Building a Thinking Classroom, by Peter Liljedahl, has inspired educators across the country to change their practice. I am one of them. I have implemented random groups, vertical surfaces, collaboration, math tasks, and more in my 6th grade classroom. Capturing students’ attention from the FIRST moment they walk in the door with problem-solving tasks and dry erase markers has completely changed the dynamic of my classroom and the level of excitement from my students. Engaging in critical thinking and problem solving can transform the way students feel about mathematics. Join this hands-on session to learn strategies you can implement immediately to help students take responsibility for their own learning and discover the joy of math!
