Ep 39: Unlock Student Engagement with Math Projects

Let’s chat—send me a text!In this episode, we explore the transformative power of project-based learning (PBL) in math education. Join us as we uncover the benefits of PBL, share inspiring success stories, and provide practical tips for designing impactful projects in your classroom.Today's Topics: Benefits of Project-Based Learning: Discover how PBL boosts student engagement, attendance, and achievement, while fostering complex thinking and 21st-century skills.Teacher Success Stories: Hear inspiring tales from math teachers who effectively implemented PBL, including a kite project to explore quadrilaterals and a store project integrating systems of equations and statistics.Practical Tips for Designing Projects: Learn essential strategies for designing PBL experiences, from selecting topics aligned with standards to creating project pathways and leveraging existing curriculum materials.Need help picking your perfect project topic? Click to Grab the guide!Special OfferExplore the promise of project-based learning in your classroom. 👉Click to enroll in PBL Kickstart with coupon code Podcast to put your project planning into action! Want to run your own kite project or create your own class store? Check out these teacher favorites 👇Kite ProjectPitch ProfitThis podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!