Lesson
8th Grade Math – Coordinate Geometry, Logical Reasoning, Justification and Proof
Clip 10/11: Coordinate Geometry Debrief Part 3
Overview
In the lesson debrief, coach Cecilio Dimas scales back and asks Antoinette Villarin to share her approach to engaging students in productive mathematical discourse, developing a culture in which they can challenge each other’s thinking.
Antoinette describes ways in which she reminds students to adopt a growth mindset and to celebrate mistakes.
Teacher Commentary
Teacher Commentary
I went into teaching, and of course I was still working on classroom management and all the other stuff that comes with it.
Later, I really wanted to go back to helping students explain how they got their answers. So, whenever they say, “Where are we going to use this?” and I get it every day, and it's just like, “Well, you're learning how to problem solve and justify, and if you can do that, that's what I'm excited for you to leave with.”