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Student-Centered Math

Episode 7 Humanizing the Math Learning Experience math podcast
Nikki Alvarez March 26, 2024

Episode 7: Humanizing the Math Learning Experience

Discover how to move beyond traditional math pedagogy of rote memorization and cultivate a deeper understanding through this math podcast....
Podcast
Engaged students participating in hands-on learning activity, accompanied by text 'Creating a Student-Centered Math Classroom.'
Matt Homrich-Knieling February 2, 2024

Creating a Student-Centered Math Classroom

Looking to create a Student-Centered Math Classroom? These tips and strategies will help you get started today!...
Article
Teacher and student solving math equations on chalkboard webinar
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 11:30am EST

Beyond Numbers: Humanizing the Math Learning Experience

Join BetterLesson and Kiddom for an enriching discussion of the humanization of mathematics classrooms. Explore ways to cultivate a welcoming environment and bring excitement to mathematical learning. ...
Webinar
October 21, 2025

Ohio is improving K-12 math instruction through a ‘train the trainer’ model

See how Ohio scaled student-centered math instruction to achieve the state's highest proficiency rates in 5 years through an innovative partnership with ESCs, districts, and state leadership...
Case Study
Student writes math problem.
Jennifer Doyle April 22, 2022

A Coach’s Favorite Strategies for Math Retention

Explore strategies that support math retention by building connections between topics, visualizing math ideas, and developing math understanding....
Article
Student writes math problem.
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver March 30, 2022

Student-Centered Math Conversations for More Engaged Learners

Create a student-centered math environment with small shifts in instruction for more powerful learning opportunities and engaged students....
Article
Text bubble conversation.
Marleigh Daly May 23, 2019

Talk it Out!: How Designing My Own Math Strategy Made a Difference for my 3rd Graders

Encourage students to work through multi-step word problems by communicating their process step by step with a partner using the "Talk it Out!" strategy...
Article
Calculator, document, and pencil.
Kim Kellam January 15, 2019

How BetterLesson Coaching and the Open Up Resources Math Curriculum Made My Classroom More Student-Centered

Read a teacher's interview on how working with her BetterLesson Instructional Coach has supported her in implementing the Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum and making her classroom more student-centered....
Article
Student raising hand.
Juan Lara December 12, 2018

How Coaching Helped Me Make My Math and Science Classes More Student-Centered

Find out what it's like working virtually with a BetterLesson coach over several years....
Article
Pencil and ruler.
Krystal Bankston November 13, 2018

Let’s Talk About Math: 5 Tips For Facilitating Productive Student Discourse in Math Classrooms

Explore ways to empower students to take the lead in their learning and facilitate discovery....
Article
Working professional.
Kelly Kennefick October 16, 2018

Designing a Student-Centered Classroom

Read three easy steps you can take to develop a student-centered classroom....
Article

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