Side Step The Scope & Sequence? Problem Based Teaching & Your Curriculum Resources

Are you leveraging your curriculum resources for mathematics to their fullest potential in the classroom?

In today's fast-paced educational environment, teachers of math often find themselves overwhelmed with a plethora of curriculum resources, each promising to enhance student learning.

However, without a deep understanding of the author's intent and the underlying goals of these resources, it's easy to misuse or underutilize them.

This episode tackles a common challenge faced by educators: how to effectively integrate math curriculum resources and/or supplement those resources to make lessons more impactful and relevant for students.

By understanding the intentionality behind these math resources, teachers can not only save planning time but also deliver more sense-making lessons.

• Learn what some necessary prerequisites are to create effective learning experiences in the math classroom.
• Gain insights into the significance of understanding the goals and intentions of curriculum resources.
• Learn strategies for collaborating with colleagues to deepen content knowledge and improve lesson delivery.
• Discover practical tips for making small, effective tweaks to curriculum activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Tune in now to discover how understanding the intentionality behind your math curriculum resources can transform your teaching and boost student success!

Resources:

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District Math Leaders:

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