Making Math Moments That Matter
Education:How To
#55 - Seeing Before Showing: An Interview with Sara VanDerWerf
This week we chat with Sara VanDerWerf, former K-12 Math Lead with Minneapolis Public Schools who taught grades 7 through 12, the President of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and independent mathematics consultant. Lean in as we chat with Sara about her journey from being a fast “calculator” in her own K through 12 learning experience to focusing on making student thinking visible in the classroom. We can’t wait to dive into Sara’s backstory as well as some great tips and resources for your own teaching practice.
You’ll Learn:
Resources:
Sara VanDerWerf.com [Website]
John Hattie on Inquiry Based Learning.
Add annie fetter’s ignite
Curiosity Path
Stand and Talks
Episode 21: Peter Liljedahl
Why I believe cell phones should be in the math classroom [ BLog post]
Chris Luzniak [Debate Math]
Backwards bike
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