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
Helping Parents to See The “Why” In Math Class - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this Where Are They Now? episode, we speak with Tom Marker, a 6th grade teacher from Ohio. Tom is back to update us on how he has progressed moving students away from relying on algorithms towards…
How To Create An Authentic Math Class
In this Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we speak with Jonathan Lind, a high school math teacher currently teaching at an American school in Qatar! Over his career, he has been working to build a more …
Make Restorative Moments: Our Summer Rejuvenation Guide
It has been a long school year for those in the Northern Hemisphere! Whether you are already off on summer break like our friends in the Southern States of the U.S. or whether you’re eagerly looking …
Ensuring Equitable Supports for Students – An Interview with Tashana Howse
In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Dr. Tashana Howse, an associate professor of mathematics education at Georgia Gwinnett College. With over 22 years in mathematics education, Tashana has a…
How To Reach More Students After Two Tough Years
As we continue another school year during this pandemic, educators everywhere are asking themselves:
What should I focus on most?
How can I help my students get ready for the next grade level?
Do I have…
Guided Math & The Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework - An Interview with Christine Michalyshen
Today we speak with Christine Michalyshen, a math consultant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As a mathematics consultant for the Frontier School Division, Christine shares her experiences early in her career …
The Imperfect and Unfinished Teacher - An Interview With Chase Orton
In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast, we sit down with fellow Math Moment Maker, Chase Orton. Chase is a self-proclaimed “Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher” and today, w…
What’s On YOUR Worksheet and How Are You Using It?
In this episode Jon & Kyle outline their experience using worksheets. You’ll hear them outline different styles of worksheets while giving you insight on how to design them to maximize student thinki…
Debate Math: A Hotdog Is A Sandwich
In this special episode Kyle & Jon highlight and showcase one of their favourite new podcasts: Debate Math Podcast!
Recently in episode 4 of the Debate Math Podcast Jon and his daughter Lucie went he…
Making The Consolidation Count - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we speak with Jeremy Sarzana, a high school math teacher at a Vocational High School in Boston, Massachusetts. Jeremy has been putting all kinds of great pedago…
Using Curiosity to Engage Students With Abstract Concepts - An Interview With Elana Reiser
Today we speak with University Professor, author and former Making Math Moments That Matter Online Workshop participant, Elana Reise. Elana joins us today to chat about how we can leverage curiosity …
Experience First, Formalize Later - An Interview With Sarah Stecher
Today we speak with Sarah Stecher from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sarah has experience teaching courses from Geometry all the way through to AP Calculus in the most diverse public high school in Michiga…
Warm-Up Worries - What Should A Warm-Up Look Like?
In this episode, we’re eager to dive into a discussion about the beginning of each and every math class… you got it: Warm-Ups!
Stick around and you’ll hear how the Math Moment Maker Community defines…
Emphasizing Communication In Math Class - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this “where are they now” episode, we speak with Caitlyn Sloan, a high school math teacher from Georgia is back to update us on how she has managed since sharing struggles to bring a problem based…
Episode 172: Avoid These Misconceptions to Teach Problem-Based Lessons With Confidence
In this episode, Kyle & Jon address a few common misconceptions from the Math Moment Maker community around teaching problem-based lessons and units.
Stick around and you’ll hear how to find the righ…
Division Through The Years - A Session With Yvette Lehman
Today you’ll hear from Yvette Lehman, an elementary educator from Windsor, Ontario. Yvette is a Primary and Junior Division Teacher Consultant for the Greater Essex County Board of Education and if t…
Shifting From Pre-Teaching To Problem Solving - A Math Mentoring Moment
Today we speak with Janelle Fortmuller, a grade 5/6 teacher from Alberta. Janelle shares insights, key learnings she had around lesson design and planning in her math class.
Janelle shares her transf…
Episode 169: How Do You Create A Math Moment Maker?
Today the tables have turned! In this episode Jon & Kyle switch over to the other side of the interview and are put on the hot seat!
Jess Michalchuk, a Grade 7 educator from Foam Lake, Saskatchewan w…
Highlighting The Missing Voices In Math Education
In this compilation episode of the podcast in honour of Black History Month, Kyle & Jon highlight six educators of colour that have had a significant impact on their pedagogical practices as they con…
Decluttering Proportional Relationships - An Interview With James Tanton & Ted Coe
In this episode, Kyle and Jon speak with James Tanton, Mathematician-at-Large for the Mathematical Association of America and Founder of the Global Math Project and Ted Coe, NWEA’s Director of Conten…