One of my favorite quotes I heard while I was there went something like this, "Are you asking students to solve problems or become problem solvers?" I credit that probing question to Chrissy Bell( @PascoMathNerd on Twitter). Her comment stuck with me, especially in light of the book we're reading. Are we creating thinkers by teaching concepts? Or are we teaching them enough to get through the next assessment?
As we reflect on last week's chapter's 1, I want you to take a moment and respond to the one or all of the following reflection questions:
Q1: Think of the way you currently teach mathematics. What aspects of it are successful?
Q2: What aspects of it trouble you and why?
Q3: Does your math instruction lead your students to a deep conceptual understanding of learning? If not, how do you think you would like to change your teaching?
This week: Read chapter 2 and we are meeting THURSDAY morning instead of Friday due to the Professional Day on the 23rd.
