Many aspects of teaching can be improved by being more explicit. In this episode, Pam and Kim identify specific categories where explicit teaching is necessary, borrowing Piaget's distinction between social-conventional and logical-mathematical knowledge.
**Talking Points:**
- Being explicit about a goal doesn't mean teaching it as a step-by-step procedure.
- Good teaching requires explicit goals.
- Examples of Math Content Goals
- Examples of Math Behavior Goals
- Examples of Community Behavior Goals
**Links:**
1. Blog Post: Searching for a Better Way
2. Which Workshop to Take QUIZ
3. Building Powerful Mathematics Registration
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