Rethinking Math Education Part 4: S2 E27

Part 4 of 4 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 00:20 – Today’s Topic: The Paint Problem 00:34 – What is Tier 1? Why it matters 01:00 – The problem with pull-out interventions 01:22 – Recap from last week: “Why?” 01:33 – The power of movement for attention and focus 02:02 – Brain science: Why spinning helps focus 02:24 – Activating the brain through controlled movement 02:36 – Traditional classroom expectations and their pitfalls 03:17 – Why directions don’t always stick 03:40 – Movement strategies to engage all learners 04:08 – Cheri’s mission: Preaching movement in education 04:11 – Guest insight: Janet’s 7th-grade strategies 04:40 – Crazy 8s and playful engagement 05:14 – Sneaky academic reinforcement through movement 05:23 – More focus triggers and crossing midline 05:38 – Kindergarten example: Using transitions intentionally 06:24 – Wiggle fingers and crossing midline for attention 06:45 – Activating the brain for the next step 07:00 – More examples of focus triggers 07:11 – Brain-body disconnects: Board-to-table transitions 07:34 – Tracking difficulties and the 120 chart 07:53 – It’s more than computation—math is cognitive 08:19 – Invitation to subscribe and share 08:47 – How Tier 1 builds coherence across the classroom *************************************************************************** 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