Math Chat

Why Your Questions Are Limiting Student Thinking in Math


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What if your math questioning strategies are actually limiting student thinking?
 In this episode, we unpack why many “open-ended” math questions are really closed in disguise—and how a few simple shifts in your math questioning strategies can unlock deeper thinking and stronger math discussions.

After this episode you'll know... 

  •  How common math questioning strategies can unintentionally stop student thinking
  •  The difference between true open-ended questions and closed questions in disguise
  •  How to use “notice and wonder” as a powerful math questioning strategy
  •  How rehearsal and turn-and-talk support stronger participation and thinking
  •  What to listen for to better understand what your students know

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