Ep 35: From Uncertainty to Excitement- Implementing PBL

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Today's episode, titled "From Uncertainty to Excitement: Implementing PBL," serves as a comprehensive guide for turning the ambiguity surrounding PBL into a wellspring of enthusiasm and practical know-how.
Today's Topics:

• Summarizing the PBL Journey in episodes 29-34
• Understanding your classroom dynamics and the importance of cultivating a positive math community for successful PBL.
• Choosing the right project, aligning topics and targets, personalizing projects, and fostering collaboration.
• Planning and implementation strategies, incorporating existing curriculum into the project scope and sequence.
• Addressing the assessment elephant in the room, exploring various assessment strategies and emphasizing the role of reflection.

In this condensed yet impactful episode, we've journeyed from summarizing our past episodes to providing a roadmap for confidently implementing PBL in your math classroom. Understanding your classroom dynamics, choosing the right project, planning and implementation, and effective assessment strategies have been the focal points. We wrap up by encouraging teachers to share their unique PBL experiences, fostering a community of inspiration and growth. Until next time, keep it real, stay engaged, and continue embracing the magic of PBL!
Resources Mentioned:
- Gold Standard Project Planner
- Project Based Math Class Creator
- Project Based Math Class Teacher

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Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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