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
- 406
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
How to Support All Students Without ‘Watering Down’ the Math: A Look At MTSS
Why Your Struggling Students Aren’t Catching Up—Even With Extra Help
In this episode, we take a closer look at MTSS—Multi-Tiered System of Supports—through the lens of mathematics. While many schools …
You Bought a Math Curriculum Resource... Now What?
School districts often invest significant time and money into purchasing new math curriculum resources, but all too often, those materials end up collecting dust—or worse, being implemented in ways t…
My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment
Have you been relying on endless algebra flowcharts to nowhere?
Are your students relying on tricks and shortcuts instead of truly understanding math? Are they seeing math as a set of disconnected pro…
How To Lead Effective Math PLCs
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Maximizing Your PLCs: Turning Collaboration into Real Impact
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Support or Setback? The Hidden Cost of Front-Loading Support for Math Teachers
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How To Prepare For Your Upcoming Standardized Math Test & Reduce Unwanted Pressure
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How Useful Are Pacing Guides in Math Instruction? Balancing Alignment and Autonomy
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The Real Magic Behind Math Talk Success In Your Classroom
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Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math
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The Key to Understanding Fractions and Algebraic Thinking
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Why Math Coaching Might Not Be Sticking (And What to Do About It)
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Math Rules That Expire: Rethinking Math Tricks & Shortcuts for Long-Term Understanding
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Why Your Math PD Isn't Sticking (And What to Do About It)
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Building Thinking Classrooms: Finding the Right Balance
Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units
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How To Design Large-Scale PD For Math Improvement: When is it Worth the Investment?
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Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Practical Teaching Moves To Enhance Meaningful Mathematical Discourse
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Too Many Math Initiatives, Not Enough Impact - How One District Found Focus & Results
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How To Group Students In Math Class: Similar Abilities or Mixed Abilities in Math Classrooms?
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The Five-Why Framework For Decision Making in Math Leadership & Education
Are you a math leader struggling to create meaningful math improvement plans that actually make a difference in your schools?
In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, we sit dow…