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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 33 MIN

Mastery Math Method That Makes Learning Stick

from Tier 1 Interventions · host Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer

Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Jay-Z, Math Specialist and author of Making Mathineers) reveal the neuroscience-based strategies behind the Mastery Math Method. ✅ How Tier 1 interventions shift outcomes for all learners ✅ Real data: from second grade to high school students, breaking the bell curve ✅ The power of OT + teacher collaboration to rewire learning ✅ Simple classroom strategies you can apply tomorrowThis isn’t just theory; we have proven results: 92% of students showing growth, entire classes moving from struggle to success.👉Register for the next Mastery Method Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2 preview)2:00 – Do your students remember math?3:00 – Meet Jonily “Jay-Z” Zupancic: 25 years of sticky math research6:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: OT, author, and neuroscience educator9:00 – Why learning doesn’t stick & the #1 factor in achievement12:00 – Rethinking “quality” teaching in math14:00 – Collaboration between OTs & teachers for student success16:00 – Story: Second-grade transformations20:00 – Breaking the bell curve with Tier 1 instruction22:00 – Third-grade cohort results: 100% at 70th percentile+24:00 – The OT strategy that rewires the brain (bilateral integration writing)28:00 – Sixth-grade case study: 27% passing → 92% showing growth30:00 – Audience reaction & curiosity sparks32:00 – Modeling high-quality instruction through responsiveness33:00 – Every student deserves to see themselves as a mathematician🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 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=4Amazon/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 UsedHost: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrProduction: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/🧠 Resources MentionedMastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundleMastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⚠️ 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 #masterymathmethod #matheducation #teachingstrategies

Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Jay-Z, Math Specialist and author of Making Mathineers) reveal the neuroscience-based strategies behind the Mastery Math Method. ✅ How Tier 1 interventions shift outcomes for all learners ✅ Real data: from second grade to high school students, breaking the bell curve ✅ The power of OT + teacher collaboration to rewire learning ✅ Simple classroom strategies you can apply tomorrowThis isn’t just theory; we have proven results: 92% of students showing growth, entire classes moving from struggle to success.👉Register for the next Mastery Method Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2 preview)2:00 – Do your students remember math?3:00 – Meet Jonily “Jay-Z” Zupancic: 25 years of sticky math research6:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: OT, author, and neuroscience educator9:00 – Why learning doesn’t stick & the #1 factor in achievement12:00 – Rethinking “quality” teaching in math14:00 – Collaboration between OTs & teachers for student success16:00 – Story: Second-grade transformations20:00 – Breaking the bell curve with Tier 1 instruction22:00 – Third-grade cohort results: 100% at 70th percentile+24:00 – The OT strategy that rewires the brain (bilateral integration writing)28:00 – Sixth-grade case study: 27% passing → 92% showing growth30:00 – Audience reaction & curiosity sparks32:00 – Modeling high-quality instruction through responsiveness33:00 – Every student deserves to see themselves as a mathematician🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 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=4Amazon/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 UsedHost: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrProduction: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/🧠 Resources MentionedMastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundleMastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⚠️ 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 #masterymathmethod #matheducation #teachingstrategies

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Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and...

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