Ep 57: Fitting It All In: Balancing Effective Teaching Practices

Don’t let overwhelm stop you from integrating new innovative and effective teaching practices in your math classroom. 

In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of "fitting it all in" when it comes to integrating various effective teaching practices in your classroom. We understand that it can be overwhelming to incorporate new methods, but we're here to help you find balance without overloading yourself or your students.

Today’s Topics:

1. Blended Instruction and Mastery-Based Assessment:
   • Integrating these approaches with other instructional methods for personalized, flexible learning.
2. Thinking Classroom Tasks and Project-Based Learning:
   • How thinking classroom tasks foster critical thinking and inquiry.
   • The comprehensive nature of project-based learning units and their embedded inquiry opportunities. 
3. Combining Methods:
   • Using blended instruction and mastery-based assessment with thinking classroom tasks.
   • Enhancing project-based learning with digital tools and mastery assessment.
4. Balancing Act:
   • Tips for integrating these effective practices gradually.
   • Ensuring your lessons remain dynamic and engaging.

🎧 Related Episodes:

• Episode 41: The Best of Both Worlds- Modern Thinking Classrooms
• Episode 42: The Best of Both Worlds- Modern Project-Based Classrooms

Remember, it's all about finding the right balance and pacing yourself. Gradually integrate these practices, and watch your classroom transform into a vibrant, engaging learning environment.

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Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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