In this session, teachers will experience a live Illustrative Math lesson, focusing on the structure and key components that make it effective. We will analyze the various parts of the lesson, including the warm-up, problem-solving activities, and the whole-class synthesis, and explore how these elements promote student engagement and deeper understanding. Following the lesson, teachers will engage in a collaborative discussion to reflect on best practices of the lesson.
In this session, participants will explore the power of student choice in learning tasks and its impact on engagement, motivation, and deeper learning. Through exploration of examples, educators can reflect on how they currently incorporate choice and identify opportunities for growth. Participants can then apply their learning by revising an existing task to provide more meaningful choices for students, ensuring that all learners can engage in ways that align with their interests and strengths.
