A classic line blurted out of the mouths of hundreds of thousands of children each year. Are we there yet? Well, sometimes math class can feel that way too. This is why we need to begin with the end in mind. We would never dream of taking a vacation without knowing where we were going, how long it would take, and what pit-stops we plan to make along the way (especially with children in the car!) When we plan with the end in mind, our lessons take shape naturally, and our students can sense the greater purpose of the journey. They feed off of the confidence that their math teacher exudes, they are excited and engaged. They want to persevere because they know the purpose of the task at hand and they won't give up until they figure it out. Effective planning is not just an option, it is the only option.
~authored by: Sandra Cater~
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