Write your discussion question here...What teacher actions will you take this year to support a more equitable and empowering math experience for all students? by

2025-08-20 15:18:28 UTC

I will empower students to drive discussion by asking advancing questions.

2025-08-20 15:18:34 UTC

Regular use of manipulatives during instruction.

2025-08-20 15:18:39 UTC

More manipulatives.

2025-08-20 15:18:44 UTC

Learn the learners

2025-08-20 15:18:50 UTC

Use actual real-world situations more often than absurdist word problems

2025-08-20 15:19:06 UTC

Support all voices

2025-08-20 15:19:14 UTC

Including more real world problems and manipulatives

2025-08-20 15:19:16 UTC

I will create a math culture that promotes critical thinking skills and taps into the innate creativity our students already possess.

2025-08-20 15:19:16 UTC

Relate the math to real world situations that children can digest and understand.

2025-08-20 15:19:17 UTC

Be intentional in meeting the daily goal

2025-08-20 15:19:17 UTC

I will modify and differentiate the curriculum to make math more accessible to SPED students. I will work with small groups and use strategies to facilitate learning.

2025-08-20 15:19:18 UTC

Celebrating the efforts to learn to keep positive energy in the learning environment even when students don’t get it right.

2025-08-20 15:19:19 UTC

I will be intentional when giving instructions to my scholars.

2025-08-20 15:19:21 UTC

Consistently gain student feedback daily to better understand their progress and implement intentional lessons.

2025-08-20 15:19:21 UTC

Encourage students to make mistakes so they understand that it's part of the learning process!

2025-08-20 15:19:22 UTC

I plan on spending ample time at the beginning of the year equipping my students with the academic language and discourse tools so they can facilitate their learning.

2025-08-20 15:19:26 UTC

Use of parent/student surveys to gauge how they best learn. In addition, the use of knowledge of students either identifying the student needs and my own professional growth need to move the needle. Lastly, look at collaborating even more with parents.

2025-08-20 15:19:26 UTC

Use manipulatives

2025-08-20 15:19:27 UTC

I will look to getting to know my students more especially during the first five so I can have an idea on how to incorporate real life materials to their math learnings to connect what I’m teaching to something they are interested in.

2025-08-20 15:19:27 UTC

Listen to the students struggle and make an effort to support them when they need it. And not assuming that they are not putting in any effort in learning.

2025-08-20 15:19:30 UTC

Engagement support

2025-08-20 15:19:31 UTC

I will create a classroom environment where students can be their authentic selves and cherish mistakes as well as correction.

2025-08-20 15:19:32 UTC

Real- world problems that the students will have to solve using hands-on activities so they can be motivated to listen and engage in class.

2025-08-20 15:19:32 UTC

Daily real world connection

2025-08-20 15:19:33 UTC

Open ended questions that don’t have a right answer or can have multiple answers.

2025-08-20 15:19:33 UTC

Regular use of manipulatives and small groups.

2025-08-20 15:19:34 UTC

Be very intentional and relevant during my planning and finding more creative ways for learning while including more engagement

2025-08-20 15:19:35 UTC

Ensure classroom is managed so that students can learn. To never yell at students or lose my head. To not give them the answers but work together for THEM to figure it out. To be on my feet the whole class and be professional at all times

2025-08-20 15:19:36 UTC

Less IXL

2025-08-20 15:19:38 UTC

learn more About

Students and their backgrounds

Teaching methods

Classroom management

Etc

Just learn more and grow to be a better teacher

2025-08-20 15:19:39 UTC

This year, I will intentionally focus on creating more equitable and empowering math experiences by:

Using Quick Sort protocols to analyze student work with an equity lens, ensuring I identify not just errors but also the reasoning and strengths that students bring.
Embedding language supports into math instruction so that English learners can fully engage in problem solving and academic discourse.
Designing tasks with multiple entry points so all students can access rigorous content while still being challenged at their level.
Centering student voice by encouraging multiple solution strategies and valuing diverse approaches to mathematics.
Using data for responsive instruction by reteaching in small groups and adjusting strategies based on patterns I see in student work.

Ultimately, my goal is to make math feel like a space where every student sees themselves as capable, valued, and powerful.

2025-08-20 15:19:40 UTC

Tell them they can come to me and maybe pull students to do extra work. For example, if there are students who are being disruptive in the class, then for their lunch, bring them to your class and do math with them.

2025-08-20 15:19:40 UTC

I want to make sure that I incorporate a real-world project every unit, to help connect the students with the math they are learning.

2025-08-20 15:19:41 UTC

Engagement

2025-08-20 15:19:42 UTC

Encouraging math talk and incorporating more scaffolding and student choice.

2025-08-20 15:19:45 UTC

Using data to better group and help students in data driven practice days

2025-08-20 15:19:46 UTC

I will provide more group discussions and peer to peer mathematical discourse.

2025-08-20 15:19:46 UTC

Showing the students how the content is is relatable to them. Using the language of students to help them access the language of math.

2025-08-20 15:19:48 UTC

Students discourse

2025-08-20 15:19:48 UTC

Well planned small groups during enrichment.

2025-08-20 15:19:50 UTC

Continue to promote the use of manipulatives and project-based learning opportunities

2025-08-20 15:19:50 UTC

Give students more opportunities to work through problems, and implement concepts intended on including everyone and multiple ways to solve a problem. Also give emphasis on allowing students to find their voice as it pertains to constructive responses and their thoughts.

2025-08-20 15:19:51 UTC

Student-Led Instruction utilizing multi-modal assessments and activities.

2025-08-20 15:19:51 UTC

Manipulative discussion

2025-08-20 15:19:52 UTC

Use high ceiling low floor relevant problems, that encourages multiple pathways and discourse.

2025-08-20 15:19:54 UTC

i will encourage students to engage with one another using math language and to see every mistake as an opportunity to learn and grow. i like the idea of retake formative assessments or assignments

2025-08-20 15:19:55 UTC

I will create a wall of power to reinforce positive affirmations that make students feel comfortable with making, recognizing and fixing problems.

2025-08-20 15:19:55 UTC

Know my students and their learning styles then cater to their unique educational needs

2025-08-20 15:19:56 UTC

Bridging conceptual understanding and application of content through relevant math problems/activities.

2025-08-20 15:19:58 UTC

Provide additional resources, materials, hands-on opportunities for my students to access curriculum and meet individual needs.

2025-08-20 15:19:59 UTC

More use of manipulatives, games, and work stations for students to choose from. (Foy)

2025-08-20 15:19:59 UTC

I will focus on more timely feedback and making the learners personalize the topics.

2025-08-20 15:20:00 UTC

To make math more enjoyable and easier for them to understand like using real world problems.

2025-08-20 15:20:01 UTC

I will use more real life situations, I’ll ask my students to come up with real life situations, I would like to use the Socratic method in my classes, I would like to use more projects based lessons.

2025-08-20 15:20:02 UTC

Student collaboration, accountable vocabulary talk, and reviewing more than one way to answer mathematically.

2025-08-20 15:20:03 UTC

I will the students greater opportunities to discuss the problems.

2025-08-20 15:20:03 UTC

Use more manipulative and visual

2025-08-20 15:20:04 UTC

I will provide daily opportunities for students to collaborate and share their thinking publicly!

2025-08-20 15:20:05 UTC

Word of encouragement

2025-08-20 15:20:06 UTC

I will encourage students to always ask questions even if they seem silly.

2025-08-20 15:20:08 UTC

I will create more opportunities for students to talk and work together and we will directly address statements that indicate fear or disconnection from math as a class.

2025-08-20 15:20:08 UTC

Use more manipulatives to keep students engaged

2025-08-20 15:20:09 UTC

Prioritize celebrating GROWTH and the process of learning versus celebrating answers.

2025-08-20 15:20:12 UTC

Using more real world examples and manipulative. I'll break down the standards to make sure that they have the prerequisites.

2025-08-20 15:20:13 UTC

create more opportunities for students to explore(manipulatives), connect text to make it relevant and collaborate with peers more

2025-08-20 15:20:15 UTC

Adapt to learners style of learning..

2025-08-20 15:20:16 UTC

More hands on. More on letting students lead the lesson.

2025-08-20 15:20:17 UTC

I plan on continuing to create a foundation for all of my students to be able to do math and break the barriers in their minds that tell them that they can’t do math because of the “they said” biases set up against them.

2025-08-20 15:20:17 UTC

I will create a class room where all students feel free to voice their feelings and ask for help.

2025-08-20 15:20:17 UTC

I will give students a space where it’s okay to make mistakes because I and their classmates will provide feedback to improve.

2025-08-20 15:20:20 UTC

My classroom may appear disruptive but I will have students moving around, talking, manipulatives, and competing with games.

2025-08-20 15:20:22 UTC

I plan to use more student discourse and real world examples in the class in order for students to be able to share their thoughts and create a more collaborative environment with problem solving.

2025-08-20 15:20:22 UTC

One of the primary things that I will do is to try to make each lesson relatable to them. Try to tie it in to something that they can relate to in their individual lives. I will ask, although scary, incorporate the use of more manipulative other than just rulers, graph paper and calculators. I will try to use everyday items in a non traditional way.

2025-08-20 15:20:23 UTC

I will do more projects and encourage my scholars to retake assignments they do not do well on.

2025-08-20 15:20:25 UTC

I will encourage students to practice their perseverance and work on that skill during class so that they can feel more confident learning. I will also allow for more student discovery and work time so allow students to take more ownership in their learning.

2025-08-20 15:20:25 UTC

Student centered learning and use project based problems for real world connections.

2025-08-20 15:20:25 UTC

Make sure that I use different teaching strategies to make sure the students are engaged and understand.

2025-08-20 15:20:26 UTC

I will ensure all voices are heard, meet students where they are, and use different strategies for their learning abilities.

2025-08-20 15:20:28 UTC

I will utilize small groups more and one on one when necessary. Students will use more manipulatives this year as well.

2025-08-20 15:20:29 UTC

By listening to understand

Build Trust

Using what they like to do to support lessons

Making the environment a safe space to make mistakes

2025-08-20 15:20:29 UTC

Get quarterly student feedback and make more real world connections.

2025-08-20 15:20:30 UTC

Use more Manipulatives and hands on activities.

2025-08-20 15:20:30 UTC

Promote whole class student engagement to learn math.

2025-08-20 15:20:31 UTC

Breakout the new manipulatives kits so that students can enjoy that hands-on experience as they make content to th skill being taught.

2025-08-20 15:20:34 UTC

I will actively set a classroom environment where students know that it is ok to freely speak about a topic and give their honest opinions and participate in class.

2025-08-20 15:20:36 UTC

Small group discussion and incorporate manipulations

2025-08-20 15:20:36 UTC

More collaborative conversations with our team and trainings that we can actually use in the classroom.

2025-08-20 15:20:39 UTC

I will make a conscious effort to include more daily life situations in my class room and continue to use multiple resources and techniques to improve my math teaching

2025-08-20 15:20:40 UTC

Encourage more student led math activities to inspire belief and confidence in their own abilities.

2025-08-20 15:20:41 UTC

I’ll definitely do my best to ensure that I make the math relatable so that it encourages students to have math discourse. I’ll take time to build community in the classroom. I’ll encourage to own their work and always ask why. I’ll ensure that all my lessons are data driven and ensure students understand the what story the data is telling.

2025-08-20 15:20:43 UTC

Implementing manipulative
Real-world context to make the connection.
Making students feel safe to answer questions even when their are not right.

2025-08-20 15:20:43 UTC

I will continue to do the same things I have always done! Meet them where they are, continue to deliver the curriculum to the best of my ability, while attempting to fill gaps needed in order to teach the skills required for the subject.

2025-08-20 15:20:44 UTC

Relate math to real world situations that would help show interest and also promote that math is used everywhere in a positive manner

2025-08-20 15:20:45 UTC

Discourse! Get them talking to each other about the math.

2025-08-20 15:20:47 UTC

To use formative assessments in real time to be able to form small groups in addition to be intentional about questioning techniques

2025-08-20 15:20:50 UTC

I will try to know all my students and use more real world experiences to help them understand math( math is everywhere).

2025-08-20 15:20:53 UTC

Build student confidence.

2025-08-20 15:20:54 UTC

I’ll show the students that’s it’s ok to get something wrong by giving them my own experiences or examples and just showing them the power of overcoming the mistakes they’ve made. I’ll put them in scenarios where they’re comfortable with doing that consistent so that it becomes an eventual habit for them which I believe will benefit them later on in the year.

2025-08-20 15:20:55 UTC

Exceptional Educational Experience through accountable talk, relevant instruction, and enrichment

2025-08-20 15:20:57 UTC

After listening to the panel speaker, and watching the film, I feel it important to get to know my students well and take the time to figure out how they learn. Some kids love to talk and engage and others like to figure things out alone. So differentiation and choice are key for middle school. Now my table pointed out kids missed learning in the past. They need to catch up in meaningful ways that they care about.

2025-08-20 15:20:57 UTC

Encourage more discussion. Be patient with responses. Focus on efforts and building relationships where math ideals flourish.

2025-08-20 15:20:57 UTC

Relating concepts to real world

Group work

Using Manipulatives

2025-08-20 15:20:58 UTC

Creating a safe environment that encourages and supports math talk. As well as an environment that supports mistakes as an opportunity for learning.

2025-08-20 15:21:00 UTC

Use real world experiences to help students solve problems they may see in their daily lives, neighborhood and relationships!

2025-08-20 15:21:00 UTC

Be more flexible…… look at the data….. have balance in the classroom(use all practices and methods)

2025-08-20 15:21:01 UTC

Use real life examples, manipulative, scaffolding, know my students and identify their learning styles.

2025-08-20 15:21:03 UTC

I will encourage collaboration in class and where the students are players

2025-08-20 15:21:04 UTC

Create opportunities for student led discussions

2025-08-20 15:21:04 UTC

Connecting the work to real world experiences.

2025-08-20 15:21:04 UTC

Be more attentive to the needs of the students.

2025-08-20 15:21:05 UTC

I will hold students accountable for their continued growth throughout the year (data, assignments, discussion…).

2025-08-20 15:21:07 UTC

Make sure to provide students opportunities to work in small groups doing engaging math activities, and collaborative discussions.

2025-08-20 15:21:08 UTC

Encourage more student discussion

2025-08-20 15:21:10 UTC

To build a rapport with all students, not just teach to the students who understand and make sure I know exactly what all students understand so I can differentiate each lesson.

2025-08-20 15:21:13 UTC

Encourage creative thinking and "wrong, but creative solutions!"

Because that encourages them to keep thinking and eventually come up with a "creative and correct solution"

2025-08-20 15:21:13 UTC

More engaging discussions, using manipulative and real life applications of the lesson

2025-08-20 15:21:16 UTC

Incorporating more project-based learning that puts students into the drivers seat and allows them to engage with and showcase their learning in multiple ways.

2025-08-20 15:21:17 UTC

Allow time for students to think.

Think- pair- share. Students try to answer the problem by themselves and then Lear from a partner by sharing and then learn from the whole group

2025-08-20 15:21:18 UTC

Encourage student to participate even if they are not sure if there answer is correct. This kind of participation will Encourage students to be more engaged in the classroom

2025-08-20 15:21:22 UTC

I will be intentional with letting my students know we are all learning and everyone has a voice with this learning journey. I will ensure they use each other to grow mathematically in the space by providing collaborative learning spaces.

2025-08-20 15:21:23 UTC

Open ended questions with no right answer or questions that have multiple answers

2025-08-20 15:21:23 UTC

Encourage math talk, a discourse that may be a debate approach, collaborative grouping, Use of manipulative.

2025-08-20 15:21:25 UTC

Intentional groupings

2025-08-20 15:21:26 UTC

Encourage the teachers in my building to give more control to their student & sit back and become facilitators.

2025-08-20 15:21:31 UTC

Be more open and more of the math talk and connecting math to real world problems. Develop culture of collaboration and team building so each member of the classroom be successful.

2025-08-20 15:21:32 UTC

I will take time and be intentional about documenting my students to learn about their learning styles and strengths and weaknesses to better navigate them to success. Also convincing my students that math is a prevalent educational practice and domain in this world; it’s everywhere and they have seen it everyday.

2025-08-20 15:21:33 UTC

The math teaching to be more realistic and natural using manipulatives

2025-08-20 15:21:33 UTC

I plan to create more opportunities for student discourse by offering self-reflection moments (including emotions surrounding the topic), peer discussions, and evaluating the implications of the data (e.g. limitations, counterexamples, and unstated assumptions).

2025-08-20 15:21:33 UTC

I will create inclusive lessons with real-world connections, value mistakes, and provide multiple entry points for student success.

2025-08-20 15:21:34 UTC

I will ask open-ended questions that lead to deeper conceptual understanding and relevance (relating to the real world / why) and application

2025-08-20 15:21:37 UTC

I will continue to provide organized, detailed and interactive lesson presentations with a lot of scaffolding, manipulatives and graphic organizers. Providing imnedia te feedback to students’ work also help a lot.

2025-08-20 15:21:39 UTC

I plan to deepen and build relationships with my students to create a safe place for learning by including more social emotional prompts and activities weekly. Also to use problems that are relevant and lead to creative problem solving and making math meaningful to them through project based learning.

2025-08-20 15:21:51 UTC

This school year, I’m focused on making my math classes more engaging and interactive by connecting content to students’ real-world experiences and interests. Through hands-on activities, relevant examples, and collaborative learning, I want students to see math as both useful and meaningful. My goal is for them to feel more connected to the material and confident in applying what they learn beyond the classroom.

2025-08-20 15:21:51 UTC

Create a nice class environment and explain the topics adding real Life Math problems, to motívate participation in class and critical thinking.

2025-08-20 15:21:51 UTC

Differentiate more so that I am meeting the needs of ALL learners—not leaving any students behind and meeting them where they are while also not holding any students back from their rightful challenge.

2025-08-20 15:21:54 UTC

I will create more opportunities for individuals and groups to present their ideas to the class, particularly on open ended questions.

2025-08-20 15:21:57 UTC

Build More Math Relationships with the students.

2025-08-20 15:22:01 UTC

we will have more independent practice time to provide opportunities to think and approach by their own.

2025-08-20 15:22:01 UTC

Data-driven instruction, discourse, small groups, use of manipulatives, collegial collaboration, professional development

2025-08-20 15:22:03 UTC

I will encourage the students to share their challenges, concerns and I will always be there to help them understand the subject or course.

2025-08-20 15:22:05 UTC

I will definitely inspire students who feel like Math is not for them, take a student interest inventory to find out what my students like and create questions and problems for them to solve based on real life interest.

2025-08-20 15:22:09 UTC

Use manipulatives to support conceptual understanding, get to know my students and what they're bringing to math class this year, and utilize the "Unpacking the Standards" component to be as prepared as possible for my learners in each lesson!

2025-08-20 15:22:16 UTC

Use manipulative more, use turn and talk , allow constructive discussion, make math accessible to all students especially ELD and Special Ed students , engage the class make it fun , bring the best out of my students.

2025-08-20 15:22:17 UTC

I will support my students in thinking critically about the world around them by incorporating lessons that include how the math benefits them in the world.

When people can relate their learning to their life experiences, the new concepts are met with proficiency and retained.

-Nicholas Orem Teacher!

2025-08-20 15:22:20 UTC

I will work collaboratively with my colleagues

I will allow my planning to be data guided

I will create a safe, interactive engaging and student lead environment for my students.

I will ensure there is equity and balance with strategies, and applications used to engage my students.

2025-08-20 15:22:21 UTC

Establish a working relationship with the students. Welcoming them with the same positive energy that I am seeking from them. Be adventurous and creative in presenting the assigned curriculum And goals. Revisit key information all year.

2025-08-20 15:22:23 UTC

Take time to analyze data , discuss data with students, and build collaboration

2025-08-20 15:22:25 UTC

Regularly solicit students’ feedback on the learning experience to adjust instruction to increase their engagement.

kevin_broome — 2025-08-20 15:22:29 UTC

We will encourage teachers to gather data, use manipulatives, build relationships with and among students and use small groups.

2025-08-20 15:22:33 UTC

One thing I’d do is show the kids that it’s ok to make mistakes and encourage every kid to have an answer but also I want to incorporate competition in math to boost some kids confidence against their friends or classmates . Math is frustrating for many people but can be fun if you tie it to your personal life

2025-08-20 15:22:36 UTC

Meet each student where they are. Establish a safe positive academic environment and relationship where my students can be confident of themselves in learning in my classroom.

2025-08-20 15:22:38 UTC

Will encourage a student driven/led class discussion to maximize student engagement and participation.

2025-08-20 15:22:40 UTC

A lot of discourse, manipulative use, and safe space. Oh, and IXL (lol)

2025-08-20 15:22:45 UTC

This year, I plan to incorporate real-world applications and students’ personal interests into math assignments.

2025-08-20 15:22:46 UTC

I would use polls to identify the interests of the children, and see how to apply them to the lessons. Furthermore, polls in the warm-up or evaluations to mention what they would want more of, or how they feel about each standard

2025-08-20 15:22:53 UTC

Remember the lessons learned from the Counted Out documentary.

2025-08-20 15:23:00 UTC

Continue to encourage my students that they are capable of doing challenging things.

Take time to link their interests to math and show how vast mathematics is while expanding their interests

Continuously evaluate to adjust teaching.

2025-08-20 15:23:04 UTC

I will adapt my teachings to my students by getting to know their learning styles first and build relationships with students for them to become comfortable with asking for help or stating their confusion.

2025-08-20 15:23:14 UTC

I will be more intentional in using students’ experiences as entry points to our math lessons, and to find relevance in what they are learning. I will create more opportunities for “aha” moments for students to help them build a relationship with math.

2025-08-20 15:23:17 UTC

Provide opportunities for students to explore math concepts through real world problems/scenarios with multiple entry points. Allow students to express their math knowledge in multiple ways, and give students resources and manipulatives for conceptual understanding.

2025-08-20 15:23:20 UTC

I will be more intentional on planning activities and discussion questions for my students, making sure that it will encourage meaningful discussions and will engage every single student in the classroom. Students should see how the daily lessons connect to their daily life/real-world situations.

2025-08-20 15:23:22 UTC

This year I am working with a CoTeacher (SPED) and will be able to do more small group and stations.

2025-08-20 15:23:30 UTC

Trying to have more collaborate class discussions, trying to help the kids think out loud to help them process their thinking.

2025-08-20 15:23:31 UTC

Build strong relationships: Learn about students’ interests, cultures, and strengths so they feel seen and valued.

Incorporate student voice: Let students explain strategies, ask their own questions, and share examples from their lives.

Offer multiple ways to show understanding: Presentations, drawings, group work, or written solutions

2025-08-20 15:23:33 UTC

Foster a community of collaborative conversations. Relevance = Connections

2025-08-20 15:23:35 UTC

Create a conducive environment for learning and assist students with the gift of time to process and practice to solve problems enabling their critical thinking skills.

2025-08-20 15:23:43 UTC

Understanding the learning styles of my students and encouraging them to have an active voice in their math education. Teaching them how to express what they don’t understand and how to use what they do know to ask meaningful questions that will help them achieve their goal.

2025-08-20 15:23:45 UTC

Differentiated learning activities. Intentional use of manipulatives..

2025-08-20 15:23:47 UTC

I plan to lecture less of the time and encourage a more community teaching approach where students are encouraged to lead and speak more in class. The goal is to get my students to be more confident in their ability to do math!

I also need to use data more to inform my teaching plan and give more consistent feedback on grades/scores.

2025-08-20 15:23:48 UTC

Incorporate real world connections within instruction

2025-08-20 15:23:51 UTC

Make the work we do relevant to their current lives a future career interests
As a career changer, share my workplace experiences so the students understand how important mathematics are to being hired and progressing
Explain that AI is able to predict positive and negative outcomes of interpersonal interactions based on word choice. So, a day will come where job interviews are recorded or assessed, real time, to determine how collaborative a prospective employee will likely be. They should use data about their own speech patterns to determine if it will help them achieve their dreams.

2025-08-20 15:23:54 UTC

I will lead our teachers in the collaborative process, provide meaningful and intentional feedback that has a positive impact on teaching and learning. Additionally, I plan to be resourceful and more supportive so that teachers establish a belief in a champions mindset, NO EXCUSES!!!

2025-08-20 15:23:56 UTC

Use manipulatives more.