Learning Through Math Episode 151: Systems!
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Mar 2, 2025 Jennifer Lenhart, a senior manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and author of "Common Denominators," joins the discussion on enhancing engagement in secondary mathematics education. They delve into the challenges teachers face with constant assessments and the emotional toll on students. The conversation includes rethinking grading practices and advocating for equity in education. Lenhart emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and innovative approaches to resource allocation, highlighting how writing can illuminate shared human experiences in education.
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Math Therapy Session
- Laura shares a story about a frustrating math test her students took.
- She had a "math therapy session" with her students to process the experience.
Assessment Overload
- Laura and Karina discuss their frustration with the excessive number of assessments given to students.
- They find students take approximately one test every three days, excluding state and diagnostic tests.
Relevance Across Age Groups
- Laura connects Jennifer Lenhart's book to her experience teaching middle school special education.
- She points out that the themes are relevant across age groups.
