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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 26 MIN

Rethinking Math Education Part 3: S2 E26

from Tier 1 Interventions · host Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer

Part 3 of 4In 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 MENTIONEDTier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops***************************************************************************BOOKSMaking Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64KHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7Both 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 CODES01:00 Why Tier 1 matters for all students01:28 OTs and the importance of teaching symbols02:24 The role of explicit teaching in symbol recognition03:47 Science of Reading vs. Science of Math04:41 Number sense must be experienced05:04 Functional, non-academic supports in the classroom06:09 Teaching rate through movement07:09 Experiencing numbers physically08:10 More non-academic ways to support math08:23 Sarah shares the bike wheel activity09:40 Understanding rate through rotation10:33 Paper folding and inverse reasoning11:17 Conceptual fraction learning through activity11:53 Recipe scaling: Fractions in real life12:19 Skip counting as a way to build number sense12:43 Cyber school math events13:17 Introducing multiple symbols in early grades14:00 Using 'by' and dot for dimensional notation14:31 Cheri on functional supports and interoception16:44 Emotions, feelings, and moods in learning18:19 Motivation is key to student engagement19:02 What is a Focus Trigger?20:04 Kindergarten focus trigger example21:10 Introducing names with associations22:00 Teaching thinking through math23:07 Discovering students’ needs through interaction24:18 Managing energy and engagement with movement25:22 Student reengagement through trust and movement26:34 Tune in next week: Why Focus Triggers Work***************************************************************************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=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIyAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029This 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.***************************************************************************MISSIONMinds 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 RESOURCEShttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525***************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Jonily and CheriFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventionsIG: 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/mindsonmathTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath***************************************************************************QUESTIONWhat 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]@mindsonmath.com***************************************************************************HASHTAGS#tier1interventions #mindonmath  #jonily  #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents

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