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 […]
If you’ve ever questioned whether traditional grades truly reflect what students know and can do, this episode is for you. Inspired by the groundbreaking ideas from Peter Liljedahl’s book Building Thinking Classrooms, we’ll explore a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Today, we’re tackling something I think we all have some strong feelings about: group work. Specifically, in math class. Inspired by insights from the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, we’ll explore how the way […]