Send us a text What does real engagement look like in a math classroom—and how do we build it without losing rigor or pace? We sit down with North Penn’s secondary math coaches, Melinda Lyon and Rebecca Rousseau, to unpack practical strategies that put student voice, collaboration, and authentic problem solving at the center of learning. We dive into the balancing act of agency and accountability, exploring how to honor standards and state tests while still offering choice and relevanc...
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Send us a text What does real engagement look like in a math classroom—and how do we build it without losing rigor or pace? We sit down with North Penn’s secondary math coaches, Melinda Lyon and Rebecca Rousseau, to unpack practical strategies that put student voice, collaboration, and authentic problem solving at the center of learning. We dive into the balancing act of agency and accountability, exploring how to honor standards and state tests while still offering choice and relevanc...
The Human Side of Math Classrooms: Beyond Right Answers with Chase Orton
The MCIULearns Podcast
21 minutes
4 months ago
The Human Side of Math Classrooms: Beyond Right Answers with Chase Orton
Chase Orton shares his vision for transforming math education by shifting teacher identity from content deliverers to "cultural stewards" of students' mathematical stories. He advocates for embracing imperfection while continuously growing, focusing on human connections rather than test scores, and creating classrooms where mistakes are valuable learning opportunities. Join us for upcoming learning opportunities with Chase Orton at MCIU, including a virtual text talk series in September-Octo...
The MCIULearns Podcast
Send us a text What does real engagement look like in a math classroom—and how do we build it without losing rigor or pace? We sit down with North Penn’s secondary math coaches, Melinda Lyon and Rebecca Rousseau, to unpack practical strategies that put student voice, collaboration, and authentic problem solving at the center of learning. We dive into the balancing act of agency and accountability, exploring how to honor standards and state tests while still offering choice and relevanc...
