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Keep reading to learn more about Star Assessments and how they enrich your child's unique learning journey

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What is productive struggle?

Mathematics is not solely about getting the right answers-it's about the process as well. Productive struggle is developing strong habits of mind, such as perseverance and thinking flexibly, instead of simply seeking the correct solution. Not knowing how to solve a problem at the outset should be expected. The key is working through a problem, encouraging students to think outside the box, and not letting them get discouraged if their initial strategies don't work.
Students thrive with the right amount of productive struggle.

What is EdWords™?

Edwords (· words) n. 1. K12 glossary breaking through buzzwords to solve the challenge of a common definition.
2. Renaissance ® resource to help educators take part in discussion, debate, and meaningful discourse. 3. Educators' jargon buster.

How do I work productive struggle into my math lessons?

This can be as simple as giving your students a problem and taking a step back, allowing them to work through the problem on their own. If students struggle and ask for help, offer alternate starting points, but stray from giving hints. For example:

Susan likes to read. Over the summer, she checked out a lot of books from her local library. She checked out 13 books on animals, 9 books on space, and 16 books on sports. How many books did she check out in all?

If a student struggles, you could ask the student what he or she would like to use to represent the books. Prompting the student with a problem solving strategy, in this case, make a model, will foster critical thinking. (It is also is a way to engage students in personalized learning.)

By starting class with independent work time and shifting to facilitated discourse after students have solved the problem, students gain tremendous insight into the world of mathematics and develop a growth mindset, making them eager to tackle more problems.

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Productive Struggle - What is it? - EdWords - Renaissance

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Mathematics is not solely about getting the right answers-it's about the process as well. Productive struggle is developing strong habits of mind, such as perseverance and thinking flexibly, instead of simply seeking the correct solution. Not knowing how to solve a problem at the outset should be expected.

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What is mathematical discourse?

Discourse in the classroom refers to the language teachers and students use to communicate thoughts through written words or conversation.

Mathematical discourse encourages students to reveal their understanding of math concepts as they engage in mathematical reasoning and
debate. Through rich mathematical conversations with teachers and peers, students become fully involved in questioning, conjecturing, defining, and explaining.

What are the benefits of mathematical discourse?

Productive mathematical discussions lead to deeper conceptual understanding, allowing students to develop their thinking in an open, supportive environment. Students who share ideas, construct arguments, and listen to perspectives of their peers develop strong verbal and mathematical reasoning skills.

Facilitated mathematical discourse also gives students tremendous insight into the world of mathematics, leading to a growth mindset as students become more eager to tackle new problems.

What is EdWords™?

Edwords (· words) n. 1. K12 glossary breaking through buzzwords to solve the challenge of a common definition.
2. Renaissance ® resource to help educators take part in discussion, debate, and meaningful discourse. 3. Educators' jargon buster.

How do I work mathematical discourse into my lessons?

Establishing routine mathematical discourse in your classroom is no easy feat. Often, productive discussions begin with students explaining their reasoning and making their thinking visible to others. Encourage all students to share their ideas while valuing the contributions of their classmates, even if it does not lead to debate. Discuss your own mathematical thinking to encourage similar behavior in students.

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Discourse in the classroom refers to the language teachers and students use to communicate thoughts through written words or conversation. Mathematical discourse encourages students to reveal their understanding of math concepts as they engage in mathematical reasoning and debate. Through rich mathematical conversations with teachers and peers, students become fully involved in questioning, conjecturing, defining, and explaining.