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Utilize the unit design framework and see the Mathematical Habits of Mind (MHM) in action.

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From family engagement to educator instruction guides, this video library provides resources to help deepen your understanding of the the Mathematical Habits of Mind.

Explore the positive side of mathematics and share tips on how to keep students and families engaged in numeracy.

Elementary MHM1: Make Sense Of Problems And Persevere In Solving Them

Jessica Espinosa discusses Mathematical Habit of Mind 1 at the elementary-level, encouraging students to “make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.”

Secondary MHM1: Make Sense Of Problems And Persevere In Solving Them

Steve Freshour discusses Mathematical Habit of Mind 1 at the secondary-level, encouraging students to make sense of problems and persevering to find a a solution.

Ms. Shannon Henderson from Winfield Middle School in Putnam County uses Mathematical Habit of Mind 2, “reason abstractly and quantitatively,” to encourage student to thoroughly investigate a problem to find a solution.

Ms. Dancey Howes from Hacker Valley Elementary School in Webster County uses Mathematical Habit of Mind 2, “reason abstractly and quantitatively,” to challenge her student to thoroughly investigate a problem to find a solution.

Mr. Steve Freshour from Williamstown Middle-High School in Wood County implements Mathematical Habit of Mind 3, “construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others,” to encourage critical thinking and independent problem-solving.

Elementary MHM3: Construct Viable Arguments And Critique The Reasoning Of Others

Ms. Margaret Brown from Talcott Elementary School in Summers County implements Mathematical Habit of Mind 3, “construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others,” in her classroom to encourage critical thinking and independent problem-solving.

Elementary MHM4: Model With Mathematics

Nicole Pratt, an elementary teacher at East Lynn Elementary in Wayne County, utilizes Mathematical Habit of Mind 4 in her classroom by teaching students to “model with mathematics.”

Secondary MHM4: Model With Mathematics

Angela Stroud, a secondary teacher at Fort Gay Prek K-8 in Wayne County, utilizes Mathematical Habit of Mind 4 in her classroom by “modeling with mathematics” in her instruction.

Secondary MHM5: Use Appropriate Tools Strategically

“Use appropriate tools strategically,” is implemented in her mathematics instruction to ensure students are equipped to find solutions to mathematical problems.

Elementary MHM5: Use Appropriate Tools Strategically

Ms. Anna Tucker is a STEAM TAC specialist who utilizes MHM 5, “use appropriate tools strategically,” with her students to ensure they use the right tools to find the correct solutions to problems.

Elementary MHM6: Attend To Precision

Join Emily Donathan as she implements Mathematical Habit of Mind 6 in her classroom, challenging her students to “attend to precision.”

Secondary MHM6: Attend To Precision

Jack Kaniecki encourages his students to think critically of mathematical problems, requiring students to utilize Mathematical Habit of Mind 6: attend to precision.

Elementary MHM7: Look For And Make Use Of Structure

Jessica Houck challenges her students to “look for and make use of structure in the classroom, which is Mathematical Habit of Mind 7.

Secondary MHM7: Look For And Make Use Of Structure

Gwynne Flatley teaches her high school students to utilizes Mathematical Habit of Mind 7 in their work and problem-solving by “looking for and making use of structure.”

Elementary MHM8: Look For And Express Regularity In Repeated Reasoning

2023 Milken Educator Janna Hamrick  utilizes Mathematical Habit of Mind 8, “look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning,” in her classroom.

Secondary MHM8: Look For And Express Regularity In Repeated Reasoning

Sara Klesel teaches mathematics by encouraging students to “look for an express regularity in repeated reasoning” in their calculations.

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