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Mike Picciottoli, Head of School
Welcome to our think!Mathematics Grade 6 Teaching Essentials, powered by [Math]odology—now designed specifically for middle school teachers! This focused two-day training is all about helping you make smart, confident decisions in your math classroom.
Across two interactive days (August 19-20, 2025), you’ll dive into lesson structure and learn how to choose which tasks should anchor exploration, and which are best reserved for practice. We’ll dig into the role each type of task plays in developing the core competencies your students need—not just for math class, but for real life.
Target Audience:
Grade 6 Teachers, Math Coaches, Math Coordinators, Teacher Leaders
Virtual Sessions:
- Two-Day Session : August 19-20, 2025
4:00-7:00 pm EST
Workshop Format:
- Virtual, interactive sessions
- Small group breakouts for collaboration
- Experience mathematics as a learner
- Reflect on teaching decisions as an educator
Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore practical ways to build a classroom culture that values collaboration, reflection, and self-assessment. We’ll share strategies to embed these habits throughout your lessons, creating an environment where students learn with and from each other.
Finally, we’ll take an honest look at the textbook—not as a script, but as a support tool for both you and your students. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to use all your resources to create a lively, supportive, and effective math classroom.
Let’s get started and make middle school math a place where everyone thrives.
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Day 1: Dive In Like a Learner—Experience Math Through Exploration and Structured Discussion
Step into your students’ shoes as you tackle math with fresh eyes, then break down each lesson part through research-backed reflection. Discover why exploration and thoughtful discussion are the keys to deeper understanding—and how you can bring that power to your classroom.
Day 2: Turn Practice Into Progress—Guided, Independent, and Everything In Between
Unlock the secrets to meaningful practice with strategies from Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms. Explore how to differentiate using banners, design powerful practice problems, and harness journaling and lesson consolidation to help every student make lasting sense of math.
Liljedahl, P. (2021). Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning. Corwin.
Hear from our past students…
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I found it very valuable to see the difference small teacher moves can make in the learning students are able to show in a lesson. We all think we are teaching the same math lessons, but it is very clear to me now that the students are experiencing math differently in each classroom. Also, the chance to pick up on the language and style Ban Har uses when teaching and talking about math is always so beneficial and helps me change my teaching for the better
Betsy-Grade 5 teacher
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Wow! I do not know where I would be right now as a teacher without the training and guidance from Sarah. I have been to many of her workshops and every year that I attend, I learn new methods and different ways to teach my students. She is so knowledgeable and experienced with all levels of students. Sarah understands what it is like to be in the classroom and gives you wonderful tools to reach each child. She will help you with any question or idea and is always responsive. Her perspective and creative talent is helping me to become a better math teacher each year.
Julie-Grade 7 teacher
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Sarah and her team presented tasks that made us think. Through these tasks, administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals engaged in the productive struggle that our students will endure each day when using this incredible resource. She continuously reminded us of the importance of helping our students remember that this uncomfortable feeling means that their brains are growing.
Michelle-District Administrator
Course Curriculum
Overview Materials & Reference Resources
Day 1: Exploration
Day 1: Structured Discussion
Day 2: Practice
Day 2: Assessment and Consolidation
Meet Your Instructors
Dr. Yeap Ban Har, Sarah Schaefer,
Jeff Corbishley & Michele Meyer
Dr. Yeap Ban Har is a leading figure in Singapore Math and curriculum innovation. He has taught and lectured internationally, playing a key role in shaping teacher education and professional development at institutions such as Singapore’s National Institute of Education. His work has influenced math education on a global scale, helping educators improve their teaching methods and curriculum design.
Sarah Schaefer is the founder of Mathodology and CEO of think! Mathematics. With decades of experience, she specializes in simplifying math instruction, creating collaborative curricula, and empowering learners in both public and private schools. Sarah’s work focuses on making math more accessible and engaging for students and teachers alike.
Jeffrey Corbishley serves as an instructional coach and curriculum supervisor dedicated to making mathematics accessible through effective teaching practices. He holds leadership roles in regional and national math organizations, where he promotes strategies that support student success and teacher development in math education.
Michele Meyer is an experienced AP Calculus teacher at Ponte Vedra High School, with over 20 years of teaching across multiple states. She was a finalist for the Florida Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Michele focuses on creating an engaging, student-centered classroom that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and deep understanding. She uses innovative strategies to encourage mathematical discussions and supports both students and colleagues through mentorship and leadership in curriculum development.
Instructors: Elevating Math Education with Unmatched Expertise
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