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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What if the way we group students in our classrooms could completely transform how they learn? That’s the provocative question explored in Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms, and it’s the foundation for today’s deep dive […]
Imagine walking into a classroom buzzing with energy. Students are scattered around the room, actively engaged, debating, scribbling on whiteboards, and genuinely excited about math. There’s no “front” of the classroom, no rows of desks, […]
Greetings, fellow math educators! Today, we’re going to dive into a classroom activity that turns divisibility rules into an exciting and collaborative game. It’s called “The Divisibility Chain.” It’s a fantastic teaching tool for helping […]
Greetings math educators! In our continuing journey of mathematical exploration, I am excited to share with you a remarkable math activity. Designed to promote deeper understanding and stimulate the intrigue of young learners, “Find the […]
Hello fellow math educators! Today, I have an exciting, interactive math activity to share with you – the “Find Your Number Group” game. It’s a creative, hands-on way to strengthen your students’ understanding of divisibility […]
Hello fellow educators! Today, I’m excited to share with you an innovative math activity designed to not only test but also strengthen students’ knowledge of the divisibility rules. Dubbed “A Divisibility Riddle,” this game provides […]