Imagine that you assign a math problem and your students, instead of getting discouraged after not solving it on the first attempt, start working harder—as if on a quest to figure out the answer. What could possibly make this fantastic scenario come true? The answer is: Open Middle ® Math by Robert Kaplinsky. 

With these practical and intuitive strategies, extensive resources, and Robert’s own stories about his journey learning to use Open Middle math problems successfully, you will be able to support, challenge, and motivate all your students.

Today’s Teachers Corner features Robert reading the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Open Middle ® Math: Problems that Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6-12.    

Links:

https://www.stenhouse.com/1174.asp

https://www.RobertKaplinsky.com 

https://www.OpenMiddle.com

Twitter:  @RobertKaplinsky