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Making Time to Show Student Thinking

By Matt McBurney | September 25, 2026

4 efficient strategies for having student work ready for the debrief

Start With What Makes Sense

By Sarah Stecher | September 22, 2026

What if math was taught intuitively? How to build on what students bring to math class.

What Kind of Mathematics Invites Student Thinking?

By Sarah Stecher | September 14, 2026

This blog is the first in a series on teaching for mathematical thinking. What kind of mathematics do we value? What kind of tasks invite student thinking?

Quiz Conversations: Turning Assessments Into Heated Math Discussions

By Guest Author | March 23, 2026

Learn a new protocol for structuring quiz days and the profound impact this routine can have on student learning.

Assessment vs. Evaluation

By Sarah Stecher | February 16, 2026

Do the differences matter? We think so!

Unpacking Productive Struggle (Part 2)

By Sarah Stecher | January 26, 2026

Practical tips for knowing when and how to help students navigate productive struggle.

Unpacking Productive Struggle (Part 1)

By Sarah Stecher | January 19, 2026

Beyond posters and slogans: understanding productive struggle and why it matters.

Revisiting and Refining Classroom Norms

By Sarah Stecher | January 5, 2026

Tools to make sure old norms are still being upheld and strategies for introducing some new ones.

EFFL in Action: How Math Medic Lessons Sparked Curiosity and Confidence in College Algebra

By Guest Author | November 11, 2025

Read about how a community college math professor went all-in on EFFL and the impact it had!

How to Amp up Your Lesson Debrief

By Sarah Stecher | November 3, 2025

Tips for facilitating a debrief for maximum impact.