Course Overview
This course is built on Peter Liljedahl’s research into what actually makes students think in math class — and what shuts thinking down. His 14 teaching practices challenge the default structures of traditional math instruction and replace them with strategies that get students collaborating, problem-solving, and reasoning from the start of class to the end.
You’ll learn how to restructure your math classroom around student-centered thinking — from how you form groups and assign tasks to how you facilitate discussion and assess understanding. The practices are specific, research-tested, and designed to work together as a system rather than a collection of one-off strategies.
About the Author
This is a graduate-level course intended for K–12 educators who have completed a bachelor’s degree. It is recommended that you receive board or district approval before registering with TPAI.
