09/15/2026
When presented with a math problem:
1️⃣ One student jumps straight into calculations before they understand what the numbers mean.
2️⃣ Another student understands the problem clearly, then waits for someone to tell them where to start.
3️⃣ A third student works through a problem with strong reasoning, then abandons it the moment they hear another classmate solved it differently.
Do any of these students sound familiar?
In a new blog post, Dr. Courtney Nagle walks through each of these scenarios. She provides specific signs educators can watch for and moves they can make in response to help students connect sense-making and decision-making and become confident, persistent problem solvers.
Read the full post: https://www.bigideaslearning.com/blog/supporting-mathematical-problem-solving
