Math Teacher Lounge is a biweekly podcast created specifically for K–12 math educators. In each episode co-hosts Bethany Lockhart Johnson (@lockhartedu) and Dan Meyer (@ddmeyer)dive deep, with guests, into the math and educational topics you care about. Interact with us on Twitter (@mtlshow) or join our Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/mathteacherlounge) for more content.
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Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers middle and high school math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and more student-centered practices to boost engagement in their classrooms. Teaching math has never been this fun! Whether you're a math teacher newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode ...
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Solving for the Undefined is the go-to math teacher podcast to develop your intrigue for math and learning while helping you do the same for your students. When our host, Johanna, became a teacher, she found herself alone, creating her own activities, and trying to make math fun plus easy to implement...but it wasn’t exactly a piece of pi (or cake!). She’s on a mission to solve those problems by helping teachers engage students academically using researched based strategies so students deepl ...
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Ohio Third Grade teacher, Amelia Kopinsky, discusses teaching math. This podcast discusses everything from student engagement to forming relationships. So if you are a math teacher, have a listen you may be able to relate to something or even learn something new!
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To close out the year, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from the first nine episodes of the Beyond My Years podcast – and looking ahead at some of what’s to come in 2025! Listen to Beyond My Years: Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Apple Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Spotify Listen to Beyond My Years via web browser…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the semester and prepare for a fresh start in January. ✨ In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help you and your students reflect on progress, reset your classroom for the new year, and rechar…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students Feeling the pressure of semester exams? 📝 In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite tips to help teachers and students prepare for exams with confidence and less stress. Learn how to run effective review sessions, support students with test anxiety…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands-On Math Activity Bring holiday cheer into your math classroom with the Gift Wrap Challenge! 🎁 In this episode, Kristen shares how this hands-on activity engages students with real-world math during the holiday season. Learn how to use this fun challenge to teach geometry, algebr…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holidays right around the corner, keeping classroom behavior on track can feel like a challenge! 🎄 In this episode, Kristen shares practical strategies to manage classroom energy and maintain a positive learning environment during the busiest time of the year. From brain breaks to f…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Inside the Episode The winter holidays are here, and it’s time to celebrate! 🎄 But how can we bring the holiday spirit into our math classrooms in a way that’s inclusive and respectful of all students? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares practical strategies for celebrating the holidays i…
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Beyond My Years: Teaching takes joy, starring Rebecka Peterson
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The latest episode of Beyond My Years features 2023 National Teacher of the Year — and math educator! — Rebecka Peterson. On the episode, Host Ana Torres and Rebecka discuss their similar experiences as young immigrants to the United States. Rebecka shares all that she has come to love and appreciate about the K–12 environment after a tough transit…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holiday season in full swing, it can be hard to keep students engaged and focused. 🎄 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares easy real-world math applications that require minimal prep but keep students learning! From budgeting for Thanksgiving 🦃 to analyzing Blac…
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84. Breaking the Cycle of Math Anxiety and Rethinking Traditional Teaching Practices
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Today we are joined by Juliana Tapper. Tune in as we dive into the roots of math anxiety and trauma, and explore practical strategies for helping students overcome these challenges in the classroom. Not only that, but continuing with the theme of "hot takes", we take critical look at traditional tools like cold calling, fluency drills, and explicit…
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Ep 72: Surviving the Holiday Season in the Classroom: Simple Strategies for Success
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨The holiday season is here, and we know how hectic it can get in the classroom! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing simple classroom strategies that will help you stay on top of things and enjoy the season. From managing classroom energy to adding festive fun, these tips will keep you organiz…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re diving deep into one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for any math teacher: exit tickets. If you’re looking for a quick, effective way to check for understanding and gather valuable insights about your students, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you throug…
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re talking about how you can make math relevant and exciting by integrating election data into your algebra lessons. With the upcoming 2024 election, there’s no better time to show students how mathematical concepts can be used to analyze voter turnout trends and mak…
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83. How to Integrate Discovery & Hands-on Learning in Your Math Classroom
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One of my favorite and sometimes hardest things to do in the classroom is let students explore math. In today’s episode I am going to be sharing how you can harness the power of discovery and hands-on learning. Let’s get started. Educator Exponential is happening this Friday! It's one-of-a-kind virtual conference for 5th -8th grade math teachers wh…
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Episode #69: Controversial Conversations with Julianna Tapper
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this exciting episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we dive into some of the most debated topics in math education with Juliana Tapper, author of the upcoming book Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention. Juliana shares her insights on when direct instruction is not just effective—but essential--yup you heard that right…
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Beyond My Years: Teaching with resilience, starring Fawn Nguyen
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Hi Math Teacher Lounge listeners! Here’s an episode from Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years, that we think you’ll like. It features math teacher extraordinaire Fawn Nguyen, who you may remember from past appearances on this show. On this episode, Fawn, a math educator with over 30 years of classroom experience, tells Host Ana Torres the story o…
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Ep 68: Rock your Parent Teacher Conferences + Open House
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Are you ready to make the most of parent-teacher conferences and open house this fall? 🍁 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing my top tips to help you feel prepared and confident! 🔑 Learn how to use a pre-conference reflection form to keep conferences focused and meaningful (you can grab it for …
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Ep 67: Cultivating a Growth Mindset
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Are you ready to foster a growth mindset in your math classroom? 🎯 In this episode, we break down Jo Boaler’s top strategies for encouraging students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and develop effective problem-solving skills. 🧠✨ What you'll learn: The true meaning of a growth mindset (and common mis…
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Ep 66: Integrating the 8 Math Practices
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome to The Modern Math Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to bring the 8 Mathematical Practices into your everyday math lessons. These practices are the key to helping students think like mathematicians, and we’ve got practical tips to make them a seamless part of your instruction. In This E…
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82. Ditching Guided Notes for More Effective Practices
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Guided notes strive to help students better learn and participate in math class. But what if they are actually hurting more than helping? This is the first in a series of "hot-takes" for things that need a facelift in the math classroom. Let's get started. Check out the links and resources for today's episode here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/…
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Ep 65: Get them Talking! Boosting Student Engagement with Discourse
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful strategy for increasing student engagement: mathematical discourse. If you’ve ever struggled to get your students talking about math, this episode is for you! I’ll be sharing practical tips on how to use the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Dis…
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81. The Importance of "When Done" Tasks for Students
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For me, one of the most dreaded questions from a student is “What do I do now?” Mostly because in the moment it stresses me out. Maybe I didn’t think students would finish this quickly or I didn’t plan something else. In today’s episode, I am sharing something I do to prepare in advance for these scenarios without creating a whole new chore. Let’s …
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Ep 64: Project Based Learning without the Overwhelm
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today, we’re tackling a topic that can truly transform your classroom—Project-Based Learning (PBL). If the idea of PBL feels daunting, don’t worry! In this episode, I’m breaking it down into simple, manageable steps so you can start incorporating PBL into your lessons without feeling overwhelmed. 💡In This Episode…
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80. Erase Apathy by using Whiteboards in your Math Class
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Who doesn’t love using whiteboards? I have fond memories as a kid going to my mom’s classroom during the summer while she set up for the school year and just drawing on her whiteboards with my sister. It was care-free fun because if I made a mistake in my drawing, it could easily be erased and fixed. In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing how…
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Ep 63: Engaging Students with Real World Math Applications
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to every math teacher’s heart—engaging students with real-world math applications. We’ve all heard the classic, “When am I ever going to need this?” question, and today, I’m here to give you the tools to answer that in a way that not only satisfies your student…
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79. Elevating Turn & Talk to Musical Partners
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Have you done a “turn and talk” with your students? How did it go? Getting students to talk academically with each other can take some work. In today’s episode I am going to be sharing a fun way to get students up and moving AND talking to one another about math. Let’s get started. For links and resources talked about in this episode, head to the s…
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Ep 62: Build Positive Classroom Culture with a Social Contract
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In today’s episode, Kristen Moore breaks down the essentials of creating a positive classroom culture. From setting clear expectations to co-creating norms and establishing a social contract, this episode is packed with tips to help you foster a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment in your classr…
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78. One Minute Hack to Get Students Prepared
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Don’t let August and September fool you. The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as the school year progresses. So how can we help students get all their needed supplies out and ready to go without asking a bajillion times? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down my 1 minute hack that has saved my sanity the past two sc…
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Ep 61: Classroom Management Strategies for a Successful School Year
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode, we continue our back-to-school series with a focus on effective classroom management strategies. We’ll explore how to set up clear classroom rules, routines, and procedures to ensure a productive and positive learning environment. Drawing insights from renowned educators Harry Wong and Angela Wat…
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77. Skip Warmups & Do This Instead
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I don’t do warmups in my math classes. At least not in the traditional sense where there is a problem on the screen from yesterday’s lesson or previous content. But I do like the idea of starting off with a bite-sized problem that helps put my students’ minds in math mode. So I’ll be sharing exactly how to do that in today’s episode. Let’s get star…
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NEW! Beyond My Years: Teaching with heart, starring Joyce Abbott
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Check out Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years— host and educator Ana Torres seeks out educational insights and hard-won lessons directly from people who have thrived for decades in the classroom: seasoned educators. On this premiere episode, Ana soaks up wisdom from Joyce Abbott, an educator so passionate about her students that she inspired one…
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Ep 60: Start with Success: Planning for the First Week of School
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the essential strategies you need to set your students up for success during the first week of school. From setting clear expectations and practicing routines to easing into math content with low-floor tasks, we’ve got you covered. I’ll share actionable tips for how to make…
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76. Building Effective Teams from Day 1
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Last episode we talked about the 5 pillars of an effective math classroom, with the final pillar being teamwork. Now using teams in your classroom sounds great in theory, but how do you actually get that ball rolling? In today’s episode I am going to share how I set my teams up for success starting the 1st day of the school year. Let’s get started.…
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Ep 59: Classroom Decor + Design for a Productive Math Classroom
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this week's episode, we kick off our back-to-school series by focusing on setting up your classroom for success. Join Kristen Moore as she shares essential tips on organizing your teacher workspace, arranging student desks, and creating an engaging overall classroom feel. Whether you're a seasoned educator or …
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75. The 5 Pillars of an Effective Math Classroom
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Moving into this new school year, we all want to lay the best foundation possible. But once that foundation is laid, how do we raise up our students into mathematicians? In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing the 5 pillars I use in my classroom to mold my students into mathematicians. Let’s get started. Check out my FREE Building Effective Te…
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Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Discover how a consistent class structure can transform your teaching and reduce student anxiety. Welcome to another episode of The Modern Math Teacher podcast! In today's episode, Kristen Moore dives into the importance of consistency in classroom cadence and how it can transform your teaching and benefit your s…
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Ep 57: Fitting It All In: Balancing Effective Teaching Practices
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Don’t let overwhelm stop you from integrating new innovative and effective teaching practices in your math classroom. In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of "fitting it all in" when it comes to integrating various effective teaching practices in your classroom. We understand that it can be overwhelming …
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EP 56: Get Real With PBL In Math Class
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome back to Poolside PD! Today, we’re diving into Project-Based Learning (PBL) in middle and high school math classes, discussing key elements, challenges, and practical tips. PBL can make math engaging and meaningful by connecting it to real-world problems. Grab your favorite summer drink, sit back, and let'…
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Ep 55: The Power of Problem Solving
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Join us this week as we dive in to the history and power of Problem Solving. Look before the Building Thinking Classrooms book took the math world by storm, other educational experts were leading the way with problem solving and the power of teaching through problems. It's time to uncover the history and power of…
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Ep 54: More than Just Math! Integrating STEAM into Math Class
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome back to another STEAMY episode of "Poolside PD"! Today, we're diving into integrating mastery-based practices into a STEAM-focused classroom. Grab your favorite summer drink, sit back, and let's get started! Today's Topics: Overview of Mastery-Based Practices in STEAM and cross-curricular Classrooms Navig…
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Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your classroom. However, beyond all the hype there’s one underestimated resource that’s truly deserving of our attention: educators wh…
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Ep 53: Switching to Standards Based Grading
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome to another episode of Poolside PD! Today, we're diving into standards-based grading—what it is, common challenges, and practical strategies. If you want to suggest a topic, find me on socials @MoorethanJustX or leave your idea in the Modern Math Teachers Facebook group. 🌞📚 Today's Topics: Overview of Stan…
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Ep 52: Do your grading practices make the grade?
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In today's Poolside PD, we talk taboo: grading practices as Kristen asks listeners "Do Your Grading Practices Make the Grade?". We skim the surface on equitable grading practices to ensure your grades truly reflect student knowledge and understanding. Drawing from Joe Feldman's Grading for Equity we explore how t…
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Ep 51: (Re) Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Notes Taking
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this Poolside PD episode, we dive into enhancing our "Building Thinking Classrooms" by mastering two critical areas: consolidating from the bottom through student discussions and creating meaningful notes. Join Kristen as we explore a simple but effective way to support consolidation and a practical 6-step pla…
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Ep 50: Modern Classrooms Project- is it right for you?
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ☀️Welcome to the first week of Poolside PD 2024! ☀️ This week we talk all about the Modern Classrooms Project-- what it is and if it is right for your classroom. 🧐 Kristen shares insight into how each of the components of a Modern Classroom work for her and some of her mentees. Today's Topics Include: Blended Lea…
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Ep 49: 3 Questions for End of Year Reflections [REPLAY]
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Reflection doesn't just happen at the New Year, it happens at the end of the school year too! Join in on the REPLAY from 2023 to revisit our favorite reflection questions to wrap up the year! Today's Topics: The importance of reflecting on your current experience Reflecting on planning, teaching and classroom man…
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Ep 48: Probability Project in Progress
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Games are one of the best ways to teach your students about probability. And having a project where students create their own game and get to play them together? That's the ultimate! Whether you call it a probability fair, or a probability carnival, this project means highly engaged learning is happening. Today's…
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Ep 47: Geometry Projects in Progress- Wasted Space
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Looking to bring the real world to your geometry classroom? This is the PERFECT end of year geometry project! With an emphasis on geometric modeling and formula usage, your students will engage in analyzing product packaging and redesign a better, more efficient and eco-friendly wrapping for their product! This p…
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Ep 46: Summer Countdown Survival Guide: Strategies for Motivating Math Students Till the Last Day
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Shoutout to all you amazing listeners, I appreciate you! <3 If you want to share your appreciation make sure to leave a rating or review! I read and appreciate each and every one. The pre-summer slump is in full swing this time of year! And we've got a quick and easy survival guid…
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Ep 45: Engaging Math Activities for the End of the School Year
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Let’s talk. Send me a text message! As we near the end of the school year, I can feel the excitement building, and I'm sure you can too. Today, we're diving into some fantastic math activities to keep your students engaged and enthusiastic as we countdown to summer break. Today's Topics: Hands-On and Outdoor Math Activities Exploring engaging math …
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After watching so much great basketball analysis throughout March and April, Dan has been inspired to put the spotlight on a different kind of superstar: exceptional math educators. Check out a little preview of Dan's new project with Kelly Serpa Howe. Check out the full videoBethany Lockhart Johnson and Dan Meyer által
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