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
#106: How To Influence System Change - A Math Mentoring Moment
Today we speak with Nancy from St. Louis. Nancy is a math specialist at her school and is frustrated with an ineffective model of supporting students in need. You’ll hear how she wants a better plan …
![#105: How Can I Use Portfolios Without Losing My Sanity? [PART 3] - A Where Are They Now Math Mentoring Moment](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0qj099seklaoh0bx2qvdlm0cia1f?.jpg)
#105: How Can I Use Portfolios Without Losing My Sanity? [PART 3] - A Where Are They Now Math Mentoring Moment
Today we bring back Carmen Sinatra from Richmond Hill Ontario for a 3rd time on the show. Carmen continues her chat with us about teaching during a pandemic both face-to-face and online!
By stickin…
#104: Straight Outta Campos - An Interview with Ed Campos Jr.
In this episode we chat with Ed Campos Jr. who is building inclusive classrooms through music, technology, and dry-erase paint!
Stick around to hear about 360Math and why you need to be teaching it;…
#103: Learning and Teaching Early Math: An Interview With Dr. Doug Clements
In this episode we speak with author, early years math curriculum designer Doug Clements. Doug is a professor at the university of Denver. He’s published over 130 research studies, authored 23 books …
![#102: How Do I Manage A Thinking Classroom During a Pandemic? [PART 2] A Math Mentoring Moment](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8zykzfg5w3umgb538navvyyqnpak?.jpg)
#102: How Do I Manage A Thinking Classroom During a Pandemic? [PART 2] A Math Mentoring Moment
Today we bring back Carmen Sinatra from Richmond Hill Ontario. Carmen is back in the classroom with COVID protocols firmly in place and shares what it has been like teaching from a distance online an…
#101: Reframing Our Math Mindsets - An Interview With Howie Hua
Today we speak with Howie Hua, an instructor from Fresno State in California. Howie’s love of mathematics, students, and mental health are driving forces he uses to help pre-service teachers along th…
#100: Why The 2020 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit Needs To Be On Your Calendar
In this, the 100th episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast, Jon and Kyle reflect on the past 100 “weeks” of learning and why the 2nd annual FREE 2020 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit s…
#99: We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know - An Interview With Farshid Safi
Today we speak with Farshid Safi from the University of Central Florida. We reached out to Farshid after his presentation in NCTM 100 Days of Learning.
In Farshid’s work with educators he helps teac…
#98: The Thinking Classroom Part 2: An interview with Peter Liljedahl.
In this episode we speak with the godfather of the Thinking Classroom Peter Liljedahl. We spoke with Peter way back on episode 21 of the podcast about how he built the components of the thinking clas…
#97 How To Implement & Consolidate Problem Based Lessons Remotely - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this episode we chat with past mentoring moment guest Stephanie Moore from North Carolina!
We’ve brought Stephanie back on so she can share her plans for an upcoming lesson with us so she can get…
#96 : Focus & Grow - A Where Are They Now Math Mentoring Moment.
In another “Where are they now?” episode series we bring back on 5th grade math teacher Matt Makuch from Victoria BC. Matt’s back to talk about the changes he made in his classroom around Vertical no…
#95: The Vast Majority of Ed-Tech Is Garbage: An Interview with Eli Luberoff
In this episode Eli Luberoff, the CEO of Desmos not only shares why he thinks most ed-tech software doesn’t make the grade he shares significant insight on what makes Desmos a thought leader in math …
#94: How To Make Your Middle Schoolers Feel As Safe As They Did In Primary - A Math Mentoring Moment
Today we speak with Maia from the Boston area. Maia is a middle school math teacher and is working hard to make all students feel a sense of belonging in her classroom just like they felt when they w…
#93: How to Clear A Path For Growth: A Math Mentoring Where Are They Now Moment
Today on this Where Are They Now Math Mentoring we speak with Laura Tomas from Palm Beach county in Florida. Laura ‘s been teaching for 28 years and she’s an instructional coach for her school.
Laur…
#92: How Do I Manage A Thinking Classroom During a Pandemic? - A Math Mentoring Moment
Today we speak with Carmen Sinatra from Richmond Hill Ontario. Carmen is gearing up for her new school year during the pandemic and like many teachers she’s asking questions like: How can we safely u…
#91: 3 Things We Can Learn From Online Learning
This week, Jon and Kyle reflect on their experience teaching remotely and realize that while the experience was (and continues to be) a struggle for many, with hardship comes new learning.
Stick aro…
#90: What First Day Of School Activities Should I Use? - A Math Mentoring Moment
That there is Whitney Becker - a middle school math teacher from Alabama. Whitney joined us to discuss what activities are great on the first day of school to show students what we as teachers value …
Dan Meyer & Three Act Math
Today we speak with the creator of the 3-act math structure, Guinness Book of World Record holder, national speaker, and Chief Academic Officer at Desmos, Dan Meyer.
We get the dirt on Dan’s backgro…
#88 How To Start The School Year Off Right From A Distance
Kyle and Jon share their insights on what was working and what needed improvement from their emergency remote teaching time before summer and provide suggestions on how you can start this coming scho…
#87 How To Teach My Class When Students Are Underprepared - A Math Mentoring Moment
In this episode we speak with Math Moment Maker Stephanie Moore from North Carolina. Stephanie is a college instructor recently became a Making Math Moments Certified Educator after enrolling in our …