David Wees - Mistake Makers or Sense Makers

David Weiss shares his journey from viewing students as mistake makers to sense makers. He reflects on his initial focus on student behavior and the shift towards understanding student thinking. David discusses the importance of anticipating student thought patterns and reevaluating his beliefs about teaching mathematics. He emphasizes the value of student ideas and the need to support them in a way that fosters a deeper understanding of mathematics.

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