Learning Through Math Episode 150: Trust!
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Feb 16, 2025 Jackie Maraska, an instructional coach and mathematics education researcher from Skokie, Illinois, dives into the transformative power of empathetic storytelling in education. She discusses innovative teaching strategies that promote student independence and engagement. The conversation emphasizes creating trusting classroom environments that empower student inquiry and highlights the importance of flexibility and choice in problem-solving. Jackie also reflects on the challenges educators face and the vital role of personal narratives in enhancing the learning experience.
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Constant Difference Connection
- Laura shared a story about teaching constant difference to 4th graders.
- A student connected it to the "make a ten" strategy, demonstrating a deeper understanding.
Area Model Preference
- Karina recounted an experience with a student who preferred the area model for multiplying mixed numbers after initially resisting it.
- This highlights the importance of letting students explore different strategies and choose the most efficient one.
Teaching Fluency
- Teach the components of fluency: flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Emphasize that choosing an appropriate strategy leads to less work and better understanding.
