Get More Math Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The Get More Math Podcast is a specialized podcast created for teachers by teachers. We are passionate about helping students gain mastery and retention in mathematics. We provide the tools and resources to help teachers teach their students well. As we've shifted into remote learning environments, we want to be part of the conversation on implementing learning strategies and encouraging teachers.
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"Why does GMM work like that?!" - GMM FAQs with Josh Britton
April 13, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this special episode of the podcast, Josh Britton answers some of the most common questions we get about the program. Starting with the motivation to build the program in the first place, he explores the rationale behind the way the program awards points, why students have to fix their mistakes, why some problems can give penalties, and what even is a "naxvip?" We hope you enjoy the conversation and find it helpful as you continue navigating the difficulties of teaching in the COVID era....
Turn Learning Loss to Learning Recovery with Get More Math - A conversation with Josh Britton
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this special episode of the Get More Math podcast, one of our trainers and former school administrator, Jennifer Axtens sits down with Josh Britton to discuss the current hot topic, learning loss. What is learning loss? Why are we talking so much about learning loss right now? What can be done about learning loss? We hope you enjoy the conversation and find it helpful as you continue navigating the difficulties of teaching in the COVID era. Join in the conversation on our Facebook pa...
The Best of Season 3
December 23, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this final episode of 2020, we revisit some of our favorite moments from season 3. Have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Contact me (Robbie) at [email protected] to share how GMM has impacted your classroom. We hope you've been enjoying these conversations! If you aren’t yet using GMM and you’d like to see what it’s all about, go to getmoremath.com to learn more and sign up for a free trial.
Can you say "I love my job" in the middle of a pandemic?
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of the Get More Math podcast, Josh chats with Rita Sponenburg about how after 18 years of teaching math, the pandemic finally forced her to switch to a flipped classroom. That coupled with Get More Math, Rita is able to wake up each morning and reflect on how much she loves her job, not an easy thing to do in the middle of a pandemic. Now that she’s adjusted, she says there’s no going back. We hope you enjoy this conversation! If you aren’t yet using GMM and you’d like ...
When Students Ask their School Board to Keep Using GMM with Christa Oeder & Erika Hale
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of the Get More Math podcast, Josh is joined by two math teachers from Daniel Boone High School in Gray, Tennessee. Listen as both teachers explain how they have adjusted to the difficulties of remote teaching and how their students advocated for GMM, even going so far as to write letters to the board to ensure they’d get to continue using the program. We hope you enjoy this conversation! If you aren’t yet using GMM and you’d like to see what it’s all about, go to getmorem...
How to Utilize Get More Math to Replace Daily Homework with Nichole Snyder
November 04, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBImagine a world where you didn’t have to check homework every day. Sounds pretty great, right?! Listen to this episode with 6th-grade math teacher, Nichole Snyder as she and Josh discuss the ease of replacing dated homework tactics with time-saving GMM tactics! You’ll also hear Nichole and Josh talk about motivating students to do their best work. Take notes as you listen, they give fantastic ideas! We hope you enjoy this conversation and are encouraged to continue using Get More Math in y...
How Getting Comfortable with Making Mistakes Builds Confidence with Mandy Beck
October 28, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode of the Get More Math Podcast, we are sharing a delightful conversation between veteran GMM user, Mandy Beck, and Josh Britton. Mandy shares how she values accuracy over points gained and how starting with the basics is key for student success and confidence. She specifically shares a story of how a struggling student became one of her most engaged students just by using GMM. So inspiring! She also shares a great tip that all teachers need to know. Listen to find out what it i...
How Getting Comfortable with Making Mistakes Builds Confidence with Mandy Beck
October 28, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode of the Get More Math Podcast, we are sharing a delightful conversation between veteran GMM user, Mandy Beck, and Josh Britton. Mandy shares how she values accuracy over points gained and how starting with the basics is key for student success and confidence. She specifically shares a story of how a struggling student became one of her most engaged students just by using GMM. So inspiring! She also shares a great tip that all teachers need to know. Listen to find out what it i...
Giving Students what they need to be able to Succeed with Lari Gallaher
October 21, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Lari Gallaher shares how Get More Math has been especially useful in her remote classroom as she navigates education in the COVID era. Lari describes her “Flashback Fridays” and how she uses a “Mixed Review Sandwich” which closely resembles the method used by Josh in his own classroom while he was developing Get More Math. We hope you enjoy this episode! We hope you enjoy this conversation and are encouraged to continue using Get More Math in your classroom or interested to...
The Benefits of Student Personalization with Tiffany Smith
October 14, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we’re hearing from a long-time Get More Math user, Tiffany Smith. As a high school Algebra teacher, she’s seen a dramatic change in students as more and more grade levels in her district utilize the program. Additionally, she shares a story of how creating Challenge Classes resulted in motivating the most unexpected students. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Tiffany and Josh! We hope you enjoy this conversation and are encouraged to continue using Get More Math in ...
How One Teacher Turned his Math Classes Around in One Year Using Get More Math
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, hear from Texas Teacher, Cody Kirkland. Through using Get More Math in his middle school classroom, Cody was able to change the overall landscape of how his students approached learning math. Bringing his energy and drive to the classroom, over time Cody saw his students not only improve their math skills but become excited about solving the problems and wanting to learn more. With the onset of COVID-19 protocols last spring his students were unable to take their standardize...
How One Teacher Turned his Math Classes Around in One Year Using Get More Math w
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, hear from Texas Teacher, Cody Kirkland. Through using Get More Math in his middle school classroom, Cody was able to change the overall landscape of how his students approached learning math. Bringing his energy and drive to the classroom, over time Cody saw his students not only improve their math skills but become excited about solving the problems and wanting to learn more. With the onset of COVID-19 protocols last spring his students were unable to take their standardize...
New School Year, New Season of the Get More Math Podcast!
September 30, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWe are back with a brand new season of the Get More Math Podcast focusing on sharing stories from real teachers who are seeing real results in their classrooms! We are kicking off this season by hearing from 2 Get More Math team members, Erica Martin and Chrystie Williams. Erica and Chrystie both share their stories of how they found Get More Math and how they implemented the program into their classrooms while they were teachers. We’re also sharing news and updates for Get More Math users a...
Get More Math from the Start: One Teacher’s Solution For Math Retention
August 12, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe're turning the tables this episode and putting Get More Math Podcast host, Josh Britton, in the hot seat! In this episode, Josh peels back the curtain and gives us a behind-the-scenes look during his teaching career and what prompted him to create Get More Math in the first place. We are always inspired by Josh's drive, innovation, and passion to help students achieve more than they think is possible and we think you'll be inspired as well. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are en...
Bringing Kindness, Excellence, and Curiosity into the Classroom: An Exit Interview with 40-Year Math Teacher Brenda Lynch
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this unique episode, we're hearing from a 40-year classroom teacher veteran, Brenda Lynch. Brenda shares her stories with us, how the education landscape has changed over time and gives some great advice for new teachers who are just beginning their careers. Episode Highlights: Building relationships with students is key to classroom success There is always something new for teachers to learn, don't be afraid of technology! Bringing students' curiosity to the math classroom Stay cu...
Bringing Kindness, Excellence, and Curiosity into the Classroom: An Exit Interview with 40-Year Math Teacher Brenda Lynch
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this unique episode, we're hearing from a 40-year classroom teacher veteran, Brenda Lynch. Brenda shares her stories with us, how the education landscape has changed over time and gives some great advice for new teachers who are just beginning their careers. Episode Highlights: Building relationships with students is key to classroom success There is always something new for teachers to learn, don't be afraid of technology! Bringing students' curiosity to the math classroom Stay cu...
Enabling Student Discovery in the Classroom with Jay Meadows
July 22, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, listen to a riveting conversation between Get More Math founder and podcast host, Josh Britton, and Jay Meadows. During Jay's time in the classroom, his teaching philosophy was to never give any answers but empower his students to figure out the problems. Episode Highlights: the excitement students feel when they figure out answers to their own problems teaching is like brain surgery, but without cutting how Jay conducted his classroom how kids discovering answers for...
Interleaving in Math with Anne Agostinelli
July 15, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, we're having a conversation with math teacher and coach, Anne Agostinelli, focusing on the concept of Interleaving in Math. Anne and Josh go back and forth defining interleaving, how she's implemented interleaving in her lessons, and how her students respond to this method. In this episode we discuss: How interleaving focuses more on the big picture so that when you're practicing, you're practicing a lot of different things at once, not just one skill that you did that d...
Round Table on Math Education From Robin, Shelly and Jeff from the Get More Math Team
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn the finale of season one, you’ll hear a round table discussion with founder, Josh Britton, and 3 Get More Math team members: Robin, Shelly and Jeff. While we cover a lot of ground in this discussion, what is most evident is the heart for seeing students learn, retain, and get excited about math. In this episode we discuss: the issues with the traditional math education model how Get More Math solves the issue of the need for mixed review with an individualized approach real-life st...
How Teachers Can Support Students’ Mental Health with Monique Nelson
May 08, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, Josh speaks with School Counselor, Monique Nelson. We wanted to have a dialogue specifically about student and teacher mental health as we begin wrapping up the 2019-2020 school year. Monique gives us great insight on helping students navigate through the grief they most likely are experiencing, what teachers should watch out for to assess the well being of their students and encouragement for teachers on dealing with their own mental health. In this episode we discuss: ...
The Importance of Boundaries and Self Care with Tara Crebs
April 28, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode Math Teacher, Tara Crebs, shares with us how she's adapting her strategies to fit the needs of her students. She is doing her best to engage and encourage her students during this time as well as implementing self-care to prevent burnout. Tara vulnerably shares with us what it's been like for her and how she's taking care of herself. In this episode we discuss: using PDFs and Gmail to write on student's work and show the steps how Tara is using Get More Math virtually g...
Keeping Perspective and Enthusiasm in the Virtual Classroom with Jeff Swarr
April 24, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBGet ready for a pep talk from our friend, Math Teacher, and Coach, Jeff Swarr! During this episode, Jeff walks us through his core teaching principles of meeting each student where they are and always putting relationships first. Jeff and Josh bat back and forth on what it means to be authentic and the importance of viewing this challenging season as a time of great opportunity. Let Coach Swarr’s enthusiasm and optimism fire you up for finishing this school year strong! Episode Highlights: ...
The Challenges of Engaging Students new to Distance Education with Ed Pelfrey
April 20, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis episode is from the perspective of a high school administrator, Ed Pelfrey. Like all of us, Mr. Pelfrey has never had to quickly create a distance learning system before. In his interview with Josh, Mr. Pelfrey shares with us how his students were set up to succeed in distance learning because of the initiatives set in place before COVID-19 and how he is supporting teachers as they connect with their students. In this episode we discuss how Mr. Pelfry is: setting enrichment expectat...
Individualizing the Education Experience in Distance Learning with Joan Shearman
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode of the Get More Math podcast, you’ll hear a candid conversation with educator Joan Shearman. With 33 years of classroom experience under her belt, Joan is continuing to try new ways to connect with her students during the COVID era. Listen in to her conversation with Josh to discover how she is evolving to address the challenges she’s facing with her students. In this episode we discuss how Joan is: adjusting to using new online technology making herself available to stude...
Keeping Up The Teacher-Student Relationship During COVID-19
April 07, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBWe’re all making adjustments during the COVID-19 crisis, especially schools. No matter how long a teacher has taught in a classroom, distance learning on this scale is a first in our lifetime. In this episode, you’ll listen in on a discussion with a technology-driven teacher, Mrs. Cox, and hear how she’s adjusting to this new normal. Mrs. Cox shares with us how she’s adapting her lessons, making herself available to students, and ways she’s continuing to build relationships through remote le...
Welcome to Get More Math
April 01, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MBThe Get More Math Podcast is a brand new show specifically designed to inspire and encourage educators in this season of distance learning. We want to be a part of the education conversation and serve as a helpful resource for teachers. How does Get More Math help teachers? Over the past 5 years we've been building a network of educators and administrators. We're inviting members of our network to share their stories with you; what's working or not working in their classrooms, tips and adv...