Fostering Student Understanding in the Mathematics Classroom

Catalog description

& Spring In this course, Relay students will learn to develop students’ discourse skills through the implementation of task-based math discussions. They will plan strong mathematical questions and develop an understanding of how questions can be used for different purposes. Relay students will leverage these skills as they develop student understanding and self-efficacy in math through the implementation of effective mathematical discussions. Relay students will also further their data literacy skills by analyzing whole-class data from tasks to determine student understanding. They will plan for in-the-moment formative assessment opportunities that allow for students to communicate their thinking in a variety of ways, and use that data to make instructional decisions within the lesson. Throughout, Relay students will examine how technology can be used to enhance their instruction and promote digital equity among their students.