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Making Math Moments That Matter

They’re Not Engaged! What Should I Do? - A Math Mentoring Moment

Jan 13, 2025
35:17

Struggling to get your math students genuinely engaged and confident—without relying on the same old worksheets?


In this mentoring moment episode, you’ll discover how a fellow high school teacher will restructure her lessons and rethink classroom culture to help students conquer math anxiety and develop true problem-solving skills—so you can do the same in your own classroom.

  1. Discover specific math lesson strategies to make every student feel both supported and challenged.
  2. Learn how to flip your math lesson structure so students do the heavy thinking from the start.
  3. Explore practical ways to boost participation and spark genuine curiosity in math.

Play this episode now to grab simple yet powerful shifts that will transform your support class into a thriving, confidence-building environment.


How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? 


What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? 


Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. 


Book a short conversation with our team now.

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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

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