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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

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Coaching The 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions - An Interview with Peg Smith

Coaching The 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions - An Interview with Peg Smith

Are you curious about how to overcome the most common challenges in implementing student-centered teaching practices in math and to unpack the 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Di…

00:46:01  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
Fix Your PD Sessions: Swap Confusion for Clarity | Mathematics Coaching and Training Series

Fix Your PD Sessions: Swap Confusion for Clarity | Mathematics Coaching and Training Series

Have you ever been in a PD session where the goals were unclear, and the entire experience felt scattered? It’s a common issue that leaves participants frustrated and disengaged.

Clarity is the key to…

00:14:29  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
Consistency On Problem Solving Pays Off For A Math Team in Pennsylvania  - A Math Mentoring Moment

Consistency On Problem Solving Pays Off For A Math Team in Pennsylvania - A Math Mentoring Moment

Ever wondered how consistency and patience in teaching methods can drastically improve student & teacher performance in math?

This episode dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of designing and …

00:50:57  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024
Who Are The Translators In The Language of Mathematics? An Interview with Sunil Singh

Who Are The Translators In The Language of Mathematics? An Interview with Sunil Singh

Are you ready to transform your math classroom into a space where students see the beauty and relevance of mathematics in their everyday lives?

In this episode, we speak with long time friend of the s…

00:41:45  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
Arguing in Math Class - An Interview with Chris Luzniak From Debate Math

Arguing in Math Class - An Interview with Chris Luzniak From Debate Math

What if our students were not focused solely on finding the correct answer? What if they felt motivated to discuss and explain math topics? If we want students to deeply understand topics, they need …

00:31:03  |   Mon 02 Sep 2024
How to Capture, Assess, and Report Mathematical Practice Standards In Your Classroom - A Math Mentoring Moment

How to Capture, Assess, and Report Mathematical Practice Standards In Your Classroom - A Math Mentoring Moment

Are your current assessment methods truly capturing your students' growth and understanding in mathematics?

In a world where traditional testing often falls short of showcasing real student achievemen…

00:46:48  |   Mon 26 Aug 2024
How To Keep All Students Engaged During A Math Talk - A Math Mentoring Moment

How To Keep All Students Engaged During A Math Talk - A Math Mentoring Moment

How can you keep ALL students engaged and excited about math when the topic doesn’t seem to lend itself to engaging and insightful ideas? 

If you're struggling to maintain your students' interest in m…

00:36:14  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Why Activating Prior Knowledge Will Solve All Your Math Classroom Problems (Almost)

Why Activating Prior Knowledge Will Solve All Your Math Classroom Problems (Almost)

Learn how to use students’ prior knowledge to not only propel them forward to reach the standards in your grade level, but clear up many day-to-day problems that come from managing a classroom full o…

00:35:05  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
First Week of School Math Activities: What Is Most Important?

First Week of School Math Activities: What Is Most Important?

What are the first week of school math activities that you should be using to start the school year off right and never look back? 

In this episode, we explore how to kick off your school year with im…

00:26:09  |   Mon 05 Aug 2024
How To Answer The Most Fundamental Question In Math Education

How To Answer The Most Fundamental Question In Math Education

What is the most fundamental question in math education right now? 

Can you guess? 

In this episode we make a bold claim about the fundamental question that needs answering in math education. We’ll sha…

00:21:15  |   Mon 29 Jul 2024
International Math Classes: How Does Your Math Class Compare? - An Interview with Amy Bride

International Math Classes: How Does Your Math Class Compare? - An Interview with Amy Bride

Have you ever wondered how math education varies across the globe and what best practices you may have been missing out on when you are teaching math? 

In this episode Kyle and Jon dive into a fascina…

00:35:13  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
Effective Tier 2 Support: Is This What It Should Look Like In Math Class? - A Math Mentoring Moment

Effective Tier 2 Support: Is This What It Should Look Like In Math Class? - A Math Mentoring Moment

What does the next level of support look like in our classrooms? What should it look like to support our students? 

This episode dives deep into the world of a dedicated math interventionist who integ…

00:48:27  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
Are Your Priorities Backwards In Your Math Classroom or Across Your District?

Are Your Priorities Backwards In Your Math Classroom or Across Your District?

It’s likely that you as a math teacher or even your K-12 district may have been focusing on the wrong things when striving for improvement in mathematics.  

In this episode, Jon and Kyle dive into a c…

00:22:02  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
How to Use Portfolios in a Math Classroom: Is It Worth It? - A Math Mentoring Moment

How to Use Portfolios in a Math Classroom: Is It Worth It? - A Math Mentoring Moment

In this episode of the Make Math Moments That Matter Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Seth Boschen as he embarks on a new role leading a team of teachers in his math departmen…

00:43:51  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
Side Step The Scope & Sequence? Problem Based Teaching & Your Curriculum Resources

Side Step The Scope & Sequence? Problem Based Teaching & Your Curriculum Resources


Are you leveraging your curriculum resources for mathematics to their fullest potential in the classroom?

In today's fast-paced educational environment, teachers of math often find themselves overwhel…

00:21:04  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Math-ish: An Interview with Dr. Jo Boaler

Math-ish: An Interview with Dr. Jo Boaler

Dr. Jo Boaler is here to discuss her new book "Math-ish," where she introduces findings that advocate for viewing mathematics through a real-world lens, termed “math-ish.” 

This approach reshapes our …

00:56:06  |   Mon 17 Jun 2024
How To Build Teaching Confidence: An Interview with Lori Martin

How To Build Teaching Confidence: An Interview with Lori Martin

Are you ready to transform your math classroom by shifting the focus from grades to genuine learning?

In today's educational landscape, many teachers struggle with moving away from a grade-centric app…

00:42:36  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
Rethinking Math: Conrad Wolfram on Revolutionizing Education for the Digital Age

Rethinking Math: Conrad Wolfram on Revolutionizing Education for the Digital Age

Ever wondered why traditional math education might be holding back our true potential to understand and use mathematics effectively?

Conrad Wolfram, strategic director of Wolfram Research and a promin…

00:56:59  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
How To Coach Math Teachers Through Questioning: A Math Mentoring Moment

How To Coach Math Teachers Through Questioning: A Math Mentoring Moment

As a math coach, how do you get teachers to open up to you so you can best serve them? What purposeful questions can you put in your “back pocket” to keep the coaching alive instead of just turning t…

00:55:13  |   Mon 27 May 2024
Unintended Consequences in Math Assessments in K-12 Classrooms: Balancing Fairness & Growth

Unintended Consequences in Math Assessments in K-12 Classrooms: Balancing Fairness & Growth

Do we know what we are really measuring in our math assessments? What unintended thoughts are we conveying to our students when we pass the test back? How can we as parents and math professionals nav…

00:34:40  |   Mon 20 May 2024
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