Making Math Moments That Matter
327 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 376 ratingsHelping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students.
Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings?
Over the last 19 years, Kyle and Jon, the founders of MakeMathMoments.com have been engaging students, teachers, and district program leaders with effective mathematics pedagogy, accessible resources, and inspiring learning environments in K-12 math classrooms.
Now, in this podcast they coach you - K-12 classroom teachers and district leaders of mathematics through a 6 step plan that cultivates and fosters your mathematics program like a strong, healthy and balanced tree.
If you master the 6 parts of an effective mathematics program, the impact you have on students or teachers will grow and reach far and wide.
Every week, you’ll hear insight from practicing classroom teachers and leaders in math education so you’ll get the feedback, guidance, and fresh ideas you need to stop feeling overwhelmed, gain back your confidence, and inspire the students and fellow teachers you serve to enjoy the beauty of mathematics once again.
Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180
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Designing Effective Math Professional Development in 4 Stages
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBEach and every year, district and school mathematics leadership teams spend countless hours crafting lofty goals and monitoring plans, but struggle to state measurable improvement in effective teacher practice and student gains. If you’ve ever wondered: How can I create a pd action plan that teachers view as useful and not “just adding to their plates”? We feel like we have many of the necessary pieces, but we aren’t clear on how to put them together to form an effective math program. ...
Beyond Fairy Dust: A Math Consultant's Journey to Making Impactful Change
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBEver felt like you're just "sprinkling fairy dust" in your educational role without making a real impact? This Math Mentoring is for every educator leader, math coach, or math coordinator grappling with the challenge of supporting teachers making meaningful changes in their teaching methods. It delves into the real-world struggles and victories of a math consultant navigating the complexities of influencing educational practices across multiple districts. You’ll Learn: Discover practical ...
How To Give Effective Feedback In Elementary Mathematics Classrooms - A Math Mentoring Moment
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen you shift your teaching practices from “I do, we do, you” to a problem based approach that engages students to think first you will often be led to question how you give feedback to students. In this episode we speak with Diane Hamilton, an elementary classroom teacher from Toronto Ontario. Diane has been implementing the 14 strategies from Peter Liljedahl’s book Building Thinking Classrooms and is here to dig into how to give effective feedback to her students instead of grades. ...
Banishing Boredom: How #MathPlay Breathes Life into Dull Math Classes
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBEver wondered how to transform math class into every student's favorite subject? Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of #MathPlay with Libo Valencia, a passionate high school math teacher from New York and author who believes in shaping the future of mathematics through engaging and playful teaching strategies. Explore the transformative power of Math Play with Libo Valencia, where we unravel how this approach can instill a lasting love for mathematics in every student. Discov...
How Can I Battle My Insecurities When Teaching Through Tasks & Problem Based Math Lessons - A Math Mentoring Moment
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow can you transform your middle school classroom with problem-based lessons while overcoming personal insecurities and teaching doubts? In this mentoring moment episode we speak with Joanne Ward, a middle school teacher from Taipei Taiwan who is tackling a common challenge faced by educators: the uncertainty and lack of confidence in implementing problem-based lessons. Stick around and you’ll learn practical strategies to boost confidence in teaching with problem-based lessons. You’ll...
How To Align Your Math Classroom Teaching Practices With Your Philosophy - A Math Mentoring Moment
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHave you ever wondered how to ensure your teaching actions align seamlessly with your educational philosophies? How close is your practice with your preach? In this episode we speak with Felicia Favela, a veteran 8th grade pre-algebra teacher from Phoenix Arizona who knows that in the realm of education, consistency between what we say and what we do is pivotal but still wonders how closely she’s aligned. Stick around and you’ll hear us uncover the root cause of why Felicia feels that sh...
Where should we focus our district’s math PD goals for the rest of this year? Next year?
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAre you struggling to turn your ambitious math educational goals into tangible results in your classroom or district? Have you been asking: Where should I focus the efforts of my district math pd plan for the remainder of this year and following years? This episode of "Making Math Moments That Matter" is crucial for educators and district leaders of mathematics who are seeking practical strategies to elevate the impact of their teaching and planning. By focusing on goal setting and planning...
Navigating the Blend: Unifying Grades in Standards-Based Grading - A Math Mentoring Moment
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBExplore the often unspoken struggles that even seasoned math teachers encounter when grappling with concepts in middle and high school grades. Gain insights into the power of anecdotal assessments for both understanding students and refining your own assessment practices. Discover practical approaches to implementing standards-based grading without getting lost in individual grades, and unravel the true purpose behind assigning grades. In this Mentoring Moment episode we bring back Nicholas ...
How To Consolidate & Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson [Part 2]
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBAs educators of mathematics around the world embrace the ideas shared in Building Thinking Classrooms, more and more students are being positioned to think collaboratively during math class instead of simply mimicking steps, rules, and procedures. While this shift in mathematics teaching practice is a massive leap in the right direction, our work does not stop once students solve the thinking task at hand. Rather, the real work for the facilitator now begins. Join Peter Liljedahl, Jon ...
The Crucial Role of Educational Leadership in Math - An Interview with Rob Baier
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBCurious about the transformative power of leadership in mathematics education? Ever felt the challenge of aligning your strategic plan when it seems like you're constantly putting out fires? Join us in this episode where we unravel the critical importance of seeking support in leadership roles and dive into a conversation with Rob Baier, Executive Director of Mathematics and STEM at Pittsburgh Public Schools. If you're an educator navigating the complexities of coaching, consulting, or dire...
How To Consolidate & Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson [Part 1]
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBAs educators of mathematics around the world embrace the ideas shared in Building Thinking Classrooms, more and more students are being positioned to think collaboratively during math class instead of simply mimicking steps, rules, and procedures. While this shift in mathematics teaching practice is a massive leap in the right direction, our work does not stop once students solve the thinking task at hand. Rather, the real work for the facilitator now begins. Join Peter Liljedahl, Jon ...
Creating Safe and Equitable Math Classrooms - A Math Mentoring Moment
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBHave you ever wondered why creating a safe space for students in mathematics class is crucial? This episode of The Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast explores this question and unveils insights that will reshape the way you think about math education. In a world where educational equity is a pressing concern, ensuring that schools are safe places for students becomes paramount. This episode delves into the critical role of a safe environment, especially in mathematics classes. Discover...
Can We Build A Thinking Classroom & Still Maintain Rigor - A Math Mentoring Moment
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBToday we speak with Michael Finley, the academic dean for math and science at a K-12 independent school. Michael's staff is questioning their work in building thinking classrooms and how it serves high achieving students. Listen in as we brainstorm strategies to uncover micro moves and macro plans to build a classroom culture that allows a thinking classroom to emerge. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we chat with a teacher like you who is working through some probl...
Are You Cleaning Up Messes That Haven't Happened Yet? - A Math Mentoring Moment
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBToday we speak with Diana Worthen, a 10th grade math teacher from Denver Colorado. In our discussion we help to shake out a common pebble in an educator's shoes: How to keep students engaged during practice time. Stick around and you’ll hear why students tend to “shut down” after a teacher led lesson; how to be more targeted with your 1 on 1 support with your students; and how to structure your lessons to maximize engagement during your entire math block. This is another Math Mentoring Mom...
The Pathway To Higher Achievement: A Conversation with Mike Lipnos
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBJoin us for an uplifting conversation with Mike Lipnos, a middle school teacher and math coach from Ohio. In this episode Mike shares his experience and insights on helping teachers build ownership and agency for students in their mathematics classrooms. We discuss how some teacher moves ultimately shut the door on students seeking higher levels of mathematics, and how young people are thinking beings and are capable of doing high level thinking, even if a data point may say they are "low"...
Storytelling and Conceptual Mastery in Mathematics Education with Shayla Heavner
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJoin us in the latest episode as we dive into the world of mathematics education with Shayla Heavner, the visionary founder of MathBait™. With over a decade of experience and a prestigious Sarah D. Barder Fellowship Award for teaching excellence under her belt, Shayla has been on a mission to revolutionize math education. As a certified online teacher and master reviewer for Quality Matters, Shayla shares insights on the significance of quality, highly engaging material that is accessible t...
Evolving as an Educator: Journey to Demonstrating Mathematical Thinking - A Math Mentoring Moment
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this where are they now mentoring moment episode we speak again with Adam Love; Adam joined us back on episode 120 when he was as first year teacher from Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 3 years later and a wealth of ideas, teaching strategies, and many lessons learned Adam is here to discuss how to help students show their thinking in multiple ways. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we chat with a teacher like you who is working through some problems of practice and tog...
When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling - An Interview With Crystal Frommert
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBGet ready Math Moment Makers for a great “call” with Crystal Frommert, who will be sharing some great tips and strategies that we can put to use to promote productive conversations with parents - especially when the news isn’t necessarily positive. We’ve all been there before: a student is experiencing struggles in our math class and the time has come where we must make that informative call to ensure parents are in the know. Let’s reframe how we look at conversations with parents by lever...
Setting & Changing Your Goals - Discover What Matters Most!
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBAre you on track to hit the goals you set out for yourself, your school, your district? It’s December, which often marks the half-way point of the school year and also a great time to check your progress on your program’s action plan. It’s quite likely that the busy-ness of school has taken you away from your intended focus on what really matters in your school or district’s math program. In this episode Kyle and Jon share why we need to define our objectives (Rocks) and how to stay focu...
What Is Your Definition of Success In A Math Classroom? - A Math Mentoring Moment
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe welcome back Ryan Kinzler, an 8th grade teacher from Pittsburg. Ryan is here to fill us in on the changes he’s made in his classroom since he last spoke with us over two years ago. He shares how the teacher moves he implemented resulted in his best year ever and then subsequently followed by his worst year ever. In this episode we dig into the differences between the two years and help Ryan set himself up for another great year. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we...
The Myth of the Math Brain and the Underdiagnosis of Dyscalculia - An interview with Dr. Sandra Elliot
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB“I’m not a math person.” I’m sure that is something you two have heard more than once. But have you ever heard someone say, “I am not a reading person?” It seemingly is socially acceptable to be bad at math, but there may be more to it, including the underdiagnosis of dyscalculia. The research shows… Dyscalculia is less well known, and there are fewer screening and diagnostic tools (Jaya, 2009), but its prevalence is similar to dyslexia- 5-7% of the population (Menon et al., 2020; Price ...
Visual Patterns & Practice Standards: A Conversation with Fawn Nguyen
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week we bring on another 2023 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit speaker: Fawn Nguyen! Fawn is on the Math Advance Team at Amplify Desmos Math. She was a math coach for a K-8 school district for three years. Before that, Fawn was a middle school teacher for 30 years. Fawn was the 2014 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. In 2009, she was awarded the Math Teacher Hero from Raytheon. In 2005, she was awarded the Sarah D. Barder Fellowship from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. ...
Integrating Numeracy Beyond the Math Block: An interview with Kendra Jacobs
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBJoin us for a lovely chat with Kendra Jacobs about mathematizing our world around us and bringing it into our classrooms. Listen in and learn the one simple thing you can do in your classroom to get students to enjoy mathematics instead of despise it. Kendra is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, facilitating ‘Teaching Children Numeracy’ and ‘Numeracy for Diverse Learners’. She is the founder of Mathematizing 247, where her mission is to inspire and emp...
Uplifting Students by Uplifting Mathematics: A Conversation with Sunil Singh
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBOn today’s show, we’re bringing on Sunil Singh, a colleague, friend, and fellow Ontarian from the math education world for a second time. Sunil, the author of three books (Life of Pi, Math Recess, and Chasing Rabbits) with his fourth on the way (Sonic Seducer), joins us to share his unique insights into effective teaching and learning of mathematics. In this episode, Sunil highlights the significance of rich, narrative-driven mathematical content in facilitating engaging teaching experie...
Empathy and Effective Math Teaching: Lessons from Rick Wormeli
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBIn today's episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with author, speaker, educator, Rick Wormeli. Rick is a true trailblazer in the field of education, and he brought a wealth of wisdom and experience to our conversation. In this engaging discussion, Rick delved into some thought-provoking ideas that challenge conventional teaching practices in mathematics. He passionately emphasized why assigning a large number of problems might not be the most effective way to help students learn and...
Math Is Figureoutable - An Interview With Pam Harris
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBPam Harris is here and she’s changing the way we view and teach mathematics. She is a mom, a former high school math teacher, a university lecturer, an author, and a mathematics teachers educator. In this session Pam is going to share how and why you need to use problem strings to get your students thinking and making connections among strategies. She’s also sharing insight into her 2023 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit session: Talking About Talking. You’ll Learn: Why and when you sho...
When Students Are Missing Valuable Background Knowledge - A Math Mentoring Moment
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBOn this episode we speak with Jason Garner, a veteran 5th grade teacher of 15 years. Jason joined us on episode 127 and we’ve brought him back to provide an update on his journey. After spending the last two years being more intentional in his problem based lessons Jason seeks guidance on how to help students stick with problems a little longer when they lack the prerequisite skills needed to succeed. Join us to discover Jason’s big a-ha moments and hear the answer to this common math clas...
Why Equity Is Just a Buzzword In Education - An Interview With Dr. Kristopher Childs
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, we’ll dive into a conversation with Dr. Kristopher Childs, a Mathematics Educator, Presenter, and Speaker from Orlando, Florida. Kris joins us for an insightful conversation about shifting professional learning opportunities for districts, schools, and teachers. Join in and you learn what truly engaging mathematics professional learning needs to look like, why equity is just a buzzword in education rather than something we actually care about, and why real change needs to ...
How Do I Align My K-12 Mathematics Program? - A Math Mentoring Moment
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBIn this episode we bring back Shawn Hershey, a math interventionist teacher and department chair from Pennsylvania. Shawn joined us back in episode 223 and we discussed how to strengthen his math team. This time around Shawn is seeking advice on how to create alignment across his school’s K-12 grade bands. He has seen individual pockets of success in his school but knows that if his teachers are working toward common objectives that alignment will strengthen their team and the students they ...
How To Engage The Disengaged - A Math Mentoring Moment
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBToday we speak with Robert Barth, a high school math teacher from the South side of Chicago. Robert shares his experience with teaching with the original flipped classroom model and how he’s morphed it over the years to incorporate Peter Liljedahl’s work on Building Thinking Classrooms and the Make Math Moments “Real” Flipped Classroom approach incorporating teaching through task. Listen in as Robert wonders how to engage students who give push back when working in groups and sharing their...
The Two Bucket Approach To “Fitting It All In” - A Math Mentoring Moment
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBWe welcome Lisa Marentette onto the podcast to discuss how to transition from 9 years in the Kindergarten classroom environment into the grade 2 classroom. After so many years in the Kindergarten classroom, she wonders what changes she needs to make to the structure of her mathematics program to “fit” the grade 2 classroom environment and how she can ensure that all students leave her class well-positioned to tackle the math challenges that lay before them in grade 3. This is another Math...
Peter Liljedahl and How To Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode we bring back on the podcast for the third time the godfather of the Thinking Classroom Peter Liljedahl. We spoke with Peter way back on episode 21 of the podcast about how he built the components of the thinking classroom, episode 98 on group work and how to choose tasks, and in this episode Peter breaks down the three components of closing your lessons so students walk away feeling confident and connected to the learning that took place. You’ll Learn: Why it is so uplif...
How Do I Avoid Burnout and Still Achieve Success
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn our latest episode, we dive into a topic of utmost importance: maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between achieving success and nurturing your well being as an educator. Join us as we explore invaluable insights that equip you with the tools to avoid burnout while making strides in your teaching journey. Discover the art of sustaining the energy required to be an effective math teacher. We unravel practical strategies to strike a balance between the demands of teaching and preserving y...
Where to Start In Order to Gain Momentum? - A Math Mentoring Moment
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week, California high school mathematics teacher leader Giovanni Patalano returns to continue where we left off last time. While his goal is still clear in that he strives to assist in pushing practice forward in his school and across the district, today we dig into where that work might begin to ensure that there is enough alignment across his team. Should Gio and his colleagues dig into filling the gap in the canopy of their mathematics program tree by investigating a common curricu...
What You’ve Missed: The Most Essential Component of Every Math PD Session
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBToday you’ll hear from Yvette Lehman, an elementary educator from Windsor, Ontario. Yvette is a Primary and Junior Division Teacher Consultant for the Greater Essex County Board of Education and if the name seems familiar then you’re right, we have referenced Yvette’s work numerous times here on the podcast as she’s also a colleague of Kyle’s and a fantastic part of the Make Math Moments curriculum writing team and presented numerous times at the annual Make Math Moments Virtual Summit. Ou...
Balancing Group Dependence & Independence - A Math Mentoring Moment
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBThis week we spoke with Lauren Sawyer, a middle school math teacher from the Chicago area. Lauren has been implementing Peter Lilijedahl’s work Building Thinking Classrooms and is trying to find the right balance between collaborative work and individual think time. In this episode we help Lauren limit the illusion of understanding students may get when students are working in groups, determining the right time to schedule individual think time in her lessons, and how she can truly assess ...
Micro & Macro Teacher Moves - A Math Mentoring Moment
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn this “Where are they now” Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we bring back Jeremy Sarzana, a high school math teacher at a Vocational High School in Boston, Massachusetts. Jeremy shares concerns over how to keep “flow” in his math classes when many of his students are engaging at varying levels. Stick around to hear Jeremey realize how to plan beyond the lesson of the day to ensure he’s meeting the needs of all his students. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we chat wi...
[REPLAY] Morphing Your Assessment Practices - A Math Mentoring Moment
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBToday we’re releasing a replay episode where we spoke with Nick Rhodes who has been teaching online in one of the largest cyber schools in America. Nick shares his story from transforming from a rock band front man to working in accounting to teaching math to being a founding member of our Make Math Moments Academy to becoming a rockstar online teacher! Nick wonders how to adjust his assessment practices so they line up with his problem based approach to teaching. This is another Math Men...
Helping Students Find the Why - A Math Mentoring Moment
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this "Where Are They Now?" episode, we reconnect with Tom Marker, a dedicated 6th grade teacher from Ohio, who continues to inspire us with his dedication to improving his teaching strategies. We dive into another conversation with Tom where we tackle: Helping Students Break Away from Calculator Reliance: Tom explores effective strategies to liberate students from overreliance on calculators. Discover how he empowers his students to develop mental math skills, fostering a deep underst...
Lost in the Middle: Maximizing Achievement for Every Student in Math Class
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin us in our latest podcast episode as we dive into an important discussion about improving mathematics instruction and ensuring accessibility for all students. In this episode, we reflect on the common tendency to focus solely on students who are struggling or behind in math, neglecting those who are "lost in the middle" or above grade level but lacking appropriate support and differentiation. We explore how we can broaden our definition of differentiation to encompass all students, rega...
How Can I Engage My Students Consistently?
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBToday we speak with Cara Carbone, a high school teacher from Bellingham Washington. Cara is here to share a pebble in her shoe around engaging her high achieving students with rich tasks. She implements some low floor/high ceiling tasks but struggles to do this consistently due to time constraints and the large number of preps she has during the year. Stick around and you’ll hear how we help Cara reshape the resources pulled from online sources and Teachers Pay Teachers into meaningful, en...
Shift Teacher Practice with Measurable PD Goals - A Math Mentoring Moment
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amy Buchheit, an instructional coach from the Chicago area. In our chat, Amy discusses her current mathematics leader pebble related to creating measurable professional development (PD) goals in mathematics that can truly shift teacher practice and in turn, increase student achievement. One of the speed bumps educators face in implementing the professional learning they have engaged with is finding the time to do it well. Stick with us a...
What Matters Most In A Successful Math Program
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWithout a clear, concise and well-communicated mathematics vision and a sustainable professional development plan rooted in relevant, attainable, research-based and measurable goals, your teachers will continue to work on disconnected pieces of effective mathematics instruction that can only lead to pockets of success instead of systemic change in mathematics teaching practice and student achievement. In this episode we’re sharing our webinar on What Matters Most When Designing A Successful...
Engaging Students, Empowering Minds: A Conversation with Bill McCallum
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBJoin us for an insightful conversation with Bill McCallum, co-founder of Illustrative Mathematics and a distinguished professor in mathematics education. In this episode, we delve into important topics that will transform your perspective on mathematics instruction. Discover what makes a problem engaging for students and how to identify struggling learners through classroom observations. Explore the power of connecting mathematics to meaningful stories and the potential impact of A.I. and ...
From Labels to Growth: A Game-Changing Approach to Math Assessment
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn our recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Lind again. Jonathan is an experienced high school math teacher currently teaching at an American school in Qatar. Jonathan shared invaluable insights and practical strategies on how he transformed his assessment practices in his math class, leading to remarkable outcomes for his students. During our conversation, Jonathan delved into the following key ideas: Shifting from labeling students to using assessment for growt...
Why Do My Lessons Have The Sprinkles, But No Cupcake? - A Math Mentoring Moment
May 29, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we hop on a call with Andrea; a middle school mathematics educator and Texas native now living and teaching in Germany. Andrea joins us with a pebble she is dealing with regarding the connectedness of the content (or lack thereof) she is feeling with certain topics at the end of the unit. She even goes as far as to describe this issue with some topics as having all of the sprinkles throughout the unit to engage students and help them achieve, but no real “cupcake” by the e...
Making Change Across an Organization When Change Is Hard - A Math Mentoring Moment
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode we chat with Jake Hickson, the System Math Lead for the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch of the Ministry of Education here in Ontario, Canada. Jake and his colleagues service students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low-vision as well as students who have one or more identified learning disabilities. We chat with Jake about the challenges he faces as a district mathematics leader who is mentoring educators across three (3) buildings that span great distances. ...
How to Move Beyond Answer Getting. A Math Mentoring Moment (Ep. 38 Replay)
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this Math Mentoring Moment episode we speak with a year 1 (first grade) teacher Sierra Classen in her second year of teaching from Melbourne, Australia. Listen in as we work through this common struggle we have all faced – either currently or in the past – related to students hyper focusing on answer getting over process. This is another Math Mentoring Moment Episode where we speak with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community where together we brainstorm strategies and next steps for...
Where to Go Next When Your Team Is “All-In” - A Math Mentoring Moment
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBSteve is a Mathematics Specialist and Vice Principal of Academics in his school from the Seattle, Washington area. Join us as we learn about Steve and the work he and his colleagues have been engaging in to improve the overall teaching and learning process of mathematics in their building. While Steve shares that his team is “all-in” and “pulling the same wagon” we are pulling over here at Make Math Moments, they know that there is always a pebble kicking around in that shoe that needs a ...
What Can I Do When My District Feels Stuck? - A Math Mentoring Moment
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week we speak with Giovanni Patalano, a high school mathematics teacher leader from California. Giovanni is striving to continue pushing mathematics teaching practice in his school and across the district, but feels like they’ve hit a rut in the road. How can Giovanni assist his own school team of mathematics teachers continue making progress while also trying to help an overworked and understaffed district leadership team to continue making productive moves in the right direction? ...