Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom Book Study
Join us for a study of Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom by Peter Liljedahl and Maegan Giroux. This text serves as a practical companion to the foundational Building Thinking Classrooms framework, specifically focusing on task selection and implementation to transform mathematics instruction. The book provides teachers with a curated collection of 20 non-curricular and 30 curricular tasks designed to foster deep mathematical thinking and collaboration in K-5 classrooms.
Unlike traditional textbook problems, these tasks are carefully crafted to be highly engaging, promote student autonomy, and create what Liljedahl calls "the fuel for transforming classrooms into dynamic critical thinking and collaboration hubs." Teachers will find concrete guidance on how to choose appropriate tasks for their specific standards and learning goals, along with detailed implementation strategies that include task setup, facilitation techniques, and assessment approaches. The book also equips educators with the skills to create their own thinking tasks through a provided template and companion website resources, making it an essential tool for both newcomers to the Building Thinking Classrooms approach and experienced practitioners looking to deepen their task selection and design capabilities.
FORMAT: Asynchronous online learning
DATES: 11/3/25 - 12/14/25
GCRTC FACILITATORS/CONTACTS: Mary Ann Nickloy and Lorena Hurst, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coaches
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 15
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/5x2277ka
