Episode description
Episode description
In this “Where are they now” Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we bring back Jeremy Sarzana, a high school math teacher at a Vocational High School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jeremy shares concerns over how to keep “flow” in his math classes when many of his students are engaging at varying levels.
Stick around to hear Jeremey realize how to plan beyond the lesson of the day to ensure he’s meeting the needs of all his students.
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.
You’ll Learn:
- Why starting with a problem is so impactful for students in a math classroom;
- How thin slicing can be a great tool to help you arrive at your intended learning objective;
- How to engage students with the distance between two points formula;
- How to decide what I should focus on first when designing the structures in my classroom; and,
- How do I ensure I’m challenging my students enough when teaching through problem-based lessons?
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District Math Leaders:
How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?
What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?
Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.
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