Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers
The Modern Math Teacher helps you make math class the best part of your 6-12 students' day. Join Kristen Moore for quick, real-talk episodes on Project Based Learning, student-centered teaching strategies, AI and technology inspired lesson planning and boosting student engagement—without burning out.
New episodes every Tuesday.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 134
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#112 – You’re Not the Only One Doing This Alone
Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful?
In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From …
#111 – The Lesson Design Hack That Saves Time and Increases Engagement
Ever feel like lesson planning takes forever—and still falls flat with students?
In this episode, I’m sharing the Reality Check, my go-to lesson design framework that helps you quickly build lessons t…
#110: The #1 Shift That Changes Everything (and It’s Not More Work)
What if your classroom didn’t need more resources—but a better rhythm?
In this episode, I’m sharing the one shift that changed everything for me as a math teacher: designing with rhythm. From launchin…
🤩 BONUS: What’s Coming in the Modern Math Teacher Membership
Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, “Yes! This is the kind of math class I want—but I can’t do it alone”?
Then this episode is for you.
Today I’m giving you an inside look at the Moder…
#109: PBL Without the Chaos: Yes, It’s Possible
You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it… you panic. What if it flops? What if it’s chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from panicked to confidently usi…
#108: Signs You’re Ready to Teach Differently
Ever feel like your class is full of students… but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you’re ready…
#107: Why “Real, Relevant, and Rigorous” Is the Future of Math
If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigor…
#106: The Math Class They’ll Remember
Is your math class unforgettable—for the right reasons? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It…
#105 – Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Boosting Math Engagement with Clement Townsend
🍗🥤 What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of today’s conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class.
I’m joined…
#104 – Creative Final Exam Review with Stations, Choice Boards, and a Little Help from AI
😮💨 Feeling overwhelmed by finals prep? Whether you’re planning a final exam review for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, today’s episode is here to save your sanity—and your time.
I’m sharing creati…
#103 – Your Summer, Your PD: What Do You Want to Hear Next?
☀️Summer is almost here—and so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. 😎
In this quick epi…
#102 – Finishing Strong: Building Math Mindset and Confidence at the End of the Year
🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long…
#101 – Free, Fun, and Still Rigorous: End-of-Year Math Activities That Just Work
✏️ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? You’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities …
#100 🎉 15 Real Moments from 15 Years of Teaching: What They Taught Me
What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by keeping it 100% real?
In this milestone episode, I’m looking back on 15 real, raw, and totally relatable teaching moments from the past 15 years of my…
#99 – How Snorkl Transformed My Math Class: AI-Powered Practice that Builds Deeper Understanding
🤔 What are the best AI tools for teaching math? If you’ve been asking this, I have a game-changing classroom story for you!
In this episode, I’m sharing my new favorite AI tool—Snorkl—and how it compl…
#98 – You’re the MVP: A Big Thank You + Easy End-of-Year Ideas to Celebrate YOU
🥳 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week—and this episode is all about YOU. Whether you’re coasting into summer or barely hanging on (no shame), I want to say THANK YOU for the work you do every single day.
I…
#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae Hughart
Teaching doesn’t have to be exhausting. What if small shifts could give you back your time, reduce burnout, and make learning more engaging—without adding extra stress?
In this episode, I’m joined by …
#96 Fun Math Activities To Get out and Enjoy the Spring Weather
🎧 What if you could take math outside and still hit your learning goals?
Say goodbye to packets and hello to sunshine ☀️—because spring is the perfect time to take your math lessons outdoors without …
#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love
🎧 What if your next math review or intro lesson didn’t feel like a worksheet… but like a real, creative challenge your students couldn’t wait to do?
If spring fever has hit your classroom, it’s time …
#94 Unlocking AI for Math Teachers: Easy Ways to Start Today
🎧 What if AI could save you hours of planning each week?
AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, no-stress ways to start using AI in your math cla…