EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 1H 19M
Solving for All: High-Quality Math for Every Classroom with Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl
from Ed Soul · host Sourcewell
This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face in providing such instruction. Chris and Mike share their insights on overcoming math anxieties, the latest revisions in math standards in Minnesota, and resources available for educators.Resources and ideas from this episode:2022 MN Math StandardsUnlearning is hard: The Backwards Brain Bicycle - Smarter Every Day 133Strategy: Model, Task, MatchUse games: Yahtzee, Candy Land, playing cardsUse the world around you: license plates, shapes, percentage salesMinnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics - MN Math LeadersJoin a Sourcewell math network Education Networks | SourcewellChris’ reads:Fostering Algebraic Thinking by Mark DriscollChildren’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction by Thomas P Carpenter and Susan B. EmpsonPreston & Child booksMike’s listens: A Tale of Two Tribal Nations : Throughline : NPRMike’s reads: Native American Mathematics by Michael P. Closs, Choosing to See by Pamela Seda & Kyndall Brown, 1, 2, 3 Looks Like Me by Dr. Lesa M. Covington Clarkson, Takoza Walks with the Blue Moon Girl by Tara Perron, The First Strawberries, A Cherokee Story retold by Joseph Bruchac Ed Soul Podcast Credit | SourcewellFind more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education
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This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face in providing such instruction. Chris and Mike share their insights on overcoming math anxieties, the latest revisions in math standards in Minnesota, and resources available for educators. Resources and ideas from this episode: 2022 MN Math StandardsUn...
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