Podcast

How Guided Notes Have Failed Our Students

Guided notes strive to help students better learn and participate in math class. But what if they are actually hurting…

2 months ago

The Importance of “When Done” Tasks for Fast Finishers

For me, one of the most dreaded questions from a student is “What do I do now?” In today’s episode,…

2 months ago

80. Erase Apathy by using Whiteboards in your Math Class

Did you know that whiteboards can increase student participation and reduce math anxiety? Check out my favorite ways to use…

2 months ago

79. Upgrade Turn and Talk to Musical Partners

Have you done a “turn and talk” with your students? How did it go? Getting students to talk academically can…

3 months ago

78. One Minute Hack to Get Students Prepared for Class

The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as the school year progresses. Here's my 1-minute…

3 months ago

77. Skip Traditional Math Warmups and Do This Instead

Traditional math warmups can waste precious time. Making the switch to these math adjacent tasks will boost student confidence and…

3 months ago

76. Building Teams in Your Math Class from Day 1

Using teams in your classroom sounds great, but how do you actually get that ball rolling? Here are 3 things…

3 months ago

75. The 5 Pillars of an Effective Math Classroom

Moving into this new school year, we all want to have an effective math classroom. But how do we do…

3 months ago

Ep 72. Addressing “New Math” with Middle School Parents

"Why has math changed? This isn't how I learned it!" Grownups ask me that every year at conference! In today’s…

1 year ago

Ep 71. How to Play Ghosts in the Graveyard

Make math practice fun by playing this easy-to-set-up game: Ghosts in the Graveyard. It's a game of collaboration, chance, and…

1 year ago