Oct 18, 2023
In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick discusses the importance of using students' prior knowledge to improve math skills with guest Shannon Garrison, an award-winning teacher. They explore creative ways teachers can incorporate prior knowledge to make math fun and engaging. Tune in to discover practical strategies for building upon students' existing knowledge and enhancing their mathematical abilities.
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[00:02:02] Teaching math through gardening.
[00:07:24] Cats and vacation feeding.
[00:09:23] Prior knowledge and remainders.
[00:14:26] Real collaboration and hands-on learning.
[00:17:10] Kids learning from each other.
[00:23:41] Finding relevant math problems.
[00:26:57] Understanding student misconceptions.
[00:29:35] Sharing knowledge with teachers.