

Math on the Rocks
CMC Central
We are three mathematics educators who love to talk about math, math education, and the politics of math...often while drinking a beer. Our podcast is an attempt to invite more people into our conversations. For the video versions of our episodes, go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvolZqLMhJmlKZXVW-HMWHmGsXXaeH09f
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Apr 15, 2024 • 20min
Ep 04 - The guys talk about Three Dimensions of Systemic Change
In this episode we dig into the Three Dimensions of Systemic Change That Support Mathematics Instruction. We will discuss each dimension during the next three episodes!
An Assets-Based Approach to Instruction
Active Engagement Through Investigation and Connection
Cultural and Personal Relevance
CMC - Central Webinar - April 18, 2024 - with Dan Meyer
Register for this webinar here: https://forms.gle/ZBkRSXhDFrVnCtzZ8
Download the flyer: https://bit.ly/CMC-VLS
Read Chapter 2 of the 2023 California Mathematics Framework
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ma/cf/
For the video versions of our episodes, go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvolZqLMhJmlKZXVW-HMWHmGsXXaeH09f

Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep 03 - Fawn Nguyen shares her thinking
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the MotR crew sponsors a webinar guest-hosted by some sort of luminary in the math education field. In this episode, it is Fawn Nguyen!
This episode might best be experienced by watching the video.
Use this Google form to let us know to remind you of upcoming webinars:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS9jltcD1_rBfSAtMj7cnCvtbViZ08supxQCqTl_iNZdO8KA/viewform
Download the webinar flyer here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15uEFQYYQpLQ4CJCD7f2EVEf26MIQeh_KnNAxFumvme4/export/pdf
For the video versions of our episodes, go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvolZqLMhJmlKZXVW-HMWHmGsXXaeH09f

Mar 14, 2024 • 19min
Ep 02 - The entire MotR band gets together
Whew! The CMC Central Symposium was a WILD success this past weekend, so this episode we debrief that amazing experience. We also dabble in math anxiety and share an idea for how parents can mathematically interact with their children in healthy ways.
Duane's math anxiety blog post: https://theothermath.com/index.php/2024/03/05/math-anxiety-parents-and-children/
Research on math anxiety and parents: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883035519322323
Virtual Learning Series: https://www.cmc-math.org/cmc-central/virtual-learning-series
CMC Central Math Week: https://www.cmc-math.org/cmc-central
Webinar - Empowering Students: Providing Meaningful High School Math Pathways - https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-DPR0EIJbdMrJ01H6SiuciS9FSqPWog/view?usp=sharing

Mar 5, 2024 • 15min
Ep 01 - Duane and Cole introduce MotR
Here is our inaugural episode. Cole and Duane introduce Math on the Rocks and share the latest news coming from the Central Region of the California Math Council.
We mention a bunch of stuff in this episode. Here are the links:
California Math Council:
https://www.cmc-math.org
Inspiring Math Minds: A Virtual Learning Series
https://www.cmc-math.org/cmc-central/virtual-learning-series
Math on the Rocks Podcast:
https://www.cmc-math.org/podcast
Contact us if you have any thoughts or suggestions!
Cole: cosampson@kern.org
Duane: dhabecker@mcoe.org

Feb 2, 2024 • 1min
MotR - Episode 0
Just a lame introduction to see if everything is working.


