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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…

8 months 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…

9 months ago

Ep 70. Making Math Notes Meaningful

The way math notes are typically done does not make them meaningful. In fact, it's a waste of time! We…

9 months ago

Ep 69. Classroom Transformations: Making a Meaningful Math Experience

Have you ever wondered how teachers transform their classrooms into a forensics lab, operation room, or do a Starbucks classroom…

9 months ago

Ep 68. Leveled Practice to Reach and Grow All Students

Questioning how to reach all of your students? Let's explore how can you level practice with low level and extension…

9 months ago

Ep 67. Activities for the First Week of School

Looking to revamp your first week of school routine? Here is everything I do the first week of school to…

10 months ago

Ep 66. Hidden Google Apps to Save Teachers Time

As a teacher, who wouldn't want to save time? So that’s why I invited Lauren Ellis on to the show…

10 months ago

Ep 54. Adding Movement to Increase Math Engagement

In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing what I believe is the most overlooked way to get students’…

1 year ago

Ep 53. The Math Workshop Model for Middle School

The one thing that all of us teachers need is more time. More time to plan, to grade, and to…

1 year ago

Ep 52. Cultivating Creativity in the Math Classroom

When you see math class in movies and tv shows, do you recall how it’s depicted? Typically as a boring…

1 year ago