Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, K-12

This three-day series is based on Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl and includes a study of the 14 practices he describes to create a classroom setting for productive mathematical discourse and engagement.

Learn about teacher moves and rich tasks that can foster learner-centered, student-owned, deep mathematical thinking and learning!

Each day of the series will focus on a specific toolkit.

• Toolkit 1 is Getting Students to Think.
• Toolkit 2 is Creating Community.
• Toolkit 3 is Teaching with Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC).

What you'll learn

• The core principles and 14 optimal practices of the "Building Thinking Classrooms" framework, including how to create a classroom environment that fosters critical thinking and engagement in mathematics.
• How to implement effective instructional strategies to encourage student autonomy and deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Practical techniques for selecting and designing rich mathematical tasks that promote exploration, discussion, and sustained thinking.
• Methods to build a classroom culture where students feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and thinking critically about mathematics.
• How to create and manage flexible groupings that promote collaborative learning and maximize participation and engagement from all students.
• Strategies to encourage student perseverance in problem solving, including how to pose purposeful questions and support productive struggle.

Participants will receive a free book with registration!

Additional Information:

The one-time registration for the professional development will register you for all three days of the series. Credit hours will only be given for the days attended in this series.