Are your current assessment methods truly capturing your students' growth and understanding in mathematics?

In a world where traditional testing often falls short of showcasing real student achievement, this episode explores innovative strategies that could redefine how we measure success in the math classroom. Whether you're struggling to balance content standards with the need to teach mathematical practice standards or looking to implement deeper thinking methods, like The Thinking Classroom, Number Talks, Problem Based Lessons, or 3-Act Math Tasks, this discussion offers practical solutions.

• Learn how to integrate conceptual understanding into your teaching to foster lasting student success.
• Discover innovative assessment approaches that better reflect student growth beyond test scores.
• Explore how teaching the mathematical practice standards alongside content standards can transform your classroom and student outcomes.

Tune in now to uncover actionable strategies for transforming your math assessments and teaching practices!

Resources

• Show Notes Page.
• Assessment For Growth: A Blueprint Course For Standards Based Grading in Math Class
• Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units

District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

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