Listen "Activate the Lesson: Setting the Stage for High Expectations"
Episode Synopsis
Before students ever dive into a new concept, the Activate portion of your lesson determines whether they’re truly ready to think. In this episode, Laneshia models what an intentional Activate sounds like—from synthesizing a spiral warm-up to launching a new problem about dividing fractions with and without models. You’ll hear how she uses questioning, routines, and strategic sequencing to make sense-making visible and connect to the day’s learning goal.Then, she links classroom moves to the ELEOT “High Expectations” component—exploring what it means for learners to demonstrate and describe high-quality work. Learn how creating exemplars, comparing student samples, and elevating student voice build a culture where excellence is the norm, not the exception.Tune in to reflect, refine, and reimagine the way you activate learning in your math classroom.Send us a textThanks for tuning in to this episode of the Make Math Happen podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, subscribe on your favorite listening platform, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow educators. You can also join the discussion and connect with me directly by clicking the link to join the Math Collective. Together, we’ll keep exploring practical strategies to transform classrooms and inspire students. Remember, new episodes drop every Sunday at 9:00 am, so mark your calendars! Until next time, keep making math happen, and I’ll catch you in the next episode.If you like math videos, let's connect: YouTube TikTok
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