Rough Draft Math: Revising to Learn

by Amanda Jansen

Talking and writing about unfinished ideas is vital to learning mathematics, but most students only speak up when they think they have the right answer - especially middle school and high school students. Amanda Jansen and her collaborating teachers have developed a breakthrough approach to address this challenge. Rough Draft Revising to Learn, Jansen shares the power of infusing math class with the spirit of revision so that students feel comfortable thinking aloud as they problem-solve rather than talking only to perform right answers. Creating a Community of As part of the rough draft framework, a class of students becomes an equitable and inclusive community of thinkers, one where students feel safe to engage in discourse while developing mathematical competency and confidence Practical Application of Innovative This book includes specific teaching techniques and a range of classroom vignettes showing rough draft math in action within a student-centered teaching approach. Children can develop solutions at their own pace and share thought processes behind their conclusions Classroom Jansen has developed the concept of rough draft math in collaboration with a diverse group of dynamic and reflective teachers. Rough Draft Math' provides a blueprint for educators to allow free-thinking discussion while maintaining the mathematical learning goalsRough Draft Math, Jansen shows how to create an energetic classroom culture where students readily participate and share their evolving understanding while engaging in math talk, collaborative problem solving, and ongoing revision of ideas. '

Genres: Education, Teaching

Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2023

Reviews

[Andrés Rodríguez-Aponte · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book does present good ideas that I would like to try to implement in my classroom. However, many of the classroom examples and conversations that were presented sounded too forced or idealized, probably to make sure they aligned with the theoretical framework of the book. There was also a particular section that I would even consider as borderline white-savior. As a math teacher of 100% English language learners in New York City, I ended up feeling like there was some sort of disconnection and disparity between the teaching scenarios presented in the book and my own teaching reality.

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great ideas to think about in here to grow students mathematical skills and communication. I’ll be referencing back often!