My Students Aren’t Engaging and Struggling! What Do I Do? - A Math Mentoring Moment

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Apr 26, 2021

George Garza, a high school teacher struggling with engagement and reaching his students who are falling behind, shares his challenges and reflects on his practice. Topics discussed include helping students at varying levels, structuring lessons for problem-solving, incorporating the curiosity pathway, using Desmos in online teaching, combining personalized and problem-based approaches, struggles with group work and student engagement, and the importance of reflection and community.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Guest's Journey to Becoming a Teacher

02:35 • 14min

Incorporating Desmos into Online Math Teaching

16:33 • 5min

Combining Personalized and Problem-Based Approaches in Teaching

21:16 • 3min

Struggles with Group Work and Student Engagement

24:00 • 24min

Reflection, Community, and Random Grouping Cards

47:46 • 5min

Today we speak with George Garza - a high school teacher who strives to make a difference in his students' lives is struggling with engagement, pacing, and reaching his students who are falling behind. In this conversation you’ll hear George reflect on his practice and realize where he needs to focus his efforts. Stay with us to hear his epiphany!

This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.

You’ll Learn:

How to Help Students At Varying Levels.
How do I structure my lessons early in the course so students become better problem solvers?
How can I use the curiosity pathway in my classroom?

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