National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Chicago, Illinois

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

190- Productive Struggle to Grow Stronger Mathematics Students in Grades K–12

Friday, November 30, 2012: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Columbus Hall EF (Hyatt)
Lead Speaker:
Debbie W. Waggoner
Co-speakers:
Teresa Emmert and Jenny C. Ray

Handouts
  • nctm chicago #190 productive struggle Waggoner.pdf (3.8 MB)
  • A Snail in a Well Primary-Intermediate Problem Solving Revised May 2012.pdf (1.3 MB)

  • Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them is difficult for students not used to thinking and teachers not used to allowing students time for productive struggle. We will share how Kentucky regional teacher networks use high-level tasks in formative assessment lessons to help teachers create an environment for student thinking.

    Presentation Format: Preservice and Inservice Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice

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