Coaching The 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions - An Interview with Peg Smith

Making Math Moments That Matter

Are you curious about how to overcome the most common challenges in implementing student-centered teaching practices in math and to unpack the 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions?

In this episode, Kyle Pearce, Yvette Lehman and Peg Smith, co-author of the new book Coaching The 5 Practices from Corwin dive into practical strategies for making math classrooms more effective and engaging. Whether you're a teacher or a coach, this discussion on the 5 practices for orchestrating productive mathematical discussions and new coaching models will help you address real challenges and create a more student-centered learning environment.

• Learn how setting clear learning goals can transform your teaching approach and student outcomes.
• Discover a new coaching model that helps teachers tackle classroom challenges through collaboration and reflection.
• Gain insights into a student-centered approach that encourages productive struggle and deepens mathematical understanding.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching—listen to the episode now and pre-order Peg Smith’s new book to start implementing these strategies in your classroom!

Resources

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