Why Your Questions Are Limiting Student Thinking in Math
18 May 2026

Why Your Questions Are Limiting Student Thinking in Math

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What if your math questioning strategies are actually limiting student thinking?
 In this episode, we unpack why many “open-ended” math questions are really closed in disguise—and how a few simple shifts in your math questioning strategies can unlock deeper thinking and stronger math discussions.

After this episode you'll know... 

     How common math questioning strategies can unintentionally stop student thinking The difference between true open-ended questions and closed questions in disguise How to use “notice and wonder” as a powerful math questioning strategy How rehearsal and turn-and-talk support stronger participation and thinking What to listen for to better understand what your students know

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