Assessing Mathematical Reasoning through Engaging Group Tasks

Description

Mathematicians work together, make mistakes, and struggle creatively with constraints, yet these abilities are rarely emphasized on traditional assessments. Learn three specific structures for group tasks that encourage students to collaborate, share their thinking, learn from mistakes, and push the boundaries of their mathematical understanding.

Lead Speaker

Andrew Wille, Brooklyn Technical High School

Co-Speaker

Patrick Honner, Brooklyn Technical High School

Audience

10 to 12

Topics

Assessment: Eliciting and Using Student Thinking

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