Why Our Existing Resources Need To Change & How To Do It Easily

Jan 10, 2022

Discover why sparking curiosity is crucial in transforming math resources, how to identify problems for easy transformation, and ways to overhaul lesson design. Explore strategies for elevating math resources without reinventing them, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in math education, and enhancing student collaboration through problem-based tasks.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Math Resource Transformation: Webinar Series Highlights

01:34 • 3min

Fostering Curiosity and Critical Thinking in Math Education

04:54 • 10min

Transforming Lessons to Ignite Curiosity

15:13 • 23min

Transformative Teaching with the Curiosity Path

37:54 • 6min

Enhancing Student Collaboration with Random Grouping Cards in Problem-Based Tasks

44:00 • 4min

In this episode, Jon & Kyle take a deep dive into how we can make our existing curriculum resources be it a textbook or worksheets into curious lessons that students lean in to learn. Specifically, we’ll be talking about why Sparking Curiosity is such an important part of the Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework and some strategies for the types of problems you might choose to transform.

You’ll learn:

Why our existing resources need to change, but should not be thrown out;
Why curiosity is such an important part of the 3-part Framework and how it not only helps draw in students, but also primes their brains for new learning;
How to quickly identify problems from your resources that are easier to transform than others; and,
Where you can go to dive even deeper into overhauling your approach to lesson design.

What are you waiting for? Let’s dive into this deep dive lesson on Why Our Existing Resources Need To Change & How To Do It Easily!

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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.