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Ever felt the pressure of the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA)? Dive into what it truly means to teach authentically, aligning daily practices with evaluation criteria, and why it shouldn't be a one-off performance.

In this episode, Patti dives deep into the intricacies of the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) in Ontario. Sharing her journey of over 20 school days leading up to her TPA, she questions why many educators feel the need to put on a "performance" during evaluations instead of showcasing their daily teaching practices. This episode will encourage educators to think critically about how they meet student needs daily and challenge the over-reliance on outdated methodologies.

Highlights in Episode 239
- [00:00:09] What is the TPA in Ontario?
- [00:01:03] The four core competencies educators are evaluated on.
- [00:02:33] The contrast between pre-pandemic teaching methods and the shift during the pandemic.
- [00:04:17] Patti's personal approach to her TPA.
- [00:07:31] The problem with over-reliance on worksheets.
- [00:09:59] The importance of differentiation and multiple entry points in teaching.
- [00:11:06] Modern vs. outdated teaching methodologies.
- [00:13:05] Implementing a spiraled mathematics program and the significance of ongoing professional learning.

Resources Mentioned
- Ministry's guidelines on teaching methodologies
- Madly Learning Editable TPA Binder

If you're an educator or know someone who is, share this episode! Reflect on your daily teaching practices and challenge yourself to align them with the core competencies evaluated in the TPA. Remember, true education is about authentic engagement and not just performances. Let's make every day a TPA day! Don't forget to subscribe for more insights into the world of education.

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Is your math classroom the right place to be using reflective journals?

I started using reflective journals in my math classroom a couple of years ago and now it’s one of my favorite things to use in math class. 

If you’ve never used reflective journals in your math classroom before, I hope this episode will convince you to try them out! I’m covering what math reflective journals are, how they will help you evaluate your students, how to structure them, and how to introduce them to your class. 

If you want to reduce the number of tests your students have to take and the amount of marking you have to do, math journals are for you. Learn more about them in this episode! 

Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/238

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How do you teach two grades in your math class at the same time?

This episode is all about how to approach teaching math in a split-grade classroom. 

These are my suggestions and strategies for teaching a split-grade class without constantly feeling like you’re doing two jobs at once. None of us have time for that! 

You don’t have to double your workload to teach a split-grade classroom. I want to show you how to keep your workload the same as it would be if you were teaching a straight grade. You might have to tweak things here and there, but I promise you don’t have to start from scratch for each grade. 

Teaching math to your split grade is like a train. You will pick up students along the way, let them off when their time comes, and keep going with those who can. What does that look like in your classroom? You’ll have to tune in to the episode to find out! 

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Do you spend hours trying to make everything fit on your bulletin boards and look good at the same time?

I’m taking you through my process of putting together a bulletin board and teaching you how to plan it out in advance so that you know everything will fit in the space that you have. 

Creating a mockup to scale is the simplest way to plan out your board, and you can use software to make it even easier. It will save you a ton of time because you know exactly what your board will look like before you start putting it up. 

I’m covering everything from planning color, text, shapes, and space. With a little help from this episode, you’ll be able to put your boards together faster than ever. 

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It’s time to start getting ready for back-to-school season!

I want to talk about what it means to get your classroom back-to-school ready and how to make it manageable and realistic in the time you have. I know that you don’t want to spend half of August prepping for September, so I want to help you make it simple. 

We’re talking about things like arranging your space, decorating without going over the top, making resources accessible, and so much more. 

What do you do to get your classroom ready for a new school year? If you need some ideas, tune in to this episode. 

Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/235

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Have you ever heard me talking about spiraled math instruction and wondered what it would actually look like in your classroom?

In this episode, I’m answering your questions about spiraled math and teaching you how to do it the right way. If you’re new to spiraled instruction, it might seem like you have a lot of work ahead of you, but it’s actually very simple when you know exactly what you need to do. 

I’m talking about what spiraling is, why you would want to spiral your math instruction, and what it looks like in the classroom. I’m sharing ideas to help you get started and a resource you can use to make it even easier. 

If you’ve been wondering how to spiral your math instruction, I think you’ll find this episode a great place to start. 

Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/234

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Do you like a lot of structure in your classroom, or do you prefer to hand the responsibilities over to your students?

The great thing about math centers is that you get to choose what learning looks like in your classroom.

That’s right, in this episode, we’re continuing the discussion about math centers.

I’m explaining why I love centers so much for math and teaching you two important aspects of planning centers: how to rotate your students through different activities and how to group your students.

It all comes down to choosing structured vs. open rotations and fixed groupings vs. flexible groupings. I’m giving you 4 different ways to run your centers using these options and explaining when and why you might use each one.

If you want to create more flexibility in your classroom, this is for you. 

Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/233

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Have you been wondering how to get started with your math centers?

This is a quick and simple episode breaking down everything you need to know about math centers and what activities to include in them. 

I get a lot of questions about how to run math centers, what goes into each center, and what they look like in the classroom, so I’m here to answer all those questions in one place. 

I love using centers for math not only because they are fun and engaging, but because they allow me to spend time on guided math instruction. I hope that some of my enthusiasm for math centers rubs off on you and that by the end of this episode, you love them as much as I do!

Tune in, so we can figure out how to make math centers work in your classroom together!

Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/232

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Are you starting to get ready for summer vacation?

Before you get into full vacation mode to enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation, it’s a good idea to take the last few weeks of the school year to get prepped for next year. Trust me, it’s going to save you a lot of stress over the summer, especially when the back-to-school season comes around. 

In this episode, I’m sharing my tips to prep for the next school year during the last few weeks before the summer. 

You’d be surprised how much you can get planned and ready right now while you’re still in the classroom surrounded by resources and colleagues. I promise that the work you do now will pay off in September. You’ll be thanking yourself when you can enjoy a few more weeks of relaxation while everyone else is scrambling to get things together for the school year. 

Tune in to find out what you can do now to make sure you actually enjoy your summer. 

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I want to help you do each subject justice while still getting through the content in a reasonable way, so you’ll find out what to ditch and what to combine to make sure all the important things are covered by the end of the year.

I also shared how to plan your entire year in advance so that you never again find yourself stressed out about cramming everything in at the end of the year, so take a deep breath and tune in to get some help finishing up your school year. 

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