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Why Diagnostics Should Drive Your Instruction - An Interview With Kat Hendry

From Making Math Moments That Matter · Hosted by Kyle Pearce

2021-04-19·2959

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In this episode of Making Math Moments That Matter: Today we speak to Kat Hendry a teacher from Jon’s hometown of Kingston Ontario! Kat has shown her passion for MANY areas of mathematics education, however in particular, she’s very keen on the importance of diagnostics and descriptive feedback in math class and has been digging into why we need to focus more attention in this area. Stick around and you’ll learn: how to start your journey to implement diagnostics and descriptive feedback effectively without keeping up at…

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Today we speak to Kat Hendry a teacher from Jon’s hometown of Kingston Ontario! Kat has shown her passion for MANY areas of mathematics education, however in particular, she’s very keen on the importance of diagnostics and descriptive feedback in math class and has been digging into why we need to focus more attention in this area. Stick around and you’ll learn: how to start your journey to implement diagnostics and descriptive feedback effectively without keeping up at night worried with overwhelm, and the 5 phases of a diagnostic so you can utilize them in your teaching. What you’ll learn: How to start your journey to implement diagnostics and descriptive feedback effectively without keeping up at night worried with overwhelm. The 5 phases of a diagnostic and how to utilize them in your teaching. Resources: Week of Inspirational Math YouCubed Kat Hendry on Twitter The 5 phases of the diagnostic Taking Shape [BOOK] What to Look For? [BOOK] Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! We’ve partnered with them to help bring more collaborative learning into classrooms. Whether you’re supporting one class or math instruction across multiple schools, find the right way to get started at wipebook.com/mathmoments. Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.