Reigniting Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades 3–5

Edited by: Cathy Seeley, Jennifer Bay-Williams

Through questioning fostered by curiosity and active teacher support, students learn to construct mathematical arguments and justify their claims. This book also equips readers with tools and strategies to cultivate students’ mathematical curiosity, positive learning attitudes, and skill development.

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Publication date: October 10, 2025

Format: Paperback

Overview

Building math-curious classrooms

Authors Chepina Rumsey and Jody Guarino continue their advocacy for math-curious classrooms, building on their work in Nurturing Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades K–2. They argue that curiosity not only engages students but also invigorates them to reason and develop a conceptual understanding of grade-level mathematical ideas. Dive into instructional skills that foster curiosity in math lessons and so much more.

Grades 3–5 mathematics teachers can use this book to:

Foster curious mindsets that encourage inquiry and exploration in mathematical learning
Build a class community where students share and learn from each other’s conjectures
Invite students to notice recurring patterns, ask why, and develop possible explanations
Challenge students to justify or refine their conjectures with observable evidence and data
Equip students with a solid mathematical foundation to prepare them for algebra