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:

1. DMR Registration Link
2. Math is Figureoutable Blog
3. Pam's Books

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