123: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created - The Pros & Cons

Honest Math Chat

Do you struggle with not having the time to create every math task yourself but knowing that what your curriculum has to offer just isn’t enough?
Take a deep breath, this episode is for you!
We are diving into:

• The pros and cons of math curriculums
• The pros and cons of teacher created lessons
• My recommendation for how to spend the bulk of your time during math planning

Links mentioned in this episode:

• My interview with The Kindergarten Cafe podcast on getting new curriculum
• Year of Word Problems (K-5 for only $29!)
• High Quality Math Tasks List

You might like:

• Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All
• Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
• Word Problem Workshop

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