Topic: Standards for Mathematical Practice

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Even before the pandemic, the call for a new vision of math instruction was loud. A challenge in this profession is consistently having opportunities to think critically and collaboratively about pedagogy to avoid "teaching how we were taught"...

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If you're hoping to attend some virtual PD this year to lift your practice—and your spirits—we have many options for you! However, we know that decision fatigue is real and too many choices can be overwhelming.

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In Math, Context is Critical

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How the Standards for Mathematical Practice Support Teachers

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The Role of Community in Math

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Giving Feedback to Students

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Help Students See Themselves as Mathematicians

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The Effectiveness of Instructional Routines

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SMP #5: Use Appropriate Tools Strategically

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SMP #4: Model with Mathematics

SMP #3: Construct Viable Arguments and Critique the Reasoning of Others

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If we encourage students to reason quantitatively (attending to the relationships between the numbers and using properties flexibly), they can abstract to general principles that can help solve other seemingly unrelated problems

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SMP #1: Make Sense of Problems and Persevere in Solving Them

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Helping Students Develop Problem Solving Skills

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Encouraging Teachers Who Don’t Feel Comfortable With Math

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Two Sample Resources From Sue O'Connell

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How Do We Help Students Really Understand Math?

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Max Ray-Riek On Grading and Giving Feedback