Building Thinking Classrooms: Rich Math Tasks and Mathematical Discourse

Only 39% of 4th graders in the U.S. are proficient in math, according to NAEP. Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) offers a practical way to move students away from rote memorization and toward real mathematical thinking and discussion. In this webinar you'll learn how to shift from step-by-step procedural teaching to building deeper understanding through rich math tasks, meaningful discourse, and collaborative problem-solving in small groups, leaving with classroom-ready strategies and routines aligned to the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs). In this webinar you will: - Design rich math tasks and structure collaborative groups that spark real mathematical discourse in TK-12 classrooms - Facilitate discussions that connect students' thinking to language, visual models, and deeper conceptual understanding - Adapt thinking tasks and discourse strategies to fit different grade levels and diverse learners - Apply the Standards for Mathematical Practice to help students understand the reasoning behind math concepts