Math on the Rocks Ep 30 - Albert Vilalta lifts up the Math Practices
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Feb 10, 2025 
Albert Vilalta, a Senior Telecommunications Engineer at Innovamat and co-author of the new Spanish foreword for Building Thinking Classrooms, returns to share his insights on math education. He discusses the shift from traditional teaching to competency-based learning, emphasizing the need for better teacher training and emotional engagement in math. The conversation highlights personal anecdotes and an educational card game that fosters strategic thinking, showcasing innovative ways to make math more engaging and inclusive for all students.
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Albert Vilalta's Personal Journey
- Albert Vilalta shares personal stories including playing soccer with Iniesta and appearing on Spanish Sesame Street.
- He traces his evolution from engineer to teacher to university professor and now math education professional.
Alignment with California Framework
- Innovamat finds alignment and inspiration in the California Mathematics Framework's focus on practices.
- The framework feels like home especially given Spanish connections and its emphasis beyond content.
Math Beyond Content Focus
- Going beyond just content to emphasize mathematical practices transforms math education.
- Problem solving, reasoning, and making connections are central for competency-based learning internationally.
