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How To Consolidate & Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson [Part 1]
How To Consolidate & Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson [Part 1]
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36 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
As educators of mathematics around the world embrace the ideas shared in Building Thinking Classrooms, more and more students are being positioned to think collaboratively during math class instead of simply mimicking steps, rules, and procedures. While this shift in mathematics teaching practice is a massive leap in the right direction, our work does not stop once students solve the thinking task at hand. Rather, the real work for the facilitator now begins. Join Peter Liljedahl, Jon Orr, and Kyle Pearce from the opening session of the 2023 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit as they discuss one of the most important, yet often overlooked parts of an effective problem based mathematics lesson: the closing.This is part 1 of the hour-long Keynote session from this past year’s Virtual Summit in November. Look for part 2 in two weeks. What You’ll Learn: Gain insights into reevaluating traditional teaching methods and discover why "leveling to the top" might be holding back student engagement.Explore the power of the "Consolidating from the Bottom" strategy – a teaching approach designed to make lesson closure inclusive and effective for all students.Learn the art of responsive teaching, fostering flexibility in your lesson plans to create a dynamic, student-centered learning environment.Resources: 2023 Make Math Moments Virtual SummitMake Math Moments AcademyDistrict Math Leaders: How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. Book a short conversation with our team now. Please help new listeners find the show. Leave a rating or review on your platform. 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:
Jan 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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