Jessica Humble-Crofts

Education Coach and Consultant

Workshop Information:

What if mathematics class became a place where thinking mattered more than memorizing? 

What if procedure-heavy instruction were replaced with a concept-based, inquiry-driven approach that places understanding, exploration, and student thinking at the center? 

Can this really happen in upper-elementary and secondary classrooms?

This session will help educators build their confidence in facilitating concept-based inquiry mathematics lessons that promote collaborative exploration, meaningful discussion, and deep conceptual understanding. 

Discover how to craft guiding questions to drive learning towards conceptual understanding while still supporting the development of mathematical fluency. 

Educators will leave with practical strategies to spark curiosity, invite rich thinking, and bring joy to mathematics classrooms.

Session Outcomes:

• Learn how to design mathematics learning experiences around guiding questions that promote deep understanding, encourage meaningful mathematical discourse, and support students in making their own connections.

• Discover practical strategies for balancing the development of procedural fluency with rich, concept-driven exploration in mathematics classrooms.

Biography:

Jessica Humble-Crofts is an experienced international educator, consultant, and coach who works with educators worldwide to develop innovative Concept-Based curricula.  As a certified independent Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainer, Jessica has led workshops worldwide, presented keynotes, and facilitated a global professional learning community to cultivate best practices in Concept-Based Inquiry. She is one of the lead curriculum developers for The CBI Mathematics Project and has been involved in its development, implementation, professional development, and support. Jessica is the science specialist for the CBCI Institute and has successfully developed and led several professional development courses for Professional Learning International. Leaning on her extensive classroom experience in both middle and high school, Jessica is passionate about designing transformative learning experiences in the classroom.