Have you ever wondered how math education varies across the globe and what best practices you may have been missing out on when you are teaching math?

In this episode Kyle and Jon dive into a fascinating conversation with Amy Bride, who shares her research and observations from her year-long sabbatical exploring what teaching and learning math looks like worldwide and is here to help compare your math class to international classrooms.

Whether you're a math teacher seeking fresh perspectives or an K-12 administrator looking to enhance your district's math program, this episode will provide valuable insights into different approaches to teaching and learning math.

Tune in to this episode now to explore diverse global perspectives on math education and find inspiration for your own teaching practices!

You’ll Learn:

• How the practices you’re using in your math class now stack up against effective practices being implemented across the globe.
• Discover how interactive and culturally embedded teaching methods can transform math lessons into engaging stories that captivate students' interest.
• Learn about unique practices from European classrooms, such as using everyday items for math education and fostering student independence, and how these can be adapted to North American contexts.
• Gain insights into how different cultural norms and educational systems impact student engagement and responsibility, offering new strategies to encourage ownership of learning in your own classroom.

Resources:

Why Teaching Math Is Hard

World2Math.com

District Math Leaders:

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