In this session, participants will Learn why it is important to rethink how we teach secondary students math.  Learn how small groups/teams leverage access for all students to higher levels of thinking about mathematics.  In this session we will share strategies to build a culture and environment where students are risk-takers and engaged in their learning. 

In this session, we will focus on developing students' conceptual understanding  through the use of various tools that support students conceptual understanding.  Making math visible and accessible to the wide-range of abilities in their classrooms.  Participants will also discover why discourse in small groups/teams is the key to improving student outcomes. 

In this session, participants will learn how to develop mathematical tasks that promote conceptual understanding and how to facilitate learning through strategies that promote student ownership and problem solving.  Participants will walk away with strategies and knowledge to develop student and teacher roles in highly engaged math classrooms.