Today, we’re diving into Chapter 15 of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. This chapter is the exciting moment where we figure out how to create a fully functioning thinking classroom — not just bits and […]
We’re diving into the fascinating topic of formative assessments. You know, those check-ins we use to see if our students are understanding the material? We’ve all relied on quizzes, exit tickets, and similar tools. But […]
Have you ever thought that maybe we’re measuring the wrong things in math education? What if being “good at math” isn’t just about memorizing formulas and solving equations? Today, I’m diving into Chapter 12 of […]
What if the way we’ve been teaching students to take notes is actually holding them back from truly learning? We’re challenging the traditional “I write, you write” approach to note-taking and exploring a research-backed alternative […]
Have you ever had one of those magical moments in the classroom where every student is completely engaged, ideas are flowing, and the energy feels unstoppable? That’s the flow state—a powerful blend of focus, challenge, […]
We’re tackling a question that I know a lot of you are wrestling with: How does student autonomy actually connect to building a thinking classroom? As Peter Liljedahl describes in his book Building Thinking Classrooms […]
Ever feel like you’re just constantly answering questions in your math class? Like you turn around, and there’s a million hands in the air? It’s a familiar feeling, right? Today, I want to dive into […]
How do we prepare kids for a challenging task without making it too easy or doing the thinking for them? It’s a tough balance to strike, but the research has some fascinating insights—especially from Building […]
All right, so let’s dive into this idea of defronted classrooms. It might sound a little strange at first, but let’s unpack it together. If you’re thinking about changing how your classroom is set up, […]
I am so excited for today’s deep dive because we are going to tackle a topic that I know is close to all of our hearts as educators: classroom setup. Specifically, we’re diving into chapter […]