Math Routine Collaborative Podcast

Welcome to the March 2026 Math Routine Collaborative podcast! This month, Karen Campe visited the MRC to engage participants in the Same or Different routine. We did an elementary level and secondary level task and the conversations were phenomenal. In the podcast, you’ll hear me mention something about how different things would have been for me in high school math class if routines like these would have been used. I was to sit, listen, take notes, and mimic my teachers. It never worked for me. Participating in these monthly sessions has really opened my eyes, even more than they already were open, to the incredible value of engaging in routines like this one on a regular basis. You should really try to attend if you can!Other big ideas from this month’s MRC are facilitating moves that work for everyone, the growth each of us is making (e.g. the things we’re thinking about now vs. things we were thinking about before) the value of the mathematical thinking ALL our students have, and making room for quiet voices, alternative views, and not making any student feel "dumb" or that they have nothing to contribute.Join us by signing up at https://www.strongermath.com/mrc/.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Alison Mello who guided the MRC through a True/False Math Routine this month. Three of my favorite things that come up in this conversation are how our own vulnerability in engaging in the math tasks helped us learn so much - not only about the routine - but also how our students might enter the conversation. We also have an awesome discussion about how rich tasks hit so many of the practice (or some states call them process) standards. This is such a crucial part of the conversation because our practice standards are just as important as our content standards because the way students engage in math matters. And lastly - the power of facilitation and how to be an authentic scribe during the thinking routine. And that’s just three things. There’s so much more!This is good stuff, folks! Join us every 3rd Sunday of each month! Learn more at how to join us at https://www.strongermath.com/mrc/ and find all the information you need to know about the True/False routine at www.trueorfalsemath.com.

Hey everyone and welcome to January’s Math Routine Collaborative Podcast episode! In this episode Annie Fetter, Ralph Pantozzi, Shelby Strong and Courtney talk about the Notice and Wonder routine Annie guided all of the participants of January’s MRC through. We talk about staying true to the routine, the importance of annotating EVERYTHING participants say, the value of engaging in mathematics the same way we want our students to, and so much more.You can find the Notice and Wonder activities in which we engaged during the meeting and talk about here!We’re glad you’re here. Whether Notice and Wonder is brand new to you or a familiar routine, this conversation offers space to reflect on how we show up as learners alongside our students. Settle in and listen as we unpack what we noticed, what we wondered, and what we’re still thinking about.Sign up to join us at https://www.strongermath.com/mrc/

Wondering what the Math Routine Collaborative is? In this episode, Annie, Ralph, and Shelby share the history of how it started, why it started and how it evolved. If you're interested in hearing more about that story as well, you can find out more by listening to this podcast episode on Blue Glasses Math with Pam Brett. It was after this episode that I thought to myself, "The world needs to know about this opportunity!"Sign up here to join the Math Routine Collaborative every third Sunday!

Sign up to be a part of the Math Routine Collaborative Here!What happens when educators slow down and really think about mathematics - together? How does that impact the thinking that can happen in our mathematics classrooms? My name is Courtney Flessner, and there are a lot of mathy things I love. But two of them rise to the top: impactful math routines that are easy to implement and create opportunities for all students to think critically and engage freely, and the power of collaborating with others who are committed to learning, reflecting, and continuously improving their craft in classrooms and schools.Welcome to the Math Routine Collaborative Recap Podcast, a monthly podcast created from the conversations, questions, and a-has that emerge during the Math Routine Collaborative monthly meetings.The Math Routine Collaborative is run by Annie Fetter, Ralph Pantozzi, and Shelby Strong, who have a shared belief that routines are more than activities. They are structures that create access, invite student thinking, and support meaningful mathematical discourse. This podcast is an extension of that belief and that community. After each Math Routine Collaborative virtual gathering, Annie, Ralph, and Shelby will join me as we come together to reflect on a math thinking routine that was explored. We’ll describe what it is, how it works, and what we noticed when we engaged with it as learners. You might hear from the facilitator of the routine, along with honest reflections about what challenged us, what surprised us, and what shifted our thinking about teaching and learning mathematics.Whether you’re a Pk- 12 classroom teacher, coach, or leader, this podcast invites you into a collaborative space where mathematical ideas are made visible and learning happens through collaboration and reflection.We’re glad you’re here. Let’s think…together!