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Building Thinking Classrooms
And Other Ways to Make Math Class More Engaging
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Peter Liljedahl's "Building Thinking Classrooms" is a seminal work in mathematics education, focusing on creating a classroom environment that fosters independent thinking and problem-solving.
The book emphasizes the importance of establishing routines and structures that empower students to take ownership of their learning.
It advocates for the use of non-permanent vertical workspaces, such as whiteboards, to encourage collaboration and discussion.
Liljedahl's approach challenges traditional teaching methods, shifting the focus from direct instruction to student-led inquiry.
The book provides practical strategies and examples for implementing these principles in various classroom settings.
The book emphasizes the importance of establishing routines and structures that empower students to take ownership of their learning.
It advocates for the use of non-permanent vertical workspaces, such as whiteboards, to encourage collaboration and discussion.
Liljedahl's approach challenges traditional teaching methods, shifting the focus from direct instruction to student-led inquiry.
The book provides practical strategies and examples for implementing these principles in various classroom settings.
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as the author of a transformative book on building thinking classrooms.


Tammy McMorrow

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Ep 22 - Tammy McMorrow
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as the basis for the podcast and its focus on elementary thinking classrooms.


Tammy McMorrow

46. Preloading Themselves with Shannon Burns
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, who co-authored the foreword for the Spanish version with two colleagues.


Albert Vilalta

Ep 30 - Albert Vilalta lifts up the Math Practices
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as a book she read in a book club, which inspired her work in building thinking classrooms.

Amy Chang

34: Growing the Seeds with Amy Chang
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Episode 148: Conjecturing!
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as the basis for the podcast and its focus on liberating young mathematicians.


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62. Limited to Limitless with Emily Jenkins
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as the inspiration for the podcast.


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56. Sembl with James Myklebust-Hampshire
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when discussing early numeracy resources.


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48. Shadowing Peter with Melisa McCain & Mandy Ramey
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as the basis for the podcast and its focus on thinking classrooms.


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60. Trust
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as a widespread pedagogical resource in North America.

Kyle Pearce

Building Thinking Classrooms: Finding the Right Balance
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as the basis for the podcast and its focus on thinking classrooms.


Tammy McMorrow

59. Being Good At Math