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The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses

Author
Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer
Published
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c0dfb56

💡 Every Student Deserves to Understand Division
Discover how story, movement, and strategy come together to make division finally click, even for students with IEPs. This Tier 1 Interventions episode reveals how simple shifts create massive breakthroughs.

📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
In today’s episode, Jonily Zupancic completes her hands-on demonstration of division, showing how to turn a confusing concept into something tangible and teachable. We’ll explore how multisensory math, brain-based learning, and collaborative Tier 1 strategies can support all learners, not just those flagged for intervention.

Whether you’re an OT, special educator, or general ed teacher, this episode equips you with practical tools to activate patterns in the brain and unlock student confidence.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)
00:00 Welcome + What to Expect

01:06 Jonily reviews division models  

03:45 Storytelling through the Locker Problem  

07:25 Visual strategies that stick  

10:45 Movement and rhythm for memory  

14:10 What Tier 1 looks like in action  

18:30 Applying this across grade levels  

21:20 Final thoughts + next steps  

24:45 Outro: Mastery in motion  


🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 90 Days?
👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register
🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?
Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029


🔗 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1


🎙️ Credits + Tools Used
Host:
Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Graphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/

Audio Equipment: Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG    Scarlet Solo https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Audio-Interface/dp/B0C5JSHP7M

Transcription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/


🧠 Resources Mentioned
🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem

🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course

🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem


⚠️ Disclaimer:
The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags
#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri

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