Peter Liljedahl Books

Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. This guide

Focusing on transforming traditional math classrooms, this bundle combines a comprehensive guide based on 15 years of research with practical adaptations for various learning environments. The main book outlines effective teaching practices that foster student thinking rather than mere mimicry. The supplementary title addresses the challenges of implementing these methods in diverse settings, including those influenced by social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering strategies to modify practices for twelve distinct scenarios.