The Power of Productive Struggle in 6-12 Mathematics
Battle Ground Academy
336 Ernest Rice LnFranklin, TN 37069
This interactive workshop helps 6–12 mathematics educators reframe struggle as a catalyst for deep learning, equity, and belonging.
Drawing on research from Jo Boaler, Carol Dweck, John SanGiovanni, Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms, and Pamela Seda and Kyndall Brown’s framework for equity in mathematics, participants explore how classroom culture and intentional instructional moves foster perseverance and rich mathematical discourse. Through experiences such as the Dakibibi puzzle, co-crafting learning agreements, and collaborative problem-solving tasks, educators examine strategies and embedded supports that elevate student voice, address status, and position mistakes as opportunities for growth. Participants leave with concrete, actionable plans for intentionally designing and facilitating productive struggle in their own classrooms.
Target Audience: 6-12 Math Teachers and Department Chairs
Cost: TAIS Members: $170 | Guests: $250 Snacks and lunch are included with registration.
Agenda Preview
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Opening |
Door Question, The Power of Productive Struggle, Dakabbi, Housekeeping, Outcomes, What is Struggle?, Learning Agreements, Preparing to Learn, Reflective Writing |
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Building Community |
Cup-Stacking Activity, Productive Struggle – Y-Chart |
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Research Connections |
Embedded Support, Team Jigsaw, Reading Protocol, Y-Chart Revisions, Learning Agreements |
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Break |
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Math Experience – Tom’s Problem |
Embedded Supports, Tom’s Problem, Pause & Write, Evidence-Based Research |
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Lunch |
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Provoking Productive Struggle |
Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe, CPM Equity Principles, Chalk Talk, Consolidate and Connect, Acknowledging Struggle, Acknowledge and Support, Shifting a Task, Rough Draft, Revise, What If?, |
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Break |
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Measuring Efficacy |
Power of Reflection, Collective Knowledge, Rapid Idea Generation, Critique & Clarify, Brain Break, Ideas to Practice – Talk-Write-Discuss, |
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Closure |
Embedded Supports, Equity Principles, Outcomes & Feedback, Attendance |
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Member - Productive Struggle Math Workshop
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5.75 (Professional Development Hours) | $170.00 |
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Guest - Productive Struggle Math Workshop
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5.75 (Professional Development Hours) | $250.00 |
Theresa Reilly
Professional Learning Faculty, CPM
Kathy Williams
Professional Learning Faculty, CPM
Kathy Williams is a retired teacher from Kentucky, part of the Great Lakes region. During her teaching career, she worked with both the Connections and Core Connections series of middle school courses. She has taught students of varying abilities through collaboration, intervention, and in regular education mathematics classrooms in a large, urban district. In addition, she filled other leadership roles in her district. Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, and grandchildren, as well as her two cats.