What if understanding the cognitive processes of expert math teachers could be the key to closing the post-pandemic achievement gap?
The “Cognitive Task Analysis of Middle School Math Teaching” — conducted by Teaching Lab in partnership with Perigean Technologies — examines the skills and decisions expert teachers make in real-world classroom settings, revealing exactly how expert teachers:
- Make split-second decisions in complex classroom situations
- Balance competing educational goals
- And develop from novice to master educators
Webinar – Hosted by Erik Reitinger
Led by Erik Reitinger (Senior Director, Program at Teaching Lab), this webinar will showcase key insights from the analysis and offer the viewer a firsthand account of what went into the research.
Key insights include:
- 12 critical aspects of math teaching expertise
- 5 core cognitive tasks of expert teachers
- How teacher perceptions change with experience
- Practical strategies for developing teaching mastery
Your Next Step
Download the cognitive task analysis research on middle school math; it’s perfect for:
✓ New teachers seeking to establish strong foundations
✓ Veteran educators looking to enhance their practice
✓ School leaders interested in evidence-based professional development
✓ Anyone interested in the science of effective teaching
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