123: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created - The Pros & Cons
Episode description
Do you struggle with not having the time to create every math task yourself but knowing that what your curriculum has to offer just isn’t enough?
Take a deep breath, this episode is for you!
We are diving into:
- The pros and cons of math curriculums
- The pros and cons of teacher created lessons
- My recommendation for how to spend the bulk of your time during math planning
Links mentioned in this episode:
- My interview with The Kindergarten Cafe podcast on getting new curriculum
- Year of Word Problems (K-5 for only $29!)
- High Quality Math Tasks List
You might like:
- Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All
- Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
- Word Problem Workshop
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