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Supplement to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: Corwin Mathematics

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This supplement to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, 2nd Edition provides new thinking tools, strategies, and activities to help teachers create a thinking classroom. The authors, Peter Liljedahl and Jessica Wahls, have drawn upon their extensive research and experience to create a resource that is both practical and inspiring.

Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings: A Supplement to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Corwin Mathematics Series)

by Peter Liljedahl

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9975 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	120 pages

What's New in the Supplement?

The supplement includes the following new content:

Three new thinking tools: The "What If" tool, the "Think Aloud" tool, and the "Make Connections" tool.
Four new strategies: The "Number Talks" strategy, the "Math Talks" strategy, the "Problem-Based Learning" strategy, and the "Inquiry-Based Learning" strategy.
Twenty new activities: These activities are designed to help students develop their thinking skills in a variety of mathematical contexts.

How to Use the Supplement

The supplement can be used in a variety of ways. Teachers can use it to:

Plan lessons: The supplement provides a wealth of ideas for lessons that will help students develop their thinking skills.
Facilitate discussions: The supplement includes discussion starters and prompts that can help teachers lead discussions about mathematical thinking.
Assess student learning: The supplement includes assessment tools that can help teachers track student progress in developing their thinking skills.

Benefits of Using the Supplement

Using the supplement can help teachers create a thinking classroom where students are:

More engaged in their learning: Students who are challenged to think critically and creatively are more likely to be engaged in their learning.
Better able to solve problems: Students who have developed their thinking skills are better able to solve problems, both in mathematics and in other subject areas.
More confident in their mathematical abilities: Students who know that they can think mathematically are more confident in their abilities and more willing to take risks.

The Supplement to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for teachers who want to create a thinking classroom. The supplement provides a wealth of new thinking tools, strategies, and activities that can help teachers engage students, develop their problem-solving skills, and boost their confidence in mathematics.

Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings: A Supplement to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Corwin Mathematics Series)

by Peter Liljedahl

4.5 out of 5