Solving for the Undefined: A Math Teacher Podcast
Solving for the Undefined is the go-to math teacher podcast to develop your intrigue for math and learning while helping you do the same for your students. When our host, Johanna, became a teacher, she found herself alone, creating her own activities, and trying to make math fun plus easy to implement...but it wasn’t exactly a piece of pi (or cake!).
She’s on a mission to solve those problems by helping teachers engage students academically using researched based strategies so students deeply understand and love math. And that’s what you can count on!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 85
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
24. Escape Rooms & Scavenger Hunts with Kelly Hogan
Wondering how to better engage your students in math? Tune in to hear Kelly (@mathematicallyenthused) talk about using Escape Rooms, Pico Fermi Bagel, and Scavenger Hunts. We chat about the what, the…
23. Breaking Down Solving Equations
Want your students to truly understand what it means to solve for the value of x? This episode breaks down solving equations so you can easily scaffold the concept to best benefit your students!
22. Incorporating STEM into your Classroom with Lindsey Lippert
STEM isn't just about building robotics and other crazy technological masterpieces! In today's episode, Lindsey Lippert, a K-5 STEM specialist breaks down STEM, how to implement it in the classroom, …
21. Are we there yet?!
With the challenges that we have faced this past year, I wanted to offer some encouragement. Tune into to hear three pieces of encouragement and advice to help you continue to crush this year.
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20. Q&A: Team Jobs & Fast Finishers
Do you break your class up into teams? How well do they run? I bet you can improve their productivity by incorporating team jobs into their routine. While we're here, let's address how to handle fast…
19. An Astounding First Day of School in Four Steps
The first day of school can be daunting, especially after being online for so long. In today's episode, I walk through the 4 Phases of the First Day of School.
18. Preparing for the School Year
The first days of school should be backed by science...right? In today's episode we are combining the science of how we learn and comprehend with the science of growth mindset. Join us for the ride!
17. How does Growth Mindset ACTUALLY impact learning?
How does growth mindset actually impact learning? This is a question that educators need to know the answer to. Tune into today's episode all about the science behind growth mindset and how intrinsic…
16. How Do We Actually Learn?
How does our brain actually learn? This is a question that educators need to know the answer to. Are we catering to the neuro process that happens when we teach students? Listen to the first episode …
15. Explorative Learning & More with Esther Kuiper
Have you ever wondered what explorative learning is or how it works? Today's episode is all about how to give students access to learning while allowing them to take ownership of that learning.
14. Growing your Math Identity with Mona Iehl
Growing your math identity is an integral part of seeing yourself as a mathematician. A healthy math classroom is more than students understanding math. It is about creating a student-led environment…
13. Three Things to End the Year Strong
The end of the school year is a mix of burn-out and excitement for summer. Here are some engaging yet slightly academic things to end the year strong.
12. Three Strategies to Get ALL of Your Students Working
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11. Making Assessments Matter with Davette Kuiper
Have you ever wondered how to take your make assessments matter? In today's episode, we chat with Davette Kuiper (How cool is it that my first ever interview episode is with my mom?!) about taking yo…
10. Stop Making These 7 Assessment Mistakes
Are you being too over-the-top with your assessment habits? Do your students GROAN at the thought of taking an assessment? Make sure you aren't making one of these 7 mistakes when assessing your stud…
9. Introducing Me
Want a sneak peek behind the curtain or who runs this show? Literally? Well here's your shot!
In today's episode we are diving into who I am and what I do. Enjoy :)
8. Tools for Your Virtual Classroom
Can you believe it's been a year since we went virtual? Wow!
Through it all, here are my five favorite virtual tools! I will definitely still be using these once we go back in person!
7. Let's Talk about Task Cards
Task cards are a huge excitement in the classroom! But what about online? or hybrid? Most people think task cards are just for math.
Let's bust some myths by chatting about the what, the why, and th…
6. Unique Strategies for Classroom Management
Have you heard that 70 to 93 percent of all communication is done nonverbally? Use this to your advantage in classroom management! In this episode we will explore 3 strategies for classroom managemen…
5. The Power of Mindset
Growth Mindset is defined as the belief that you can control your ability and improve. The power of mindset is huge within a classroom. How do you demonstrate it for your students?