down/horizontal/vertical" with the words "positive/negative/zero/undefi­ned." Perhaps this could be done AFTER students investiage slopes and rise/run as a "short cut" to remembering types of slope.

[sarahbianchet]

Teaching positive/negative slopes by telling the story of how Joe walks on the line is not for understanding. It's like teaching someone sign language... or a symbol/sign to represent something.

[sonic3571273]

Such an interesting way for learning, we'll never find it in Asia, so pity. :\

[MrJChrH]

There are aspects of it that are good for retaining knowledge and keeping attention up, especially the part where they teach each other. However, with consistent use, the interactions between teacher and students become too mechanical, lacking creative input from students. The method is most useful for younger children, when they need strong outer direction.

[reitze01]

That is so fucking pathetic - i wouldn't even call that math. Rather its's brainwashing conformity training - dumbing down - like "The Wave". PUKE NOW.

[alisonwonderland89]

To those who think this is dumb, you need to sit in on a lecture class of the same topic. I taught it while in college. Students learn next to nothing from a lecture, and are sitting unengaged, and bored(not to mention I am when I have to teach like this!) This lesson not only forces all students to participate, but they are moving and experiencing the lesson. Believe it or not some students still do not understand this at the end of 9th grade, so I would be willing to give this a a shot.

[Glotyclass]

OMG This is the worst thing I have ever seen. No one is learning in this class.

[cartgirl123]

I've been watching all the whole brain teaching videos I can find, and intend to use it teaching 9th grade ELA next year. I'd like some input on how to use this process to get students to come up with concepts on their own (i.e. themes in a story) and not just repeat info presented by the teacher.

[whactya]

are these first graders?

[Droopykid29]

As a math educator I love this! For anyone out there who thinks this is dumb, please do not get an education degree.

1: Gets the students engaged with the lesson.

2: Students are moving! Allowing blood flow to the brain!

3: Studies have shown students learn better though peers rather than a teacher. Using the N/S technique does just that.

"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you had." The Great Gatsby

[rheniumlake]

@Droopykid29 this actually looks pretty scary to me. I dont want orders barked at me while im trying to interpret the information in my own way. Everyone learns differently and I happen to learn best when Im writing notes. This system is not for everyone. So if we were given a choice to go with this or the traditional lecture method I would have no problem. I think everyone should have an opportunity to use what works for them. If this works for others then great. But count me out

[yougotit96]

SOOOOO pathetic!!

[terror0earth]

@yougotit96 How so ?

[yougotit96]

@terror0earth the kids will never grow up, they will always stay children

[terror0earth]

@yougotit96 I think its just a tactic, so you can learn better? But it does look annoying, and rigid, too many rules.

[ojcoops]

This is not mathematics, I have just finished a maths degree. It takes 5 mins to teach something, that could be taught in 5 seconds!! Best to just say ' you travel left to right if you go up is + down is - no change is zero and forget the other one' the problem with this approach is it doesn't even mention mathematical words such as 'rate of change, gradient, asymptotes' . Even if the class understand this how can they then go on to understand more difficult topics :(

[CycloBrady24]

@ojcoops I know! These look about 15-16, I learned this when I was 12. He took like 1min explaining this and we got it! They are being treated like kintergarteners

[terror0earth]

@ojcoops They probably learn those terms next? in their next class? or just in the next 5 minutes which wasnt recorded?

It might be faster to teach them in 5 seconds, simply, but this way could imprint it into their memory more effectively.

[noelsill]

This type of full engagement teaching is clearly best used to get students actively involved in key concepts but should not be used for the entirety of the lesson in order to allow variety during instruction.

[Francesco0991]

You call this MATH? It would barely make sense if students were 8 years old, but like this, I just can't believe what I see...

[xXbUnNyXlOvErXx]

Wat highschool is this?

[KamikazeKrames]

I am a teacher in the public school system. This type of teaching would go over like a lead balloon. It is too childish to be practical in a classroom setting. Secondary education students want to be treated like adults will respond better if you do. I would love for this lady to try this in an inner city school and see how effective it is there.

[shenu728]

@KamikazeKrames I don't have students this old, but I do some similar things in a lower income area for middle school students.  Sometimes the kids feel silly but if I really remind them that there's research that shows that it helps them learn better, most of them are willing to play along. It also feels silly at first, but if you get them to at least try it, they kind of get over it. The movement really does help the brain!

[shenu728]

@KamikazeKrames I don't have students this old, but I do some similar things in a lower income area for student who are definitely not in elementary school. Sometimes the kids feel silly but if I really remind them that there's research that shows that it helps them learn better, most of them are willing to play along. It also feels silly at first, but if you get them to at least try it, they kind of get over it. The movement really does help the brain!

[NCWBTeacher]

@KamikazeKrames

There are several secondary teachers who use this in some of the toughest urban school systems in the US with great success. The kids are working collaboratively and enjoy the approach. Remember that you can adapt portions of it easily. Change it to fit your population. I am a public school teacher as well, and use this very successfully in both my 8th grade classes, and the college history classes I teach as well.

[tashaerickson]

I really like the idea of this to introduce concepts and topics... I wonder how it is used all the time though>>???

[NCWBTeacher]

@tashaerickson

It is not used every minute of the day. The great thing about WBT is how flexible it is. You can easily fold in traditional methods, especially things you already use successfully. WBT is a new way to do anything you want to use it with, not a new way that you HAVE to everything with.

[footballking1122]

I WISHHHH my school did this!!

[GoyardChique]

I want to try this with my class but I am extremely nervous of what my principal would think. I have yet to see any teacher in my school district introduce this technique. How do you know the students are actually learning the material and aren't just thinking of this as entertainment? 

[Tanechkasuv]

do you really think this is how you can learn Maths?

Hopefully, in my country we are not made to do such things during Maths lessons

[jaimiesintay]

I start teaching high school English in the fall and finding this method for my Ed Psyche class homework tonight has blown my mind. What an amazing concept to incorporate how the brain works into so many levels to further understanding. Bravo Chris Biffle and great job Kristen Dewit

[PlayboyHZ]

I dont get this.. Is this some joke, or just a special class, for retards etc.

[ridemeup]

I wonder if the students were staged to do this.

[winstono75]

Interesting. But I'm sure I would have hated this way of learning in high school.

[LasCruces4]

AWESOME 

[MrFredAZ1]

Fantastic video. I would like to see more lessons. It gave me a great idea on how to teach slope and remember it myself. I am amazed that high school students love this type of activity. I thought they would think it was too immature, but it must work since they all do it. I like the concept and can see myself trying to incorporate it into my teaching style. I also notice that the teacher posted the CA standards being taught for the day.

[alexsur666]

i wanna be like her...

[mike12456789]

you know, i think this stuff is genius. really i do. however, all sorts of exercise, business, and learning methods are shown to work best with a great coordination of mixed methods.

meaning: somethings, like concepts inside of math, should be taught in a way that goes deeper and makes the students think harder and figure out the whole "why" of it all, but other things should be taught like this to help students memorize important points for getting through their tests quicker and more easily.

[xMISSUTUBOVAx]

I spent so much time on revising that over and over again, because I couldn'd memorize but from now on I will never forget this.

[teachersusand]

This is just genius! I want to learn how to Whole Brain Teach!

[ncoaAAAA]

wow

[NCWBTeacher]

@shushrutha

1. Yes. The teacher explains the differences in positive and negative slopes, and why they are positive and negative.

2. The students absolutely can ask any questions, and do, to clarify understanding.

You should understand that what you are seeing in these videos are VERY short segments of individual classes. The segments are intended for teachers who are interested in using the method to give them an idea on how to get started. We expect teachers to expand on these basics.

[NCWBTeacher]

@shushrutha

I could treat your criticism more seriously if you could please post it again coherently in English.

[devotions4U]

excellent video ;o) and teaching strategy or technique ... I'm dropping this one into my favorite's box...

[rockysqz]

Can you show a video where a student asks a question? Does he have to interrupt everyone?

WBT looks like a lot of fun. I would want to add a technique from SRA Direct Instruction where students work part of the problem individually and "pencils down when you are finished".

In this one, students would look at all the graphs and write +, -, 0 or undefined for each of them, and then answer in unison when they are all finished. I like having students commit to an answer on paper.

[NCWBTeacher]

@rockysqz

As Mrs. DeWitt said below, this is a really short section or one lesson. The techniques you are suggesting are very commonly used in a WBT classrom. I teach Science instead of math, but I use the very techniques you are asking about everyday in class.

[clarkewi]

That's pretty cool.

[Dancinglady24]

Mrs. DeWit!!!!!

its Kristy, and i love the way you teach! i learned so much last year in math analysis. You do a great job of teaching and i LOVE joe and his disease

[TheDeWitFamily]

Yes, I DO know what is going on algebraically and I DO explain that to my students. Remember, you are watching 5 minutes of a 45 minute lesson. I, too, appreciate the beauty of mathematics. However, I also know that students DO need to repeat concepts in order to learn them. Rhymes not only keep the students entertained and on-task, but I have found in my past 10 years of teaching that students retain the information better when being told silly stories about "Joe" & learning songs/rhymes.

[5w33ti3]

@TheDeWitFamily I'll have 11th & 12th grade math next year (my 6th year). I watched ChrisBiffle's videos, and I'm wondering what (if any) modifications did you make for your older students? Did you teach the 5 rules like Biffle demonstrates? I'm just not fully convinced my students won't feel like I'm treating them like elementary school kids... though I can imagine that they could find it fun/different if I present it the "right way."

[nschenk]

@5w33ti3 Watch his college level video. Same techniques, much more lively at times...seem to work well though. It takes guts to put yourself out there with these techniques, but if it works, who cares if it seems a little odd or unconventional. Anything that gets kids engaged with the information and remembering it is a good thing (I think!)

[NicoleIL]

I love this example! I find it easiest to powerteach math with my fourth graders.

[luv2sign]

haha i had this teacher. i remember joe. lol.

[misterpeloquin]

I am a 7th grade social studies teacher. Class-yes works very well with my students, as do the 5 class rules. Last year I implemented parts of the program at mid-year. This year I will start right away with hopefully even better results.

[yoli1950]

All of the strategies she uses are what I have learned as an ESL eacher. Are there any ESL teachers using Whole Brain Teaching. I tried it this year but had difficulty getting my refugee class to get into it. Any suggestions?

[teach20640]

Excellent example of technique with high schoolers.

Very engaging.

I know I'll always think of Joe when slope is involved!

[ChrisBiffle]

We even use class-yes, in college!

[papeion]

I am a high school music teacher, I'm wondering if the Class Yes would be age appropriate for all grades, or is there modified version for our big kids

[vincenzo15yrs]

I like how she says that Joe has a disease.