Mathematicians workshop will use the thinking strategies as a lens through which we will engage with problems in math. While we do use the Ready Math curriculum as a guide, math is largely project or process based which allows for a variety or ways to solve problems, utilize real-world applications for their thinking, and create a broader depth of understanding for the concepts we will explore. For example, we may begin a lesson on area and perimeter, and instead of working through shapes on a page, we will find the area and perimeter of our classroom and explore why there may be multiple answers. This allows for an understanding of the mathematical concept, measurement, accuracy, and collaborative problem-solving.