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The Dean of Math

by Melissa Dean

Education

A place in which I write about my love for mathematics, making and learning, fueled by coffee

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Episodes

  1. Planning your math block

    In this episode I share some ideas for creating a math block with both structure and flexibility.

  2. What’s your philosophy?

    Take a few minutes and write out what you believe about assessment. See how it impacts everything you do!

  3. What does learning really look like?

    In this episode, I ponder: how do I know learning is happening in the classroom?

  4. No more tests

    In this episode I share a little about my own assessment journey and why I’m giving up math tests in my classroom.

  5. Split Screen Planning

    Consider a new focus to your planning: Learning to be, which Learning about…

  6. How the Rubik’s Cube changed my life.

    In this episode I share how learned to solve the Rubik’s Cube transformed my classroom practices.

  7. Math class needs more than a makeover.

    It’s time to go beyond the surface and make some fundamental changes.

  8. An intro to Hexagonal Thinking

    How I have been using hexagonal thinking in my classes. A great thinking protocol for any content area!

  9. No more (mathematical) junk food.

    Some food for thought about our task selections.

  10. Getting Started.

    In this episode I share my thoughts on the best way to start changing up math routine.

  11. What is learning?

    In this brief rant, I challenge listeners to re-think learning.

  12. Friday Files: the Power of Estimation.

    In this episode I share the moment one of my students took a big risk.

  13. Tuesday Tech Tip: Google Forms for Pedagogical Documentation

    In this episode, I share how I use Google forms to capture real time assessment.

  14. Friday Files: What are you really assessing?

    I’m this episode I share my thoughts around questions we have to answer about assessment before we can really see true and lasting change in education.

  15. Friday Files: I’m not a manager

    How do we move kids from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation without a reward culture?

  16. Wednesday Wonderings: Unsolved Math Mysteries

    How I use math mysteries to bring the joy!

  17. Friday Files: The Soma cube

    In today’s episode I share how I discovered the Soma Cube and how I use it in my classroom.

  18. The magic questions

    In this episode, I share how I used my two favourite questions to use to invite my students into the world of curiosity and conjecture.

  19. It’s time to rip off the growth mindset bandaid.

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://deanofmath.wordpress.com/2021/04/22/its-time-to-rip-off-the-growth-mindset-bandaid/

About this show

A place in which I write about my love for mathematics, making and learning, fueled by coffee

Hosted by

Melissa Dean

Categories

Education

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Dean of Math have?

The Dean of Math has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 7, 2022.

What is The Dean of Math about?

A place in which I write about my love for mathematics, making and learning, fueled by coffee

How often does The Dean of Math release new episodes?

The Dean of Math publishes monthly, based on its 19 episodes since August 2021.

Who hosts The Dean of Math?

The Dean of Math is created and hosted by Melissa Dean.
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