Making Math Moments That Matter

Math Talks, Number Talks, Minilessons, Warm-ups… What are these routines? Is there a difference? If so, what are those differences?In this episode, we’ll unpack what we believe the true elements of a Math Talk are and how you can leverage the power of an effective Math Talk in your classroom to start your next math lesson!You’ll learn: What is a math talk and what Is not a math talk;The Teacher Moves necessary to lead a math talk effectively; Why you should include math talks into your programming; and, What resources exist so I can start tomorrow. Resources: https://Wodb.ca  https://Estimation180.com https://Wouldyourathermath.com  How To Lead A Math Talk Snapshot → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np4gGKmspbE https://Mathisvisual.com  https://makemathmoments.com/tasksLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

In this episode, we chat with Steven Leinwand and Eric Milou about strategies for creating an invigorating high school math program. They discuss the need for shifts in math education, eliminating outdated content, and the importance of relating math to real-life situations. The guests share their experiences with graphic calculators and highlight the importance of empowerment in math education. They also emphasize the significance of collaboration among teachers, express gratitude, and provide guidance on developing a strong mathematics program.

In this episode you’ll hear Ryan Kinzler, a 8th grade teacher from Pittsburg discuss his concerns over blending his traditional curriculum resources (such as the textbook) with high impact strategies and problem based lessons. In this discussion Ryan realizes how to feel confident with the choices he makes in the classroom and how small moves will result in big impact. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through problems of practice and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn: How to stay aligned with your department when your teaching approach varies; How to blend the resources you’ve collected with your curriculum; How to change your pedagogy one lesson at a time; and,How to feel confident about the choices you make in your classroom.Resources: Ryan’s Twitter: @crushTheTurtleG’Day Math by James TantonVisual PatternsWhich One Doesn’t BelongMake Math Moments Problem Based Units Learn How To “Flip” The Gradual Release of Responsibility Lesson ModelLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

Today on the podcast Jon & Kyle dig into Crafting a Hero’s Journey: The Power of Storytelling in Math Class including why teaching math should be more like telling a story, what elements will help you craft a lesson that plays out like a story to spark curiosity in your students, how to get kids hooked in just like your favourite movies and books, and finally where you can go to learn more and begin crafting your own mathematics program that feels like a book you don’t want to put down.You’ll learn: Why teaching mathematics should be more like telling a story vs. “teaching” with the gradual release of responsibility model;The necessary elements that will help craft a story that sparks curiosity in your students; How you can shape your math lessons so they’re like your favourite addictive movies and books; and,Where you can go to find more on making your math class a story that students won’t want to end.Resources: https://summit.makemathmoments.comhttps://learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks https://makemathmoments.com/hero/ https://makemathmoments.com/framework https://blog.mrmeyer.com/2011/the-three-acts-of-a-mathematical-story/ https://apocketfulofpi.com/coordinating-the-struggle-making-math-moments-week-3/ Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

On the podcast today we speak with Chrissy Allison. Chrissy is a former middle school math teacher and instructional coach who’s spent the past 7 years supporting school administrators and their coaches to improve teaching and learning through professional learning and instructional coaching. She’s the host of The Mindful Math Podcast, and she works full time as an online coach for school- and district-level math coaches, specialists, and instructional leaders. Stick with us and you will hear ideas, tips, and insights about how to support students with unfinished learning in math. You’ll also hear how to differentiate lessons and tasks to meet students where they are while moving forward with content from the current grade. You’ll Learn: Students with unfinished learning can engage in grade-level workThere are simple ways to differentiate lessons and tasks to meet students where they are while moving forward with content from the current gradeAccelerating unfinished learning is about way more than “filling math gaps.” Oftentimes students have a history of struggling in math class and, as a result, lack confidence in their ability which can look like low motivation and engagement. It’s important to help students in these social-emotional areas as well as with academics.Resources: Increase Access Resource Bundle - 10 Strategies, Planning Guide, Asset-Based vs. Deficit-Based Language ChartSolutions to Unfinished Learning Must Go Beyond Academics - post on Achieve the Core’s Aligned blogT or F? Students With Unfinished Learning Can Access Grade-Level Math - The Mindful Math Podcast Episode 8Bridge to Grade-Level Math Framework - A Proven 5-Step System To Support Students With Unfinished LearningLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

We’re bringing back two wonderful and hilariously entertaining educators who are passionate about helping parents navigate math education. Hilary Kresiberg and Matthew Beyranevand have co authored a new book for teachers called Partnering With Parents. Stick around and learn how to help parents deal with math anxiety so they can assist their children at home; how to communicate with your parents when starting the school year; how we can communicate our strategies and methodologies with parents so they feel confident; and, how we can help parents with the varying levels of homework students get from year to year or even teacher to teacher. You’ll Learn: How to help parents deal with math anxiety so they can assist their children at home;How to communicate with your parents when starting the school year; How we can communicate our strategies and methodologies with parents so they feel confident; and, How we can help parents with the varying levels of homework students get from year to year or even teacher to teacher.Resources: Partnering With Parents [Book] Adding Parents To The Equation [Book] mathwithmatthew.com @Dr_Kreisberg Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

Today we speak with Shelley Yearley all about how we can rethink fractions in the mathematics classroom! Shelley is a fellow Ontario educator, researcher and author who has held many roles over her career which you will hear all about today including her most recent role as she has returned to the classroom!Stick with us and you learn why you should focus on unit fractions before rushing to the algorithm for operating with fractions; what the Fraction Learning Pathway is and how it can help you in your classroom; and, why students & many adults struggle with fractions and what we can do about it.You’ll Learn: How we can understand fractions at a deeper level (as educators)Why students & many adults struggle with fractions and what we can do about it.Why you should ask students what they knowWhy you should focus on unit fractions before any operations with fractionsWhat is the Fraction Learning Pathway and how you can use it in your classroom.Resources: Targeted implementation planning supports 4 revised mathematicshttps://www.Mathies.ca https://www.fractionslearningpathways.ca/Rethinking Fractionshttps://twitter.com/shelleyyearly  Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

In this episode we speak with the great Marilyn Burns. Marilyn  is one of today’s most highly respected mathematics educators. Over the course of more than 55 years, Marilyn has taught children, led professional development sessions, spoken at conferences, contributed to professional journals, written more than a dozen books for children, and created more than 20 professional development resources for teachers and administrators.Stick with us and you learn what assessment really means and how to assess for student learning; how you can integrate one-on-one interviews into your math program and still “teach the curriculum”; what to ask when assessing your students in one-on-one interviews; and, you’ll learn how to become passionate and curious about how students think and reason.You’ll Learn: What assessment really means and how to assess for student learning;How you can integrate one-on-one interviews into your math program and still “teach the curriculum”;Why answers are only the beginning;What to ask when assessing your students in one-on-one interviews; and, How to become passionate and curious about how students think and reason.Resources: https://marilynburnsmath.com/ https://twitter.com/mburnsmath Math Solutions https://mathsolutions.com/ Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

On today’s episode, we’re excited to dive into how to make the most of the VIRTUAL conferences you attend including how to avoid “death by webinar”!We’ll also be diving into some strategies on how to be more picky when selecting your session plus how to stay more engaged while you’re in them. Finally we’re excited to make a BIG announcement that we know the Math Moment Maker Community is going to love.You’ll learn: How you can make the most of the virtual conferences you attend including how to avoid “death by webinar”; How to be more picky when choosing your sessions; and,We are excited to make an announcement that you’re going to love.Resources: https://makemathmoments.com/summit Doug Clements https://makemathmoments.com/episode103 https://makemathmoments.com/episode133/ https://makemathmoments.com/grade-9-de-streamed-math/ https://makemathmoments.com/episode15/ Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.

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 MomentsThis 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 GuidebookProblem Based Lessons & Units of StudyThe Make Math Moments AcademyLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!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.