Transform your math classroom with 5-minute conferring strategies that build confident, independent mathematicians! In this episode of Schoolutions, I interview Dr. Gina Picha, author of "Conferring in the Math Classroom," to reveal how brief, intentional conversations can revolutionize student engagement, student motivation, and mathematical thinking.
Discover how to shift from answer-focused instruction to identity-building practices that create empowered educators and thriving students. Learn the difference between "within task" and "beyond task" conferences, master questioning techniques that inspire students rather than funnel thinking, and build a classroom culture where every child sees themselves as a mathematician.
Perfect for teachers, education coaches, instructional leaders, new teachers, and anyone seeking effective teaching strategies that support the whole child through innovative teaching approaches.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Math Conferring
2:30 What is Math Identity?
8:45 Comparing Literacy vs Math Conferences
15:20 Conference Structures: Within vs Beyond Task
22:10 The Power of Questioning in Math
28:40 Asset-Based vs Deficit-Based Teaching
35:15 Building Strong Math Communities
42:30 Developing Mathematical Conjectures
48:20 Creating Independent Problem Solvers
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Gina’s Recommended Resources:
#MathEducation #ElementaryMath #TeachingStrategies #StudentEngagement #MathConferring #ClassroomManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationPodcast #MathIdentity #InstructionalCoaching #TeacherTraining #StudentSuccess #MathAnxiety #EffectiveTeaching #ElementaryEducation
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