"In the past, and even many classrooms today, a math class involved the teacher presenting a lesson, then students practicing the procedures therein, and the teacher correcting students along the way. But things are changing!"
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"In our work, we help teachers support rich, inclusive mathematical discussions among all students. For these discussions to happen, a classroom culture must be developed based on what are often new norms for mathematics class: that students should listen to each other, not just the teacher; that mistakes are OK, even welcomed, as students search for mathematical truth together. New norms take time and deliberate effort to develop."
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"Debriefing is a daily exercise in most professions: business, politics, law enforcement, psychology, healthcare, law, etc. It is often seen as integral to the profession as members reflect on their learning experiences, track their progress, and name their understandings. In truth, debriefing is accepted as an everyday necessity in order for the professional to advance in his/her practice."
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Learn hands-on strategies for teaching geometry, measurement, and data excerpted from Planting the Seeds of Algebra 3-5. (Elementary)
Use this lesson from Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, Grades K-2, to probe student understanding of addition and subtraction.
Using Audrey & Bruce Wood's book Ten Little Fish, students learn to count backward from 10 by 1s, a precursor for subtraction. This lesson appears in Numbers & Stories. (Elementary)
Students extend their understanding of place value by bundling tens with this lesson from The Common Core Mathematics Companion, K-2. (Elementary)
Students apply and extend previous understanding of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions using this lesson from The Common Core Mathematics Companion, 3-5. (Elementary)
Learn how to use this Matrix featured in Realizing Rigor to refine strategies and select student actions. (Secondary)
Use this lesson from Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, Grades 6-8, on linear equations to probe student understanding and misconceptions.
Use this lesson from Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, High School, on equivalent expressions to probe student understanding and misconceptions.
Using this lesson from The Common Core Mathematics Companion, 6-8, students analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems (Secondary).