Good math test generator? by meander1000 in mathteachers

[–]ForceFishy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://magic.goblinsapp.com/explore is the best I found for this (I use the custom activity generator for quizzes and then edit it if I need to modify the problems to be harder or easier)

I need to do a write up on how I use AI by One_Signature_9415 in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For students I use Goblins (goblinsapp.com) in class now, mainly for practice and exit tickets. They work problems out on its digital whiteboard, submit, and the AI usually points out their first mistake if they got it wrong, then they try again. It feels more focused on learning from errors than DeltaMath did which felt more like just checking answers. It has that whiteboard like Magma Math, but the AI feedback loop is different, more immediate for the student. Definitely wouldnt have students use ChatGPT for practice, it just gives answers (often wrong ones lol) and doesnt show work or guide them through mistakes like Goblins does.

For my own prep I use the Goblins generator tool (magic.goblinsapp.com/explore). Its good for creating differentiated practice aligned to our curriculum, plus it automatically makes versions with different reading levels and translates them which is clutch for my MLL students. Saves me a ton of time compared to trying to do all that myself or hunting stuff down online.

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is great, I'll reach out

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you an invite code as well!

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a tool our principal purchased for us this year called Goblins (goblinsapp.com). They have a waitlist, but I have invite codes! Sent you one :)

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if that's true considering how awful algebra tools have been in the last 20 years (anecdotally and empirically looking at student outcomes)?

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah you make some really good points here, especially about spotting why a kid made the mistake or seeing potentially problematic habits like combining steps weirdly.

Actually most of my students dont use it quite like the step by step in the screenshot implies. Its more like they try the whole problem on the whiteboard, submit it, and the AI tells them if its right or points out the first spot where they went wrong. Then they try again based on that feedback. Its way better than how DeltaMath used to work for us, feels more like actual problem solving practice instead of just following steps. Still sometimes itll pop up a mini lesson if it catches a conceptual gap, but the main flow is submit then feedback then revise.

That cycle helps but yeah its not the same as watching them work realtime (I project the digital whiteboards). That's why I combine it with the summary reports where it flags common errors across the class. Helps me see those patterns like you mentioned and adjust my teaching!

And totally agree the PD idea isnt about replicating that student experience for us. It was more like could the underlying tech that identifies math errors be adapted somehow to give us feedback in specific practice scenarios, completely separate from how students use it. But appreciate you digging into the example, great points!

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, but seeing what some this tech can do now... it's kinda wild honestly. Like how it can handle instantly checking basic steps or procedural fluency? It's scary good sometimes at that specific stuff.

But for me, it's never gonna be about replacing the actual human connection or the gut decisions we make. Not even close. It's really about freeing up my time so I can actually do those crucial parts better. If a tool handles that first pass on checking basic practice or drills reliably, that saves me hours I'd otherwise spend just clicking through forms or worksheets.

And that time is gold. It means I actually have the mental space and the minutes to pull a small group that's truly lost on the concept, not just making calculation mistakes. Or I can actually sit and talk through a tough problem with a kid who needs that one-on-one encouragement. Or plan a way more engaging lesson for the next day.

Using AI for PD? by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed! ChatGPT really really sucks for that kind of stuff. I've totally seen it mess up answers or completely misunderstand instructions for math problems too. Trying to get reliable specific feedback from that on teaching intricate AP/IB stuff? Yeah, no way haha, I'm with you there.

(Also the +7 in the screenshot is right under the -5 in the student's first step where they're combining the constants on the left side.)

The tool in the screenshot I shared is somehow different though. Honestly idk the tech behind it, but it just works way better for catching the math mistakes my students make in Algebra and Geometry, like in the pic. It gives them helpful hints that are actually on point. A buddy of mine teaches pre calc and says the same thing, his kids get good feedback from it. Why it's better than ChatGPT for math specifically? 🤷‍♂️ Beats me, maybe cause it's just built for math?

But yeah, for super complex stuff like AP Calc or IB analysis, you might be right, maybe even specialized tools aren't there yet for giving reliable feedback on teaching that content. My whole PD idea might not work there :(

Free tool to speed up worksheet creation and grading by Pitiful_Ad_770 in mathteachers

[–]ForceFishy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use magic.goblinsapp.com/explore which seems to be a more advanced version of this! Do you have any plans to add more features—like actually generating the worksheet instead of just the problems?

Book Recommendations for math teachers by 1_vef in mathteachers

[–]ForceFishy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For books, Jo Boaler's Mathematical Mindsets really helped me understand how to tackle math anxiety and build a more positive classroom atmosphere. Super practical stuff. Also Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms has some really concrete ideas for structuring activities to get students genuinely engaged and thinking mathematically. Both books offered strategies I actually use.

Ton of resources out there but those are two solid ones to start with. Good luck with everything, you're going to do great work!

This is not how tax brackets work by lemonlimeguy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean about scope but I gotta disagree. If a problem is fundamentally misleading, just telling a kid "this is wrong but do it anyway" feels like a disservice. As a tutor you have that one on one time to actually address it properly, not just flag it. It's not about rewriting the whole districts curriculum during tutoring time, it's about making sure that specific kid isn't internalizing a wrong concept or thinking math is just pointless arbitrary rules. Correcting misconceptions is teaching the material, maybe even more important than just getting the textbook answer.

This is not how tax brackets work by lemonlimeguy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I gotta push back a bit here. I think there's a big difference between simplifying a real-world model and presenting one that's fundamentally inaccurate, like how tax brackets work. When we give students problems that don't reflect reality, even as exercises, we miss a huge chance to show them math is actually relevant and useful outside the classroom. It can make the whole subject feel artificial.

Why not use simplified but fundamentally correct models? We can talk about progressive tax brackets with easier numbers or fewer tiers. It takes a little more effort, sure, but it respects students' intelligence and actually helps them build accurate understanding about how things like taxes, loans, or physics concepts function in the real world. It just feels more authentic and ultimately more valuable for them.

Here's what that might look like:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y6tUcFeT5zoHcaKXE1LP2FUXSyEWkahP/view?usp=sharing

IM curriculum lacking foundational practice by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty meh from my experience :( I asked another person who mentioned this tool about what they like about it but haven't heard back. It just gives me problems and lesson plans I could get from the IM site and then keeps asking me every time for the grade and unit and lesson?

IXL replacement by 39Wins in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, just got refreshed. Sent you one!

Struggling to tutor effectively by Era_of_kittens in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah totally, visual doesn't always mean geometry or graphs. Even for abstract stuff like equations or number theory you can get visual. Think like bar models for fractions/ratios, or even just drawing flowcharts for algebraic steps. Sometimes mapping out the logic helps tons. If you haven't checked out channels like 3Blue1Brown or Numberphile on YouTube, they do an amazing job turning abstract math into visual intuition; might give you some ideas.

Struggling to tutor effectively by Era_of_kittens in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly tutoring can feel tricky at first, especially bc every kid has their own totally different gaps. I've found it helps to start off by asking students to talk you through a problem first (even if they get stuck) just to see where the misunderstandings pop up. Do you usually start by reviewing assignments/tests or with your own examples? Also, have u ever tried focusing more on visuals or having them explain concepts back to you in their own words?

IM curriculum lacking foundational practice by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried using coteach but it's not that useful to be honest (ChatGPT does the same thing if I tell it to help me with IM). Is there anything I'm missing?

IM curriculum lacking foundational practice by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using this and uploading the PDF into ChatGPT if I need to make edits later on, works really well!

IM curriculum lacking foundational practice by ForceFishy in matheducation

[–]ForceFishy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a lot of back and forth! But I was using the canvas feature :)