Making Math Moments That Matter
Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students.
As a teacher are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings?
As a mathematics coordinator or leader are you wondering how to support teachers when implementing engaging math lessons that fuel student sense making?
Over the last 19 years, Kyle and Jon, the founders of MakeMathMoments.com have been engaging students, teachers, and district program leaders with effective mathematics pedagogy, accessible resources, and inspiring learning environments in K-12 math classrooms.
Now, in this podcast they coach you - K-12 classroom teachers and district leaders of mathematics through a 6 step plan that cultivates and fosters your mathematics program like a strong, healthy and balanced tree.
If you master the 6 parts of an effective mathematics program, the impact you have on students or teachers will grow and reach far and wide.
Every week, you’ll hear insight from practicing classroom teachers and leaders in math education so you’ll get the feedback, guidance, and fresh ideas you need to stop feeling overwhelmed, gain back your confidence, and inspire the students and fellow teachers you serve to enjoy the beauty of mathematics once again.
Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 407
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Crafting a Productive Math Struggle in Your Math Classroom
In this episode we speak with veteran Grade 8 classroom teacher, author and current NCTM President, Kevin Dykema.
Kevin spends time with us to unpack why productive struggle is a necessary part of an …
Five Math PD Pitfalls To Avoid in 2022-2023 - Part 1
In this first part of a two part series Jon & Kyle discuss break down math PD pitfalls we should all avoid so that we can support, encourage, and build engaged educators who want to spark curiosity …
Crafting Mentoring Moments - An Interview With Jim Strachan
In this episode, we speak with one of our mentor’s, Jim Strachan. Jim authored the work Mentoring For All and has been instrumental in developing successful mentorship programs here in Ontario.
Stick…
Are Calculators Good or Bad For Math Class?
In this episode Jon & Kyle discuss whether calculators are good or bad for mathematics learning.
Dig in with them as they chat about their past calculator #classroomfails and how they now position the…
How To Fill Your Bucket - An 2022 NCTM Annual Reflection
In this live taping of the Make Math Moments That Matter Podcast Jon & Kyle visit the 2022 Annual NCTM Conference in Los Angeles. The discuss how conferences can “fill your bucket” as well as hear ke…
How Can I Use Standards Based Grading When Policies Are Limiting - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this episode we speak with Anna Clark all about how to fit a square peg in a round hole. Yes, we’re talking about standards based grading and rigid gradebook programs and policies.
Anna is just sta…
How Effective Math Educators Are Developed
In this episode Jon & Kyle discuss the importance of building both math content knowledge and pedagogical-content knowledge when designing your own or your district professional development plans.
St…
What’s On YOUR Magic Wand Wish List For Math Class?
What do you envision for mathematics teaching and learning in your math class?
While we all want teachers and students to feel capable and confident each day in our mathematics classrooms, we must tak…
Assessing Multiplication Facts - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this episode we speak with TL Eller around developing assessment tools and routines to capture student understanding of their multiplication facts.
TL is a 3rd / 4th grade educator from Grove City…
Figuring Out Fluency - An Interview with Jennifer Bay-Williams
In this episode we speak with professor, author, speaker Jennifer Bay-Williams. Dr. Bay-Williams is an internationally respected mathematics educator, a prolific author and popular speaker on topics …
What’s After The Lesson?
What do I do after I finish a lesson? How does practice fit in? Do I have enough time to build conceptual understanding using a problem-based lesson AND still build fluency?
In this episode Kyle and …
How To Mentor Educators With New Math Standards - A Math Mentoring Moment
Today we bring on Laura Tomas for a record third appearance. Laura has been an educator for 31 years, she’s a math coach and fellow podcast host from Palm Beach Florida.
Laura chats with us today abo…
Belief Is The Most Important Word In Math Education
Have you ever met a math guru who shreds the keytar and just so happens to be in a rock band that opened for Bon Jovi? Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru joins us on the show today to talk about why …
How To Create More Time When Time is Scarce
When we hop on our Monthly Q&A Calls with Academy Members or Mentorship Calls with District Math Leaders, one of the largest barriers to transforming mathematics pedagogy and educator content knowled…
How to Use Trickery & Influence In Math Class For Good
In this episode we discuss how to use trickery or influence in your math class for good. We’ll discuss the difference between moral influence and immorary trickery; how educators could and should con…
Clothesline Math - An Interview With Chris Shore
In this episode we speak with Chris Shore all about changing the world and why clothesline math is the master number sense maker. Chris has spent 33 years in education helping students understand the…
Assessment Questions & Answers
In episode 189 we discussed all things assessment and standards based grading with guru Tom Schimmer. We knew you had follow up questions around assessing in your classroom so in this episode we’re s…
Assessing Beyond Right & Wrong - An Interview with Tom Schimmer
Today we speak with an independent education author, speaker, and consultant from Vancouver, BC. Over the course of his career he has been a classroom teacher, school administrator, and district leve…
Hold Off On Grabbing The Wheel - A Coaching Moment
In this episode, we’re excited to bring back two of our past educator guests for a discussion about supporting teachers through instructional coaching. We spoke with Jess Michalchuk back in Episode 1…
Misconceptions About Teaching Students Who Struggle With Math
Do you have students who struggle with math in your classroom? How can we get them to take the earbuds out and actually put in effort in our classes? On today’s episode we talk to Juliana Tapper from…