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Using Curiosity to Engage Students With Abstract Concepts - An Interview With Elana Reiser
Using Curiosity to Engage Students With Abstract Concepts - An Interview With Elana Reiser
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Today we speak with University Professor, author and former Making Math Moments That Matter Online Workshop participant, Elana Reise. Elana joins us today to chat about how we can leverage curiosity to engage students in solving abstract mathematics - in particular, mathematical proofs! Join us for a great conversation with Elana where we discuss her initial hesitation to get into mathematics education and where it has taken her to advocate for the inclusion of a course on mathematical proofs which has now grown to be a compulsory credit for all math students!You’ll Learn: How to modify abstract math topics (like proofs) to become more curious and engaging; What you can do to teach your students about productive struggle; and, How to build and use a problem solving framework to help your students become more resilient. Resources: How to think like a mathematician by Sara VanderWerfPennies and Paperclips - Steven Strogatz on YouCubed.orgThe Science of Learning Mathematical Proofs - Elana ReiserThe Thinking Classroom - Peter Liljedahl Scienceofproofs.comCreate engagement while fuelling students sense making by using Make Math Moments ready-made lessons and units. Access our vast catalogue of lessons for elementary through high school math classes. Check the catalogue here --> https://makemathmoments.com/tasks/ Grab the free Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework Guidebook to extend your learning from this podcast! Grab the book here --> https://makemthathmoments.com/framework/
Released:
Apr 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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