How can you make changes in your math classroom to help your students do more Real Math? In this episode Pam and Kim describe some first steps, and bigger steps, you can take to transform your math class.
Talking Points:
- Creating a safe mathematical community conducive for Real Math to happen
- Wait time - "Do you want time or help?"
- Where are you on the continuum to make some or lots of changes?
- Tips on where to start wherever you are on the continuum
- Using Problem Strings, I Have, You Need, MathStratChat and other instructional routines and games
- What you celebrate, answers or thinking, is what students will share
- How to transform your curriculum if you're super gung-ho
See also Episode 136 for more discussion about helping students.
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