123: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created - The Pros & Cons

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Do you struggle with not having the time to create every math task yourself but knowing that what your curriculum has to offer just isn’t enough?

Take a deep breath, this episode is for you!

We are diving into: 

• The pros and cons of math curriculums 
• The pros and cons of teacher created lessons
• My recommendation for how to spend the bulk of your time during math planning

Links mentioned in this episode: 

• My interview with The Kindergarten Cafe podcast on getting new curriculum
• Year of Word Problems (K-5 for only $29!)
• High Quality Math Tasks List

You might like: 

• Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All 
• Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
• Word Problem Workshop

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