What To Do When You’re Doubting Your Teaching Approach - A Math Mentoring Moment

That there is Christa Amezcua from Mexico! Christa is a middle school teacher and comes on the show today to talk about what we should do when you’re doubting your teaching approach and strategies. 

We chat with Christa about a recent interaction she had with a colleague that left her feeling a bit inadequate and we help her focus her efforts so she can build her confidence so she can continue to Make Math Moments

This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through a common math class struggle. Together, we’ll brainstorm some possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. 

You’ll Learn: 

• How to Convince Colleagues Making Math Moments is Worth it? 
• Why having a partner to share your thinking is absolutely necessary. 
• What data should we look at to feel confident with our teaching methods. 

Resources: 

• Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework Guidebook
• Problem Based Lessons & Units of Study
• The Make Math Moments Academy

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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.