How do you cultivate flexibility in your classroom? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss expectations, perspectives, and techniques that help students develop mathematical flexibility.Talking Points:The subtle messages of "That's not what we are doing right now."Difference between feeling invited vs. feeling commandedCrafting the conversationHonoring students' thinkingResponding to,"Can't I just solve it this way?"Helping students access what they already knowLinks:DMR Registration LinkMath is...
How do you cultivate flexibility in your classroom? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss expectations, perspectives, and techniques that help students develop mathematical flexibility.
Talking Points:
- The subtle messages of "That's not what we are doing right now."
- Difference between feeling invited vs. feeling commanded
- Crafting the conversation
- Honoring students' thinking
- Responding to,"Can't I just solve it this way?"
- Helping students access what they already know
Links:
- DMR Registration Link
- Math is Figureoutable Blog
- Pam's Books
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