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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 31 MIN

Rethinking Math Education part 1: S2 E24

from Tier 1 Interventions · host Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer

In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor. We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes. *************************************************************************** RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops *************************************************************************** BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 Introduction to Tier 1 Interventions: Strengthening the core classroom 01:00 The problem with excessive pull-outs and how to reduce them 03:00 The power of Mastery Math Method and reference tasks 06:00 The Paint Problem: Why it’s not really about paint at all 08:00 The most essential math concept every student needs 14:00 How math should build progressively each year 20:00 The Quick Dots Strategy for building number sense 25:00 The 120 Chart and how to adapt it for accessibility 29:00 How The Locker Problem enhances student learning 30:00 Balancing accessibility and rigor for ALL students 31:00 How listeners can support the podcast *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: [email protected] [email protected] *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents (01:00) - The problem with excessive pull-outs and how to reduce them (03:00) - The power of Mastery Math Method and reference tasks (06:00) - The Paint Problem: Why it’s not really about paint at all (08:00) - The most essential math concept every student needs (14:00) - How math should build progressively each year (20:00) - The Quick Dots Strategy for building number sense (25:00) - The 120 Chart and how to adapt it for accessibility (29:00) - How The Locker Problem enhances student learning (30:00) - Balancing accessibility and rigor for ALL students (31:00) - How listeners can support the podcast

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