#5: Too Many Resources and Too Little Time - A Math Mentoring Moment with Nicole Martin

Dec 31, 2018

Nicole Martin, a 3rd/4th grade math teacher in Las Vegas Nevada, shares her struggle with organizing math lessons using online resources. The hosts provide tips on structuring math blocks, maximizing learning opportunities, and differentiating tasks for all students. They also discuss challenges in a diverse classroom, using small group lessons and 3-act math tasks, strategies for challenging high-achieving students, and building a strong mathematics program.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Passion for Teaching and Memorable Moments

02:18 • 7min

Marrying Math Resources with Standards

09:07 • 4min

Challenges in a Classroom with Diverse Learners

13:13 • 15min

Using Small Group Lessons and 3-Act Math Tasks

27:48 • 26min

Strategies for Challenging High-Achieving Students

53:47 • 8min

Building a Strong and Balanced Mathematics Program

01:01:22 • 3min

In our first Mentoring Moments episode we chat with Nicole Martin, a 3rd/4th grade math teacher in Las Vegas Nevada. Nicole was struggling with how to structure her math lessons in a way that is engaging yet meaningful when she has so many great resources she’s found online. Nicole shares with us how after finding so many great math resources online such as 3 act math tasks, estimation 180 and more, she struggles to organize her math block to include these resources with intentionality on an ongoing basis. Listen in as we hear Nicole’s story and the tips we give her to try out in her classroom.

You’ll Learn:

How to structure your 70 min math block to teach through problem solving.
How we can maximize learning opportunities with online resources.
How to differentiate problem-solving tasks to meet the needs of all students - especially your high flyers.

Show notes can be found at http://makemathmoments.com/episode5

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