Episode 185 - Tasks for Building Thinking Classrooms - Virtual Math Summit 2025 preview

In Episode 185, we dive into Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC), one of the most transformative approaches in mathematics education. Learn why this popular teaching method is more than just vertical surfaces and random groups - it's about creating environments where students truly think and engage with mathematics. This episode addresses a common misconception about BTC and previews the Peter Liljedahl & Maegan Giroux’s 2025 Virtual Math Summit opening keynote. Plus, get insights from their new book 'Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom.' Whether you're new to BTC or looking to deepen your practice, this episode gives you some important things to contemplate so you can implement thinking classrooms effectively. Register for the Virtual Math Summit: https://virtualmathsummit.com/  To get any links mentioned in the episode go to: https://buildmathminds.com/185   To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds