When Students Are Missing Valuable Background Knowledge - A Math Mentoring Moment

<p><b>On this episode we speak with Jason Garner, a veteran 5th grade teacher of 15 years. Jason joined us on episode 127 and we’ve brought him back to provide an update on his journey. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>After spending the last two years being more intentional in his problem based lessons Jason seeks guidance on how to help students stick with problems a little longer when they lack the prerequisite skills needed to succeed. Join us to discover Jason’s big a-ha moments and hear the answer to this common math classroom issue. </b></p><p><b>This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we chat with a teacher like you who is working through some problems of practice and together we brainstorm ways to overcome them. </b></p><p><b><br/></b><br/></p><p><b>You’ll Learn: </b></p><ul><li><b>How we can teach problem based lessons when students don’t have the mathematical background to engage in productive struggle; </b></li><li><b>Why planning and posing purposeful questions is essential to ensure that the struggle remains productive during the problem solving process;</b></li><li><b>How we can give ourselves permission to teach when using problem based lessons; </b></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Resources: </b></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><a href='https://learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks/'><b>Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons &amp; Units</b></a></li><li><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/onlineworkshop/'><b>Make Math Moments Online Workshop</b></a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>District Math Leaders: </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? </b></p><p><br/></p><p><a href='https://calendly.com/districtmentorship/info'><b>Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team</b></a><b> to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement you