Episode 4.5: Where Joel and Misty talk about sugar cookies and have part 2 of their conversation with Kevin Dykema

More Math for More People

Join Joel and Misty as they celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day. Learn about when sugar cookies first were made and revel in fun facts like Pillsbury's world record for most cookies iced in one hour.
Next, they continue their thought-provoking conversation with Kevin Dykema, president of NCTM, about promoting productive struggle in math classrooms. They talk about how teachers can balance encouraging perseverance with timely intervention to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They'll also discuss moving beyond procedural knowledge to make math more engaging and relevant, and highlight the importance of teacher collaboration and active listening to enrich students' learning experiences.
To connect with Kevin:
X: @ kdykema
Instagram: dykemamath
LinkedIn: kevin-dykema
Finally, enjoy a new segment on the podcast, Dear CPM. This letter requesting advice from Misunderstood in Minneapolis in about how to connect with their students. Bri Ruiz, one of the Professional Learning Specialists, answers the question. And you'll enjoy the math joke of the podcast from Tom!

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1. Episode 4.5: Where Joel and Misty talk about sugar cookies and have part 2 of their conversation with Kevin Dykema (00:00:00)

2. National Sugar Cookie Day (00:00:30)

3. Promoting Productive Struggle, Part 2, with Kevin Dykema (00:05:32)

4. Dear CPM (00:19:35)