Engagement Routines to Deepen Mathematical Understanding and Increase Student Agency

Amy Lucenta, co-founder of Fostering Math Practices, has extensive K-12 mathematics experience with a focus on developing mathematical practices in all students, particularly in historically marginalized students. She supports teachers, districts, and educational collaborative organizations as they transition their curriculum and pedagogy to reflect current mathematics education research through professional development and coaching. A former middle school and high school classroom teacher and elementary math coach, Amy has also worked with pre-service teachers at the Boston Teacher Residency Program. Currently, Amy serves on the NCSM Board as a Regional Director. She is the co-author of Teaching for Thinking: Fostering Mathematical Teaching Practices through Reasoning Routines and Routines for Reasoning: Fostering Mathematical Practices in All Students, published by Heinemann. Follow Amy @AmyLucenta

Grace Kelemanik, co-founder of Fostering Math Practices, has over 30 years of experience in mathematics education. A frequent presenter at national conferences, her work focuses on fostering mathematical thinking practices in all students. She is a former urban high school mathematics teacher and Project Director at Education Development Center. Grace has also worked extensively with new and preservice teachers through the Boston Teacher Residency program.  Grace is a member of the NCTM Board of Directors. Grace is the coauthor of Teaching for Thinking: Fostering Mathematical Teaching Practices through Reasoning Routines and Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students. She is a mathematics education consultant and professional development provider.  Follow Grace on Bluesky @GKelemanik.