This workshop equips teachers with strategies to cultivate strong mathematical thinkers by focusing on problem-solving, reasoning, and communication. Participants will learn how to create student-centered classrooms where learners actively engage in tasks that develop conceptual understanding and fluency. The session emphasizes balancing procedural skills with deep comprehension, while also highlighting how to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Teachers will leave with tools to design lessons that empower students to take ownership of their mathematical learning.

• Overemphasis on rote memorization and procedural knowledge without building conceptual understanding
  
  
• Limited strategies for fostering student reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical discourse
  
  
• Difficulty differentiating instruction to meet the needs of varied learners in mathematics

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1. Promoting Mathematical Reasoning and Discourse – Teachers will learn techniques to engage students in rich discussions, encourage questioning, and build reasoning skills that deepen understanding.
   
   
2. Designing Balanced Math Lessons – Participants will gain strategies to balance fluency and procedural skills with problem-solving and conceptual understanding, ensuring that lessons are rigorous yet accessible.
   
   
3. Differentiating Instruction in Mathematics – Educators will explore methods to tailor instruction through flexible grouping, tiered tasks, and scaffolds that support all learners, including struggling students and advanced thinkers.