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3 Act Math Tasks Aren’t Working

3 Act Math Tasks Aren’t Working

FromMaking Math Moments That Matter


3 Act Math Tasks Aren’t Working

FromMaking Math Moments That Matter

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Maybe you’ve recently come across the idea of a Dan Meyer-style 3 Act Math Task and you’re intrigued to give one a shot with hopes to engage your students and help better understand the mathematics you’re teaching. Or, maybe you’ve used 3 Act Math Tasks and use them as a regular routine in your mathematics program. While there are many mathematics teachers out there who love a great 3 Act Math Task, the reality is that there are many more educators out there who have given one a shot and decided to move on and not look back. What gives?In this episode, Kyle and Jon discuss why many math teachers leveraging 3 Act Math Tasks in their mathematics programs do not observe an actual increase in student achievement when compared to their pre-3 Act Math Task days.Stick around and you’ll learn how to strengthen how you utilize your classroom resources so that students will flourish. In today’s episode, we’ll be digging into the “leaves” which are one (1) of the six (6) areas of every strong mathematics program. You’ll Learn: Why 3 act math tasks haven’t been working (for you);What you need to consider when evaluating resources you find online and at conferences;What changes can you make to your lessons and resources to see improved engagement and deep learning with your students; and, Where you can find lessons, units, activities that compliment the values you have for your math classroom. Resources: Explore over 60+ Math Classroom Units on Make Math Moments  Learn how to run a 3 Act Math Task EffectivelyR2D2 Sticky Notes 3 Act Math TaskMath Is Visual Number Talk PromptsTake the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool [Classroom Teacher & Leader Versions]Get a 6-Step Plan For Growing Your Math Classroom by joining the Make Math Moments Academy Free for 30 DaysDistrict Leader Resources:Take the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool The Make Math Moments District Planning Workbook [First 3 pages] Learn About Our District Improvement ProgramAre you a district mathematics leader interested in crafting a mathematics professional learning plan that will transform your district mathematics program forever? Book a time to chat with us! Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment
Released:
Apr 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Wondering how to create a classroom culture where students don't want to stop exploring mathematics when the bell rings? Kyle Pearce from TapIntoTeenMinds.com and Jon Orr from MrOrr-IsAGeek.com team up to uncover how we can Make Math Moments That Matter for every student in the math classroom from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Discover how you can build easy to plan and fun to deliver math lessons that kids will not only love, but also learn from using the Making Math Moments That Matter 3-Part Framework. Get ready to learn as we interview math education influencers, engage in coaching calls with mathematics educators from around the world, and take deep dives into assessment, differentiation, student behaviour, engagement, problem solving, math fact fluency, and many other common teacher challenges as we strive to Make Math Moments That Matter. Let’s learn how we can meet the needs of every learner in all classrooms regardless of student readiness together!