Teaching mathematics in school is complex and often misunderstood.
This paper titled Why Are Learning And Teaching Mathematics So Difficult by Alan H. Schoenfeld does a great job shedding some light on why this is the case.
He argues that teaching and learning math is complex because of these three (3) big ideas:
- Thinking Mathematically – What does it mean to do mathematics?
- The Learning Environment – Structuring classroom experiences to allow students to think mathematically.
- Cultural Surround – How surroundings help or deter students from experiencing mathematical thinking.
In this episode we’ll help shed some light here on the first of those three (3) big ideas: Thinking Mathematically.
elements connected to Schonfeld’s first big idea - thinking mathematically - and how you can successfully integrate them into your program without adding more stress and time to your already jam-packed work load.
You’ll Learn:
- Why teaching and learning math is difficult;
- Techniques you can implement to make the teaching of math less difficult for you and your students;
- What you should focus on most in the classroom with students; and,
- How to strike a balance between the specific content standards you have to teach and ensuring your students are thinking mathematically.
Resources:
Take the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool [Classroom Teacher & Leader Versions]
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District Leader Resources:
Take the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool
The Make Math Moments District Planning Workbook [First 3 pages]
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Other Useful Resources and Supports:
Make Math Moments Framework [Blog Article]
Make Math Moments Problem-Based Lessons & Units
Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!
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