Teaching Math Is Hard. Here's Why... [Part 1]

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Teaching mathematics in school is complex and often misunderstood.This paper titled <a href='https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/978-3-030-44982-7_10-1?sharing_token=IY1FICZkicQPUC1cBXrYcfe4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY4wCGqOmkCnC4-uYiCLh1Ljynuu8Gw8oSzulm_Rc58u3-CbWrCufVI7WelzodiMmnC2EChQDap8rhyeJlbTRAszA1y7U0pyhT7xe8JafyXnBW5FebKbPY8bKXEq190chBs='>Why Are Learning And Teaching Mathematics So Difficult</a> by Alan H. Schoenfeld does a great job shedding some light on why this is the case.He argues that teaching and learning math is complex because of these three (3) big ideas:<ul><li>Thinking Mathematically – What does it mean to do mathematics?</li><li>The Learning Environment – Structuring classroom experiences to allow students to think mathematically.</li><li>Cultural Surround – How surroundings help or deter students from experiencing mathematical thinking.</li></ul>In this episode we’ll help shed some light here on the first of those three (3) big ideas: Thinking Mathematically. elements connected to Schonfeld’s first big idea - thinking mathematically - and how you can successfully integrate them into your program without adding more stress and time to your already jam-packed work load. You’ll Learn: <ul><li>Why teaching and learning math is difficult; </li><li>Techniques you can implement to make the teaching of math less difficult for you and your students;</li><li>What you should focus on most in the classroom with students; and,</li><li>How to strike a balance between the specific content standards you have to teach and ensuring your students are thinking mathematically.</li></ul> Resources: <a href='https://makemathmoments.com/district/'>Take the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool</a> [Classroom Teacher & Leader Versions]<a href='https://makemathmoments.com/academy'>Join the Academy

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