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Before students can confidently solve problems, they need opportunities to confidently share ideas.

We're continuing our Creating a Classroom of Problem Solvers series by exploring one of my favorite places to start: Thinking Routines.

These routines create low-pressure opportunities for students to notice patterns, share ideas, compare strategies, justify their thinking, and build confidence as mathematicians.

We'll discuss why thinking routines matter, how they support mathematical identity, and why they're such a powerful companion to Word Problem Workshop and problem-solving classrooms.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How these routines build confidence and engagement
• Several favorite routines to try in your classroom
• The biggest mistake teachers make when facilitating thinking routines
• How thinking routines support discourse and problem solving

Resources Mentioned:

Free Thinking Routine Sample:
https://monamath.myflodesk.com/thinkingroutines

Christopher Danielson's How Many? books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032898356

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