Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. This guide
Focusing on transforming traditional math classrooms, this bundle combines a comprehensive guide based on 15 years of research with practical adaptations for various learning environments. The main book outlines effective teaching practices that foster student thinking rather than mere mimicry. The supplementary title addresses the challenges of implementing these methods in diverse settings, including those influenced by social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering strategies to modify practices for twelve distinct scenarios.
In Peter Liljedahl’s bestselling work, readers learned that thinking is essential for learning. This follow-up supplement builds on 15 years of research by exploring how to adapt 14 key practices for enhancing student thinking in various classroom settings, particularly those influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses how to implement these practices in environments requiring social distancing, fixed seating, or small class sizes, as well as in synchronous and asynchronous virtual and hybrid formats, independent learning, and homeschooling. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the what, why, and how of adapting each practice, ensuring that teachers can effectively support students experiencing unfinished learning through small group or one-on-one tutoring. Additionally, it includes updated toolkits and a recommended sequence for implementing the practices tailored to each setting. This resource empowers educators to continually modify their approaches as classroom dynamics evolve, maintaining a focus on fostering critical thinking in mathematics education.
