Crafting a Productive Math Struggle in Your Math Classroom

In this episode we speak with veteran Grade 8 classroom teacher, author and current NCTM President, Kevin Dykema.Kevin spends time with us to unpack why productive struggle is a necessary part of an effective mathematics program, what we can do now to plan and implement lessons that place students in a productive struggle and how we might get key stakeholders convinced that learning in a math classroom that might look different than the one they remember can be a good thing for students.You’ll Learn: What can you do differently than teaching math just “slower and louder”;Why productive struggle is a necessary part of an effective mathematics program;What you can do now to plan and implement elements of productive struggle;How to ensure a lesson crafted to provide a productive struggle is delivered with productive struggle (instead of the teacher robbing the thinking of students);How to help families and key stakeholders get “on board” with teaching through productive struggle; and, What resources are great for modifying your lessons to allow for more productive struggle.Resources: Productive Math Struggle [Book]Openmiddle.com Sign Up for the FREE 2022 Virtual SummitDistrict Leaders: Share The Summit WIth Your Educators!Make Math Moments Share The Summit Giveaway [$4500 in Prizes to be won!]Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/  Please help new listeners find the show. Leave a rating or review on your platform.