Solving for the Undefined: A Math Teacher Podcast

Today we are joined by Juliana Tapper. Tune in as we dive into the roots of math anxiety and trauma, and explore practical strategies for helping students overcome these challenges in the classroom. …

One of my favorite and sometimes hardest things to do in the classroom is let students explore math. In today’s episode I am going to be sharing how you can harness the power of discovery and hands-o…

Guided notes strive to help students better learn and participate in math class. But what if they are actually hurting more than helping?

This is the first in a series of "hot-takes" for things that …

For me, one of the most dreaded questions from a student is “What do I do now?” Mostly because in the moment it stresses me out. Maybe I didn’t think students would finish this quickly or I didn’t pl…

Who doesn’t love using whiteboards? I have fond memories as a kid going to my mom’s classroom during the summer while she set up for the school year and just drawing on her whiteboards with my sister…

Have you done a “turn and talk” with your students? How did it go? Getting students to talk academically with each other can take some work. In today’s episode I am going to be sharing a fun way to g…

Don’t let August and September fool you. The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as the school year progresses. So how can we help students get all their needed supplie…

I don’t do warmups in my math classes. At least not in the traditional sense where there is a problem on the screen from yesterday’s lesson or previous content. But I do like the idea of starting off…

Last episode we talked about the 5 pillars of an effective math classroom, with the final pillar being teamwork. Now using teams in your classroom sounds great in theory, but how do you actually get …

Moving into this new school year, we all want to lay the best foundation possible. But once that foundation is laid, how do we raise up our students into mathematicians? In today’s episode, I am goin…

Have you ever wondered how to kindle that spark of curiosity, igniting a passion for numbers that goes far beyond rote practice and skill drills? Well, wonder no more, because Kristen from Moore than…

I'm sure as teachers, we can all think of something in the education system that just doesn't measure up, like how little students are taught about measurement. And that's why I invited Kelly Hogan o…

“This isn’t how I did math when I was in school! Why does it have to be so complicated?” Every time a parent or grownup has this complaint, I have to take a BIG DEEP BREATH.  In today’s episode, we a…

You know the saying practice makes progress? That is especially true in the math classroom because students need intentional math practice on a regular basis. So why not make it fun by turning it int…

If I could eliminate that one aspect of math class, I would get rid of notes. I hate standing and doing notes under the document camera. And so I did. I no longer facilitate notes in my classroom. An…

Have you ever wondered how teachers transform their classrooms into forensics labs, an operation room or do a Starbucks classroom transformation? In today’s episode, we are joined by Katy and Natalie…

Recently, I asked you all what you wanted to hear on this podcast. And one of you asked: how can you level practice with low level and extension on the same page? So in today’s episode I will be shar…

Ready for the beginning of the school year? If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you might already have a routine for the beginning of the school year. So whether you are a new teacher or looking to…

As a teacher, who wouldn't want to save time? So that’s why I invited Lauren Ellis on to the show to share a few tips on how we can easily systematize things in our classroom to allow us to work more…

Feeling guilty for having to take a sick day? Kelsey Sorenson is here to talk about the best way to prep for a sub and how to move past the feelings of guilt. You won't want to miss this one.

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