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Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
For Math Teachers in Grades 6-12



An Updated Session Exposing Teachers to Practices from the Newest Building Thinking Classrooms Book for Grades 6-12

Important Session Information:


This professional learning session equips educators with practical strategies from the newly released book, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom Grades 6-12. By focusing on fostering deeper student engagement and critical thinking, this session aims to transform traditional teaching methods and improve student outcomes by integrating Building Thinking Classrooms into your curriculum and your practices.

As a result of our learning, participants will:

  • Learn how to choose tasks to fit your particular math standards, goals, and the competencies you want your students to build
  • Walk through all the steps and scripts to launch, facilitate, and consolidate each task
  • Explore opportunities to incorporate Building Thinking Classrooms practices into existing curriculum

Come and THINK with us!


T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 1.4: Activities, Dimension 3.1: Classroom Environment, Routines and Procedures


Registration for this session has ended

Session ID:
1154353
Credits Available:
(6) CPE
Seats Available:
39
Fee:
$0.00 (* No Charge)
Contact Person:
Amanda Thornton
Instructor(s):
Heather Tekell
Audience:
Curriculum Director, Teacher (6-8), Teacher (9-12)
 
Date Time Location
7/10/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region 17 ESC - Neely
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