Ep 111: Four Strategies to Transform How Your Students Experience Mathematics

New Teacher Talk

Ready to revolutionize your math classroom? In this enlightening episode, Dr. Sara Curran, a veteran K-5 instructional coach and former fourth-grade teacher, unpacks four game-changing strategies that will transform how your students experience mathematics.

Drawing from her extensive classroom experience, Dr. Curran reveals the secret sauce to creating a vibrant math learning community where every student can thrive. She breaks down the crucial progression from concrete to abstract thinking, offering practical tools and techniques that you can implement immediately.

Whether you're struggling with student participation or looking to elevate your math instruction, this episode delivers actionable strategies that work across all elementary grade levels. Dr. Curran shares her treasure trove of tried-and-tested resources, from engaging manipulatives to innovative digital tools, all designed to spark mathematical thinking and foster productive struggle.

Episode Highlights:

• Building an inclusive math community where every voice matters
• The step-by-step journey from concrete to abstract mathematical understanding
• Proven techniques for boosting student engagement and participation
• How to design and implement productive struggle tasks that challenge and motivate
• Practical differentiation strategies that meet diverse learning needs

Perfect for K-5 teachers, instructional coaches, and anyone passionate about making math accessible and engaging for young learners. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your math instruction and ignite a love for mathematical thinking in your classroom.