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Building a Thinking Classroom

Adding It All Up

Adding It All Up
Building a Thinking Classroom
Mar 19, 2026 Season 3 Episode 3

Peter Liljedahl joins Latrenda and Dewey to explore what it takes to build a “thinking classroom” where students do the heavy lifting. 

They discuss what these classrooms look and feel like, why traditional routines often lead to answer-getting instead of real thinking, and practical moves, like random groups, vertical whiteboards, and purposeful tasks, that help every student engage, collaborate, and develop a stronger math identity.