In this episode we catch up with Nathan Vaillancourt who was on episode 28 of the podcast. This time around Nathan unpacks where he was in his journey the last time we spoke and the progress he’s made since then. He also shares how he’s transitioned to more of a standards based grading practice to help him with instruction and the creation of assessments. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we chat with a teacher like you who is working through some problems of practice and together we brainstorm ways to overcome them. You’ll Learn: Unpack where Nathan was in his journey the last time we spoke and the progress he’s made since then;How he’s transitioned to more of a standards based grading practice to help him with instruction and the creation of assessments;How being purposeful with assessment questions can make your teaching life easier; and, How to be more ‘targeted’ with your instruction and assessment practices.Resources: https://makemathmoments.com/episode102FreshgradeConall’s Assessment StoryFormative Assessment with 3 Act TasksMastery Days with FreshgradeWe Like Those Stinkin’ BadgesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

This is Michelle Rinehart from HowWeTeachMath.com. Michelle is an innovative educational leader who pushes us to take action to empower female students to take risks, encourages us to add math talks to our daily routines, and how you can shift your practice in manageable ways. You’ll Learn: How to empower female math students to become risk takers. Why math talks are necessary for high school students, not just elementary students. How to shift your practice in manageable ways; Resources: https://howweteach.com/Stop Comparing your chapter one …. High Yield Routines for K-8 [Book]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Sheldon Eakins from The Leading Equity Center blog and podcast. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is an accomplished K-12 educator and administrator. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels during his career in the states of Florida, Louisiana and in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. We speak with Sheldon today about how to be a culturally responsive educator, how to avoid giving all of your students a red pair of size 8 high heels; and why discipline needs to be reshaped! You’ll Learn: What is hip hop pedagogy?How to be a culturally responsive teacher;How do avoid giving all of your students a red pair of size 8 high heels;Why discipline needs to be revisited. Resources: www.leadingequitycenter.com Sheldon on TwitterCrucial Conversations [Book]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this mentoring moment episode we speak with Adam Love; a first year teacher from Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Adam shares what his first few weeks have looked like in his classroom. Like many teachers he wonders how to generate curiosity and engagement around abstract math concepts in senior classes. This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn: How to create engagement in senior high school classes. How to generate mystery and curiosity in your classes. Resources: Polygon pileupDifference of SquaresJo Boaler’s Squares Upon Squares TaskMake Math Moments AcademyLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Erica Heinzman joins us to discuss important aspects of pre service programs for math educators. She highlights the importance of humanizing mathematics and how those big ideas help define how a teacher structures their classroom. Stick around while Erica helps you see the parallels of teaching pre service teachers and teaching our own students. You’ll Learn: How we can transform secondary mathematics classrooms to be a place of human endeavour and life-affirming; How teaching pre-service teachers is parallel to teaching students in math class; Why building and joining a community will change your career as an educator. Resources: Catalyzing Change in High School Mathematics [BOOK]Math Gals (Website)Mathematics for Human Flourishing [BOOK] Erica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eheinzman1 Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Hey there, In this episode we’re sharing two assessment strategies that are widely used every single day in math classes everywhere that we should stop using. These two strategies hinder our goal of building a math classroom that allows all students to think and access to mathematics! Stick with us and you’ll learn: two assessment practices you need to stop using and what you can do insteadYou’ll Learn: Two assessment practices you need to stop using and what you can do insteadResources: https://makemathmoments.com/taskshttps://makemathmoments.com/afg Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

We’re speaking with Danitte Kozai today about how to prevent that student who shows up to your online class for attendance and then disengages and walks away from the computer. We’ll brainstorm with Danitte on how to engage students while teaching online through the use of low floor high ceiling tasks. This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn: How to engage students while teaching online.How to create a low floor activity when learning remotely. How can we prevent students from walking away from the computer when teaching online. Resources: Similar Triangles and Pythagorean Triples [Desmos & Michele Torres] 26 Squares [Alex Overwijk’s Lesson] Teaching Trig Through Slope [Mrorr-isageek.com] learn.makemathmoments.com/tasksThe Making Math Moments That Matter Online WorkshopLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Christina Lincoln-Moore an innovative Constructivist educational leader who is tenacious and profoundly dedicated to mindful project-based learning to engender formidable mathematics identities. She is currently an Assistant Principal as well as a featured speaker focused on the humanization of mathematics for traditionally marginalized students. Her professional presentations include the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and California Mathematics Council.  Christina serves as the State Secretary for the California Mathematics Council (CMC) and Equity, Access, and Empowerment Chairperson of the California Mathematics Council: Southern Section (CMCS). Mrs. Lincoln-Moore is the Founder of Talk Number 2 Me™ Mathematics Consulting.We chat with Christina today about important aspects of math class that you won’t want to tune out. You’ll Learn: Why mindfulness is needed in mathematics classes. How to be a bucket-filler for your students and for yourself. How to be a daring leader who values identity and mindfulness. Resources: Christina’s Website → www.Talknumber2me.comCathy Fosnot Episode: 24Francis Su’s Episode 82Francis Su’s Book: Mathematics For Human FlourishingBrene Brown’s Book: Dare To LeadHow to Start The School Year Off RightWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About RacismHow to Be an AntiracistCulturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse StudentsThe Impact of Identity in K-8 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based PracticesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we hear from the members of the Math Moment Maker Community. Numerous educators share daily routines that we teachers use to keep us healthy, loving our jobs, or frankly just keep us sane in this crazy time.You’ll hear about morning routines to kick start their day; routines to use in the classroom to spark discussion and thinking; and routines that end those tiring days! You’ll Learn: Daily routines that we teachers use to keep us healthy, loving our jobs, or frankly just keep us sane in this crazy time.Resources: Miracle Morning BookAtomic Habits BookLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Adrianne Burns - a middle school math coach and interventionist from Wisconsin. During our chat with Adrianne, we discuss a challenge that is on her might right now and we’re sure is on yours too! What issue are we talking about? Well, that HUGE issue of student absenteeism and what we can do to help students who’ve missed that problem-based lesson that sparked curiosity and fueled the sense making in the rest of your students. This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn: How we can avoid handing students formulas and procedures after their return from an absence.How can we stretch context so that we can streamline a unit. How to use purposeful questioning when students miss class. Resources: How To Make Math Moments From A Distance [BLOG]Make Math Moments Academy [PD Membership]Simon Greg’s Cuisenaire Rod Videos [VIDEOS]Mark Chubb’s Cuisenaire Rod resources [BLOG]Fry’s Bank [Dan Meyer 3 Act Task]Make Math Moments Problem Based Units and LessonsLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Ann Elise Record. Ann Elise is a seasoned educator with a career spanning over two decades of elementary classroom experience. These days she’s a K-5 math coach who works with districts on developing strategies to increase students’ fact fluency as well as how to use manipulatives in the classroom. Stick around as we’ll discuss effective strategies to help children build their fact fluency; how to help students with the progression from additive thinking to multiplicative thinking; and, how can we help students with concepts that hold them back from their learning. You’ll Learn: Effective strategies to help children build their fact fluency; How to help students with the progression from additive thinking to multiplicative thinking; and, How can we help students with concepts that hold them back from their learning. Resources: Running Record Facebook group. Learningtrajectories.orgwww.mathrunningrecords.comAnneliserecord.comElementary Math with Ann Elise Facebook Group The Acquisition of Addition and Subtraction Concepts in Grades One through ThreePadlet for the Math Running Records group with fluency resources is www.tinyurl.com/MathRRPadlet specifically for parents (which includes a link to Math Before Bed!) is www.tinyurl.com/RecordParentsLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In another “Where are they now?” episode series we bring back on 3rd grade teacher Bill Zbozny Del Percio from Pittsburgh. Bill’s back to talk about the changes he made in how he managed student learning with trying problem based tasks. He also chats with us about how he can embed the math process standards/expectations into his daily routines.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn: How to paint a picture of what you value in learning for your students; How to use purposeful questions to elicit thinking in your students;How to balance helping students with too much help. The importance of learning mathematics through context instead of through “bare” or “naked” problems;Building the Standards for Mathematical Practice (CCSS) or “Process Expectations” (Ontario) into your math class;How we can connect the Practice Standards to our formative and summative assessment practices; and,How to hold yourself accountable for your own math pedagogical and content knowledge growth.Resources: Math Practice Standardshttp://www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice/Process Expectations →  https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-math-curriculum-grades-1-8Bill’s first episodehttps://makemathmoments.com/episode23/Episode 44 with Christina Tondevoldhttps://makemathmoments.com/episode44/Make Math Moments Academy https://makemathmoments.com/academy Wooly Worm Race: Fractions 6-Day Unit of Studyhttps://makemathmoments.com/woolyLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Jon and Kyle were on the Unprofessional Development Podcast with Tudisco and Mealy discussing how to make math moments that matter. This episode is a rebroadcast of that show. You’ll Learn: How to Make Math Moments That Matter; What teachers can do to engage their students; What techniques can teachers use to fuel sense making in their students. Resources: The Unprofessional Development PodcastOriginal broadcast (https://unpro.podbean.com/e/making-math-moments-unprofessional/) The Make Math Moments Online WorkshopThe Make Math Moments Academyhttps://makemathmoments.com/taskshttps://makemathmoments.com/Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Nat Banting, from Saskatoon Saskatchewan!  Nat is a high school math teacher turned pre-service instructor who’s created amazing free resources like Fractiontalks.com and MenuMath. Nat was also the winner of 2019 Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching awarded by the National Museum of Mathematics (@MoMath1) in New York. In our rich discussion you’ll learn how creating limitations and constraints can drive good learning; how you can spark discussions and deep thinking around fractions; and how to spark curiosity and fuel sense-making with abstract concepts. You’ll Learn: How creating limitations and constraints can drive good learning.How to spark discussions around fractions. How to spark curiosity & fuel sense making with abstract concepts. Resources: Nat Banting’s WebsiteFractionTalks.comNat’s Menu Math Post Fraction Talk WarThe Art of Problem PosingRegister for the Tortoise & Hare WebinarWooly Worm Race [Fractions 6-Day Unit of Study]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Shawn Seeley from the Tahoma School District. Shawn is seeking advice  on transitioning from his 4th grade class into teaching middle school math at a new school all while teaching 100% remotely. Whew, that’s a lot of changes to start his school year.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How to transition from teaching elementary to teaching middle school. What do I value in my classroom and can I share that with my students.  How to start the school year as a new teacher.  What my lessons should look like when teaching online.  Resources:  College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) [Curriculum]  How To Make Math Moments From A Distance [Complete Guide] Exploding Dots [Resource]  Dan Meyer & 3 Act Math [Episode #89] The Concept Holding Your Students Back [Proportional Reasoning Course] Wooly Worm Race [Fractions 6-Day Unit of Study] REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR [Live: January 12th, 2021]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this Math Mentoring Moment episode we speak with Marnie Geltman; a 6th grade math/science teacher from Queens, New York. Marnie shares how transitioning from an active and hands-on face to face classroom to a completely online model is killing engagement.  Together we brainstorm how to deal with "Dead Air" fear on Zoom, how to get your students to take risks, and how to engage students while teaching strictly online.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How to overcome "Dead Air Syndrome” while teaching over Zoom; How to eat the “Distance Learning Elephant”; How to get your students to take risks in your online classroom; How to engage students while teaching strictly online. Resources: https://makemathmoments.com/from-a-distance/ Episode 21 https://makemathmoments.com/episode21  5 Practices https://amzn.to/30KrMa8   Academy https://makemathmoments.com/academyLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Mary Kemper  is the Director of Mathematics for Coppell ISD in Coppell, Texas. She’s an Apple Distinguished Educator, and the outgoing president of the Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics. In this episode we chat with Mary about what professional learning and support needs to look like; how to nudge teachers without causing overwhelm;  what to stop doing in your professional development sessions and how to build a sustainable PD model.  You’ll Learn:  What professional learning and support needs to look like;  How to nudge teachers without overwhelming;  What to stop doing in your professional development.  How to build a sustainable PD model.  Resources:  Mary’s Blog Professional Development Tips from Mary Learning Lab Model Mary on Twitter https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/2896Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Nancy from St. Louis. Nancy is a math specialist at her school and is frustrated with an ineffective model of supporting students in need. You’ll hear how she wants a better plan to help the students she works with and together we help her realize what she can influence and how she can proceed to help make change.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn:  How to help teachers make small changes;  How to get your ideas heard when it’s hard;  How to spark change with your fellow educators; The importance of nudging without overwhelming.  Resources:  Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard [Book]  Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness [Book] The Coaching Habit [Book]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we bring back Carmen Sinatra from Richmond Hill Ontario for a 3rd time on the show. Carmen continues her chat with us about teaching during a pandemic both face-to-face and online!   By sticking around you’ll hear us discuss two big struggles: how to use portfolios for assessments instead of tests without drowning, and how to manage giving out feedback so you can stay sane!  This is another Where Are They Now Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How to Use Portfolios for Assessment Without Drowning? How to manage feedback in a reasonable amount of time.  Resources:  Carmen & her team’s Google Slide template for portfolios Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, K-12 [Book] Peter Liljedahl Podcast Episodes [Episode 21 & Episode 98] Standards Based Grading Gamified! Assessment in Jon’s Math Class (Portfolios, tests, growth days, ect) Make Math Moments Academy: Assessment For Growth CourseLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we chat with Ed Campos Jr. who is building inclusive classrooms through music, technology, and dry-erase paint!  Stick around to hear about 360Math and why you need to be teaching it; what super-moves help students think and feel safe in the classroom and, how to choose ed-tech tools to use with your students.  You’ll Learn:  What is 360Math and why you need to be teaching it.  What super-moves help students think and feel safe in the classroom.  How to choose ed-tech tools to use with your students.  Resources:  Ed Campos Jr. Website →  http://edcamposjr.wordpress.com/  CueConference →  https://cue.org/conferences/ Teach documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3106270/ John Berray  https://twitter.com/johnberray https://johnberray.wordpress.com/author/johnberray/ Peter Liljedahl - Vertical Non-Permanent Surface https://makemathmoments.com/episode21   Matt Vaudrey & Musical Cues http://mrvaudrey.com/ Desmos Activity Builder PearDeck.com FlipGridLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we speak with author, early years math curriculum designer Doug Clements. Doug is a professor at the university of Denver. He’s published over 130 research studies, authored 23 books on early years mathematics. He’s served on the U.S. President's National Mathematics Advisory Panel and he’s a co-founder of Learningtrajectories.org with his partner Julie Sarama.  Stick around while we dive into why we need to think deeply about early elementary mathematics; how we can help students think conceptually about mathematical ideas at a young age; learn about resources you can use at home to strengthen early years mathematics; and, how parental mindset is key in a student's progression of mathematics.  You’ll Learn:  Why we need to think deeply about early elementary mathematics.  How we can help students think conceptually about mathematical ideas at a young age.  Resources you can use at home to strengthen early years mathematics.  How parental mindset is key in a student's progression of mathematics.  Resources:  http://learningtrajectories.org/  Which One Doesn’t Belong [Book]  Learning and Teaching Early Math [Book]  The Van Hieles Model of Geometric ThinkingLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we bring back Carmen Sinatra from Richmond Hill Ontario. Carmen is back in the classroom with COVID protocols firmly in place and shares what it has been like teaching from a distance online and preparing for the part of her schedule where she’ll be teaching from a distance face-to-face. By sticking around you’ll hear us chat about two benefits of our new all-day math blocks and what we can do with senior students who typically learn abstract math concepts and how to spark their curiosity.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  What we can do to spark curiosity with abstract math concepts. Especially in senior classes.  Two benefits of our new all-day math blocks.  Which activities best generate discussions in our senior classes.    Resources:  Fast Clapper [TASK] Jumping Frogs [TASK] Magic Rectangle [TASK] www.wodb.ca [WEBSITE]  Two Truths & One Lie [BLOG]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Howie Hua, an instructor from Fresno State in California. Howie’s love of mathematics, students, and mental health are driving forces he uses to help pre-service teachers along their mathematics learning journeys.  Stick around as Howie gives a master class on how to help teachers and students shift their mindset around mathematics education; five (5) qualities that make someone “good” at math; and, 20 words/phrases associated with a typical K-12 math class and how we can change them. You’ll Learn:  How to help teachers and students shift their mindset around mathematics education; Five (5) qualities that make someone good at math; and  20 words/phrases associated with a typical K-12 math class and how we can change them.  Resources:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/howie_hua Link to Jose Vilson’s tweet https://twitter.com/thejlv/status/1257858513990225921 Email Howie:  hhua at csufresno dot eduLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this, the 100th episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast, Jon and Kyle reflect on the past 100 “weeks” of learning and why the 2nd annual FREE 2020 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit should be on your calendar. They’ll discuss how many “listens” the podcast has had over the almost two years of weekly episode releases as well as some of the different session topics and “must attend” talks you should add to your Virtual Summit Schedule on November 7th and 8th, 2020. You’ll Learn:  How many educators the podcast has impacted across the many countries you’re all listening from; How to take advantage of two full days of over 30 live and pre-recorded professional development sessions; and,  How you can share this learning opportunity with your colleagues in your school and/or district.  Resources:  2020 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit:  https://summit.makemathmoments.com View the 2019 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit Replays in the Academy [30 Days Free]: https://makemathmoments.com/academyLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Farshid Safi from the University of Central Florida. We reached out to Farshid after his presentation in NCTM 100 Days of Learning.  In Farshid’s work with educators he helps teachers see how context and connection must take priority above all else. He weaves the mathematical content we have to teach with student identity and their humanness.  Stick around while we learn how to have conversations about equity with your colleagues, why we need to be generalists instead of specialists and, how can we as educators impact our community?  What you’ll learn:  How to have conversations about equity with your colleagues.  Why we need to be generalists instead of specialists. Why we need to have a 6 foot view of our teaching and also a 6000 foot view. How can we as educators impact our community?  Resources:  Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching High School - Understanding How to Use Functions - Book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World - Book Outliers: The Story of Success - Book Sarah Bush - Episode 34 Gerrymandering: When Equivalent Is Not Equal! Make Math Moments Virtual Summit Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we speak with the godfather of the Thinking Classroom Peter Liljedahl. We spoke with Peter way back on episode 21 of the podcast about how he built the components of the thinking classroom and we needed to bring him back on because we only got through a fraction of what we needed to!  If you haven’t listened yet to Episode 21 we strongly encourage you to push pause on this one and head over there to give it a listen. But once you’re done listening there you’ll be itching to get back to listening to this one.  Stick around because as always Peter drops some classroom move knowledge bombs! In particular he shares why groups of 3 are better than groups of 2 in your math class; how to choose a task to fit the environment instead of modifying your environment to fit the task; 4 practices that help move group synergy work to an individual knowing; and, why “descriptions” of effective teaching strategies shouldn’t necessarily lead to “prescriptions” What you’ll learn:  Why groups of 3 are better than groups of 2 in your math class.  How to choose a task to fit the environment instead of modifying your environment to fit the task.  4 practices that help move group synergy work to an individual knowing.  Why “descriptions” of effective teaching strategies shouldn’t necessarily lead to “prescriptions” Resources:  Episode 21: The Thinking Classroom: An Interview with Peter Lijedahl.  http://www.peterliljedahl.com/  5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions [BOOK]  Building Thinking Classrooms [BOOK]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we chat with past mentoring moment guest Stephanie Moore from North Carolina!  We’ve brought Stephanie back on so she can share her plans for an upcoming lesson with us so she can get some feedback on the learning she’s done in our Online Workshop and Academy.  Like Stephanie, many of us are struggling to figure out what our lessons will look like while we’re teaching synchronously and/or asynchronously. Stick around while we dissect Stephanie’s lesson so she can make math moments that matter!  What You’ll Learn:  How can we implement problem based lessons synchronously & asynchronously? What’s the difference between funnelling and focusing in your teaching? What does feedback look like?  How can we consolidate lessons synchronously and asynchronously? Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In another “Where are they now?” episode series we bring back on 5th grade math teacher Matt Makuch from Victoria BC. Matt’s back to talk about the changes he made in his classroom around Vertical non-permanent surfaces, anticipating student solutions, and differentiating his instruction to meet all levels of learners in his class.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How to help the varying levels of learners in your classroom;  What it looks like to spiral your curriculum;  How Vertical Non-Permanent surfaces can change your career!  What we should really be focussing on when we’re planning our lessons.  Resources:  Matt’s First Episode on our Podcast Episode 9 with Kirstyn Dyck Episode 14 with Sunil Singh Episode 45 with James Tanton & Exploding Dots Episode 45 with Peter Lijedahl  Random Grouping Cards from Jon Episode 44 with Christina Tondevold Episode 33 with Peg Smith & 5 Practices Episode 10 with Jo Boaler  Steve Wyborney’s Resources The Complete Guide to Spiralling Your Math Class Problem Based Tasks and Units  from the Academy Matthew Makuch on TwitterLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode Eli Luberoff, the CEO of Desmos not only shares why he thinks most ed-tech software doesn’t make the grade he shares significant insight on what makes Desmos a thought leader in math education.  Stick around while we chat about how ed-tech can hinder learning and how ed-tech can help learning; how a software company’s guiding design principles can make you a better coach and/or teacher; and, why we need to be active and not passive when ensuring accessibility and equity in our classrooms.  You’ll Learn:  How can ed-tech hinder learning and how can ed-tech help learning; How a software company’s guiding design principles can make you a better coach and/or teacher; Why we need to be active and not passive when ensuring accessibility and equity in our classrooms.  Resources:  Desmos.com Learn.desmos.com Teacher.desmos.com  Facebook Educators Group Desmos on TwitterLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Maia from the Boston area. Maia is a middle school math teacher and is working hard to make all students feel a sense of belonging in her classroom just like they felt when they were in Grade 2. You’ll hear about her own Math Moment that she remembers from math class and how it inspires her to build her own lessons, the work she’s been doing implementing structures from the Routines for Reasoning book, and how she wants to better help her students gain confidence to share their “rough draft thinking” with their peers.    This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through common problems of practice where together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How “true” expertise can help you Spark Curiosity “on the fly”;  How to build a middle school math class culture where students feel as safe as they did back in grade 2;  How to help students build confidence to share their “rough draft thinking” with their peers; How mathematical models can be used as tools for thinking and to represent thinking to build a collaborative math learning environment; and, How you can build your own math content knowledge through resources and courses currently available related to proportional reasoning. Resources:  Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students [Book]  The Progression of Division - Graham Fletcher [VIDEO] The Progression of Division - Kyle Pearce [BLOG ARTICLE] More Progression Concept Articles [Book]  Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally [BOOK] Landscapes of Learning: An Interview with Cathy Fosnot [EPISODE #24] Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today on this Where Are They Now Math Mentoring we speak with Laura Tomas from Palm Beach county in Florida. Laura ‘s been teaching for 28 years and she’s an instructional coach for her school.  Laura chats with us today about how she’s applied the suggestions and learning from our conversation back on episode 46 to help her teachers grow as educators. Laura shares how she implemented her plan, what struggles she had, and where she looks to go next as an instructional coach.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How to help teachers change their mindset towards growth.  Using Lesson study to co-plan and co-teach math lessons.  How to lead daringly  Resources:  Laura onTwitter @iteachthewhy  Learningthroughmath.com Episode 30: The Most Effective PD You’re Not Doing Get Better Faster [Book]  Daring to Lead [Book]  Adding Parents to the Equation [Book]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Carmen Sinatra from Richmond Hill Ontario. Carmen is gearing up for her new school year during the pandemic and like many teachers she’s asking questions like: How can we safely use vertical non-permanent surfaces in our classrooms? How do we create groups? How do I plan a 2.5 hour math block?  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  What we can do to engage students during COVID19 How to plan a class that is double the time compared to our “normal” class time.  How we can safely use vertical non-permanent surfaces in our classrooms during the pandemic.   How we can make groups safely?  What consolidation prompts could look like during COVID19 Resources:  Episode 21: The Thinking Classroom Scavenger Hunt Task Make Math Moments Tasks and Units Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

This week, Jon and Kyle reflect on their experience teaching remotely and realize that while the experience was (and continues to be) a struggle for many, with hardship comes new learning.  Stick around as we search for the silver linings that can easily go unnoticed.   You’ll Learn:  What distance learning has taught us about engagement; What distance learning has taught us about assessment; What distance learning has taught us about meeting students where they are; and, What we can do about it! Resources:  Course: The Concept Holding Your Students Back → Register now! Unmasking Educations’s Biggest Buzzword  I Wish You BAD LUCK ![VIDEO] Supreme Court Justice John Roberts' Unconventional Speech to His Son's Graduating Class Progression of Multiplication [Blog Article] The Progression of Division - Graham Fletcher [VIDEO] The Progression of Division - Kyle Pearce [BLOG ARTICLE] More Progression Concept Articles [Book]  Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally [BOOK] Landscapes of Learning: An Interview with Cathy Fosnot [EPISODE #24]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

That there is Whitney Becker - a middle school math teacher from Alabama. Whitney joined us to discuss what activities are great on the first day of school to show students what we as teachers value instead of just going over the rules and syllabus.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn:  What activities should I use on the first day of school? How do I show my students what I value early in the course?  What activities are good for group work?  Should we do a math activity on the first day? Resources:  Cell Phone Problem From Illustrative Math  What Do You Do On The First Day Of School? - Dan Meyer Name Tents How To Start The School Year Off Right / Episode 36 100 Numbers To Get Students Talking Amsti.org TapIntoTeenMinds.com  Stacking Paper  R2D2 - MrOrr-isageek.com Hot Chocolate Unit Take the Make Math Moments From A Distance Course for FREE with the First 30 days on us. Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with the creator of the 3-act math structure, Guinness Book of World Record holder, national speaker, and Chief Academic Officer at Desmos, Dan Meyer.  We get the dirt on Dan’s background as a student and early days as a teacher. He shares his insights on what lessons should look like, sound like and he lets us in on what a Chief Academic Officer really does.  Stick around and you learn the origin story of the 3-Act math structure and why you need to know about it; how to use what you value in math lessons to bring out wonder and perplexity; the good and bad of ed-tech: what makes a great tech tool while teaching remotely; and, tow being culturally aware humans can make us better teachers. What you’ll learn:  The origin story of the 3-Act math structure and why you need to know about it.  What we value in a math lesson and how to use wonder and perplexity to teach those values.  The good and bad of ed-tech: what makes a great tech tool while teaching remotely.  How being culturally aware humans can make us better teachers.  Resources:  Dan Meyer’s TED Talk: Math Class Needs A Makeover How To Make Math Moments in Your Class 3-Acts of a Mathematical Story Dan on Twitter:  Dan’s Blog Hema Khodai’s TwitterLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Kyle and Jon share their insights on what was working and what needed improvement from their emergency remote teaching time before summer and provide suggestions on how you can start this coming school year off on the right foot.  Stick around and you’ll hear how to set the stage to inspire curiosity throughout the school year; how to build trust with your students so you can create an inclusive classroom culture; and, activities that are essential for the first day of class.  You’ll Learn:  How to set the stage to inspire curiosity throughout the school year;  How to build trust with your students so you can create an inclusive classroom culture;  Activities that are essential for the first day of class.  How to engage your students in your schooling format [face-to-face, remote, blended].  Resources:  How to Start the School Year Off Right [Episode 36] Register for our How To Start The School Year Off Right Webinar Less is More in Math Distance Learning [Larry Ferlazzo]  Name Tents - Sara VanDerWerf Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we speak with Math Moment Maker Stephanie Moore from North Carolina. Stephanie is a college instructor recently became a Making Math Moments Certified Educator after enrolling in our Full Online Workshop.  We chat with Stephanie about how to prepare students who are underprepared, how to handle lesson flops and what to do next, and what can you do when it seems everyone is struggling.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  How to prepare students who are underprepared; How to ensure we cover content when teaching with problem based lessons; What to do after you have a big lesson flop; What you can do to assess your students in replace of always testing; How to look at your class when it seems everyone is struggling.  Resources:  Episode #26: How To Overcome A Common Math Myth From K Through College Episode #36: How To Start The School Year Off Right Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics - Standards Based Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics YouCubed.org Make Math Moments Academy Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we’re speaking with Robert Q. Berry, he’s the current NCTM president, he’s a professor in the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, and author of numerous books and articles on equity issues in mathematics education. Stick around to hear Robert discuss math moments he’s had as a student and a teacher. We’ll dive into a book series he’s been working on: Catalyzing Change, we’ll answer questions like: why we need to spark wonder and joy in our students and how you can implement equitable teaching practices into your classroom. You’ll Learn:  Why the book series Catalyzing Change needs to be your “next book”; Why we need to spark wonder and joy in our students; and, How you can implement equitable teaching practices into your classroom.  Resources:  FIND MORE ROBERT Q. BERRY Nctm Board of Directors Page University of Virginia  Twitter https://twitter.com/robertqberry Catalyzing Change in High School Mathematics [BOOK] High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice [BOOK]Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

While many of us are passionate about teaching mathematics, we’ve found that more often than not many educators do not leave ourselves enough time, energy, or maybe just aren’t interested in learning about money management and in particular, investing despite how mathematically centered finance is.  This episode is a little different in what we normally share, but we feel that financial literacy is so important for our students to learn and in turn, we must learn about it as well.  So, sit back and listen in while we get down and dirty with why you need to learn about managing money, what to do with that “extra” money you’re saving by getting started with investing, and create a framework in your life where finances are taken care of so you can “Get on with your life!” Let’s get into it!  You’ll Learn:  Why you should manage your own finances.  How you can get started with investing?  How can you create a framework in your life where finances are taken care of so you can “get on with your life!” Resources:  Wealthy Barber Rich Dad, Poor Dad Rule One Investing Money For Nothing and Your Stocks For Free InvestED Podcast 30minutestocktrader.com/thetatrading Free 1 hour webinars each week Go over the strategy… Thetatradingco.com  Email: [email protected] the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Today we speak with Ryan Foley from Spokane, Washington. Ryan is a 6th grade math and science teacher, who became a Making Math Moments That Matter Certified Teacher after taking our online workshop! What you’re about to hear is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we speak with a math moment maker like you who is working on a problem of practice. Together, we’ll brainstorm a plan for overcoming these challenges.  In particular, we chat with Ryan about how to select and sequence your student work while running your lesson; why planning with purpose will allow you to be more flexible in the classroom; and how to build purposeful practice into your lesson plans.   You’ll Learn:  How to select and sequence your student work while running your lesson.  Why planning with purpose will allow you to be more flexible in the classroom.  How do I build in purposeful practice into my lesson plan.    Resources:  Appointment Clock Wipebook Flipchart Special DiscountLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we speak with Ilana Horn - A professor of math education at Vanderbilt University. Llana’s work is motivated by the underperformance of students in mathematics. Today we talk with Llana about her book Motivated and what is needed to START to motivate your students.  Ilana calls her book the prequel to Peg Smith and Mary K. Stein’s book The 5 Practices to Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions and we can’t agree more. There’s so much that we overlook when planning lessons that will either make or break what you do in the classroom.  You’ll Learn:  The two most important things to consider when motivating your students.  How to help colleagues motivate students.  What it means to be smart at math Resources: Ilanahorn.com  Motivated [Book] - Ilana Horn Twitter: @ilana_hornLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Francis Su is a professor at Harvey Mudd College in California, he’s a past president of the Mathematical Association of America, he’s won multiple awards for teaching, and he’s the author of a new book Mathematics for Human Flourishing.  In this episode we chat with Francis about how learning mathematics can help us become better human beings; how can mathematics help us become better at exploring truth and justice; and, how to change your assessment to reflect what you value. You’ll Learn:  How learning mathematics can help become a better human being.  How can mathematics help us become better at exploring truth and justice. How to change your assessment to reflect what you value.  Resources:  Mathematics for Human Flourishing Francissu.com  Mudd Math Fun Facts - 200+ Warm-Up ProblemsLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In another “Where are they now?” episode series we bring back on 6th grade math teacher Sam Brotherton from St. Louis Missouri. Sam’s back to talk about the changes he made in his classroom around assessment, lesson design and how practice fits in. He also talks to us about his new challenges around personalized learning.  This is another  Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them.  You’ll Learn:  The difference between Individualized Learning, Differentiated Learning, and Personalized Learning.  How to create balance among different modes of instruction in your course.  How we can spark the love of learning in our students. Resources:  Episode #54 What does an effective math block look like? Flex math block visual Open up resourcesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

That is Hema Khodai, an educator who lives relatively close to Kyle and I in Mississauga Ontario. Hema is a high school math teacher turned instructional resource teacher. We speak with Hema today about her 2019 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit presentation called “Who is a Mathematician”. Hema’s session was one of the most watched sessions during our two-day virtual conference back in November.  Stick around to hear how relationships help build / or wreck a student's ability to identify as a mathematician; why it’s so important that we educators know our why; and how math has to be a community endeavour.    You’ll Learn:  How relationships help build / or wreck a student's ability to identify as a mathematician.  Why it’s so important that we educators know our why.  How math has to be a community endeavour Resources:  Make Math Moments Virtual Summit - Get on the waitlist for 2020.  Start With Why - Simon Sinek [Book] It Takes A Community - Hema Khodai Twitter - Hema KhodaiLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Listen in to Craig Guthrie share his insights on comparing learning and teaching math in Israel to learning and teaching math here in North America. Both Craig and our own Kyle Pearce recently visited Tel Aviv to learn what math looks like in Israel and share the Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework with their fantastic math educators.  Stick around to hear about what educators struggle with on the other side of the world and how students are learning math --- is it different than here? You’ll Learn:  Help educators get perspective beyond our own context.  Learning is both similar and unique in different countries.  Educators worldwide struggle with many of the same issues.  Students all around the world want to be curious and learn math in interesting ways. Resources:  Episode 58: How we stared a math council and why you should too.Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

In this episode we chat with Jennifer L’Arrivee a high school science and math teacher from British Columbia. After learning about spiralling in our online workshop this past Fall, Jennifer is on a mission to implement a content organizational structure that will maximize retention and understanding in her science and math classes. Listen in as she picks our brains about best approaches to stay organized both with content standards and with classroom activities.  Stick around for this mentoring moment episode where we brainstorm with Jennifer how we can be more intentional with our planning, how to organize our day-to-day using google spreadsheets, and how to organize a whole course so you’re not overwhelmed.  You’ll Learn:  How to be more intentional with your planning; How to organize your day-to-day plans;  How to organize your course so that you’re not overwhelmed Resources:  Episode 36 - How to start the school year off right [Ali, can you grab this link?]  Peek into Jon’s classroom.  Google Spreadsheet day-to-day for workplace math [MEL3E] Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

You’re listening to the ever so charming math teacher & department chair at the Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, and debate guru Chris Luzniak.  We chat with Chris about why we should have students debate in math class, how you can get started with this routine in any classroom, what pitfalls to watch out for, and where you can go to get resources to make this happen in your classroom!  Let the Debate begin!!!!  Let’s do it!    Resources: Up For Debate [Book]  Luzniak.com Twitter: @Cluzniak #DebateMathLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ 

Hey there, Math Moment Makers! This episode is a little different from our usual episodes as we look to give you a glimpse of some of the other places that we’re trying to learn with Math Moment Makers like YOU from around the world. In addition to hosting this podcast each week and working our day jobs in classrooms, we also host the Make Math Moments Academy. The Academy is a membership site for ongoing professional development and support specifically crafted for teachers who are seeking ways to create Math Moments on a regular basis in their classrooms.  Each month we usually hold a LIVE Q & A session with our members to talk about current problems of practice from the classroom, but right now, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have been meeting weekly!  These chats have been really energizing, so we wanted to share a recent recording of our LIVE Q&A Webcall from April 22 2020.   You’ll Learn:  Our daily routines during this pandemic.  What are districts doing with grades, exams, and promotion to the next grade; and, What does a 3-act task look like when it’s not in your classroom? Resources:  https://makemathmoments.com/webinar  https://makemathmoments.com/academy Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/