In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes guest Susan Loveless, a teacher, administrator, and intervention specialist, to discuss the concept of low floor, high-ceiling questions. They explore how these types of questions can enhance teaching and learning experiences in the classroom. Susan emphasizes the importance of fostering a postive mathematical disposition in students, where they believe in their abilities and enjoy math. Success for her is when students leave the classroom feeling confident in their math skills and having a love for the subject. Tune in to gain insights on creating an engaging and empowering learning environment for your students.
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[00:02:13] Low floor, high ceiling tasks.
[00:04:37] Krispy Kreme Me.
[00:07:10] Key features of engaging tasks.
[00:11:16] The three read strategy.
[00:14:44] Using low floor, high ceiling questions.
[00:17:09] Empowering student ownership of learning.
[00:20:36] Improving assessment practice.
[00:23:29] Using tasks as pre-assessments.
[00:25:48] Standardized testing and math instruction.
