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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Marian Small, Internationally Renowned Mathematics Educator, and Former Dean of Education at the University of New Brunswick, Canada
Sponsored by Savvas Learning Company
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In math, the process is as important as the answer—but often, students are hyper-focused on arriving at the right answer and are not encouraged to reflect on the process required to get there. How can we help our students to look at math more thoughtfully while also building their comfort and confidence?
Join Dr. Marian Small, acclaimed mathematics educator and author, as she explores how being more thoughtful and intentional about the questions we pose to students can go a long way to building student success. In this edWebinar, attendees will:
- Gain tips for creating a classroom environment that prioritizes process over answers
- Explore strategies to make math more meaningful to all students and encourage diverse viewpoints
- Learn how to reframe tasks to increase student comfort and confidence
- See ready-to-use examples of “thoughtful questions” across a number of mathematical domains and grade levels
- Examine strength-based questions that give students more say in showing what they know, as well as reveal how they think mathematically
Attendees will also receive sample Math Talk activities that they can use to build flexible thinking, invite students to share their strategies, and show how open questions can spark deeper math conversations. All educators with an interest in mathematics—especially K-8 classroom teachers, coaches, instructional leaders, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar.
About the Presenter
Dr. Marian Small is an internationally renowned mathematics educator, professional learning consultant, and author of numerous books and teaching resources. With over 40 years of education experience, Dr. Small has been a Professor of Mathematics Education and previously served as the Dean of Education at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Dr. Small is the author of MathUP, the number one math program in Canada, and Experience Math, a new student-centered math program for the United States. She is a regular speaker on K–12 mathematics around the world. Her focus is on intentional teaching through thoughtful questioning to include and extend all students by appropriately differentiating instruction while increasing critical thinking and creativity.
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