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What is BTC?
What is BTC?
BTC is a researched based educational framework developed by Dr. Peter Liljedahl incorporating 14 practices that engages students in deep thinking and problem solving.
More than 200 district teachers have participated in BTC professional learning over the last 5 years to learn and implement the practices grades K-12.
Where to start?
Where to start?
The best place to start your journey is with Peter Liljedahl’s original "orange book," Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, published in 2020. This foundational guide outlines the 14 core practices that transform passive classrooms into active thinking spaces. It breaks down the 14 practices of a thinking classroom by taking common teaching habits, analyzing the hurdles they create, and offering clear strategies to shift student engagement. Every chapter ends with practical micro/macro moves and extensive FAQs to support your implementation.
How to learn more?
How to learn more?
To continue your journey, consider being part of the Windward District BTC PLCs. Through participation in the PLCs there is opportunity to get more resources and tools to implement the 14 practices.
Be on the lookout for upcoming BTC training sessions.
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