Beste Math Teacher podcasts (2025)

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#90 AI in Math Education: What’s Hype vs. What Actually Helps? 15:38

9h ago15:38

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔 When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "This is just Mathway for English teachers." But after hearing how my colleagues were using AI in creative and time-saving way…

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#89: March Math Madness in the Classroom🏀 15:40

7d ago15:40

15:40

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🏀What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets? March is one of the best times of the year to bring real-world connections into your math classroom. From buzzer-beaters to bracket predictions, major spor…

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#88: Rigor + Relationships = Student Engagement 10:41

14d ago10:41

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! February is the month of love, and we’re asking: Can you set high expectations and still be the teacher your students love and trust? Spoiler alert: You absolutely can! In this episode, we’re diving into how balancing meaningful relationships with rigorous instruction leads to …

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#87: Winning Warm-Ups: Easy Bell Ringers to Energize Your Math Class 10:17

21d ago10:17

10:17

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets them thinking critically right from the start. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✔️ Why wa…

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#86: Presidents Day Projects: Connecting Math to History 🇺🇸📊 8:40

28d ago8:40

8:40

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Presidents’ Day isn’t just a time to reflect on leadership—it’s a perfect opportunity to connect math to history and civic engagement! In this episode, we’re diving into cross-curricular connections that bring real-world math into your classroom. In this episode, you’ll learn: …

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#85: Real-World Math at the Big Game: The Football Championship Project 🏈📊 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real, relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the biggest cultural events of the year! 🙌 In this episode, we’ll cover: ✔️ Why real-world math …

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#84 Transforming Classrooms to Meet Every Learner’s Needs with Rob Barnett 41:40

1M ago41:40

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Rob Barnett, a former teacher, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), and author of the brand-new book Meet Every Learner’s Needs. Rob has dedicated his career to empowering educators with practical strategies to unlock the f…

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#83 Using AI to Engage Students Beyond the Classroom 11:55

2M ago11:55

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Want to make math feel relevant? In this episode, Kristen shares tips for connecting math lessons to students’ lives and interests. Plus, learn how to use AI tools to find real-world examples and data to bring into your classroom! 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why real-world connections…

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#82 Classroom Management Strategy Reset for Second Semester 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Is your classroom ready for the second semester? This episode dives into CHAMPS strategies to help you reset routines, reestablish expectations, and create a positive learning environment. Plus, discover how AI tools can make classroom management easier than ever! 💡 What You’ll…

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#81 New Year, New Goals: Simple Goal Setting Classroom Activities 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Start the new year with intentionality! In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help teachers and students set meaningful goals for 2025. From reflecting on last semester to using AI tools for organization, this episode is packed with actionable tips. 💡 What You’ll Learn:…

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🏆BEST OF 2024: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking 19:13

2M ago19:13

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 51: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking 🎉 Back by popular demand, this episode blew up in 2024, and we’re bringing it back to give you all the tools to level up your Thinking Classroom! Whether you’re diving int…

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🏆BEST OF 2024: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 12:16

3M ago12:16

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 🎉 We’re bringing back one of your absolute favorites from 2024! This episode topped the charts because you loved the actionable strategies and clear structure ideas to mak…

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The best of Beyond My Years (so far!) 3:25

3M ago3:25

3:25

To close out the year, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from the first nine episodes of the Beyond My Years podcast – and looking ahead at some of what’s to come in 2025! Listen to Beyond My Years: Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Apple Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Spotify Listen to Beyond My Years via web browser…

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Ep 78: Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January 8:49

3M ago8:49

8:49

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the semester and prepare for a fresh start in January. ✨ In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help you and your students reflect on progress, reset your cl…

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Ep 77: Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students 8:19

3M ago8:19

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students Feeling the pressure of semester exams? 📝 In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite tips to help teachers and students prepare for exams with confidence and less stress. Learn how to run effective review sessions…

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Ep 76: The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands on Math Activity 8:24

3M ago8:24

8:24

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands-On Math Activity Bring holiday cheer into your math classroom with the Gift Wrap Challenge! 🎁 In this episode, Kristen shares how this hands-on activity engages students with real-world math during the holiday season. Learn how to use this fun…

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Ep 75: Managing Classroom Energy and Behavior During the Holiday Season 9:13

4M ago9:13

9:13

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holidays right around the corner, keeping classroom behavior on track can feel like a challenge! 🎄 In this episode, Kristen shares practical strategies to manage classroom energy and maintain a positive learning environment during the busiest time…

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Ep 74: Inclusively Celebrating Winter Holidays in Your Math Classroom 8:25

4M ago8:25

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Inside the Episode The winter holidays are here, and it’s time to celebrate! 🎄 But how can we bring the holiday spirit into our math classrooms in a way that’s inclusive and respectful of all students? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares practical strat…

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Beyond My Years: Teaching takes joy, starring Rebecka Peterson 51:14

4M ago51:14

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The latest episode of Beyond My Years features 2023 National Teacher of the Year — and math educator! — Rebecka Peterson. On the episode, Host Ana Torres and Rebecka discuss their similar experiences as young immigrants to the United States. Rebecka shares all that she has come to love and appreciate about the K–12 environment after a tough transit…

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Ep 73: Easy Real-World Math Applications for the Busy Season 9:03

4M ago9:03

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holiday season in full swing, it can be hard to keep students engaged and focused. 🎄 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares easy real-world math applications that require minimal prep but keep students learning! From budgeting …

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84. Breaking the Cycle of Math Anxiety and Rethinking Traditional Teaching Practices 42:20

4M ago42:20

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Today we are joined by Juliana Tapper. Tune in as we dive into the roots of math anxiety and trauma, and explore practical strategies for helping students overcome these challenges in the classroom. Not only that, but continuing with the theme of "hot takes", we take critical look at traditional tools like cold calling, fluency drills, and explicit…

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Ep 72: Surviving the Holiday Season in the Classroom: Simple Strategies for Success 15:18

4M ago15:18

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨The holiday season is here, and we know how hectic it can get in the classroom! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing simple classroom strategies that will help you stay on top of things and enjoy the season. From managing classroom energy to adding festive f…

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Ep 71: The Power of Reflection: How to Use Exit Tickets Effectively 9:39

4M ago9:39

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re diving deep into one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for any math teacher: exit tickets. If you’re looking for a quick, effective way to check for understanding and gather valuable insights about your students, this epis…

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Ep 70: Using the Election in Math Class: Engage Students with Real-World Data 9:06

5M ago9:06

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re talking about how you can make math relevant and exciting by integrating election data into your algebra lessons. With the upcoming 2024 election, there’s no better time to show students how mathematical concepts can be used to …

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83. How to Integrate Discovery & Hands-on Learning in Your Math Classroom 11:07

5M ago11:07

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One of my favorite and sometimes hardest things to do in the classroom is let students explore math. In today’s episode I am going to be sharing how you can harness the power of discovery and hands-on learning. Let’s get started. Educator Exponential is happening this Friday! It's one-of-a-kind virtual conference for 5th -8th grade math teachers wh…

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Episode #69: Controversial Conversations with Julianna Tapper 37:09

5M ago37:09

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this exciting episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we dive into some of the most debated topics in math education with Juliana Tapper, author of the upcoming book Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention. Juliana shares her insights on when direct instruction is not just effective—but…

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Beyond My Years: Teaching with resilience, starring Fawn Nguyen 49:42

5M ago49:42

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Hi Math Teacher Lounge listeners! Here’s an episode from Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years, that we think you’ll like. It features math teacher extraordinaire Fawn Nguyen, who you may remember from past appearances on this show. On this episode, Fawn, a math educator with over 30 years of classroom experience, tells Host Ana Torres the story o…

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Ep 68: Rock your Parent Teacher Conferences + Open House 10:28

5M ago10:28

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Are you ready to make the most of parent-teacher conferences and open house this fall? 🍁 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing my top tips to help you feel prepared and confident! 🔑 Learn how to use a pre-conference reflection form to keep conferences focused …

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Ep 67: Cultivating a Growth Mindset 13:25

5M ago13:25

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Are you ready to foster a growth mindset in your math classroom? 🎯 In this episode, we break down Jo Boaler’s top strategies for encouraging students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and develop effective problem-solving skills. 🧠✨ What you'll learn: The true meaning…

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Ep 66: Integrating the 8 Math Practices 13:45

6M ago13:45

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Welcome to The Modern Math Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to bring the 8 Mathematical Practices into your everyday math lessons. These practices are the key to helping students think like mathematicians, and we’ve got practical tips to make them a seamless…

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82. Ditching Guided Notes for More Effective Practices 14:30

6M ago14:30

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Guided notes strive to help students better learn and participate in math class. But what if they are actually hurting more than helping? This is the first in a series of "hot-takes" for things that need a facelift in the math classroom. Let's get started. Check out the links and resources for today's episode here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/…

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Ep 65: Get them Talking! Boosting Student Engagement with Discourse 10:39

6M ago10:39

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful strategy for increasing student engagement: mathematical discourse. If you’ve ever struggled to get your students talking about math, this episode is for you! I’ll be sharing practical tips on how to use the 5 Practices for Orche…

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81. The Importance of "When Done" Tasks for Students 12:40

6M ago12:40

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For me, one of the most dreaded questions from a student is “What do I do now?” Mostly because in the moment it stresses me out. Maybe I didn’t think students would finish this quickly or I didn’t plan something else. In today’s episode, I am sharing something I do to prepare in advance for these scenarios without creating a whole new chore. Let’s …

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Ep 64: Project Based Learning without the Overwhelm 11:32

6M ago11:32

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Today, we’re tackling a topic that can truly transform your classroom—Project-Based Learning (PBL). If the idea of PBL feels daunting, don’t worry! In this episode, I’m breaking it down into simple, manageable steps so you can start incorporating PBL into your lessons without f…

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80. Erase Apathy by using Whiteboards in your Math Class 16:05

6M ago16:05

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Who doesn’t love using whiteboards? I have fond memories as a kid going to my mom’s classroom during the summer while she set up for the school year and just drawing on her whiteboards with my sister. It was care-free fun because if I made a mistake in my drawing, it could easily be erased and fixed. In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing how…

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Ep 63: Engaging Students with Real World Math Applications 11:03

6M ago11:03

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to every math teacher’s heart—engaging students with real-world math applications. We’ve all heard the classic, “When am I ever going to need this?” question, and today, I’m here to give you the tools to answer that in a way …

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79. Elevating Turn & Talk to Musical Partners 14:21

6M ago14:21

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Have you done a “turn and talk” with your students? How did it go? Getting students to talk academically with each other can take some work. In today’s episode I am going to be sharing a fun way to get students up and moving AND talking to one another about math. Let’s get started. For links and resources talked about in this episode, head to the s…

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Ep 62: Build Positive Classroom Culture with a Social Contract 11:36

7M ago11:36

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today’s episode, Kristen Moore breaks down the essentials of creating a positive classroom culture. From setting clear expectations to co-creating norms and establishing a social contract, this episode is packed with tips to help you foster a supportive, respectful, and coll…

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78. One Minute Hack to Get Students Prepared 12:35

7M ago12:35

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Don’t let August and September fool you. The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as the school year progresses. So how can we help students get all their needed supplies out and ready to go without asking a bajillion times? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down my 1 minute hack that has saved my sanity the past two sc…

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Ep 61: Classroom Management Strategies for a Successful School Year 21:25

7M ago21:25

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this episode, we continue our back-to-school series with a focus on effective classroom management strategies. We’ll explore how to set up clear classroom rules, routines, and procedures to ensure a productive and positive learning environment. Drawing insights from renowned…

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77. Skip Warmups & Do This Instead 20:16

7M ago20:16

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I don’t do warmups in my math classes. At least not in the traditional sense where there is a problem on the screen from yesterday’s lesson or previous content. But I do like the idea of starting off with a bite-sized problem that helps put my students’ minds in math mode. So I’ll be sharing exactly how to do that in today’s episode. Let’s get star…

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NEW! Beyond My Years: Teaching with heart, starring Joyce Abbott 49:26

7M ago49:26

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Check out Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years— host and educator Ana Torres seeks out educational insights and hard-won lessons directly from people who have thrived for decades in the classroom: seasoned educators. On this premiere episode, Ana soaks up wisdom from Joyce Abbott, an educator so passionate about her students that she inspired one…

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Ep 60: Start with Success: Planning for the First Week of School 15:51

7M ago15:51

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the essential strategies you need to set your students up for success during the first week of school. From setting clear expectations and practicing routines to easing into math content with low-floor tasks, we’ve got you covered. I’ll s…

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76. Building Effective Teams from Day 1 15:25

7M ago15:25

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Last episode we talked about the 5 pillars of an effective math classroom, with the final pillar being teamwork. Now using teams in your classroom sounds great in theory, but how do you actually get that ball rolling? In today’s episode I am going to share how I set my teams up for success starting the 1st day of the school year. Let’s get started.…

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Ep 59: Classroom Decor + Design for a Productive Math Classroom 20:35

7M ago20:35

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this week's episode, we kick off our back-to-school series by focusing on setting up your classroom for success. Join Kristen Moore as she shares essential tips on organizing your teacher workspace, arranging student desks, and creating an engaging overall classroom feel. Wh…

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75. The 5 Pillars of an Effective Math Classroom 11:53

7M ago11:53

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Moving into this new school year, we all want to lay the best foundation possible. But once that foundation is laid, how do we raise up our students into mathematicians? In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing the 5 pillars I use in my classroom to mold my students into mathematicians. Let’s get started. Check out my FREE Building Effective Te…

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Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 13:01

7M ago13:01

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Discover how a consistent class structure can transform your teaching and reduce student anxiety. Welcome to another episode of The Modern Math Teacher podcast! In today's episode, Kristen Moore dives into the importance of consistency in classroom cadence and how it can transf…

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Ep 57: Fitting It All In: Balancing Effective Teaching Practices 10:35

8M ago10:35

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Don’t let overwhelm stop you from integrating new innovative and effective teaching practices in your math classroom. In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of "fitting it all in" when it comes to integrating various effective teaching practices in your classroom. We und…

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EP 56: Get Real With PBL In Math Class 14:22

8M ago14:22

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Welcome back to Poolside PD! Today, we’re diving into Project-Based Learning (PBL) in middle and high school math classes, discussing key elements, challenges, and practical tips. PBL can make math engaging and meaningful by connecting it to real-world problems. Grab your favor…

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Ep 55: The Power of Problem Solving 14:49

8M ago14:49

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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Join us this week as we dive in to the history and power of Problem Solving. Look before the Building Thinking Classrooms book took the math world by storm, other educational experts were leading the way with problem solving and the power of teaching through problems. It's time…

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