Making Math Moments That Matter Why “Doing It All” Is Hurting Your Progress For Sustainable Math Achievement
As a math coordinator or coach do you ever feel like your math improvement to-do list could double as a novel? Same here. Turns out, the secret to increased math achievement isn’t in doing more—it’s in doing less (but better).
Discover why going narrow might be the key to transforming math instruction in your school(s).
Many math leaders and educators struggle with setting actionable goals that truly move the needle to gain traction and achieve improved math results. This episode dives into an approach to narrowing your focus, helping you avoid spreading resources too thin and ensuring meaningful, measurable progress in your classrooms.
- Learn how to pinpoint the one specific goal that will drive measurable math improvement across your school or district.
- Understand why narrowing your focus on a single grade or concept can build long-term capacity in mathematics and spill over into broader success.
- Get actionable strategies for supporting teachers' content knowledge and pedagogical moves for sustainable growth in math.
Tune in now to uncover how narrowing your math focus can widen your district's success and create lasting change in your math program!
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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.