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I’ve scoured the internet, and I know for a fact that there are WAY more resources for K-8 math teachers than for secondary. So, high school teachers – this one’s for you! If you’ve ever wondered what strong math instruction at the high school level entails or what *exactly* the mathematical modeling process looks like, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, math consultant, Barbara Beske, shares guidance, tips, and advice to help teachers develop true mathematicians in their classrooms. She also sheds light on the interplay between the instructional shifts of FOCUS and COHERENCE in high school. (She should know… Barbara spearheaded the creation of Achieve the Core’s high school coherence map!) Click play now to learn from this experienced educator.
Summary & Highlights:
In this episode, Chrissy interviews Barbara Beske, owner of Coherent Math Consulting. In their conversation, Barbara shares:
the origin of her company’s name: Coherent Math Consulting
the interplay between the instructional shifts of FOCUS and COHERENCE in high school
what strong math instruction at the high school level entails, and how it relates to RIGOR
an overview of the mathematical modeling process: (1) Make sense of the problem, (2) Formulate a model, (3) Compute, (4) Validate, (5) Reporting
tips and strategies to help educators teach more conceptually in order to deepen students’ mathematical understanding
the #1 thing she wants to see change in K-12 mathematics classrooms