ABSTRACT
Daily math energizers and routines help to develop mathematically proficient students. Students build conceptual understanding by playing with ideas and talking about concepts over time. They build procedural fluency and mathematical confidence because they are asked to do a variety of procedures across different mathematical topics. Quick energizers and routines help students to own the math they are doing. Daily Math Thinking Routines require that students take part in purposeful practice and become engaged in doing the math. Daily Math Thinking Routines are high-level, cognitively demanding mathematical structures “through which students collectively as well as individually initiate, explore, discuss, document, and manage their thinking in classrooms”. Daily Math Thinking Routines allow students the opportunity to get the distributed practice that they need to become competent, confident, and creative thinking mathematicians. Great math routines allow students to build competency with both.
