Let’s Talk Math! Math Routines That Foster Reasoning, Thinking, and Student Talk
About the Course
In this course, teachers will explore several different math routines that get students talking about math in a fun and non-intimidating way. These routines can be easily built into an already existing lesson plan because they only take 5-10 minutes. Help build consistency in your math classroom so students are using math reasoning skills and critical thinking without even realizing they’re doing math! Participants will also connect math routines to the Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMP). This course is appropriate for all K-12 math teachers.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze math routine resources.
- Design and implement math routines for their classroom.
- Connect math routines to the Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMP).
Reviews
Courtney Keil
This class was great! There were so many new routines that were new to me that I was able to implement the next day. It wasn't too heavy on reading, which was really nice. The instructor structured the class in a way that you left with plenty of ready to use routines and had access to what other peers created.
Graciela Archuleta
Great math routines can be adapted from early elementary through advanced high school mathematics and are especially effective for building reasoning, communication, and conceptual understanding.
Rachelle Johnson
This course was very helpful because it brought several instructional tools and routines back into my practice and reminded me of their importance as part of effective math instruction. It also reinforced many math best practices that support student thinking and engagement. Most importantly, I feel energized to implement these routines more intentionally to elevate classroom discussion, especially since I teach a large population of multilingual learners who benefit from structured opportunities to share and explain their mathematical thinking.
