In this engaging and hands-on workshop, teachers will explore how to cultivate and support a “productive struggle” mindset in their mathematics classrooms—one in which students grapple with challenging tasks, persist through obstacles, and develop deeper conceptual understanding. Participants will learn practical strategies to frame math problems that encourage students to think, experiment, and discover solutions collaboratively. Just as important, teachers will learn how to analyze and interpret student work for signs of confusion, emerging understanding, and creative problem-solving approaches. By examining authentic student responses, participants will refine their questioning techniques and feedback methods to foster increased clarity in student thinking. Through interactive discussions, lesson-planning exercises, and reflection on real classroom scenarios, attendees will leave with a toolkit for creating a learning environment that balances rigor, fosters meaningful struggle, and illuminates student reasoning.
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