Mathematics Tasks for Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5

This new book, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5, brings the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework to life, co-authored by Peter Liljedahl and Maegan Giroux, building upon the blockbuster success of their previous work, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.

However, this book offers much more than just a collection of good thinking tasks. It delves deeper into the implementation of the 14 practices from the BTC framework, updating them with the newest research and focusing on the practice through the lens of rich math tasks that address specific mathematical learning outcomes or standards.

Across the 20 non-curricular tasks and 30 curricular tasks used as models, this book helps you choose tasks to fit your particular math standards, goals, and the competencies you want your students to build. It walks you through all the steps and scripts to launch, facilitate, and consolidate each task, sharing examples of possible student solutions along with hints you might offer to help their thinking along.

Additionally, the book provides tasks for consolidation, example notes to your future forgetful self, and mild, medium, and spicy check-your-understanding questions (CYUs) for every thin-sliced sequence of curricular tasks. The authors also offer reflections on each task, imparting their insights and experiences.

The book concludes with specific guidance on how to find more tasks or craft your own non-curricular and curricular tasks, along with answers to educators' frequently asked questions. It includes access to a companion website that provides downloadables and a task template for creating your own tasks.

Whether you are new to BTC or a seasoned user, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5 will help teachers, coaches, and specialists transform traditional math classrooms into dynamic and thought-provoking learning spaces, maximizing student thinking and learning.

The book's focus on practical and proven math tasks, along with the detailed implementation guidance and reflections from the authors, make it an invaluable resource for educators seeking to enhance their students' mathematical understanding and problem-solving abilities.

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