Estimation 180

2.5 A Definition for Number Sense

March 11, 2020 07:05 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

Andrew provides a working definition for number sense that is concise and memorable. He unpacks the 5 key characteristics from his definition of number sense as a way to guide the learning experiences we provide students and assess student development over time. Download the Estimation 180 Number Sense Guide at estimation180.com/episode9

2.4 Three Updates for You

December 18, 2019 08:30 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

Three brief updates and announcements as we close out 2019. Andrew celebrates a few things from 2019, he catches you up on a few things he’s been working on, and he shares some thrilling news about what you can expect in 2020!

E180 #7 My Interview on the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast

October 09, 2019 07:30 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, interview me about Estimation 180. We discuss practical tips for using Estimation 180 with students and more. Kyle and Jon are attentive and energetic hosts. Their podcast interviews provide teachers with opportunities to continue growing as professionals. Head over to makemathmoments.com where their goal is to spark student curiosity, fuel sense making in kids, and ignite your teaching moves. estimation180.com/episode7

2.3 My Interview on the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast

October 09, 2019 07:30 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, interview me about Estimation 180. We discuss practical tips for using Estimation 180 with students and more. Kyle and Jon are attentive and energetic hosts. Their podcast interviews provide teachers with opportunities to continue growing as professionals. Head over to makemathmoments.com where their goal is to spark student curiosity, fuel sense making in kids, and ignite your teaching moves. estimation180.com/episode7

2.2 Hacking A Question About Time to Empower Math Students

September 25, 2019 07:30 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

You will learn how to make a simple hack to your curriculum so that students are empowered to think more critically and creatively about mathematics and estimation. Curriculum is usually the one asking all the questions in math class. Let’s shift that a bit. I riff of the unit of measurement of time and make a small change so students are the ones asking questions. My Math Minions are back to explore this hack with me too. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation...

E180 #6 Hacking A Question About Time to Empower Math Students

September 25, 2019 07:30 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

You will learn how to make a simple hack to your curriculum so that students are empowered to think more critically and creatively about mathematics and estimation. Curriculum is usually the one asking all the questions in math class. Let’s shift that a bit. I riff of the unit of measurement of time and make a small change so students are the ones asking questions. My Math Minions are back to explore this hack with me too. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation...

E180 #5 My Favorite Question to Gauge Student Number Sense

September 11, 2019 07:30 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

You will learn one of my favorite questions to help me better gauge the number sense and mathematical reasoning of many math students. It can’t be any old question. It was very purposefully crafter. My Math Minions are back and I ask them that same question. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode5

2.1 My Favorite Question to Gauge Student Number Sense

September 11, 2019 07:30 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

You will learn one of my favorite questions to help me better gauge the number sense and mathematical reasoning of many math students. It can’t be any old question. It was very purposefully crafter. My Math Minions are back and I ask them that same question. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode5

1.4 Even/Odd Numbers and Irregular Fractions - Talking with My Math Minions

June 12, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 45 MB

“Talking with My Math Minions” is back and in their own episode this time. Annie (6) shares how she thinks about even and odd numbers, teaching Andrew something new about how to make sense of even numbers. Patrick (9) thoughtfully discusses his understanding of regular and irregular fractions, whereas Andrew realizes his own lack of understanding fractions. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode4

E180 #4: Even/Odd Numbers and Irregular Fractions - Talking with My Math Minions

June 12, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 45 MB

“Talking with My Math Minions” is back and in their own episode this time. Annie (6) shares how she thinks about even and odd numbers, teaching Andrew something new about how to make sense of even numbers. Patrick (9) thoughtfully discusses his understanding of regular and irregular fractions, whereas Andrew realizes his own lack of understanding fractions. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode4

E180 #3: Range Can Be the Heart of Estimation

June 05, 2019 07:30 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MB

Andrew shares how range can be the heart of estimation so students can better develop their math reasoning. He used to be scared of building range with students. Learn how he overcame that fear by having students create braver lower and upper limits and by learning how to utilize a local and global range. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a bonus tip and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode3

1.3 How Range Can Be the Heart of Estimation

June 05, 2019 07:30 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MB

Andrew shares how range can be the heart of estimation so students can better develop their math reasoning. He used to be scared of building range with students. Learn how he overcame that fear by having students create braver lower and upper limits and by learning how to utilize a local and global range. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a bonus tip and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode3

E180 #2: How Visuals can Help Students Develop Better Math Reasoning

May 22, 2019 07:30 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MB

Andrew shares how not using visuals in his math class prevented students access to math conversations. Visual math landscapes are an invitation for both students and teachers to enjoy learning math together. Hear the lesson he learned and two practical strategies that will get students to focus on critical elements in visual math landscapes to harness curiosity, build number sense, and develop math reasoning. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episo...

1.2 How Visuals can Help Students Develop Better Math Reasoning

May 22, 2019 07:30 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MB

Andrew shares how not using visuals in his math class prevented students access to math conversations. Visual math landscapes are an invitation for both students and teachers to enjoy learning math together. Hear the lesson he learned and two practical strategies that will get students to focus on critical elements in visual math landscapes to harness curiosity, build number sense, and develop math reasoning. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episo...

1.1 Mirroring Questions and Curiosity Exchanges with Students

April 27, 2019 22:20 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

In the first episode of the Estimation 180 podcast, Andrew Stadel shares one of the biggest mistakes he ever made as a math teacher. It happened when students asked, “How tall are you?” Hear Andrew’s mistake, the lesson he learned, and strategies to help you avoid making the same mistake. You’ll also hear how that same mistake helped inspire Andrew to create Estimation 180, a site to help students build number sense. But wait, there's more... Learn two practical strategies that will ge...

E180 #1: Mirroring Questions and Curiosity Exchanges with Students

April 27, 2019 22:20 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

In the first episode of the Estimation 180 podcast, Andrew Stadel shares one of the biggest mistakes he ever made as a math teacher. It happened when students asked, “How tall are you?” Hear Andrew’s mistake, the lesson he learned, and strategies to help you avoid making the same mistake. You’ll also hear how that same mistake helped inspire Andrew to create Estimation 180, a site to help students build number sense. But wait, there's more... Learn two practical strategies that will ge...

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