These 4 simple steps helped me turn my math classroom from a place that was centered on my voice, to one that focused on my students. These simple steps will help you transform your teaching in math. I promise they are simple.

In this episode you will learn:

  • About my comparison between the culture of literacy and the culture of math in our classrooms
  • 3 ways we can build a math community mirrored after that of our literacy community.
    • Make your math classroom accessible
    • Create a magical palace where students can do real math
    • Get to know your mathematicians deeply

๐Ÿšƒ Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording ๐Ÿš‚

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

๐Ÿค Problem of the Day (Open Tasks for your grade level)

๐Ÿค Math Warm Ups- Which One Doesn't Belong

Related Blog Posts:

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸพProblem of the Day to Increase Engagement

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผHow Problem Solving Changed My Teaching

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸพI'm Obsessed with Circles (for classroom discussions)

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