ALL Minds on Math with Wendy Ward Hoffer

About this episode

Wendy Ward Hoffer discusses her book on Math Workshop and its impact on diverse learners in mathematics education.

In what ways can Math Workshop meet every learner’s need for safety, purpose, inspiration, challenge, support, and growth? Join Wendy Ward Hoffer as she sits down with Michelle Morris Jones on PEBC’s Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to discuss her newest book, All Minds on Mathematics: Math Workshop for Every Learner . In this episode, Wendy reflects on how her thinking about Math Workshop has evolved since the publication of Minds on Mathematics (2012) and shares her current beliefs about designing and facilitating math lessons that make learning accessible, joyful, and transformative for every student. In addition, she outlines the ways in which mathematics is unique in its liberatory possibilities for all learners. Wendy offers both practical insight and deep reflection. All Minds on Mathematics is more than a professional resource ~ it’s a companion and a steady whisper of encouragement for every math teacher striving to reach every learner. Extra Credit How many two-digit numbers have a cube root? And how many three-digit numbers have a cube root? About Wendy Wendy Ward Hoffer is the author of the forthcoming All Minds on Mathematics , as well as Phenomenal Teaching , Cultivating…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Morris Jones

Guest: Wendy Ward Hoffer

Topics covered

• Math Workshop
• learner needs
• mathematics education
• teaching strategies
• student engagement

Keywords

• Math Workshop
• Wendy Ward Hoffer
• education
• learner engagement
• mathematics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heinemann, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Books & works: All Minds on Mathematics, Minds on Mathematics, Phenomenal Teaching, Cultivating STEM Identities, Science as Thinking

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