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Episode 2: How to Build a Thinking Classroom (w/Peter Liljedahl)

An exploration of collaborative mathematics instruction designed to make student thinking visible and active.

Episode
2
Duration
45:45
Published
Hosted by
Corey Murray
Featuring
Peter Liljedahl

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In this episode

Making thinking visible in the classroom

Peter Liljedahl discusses the practices behind Building Thinking Classrooms, including collaborative problem solving and classroom structures that give students more responsibility for sense-making. The conversation considers how those routines can support deeper mathematical thinking.

About this episode

In Episode 2 of The RocketPD Podcast, Corey Murray speaks with Peter Liljedahl about Building Thinking Classrooms and the shift from task completion toward student collaboration, discussion, and problem solving.

Who it’s for

  • Mathematics teachers
  • Instructional coaches
  • Principals
  • Curriculum leaders

What you’ll explore

  • Distinguish task completion from student thinking.
  • Explore collaborative routines for problem solving.
  • Consider ways to make reasoning visible.
  • Reflect on classroom structures that support discussion.
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