All Episodes

204: Why Math Class Isn’t Building Confident Problem Solvers (And It’s Not What You Think)

203: Why Knowing What To Do Isn’t Changing Your Math Classroom

202: The Problem With Gamifying Math (And What Actually Helps Students Learn)

201: Why Word Problems Feel Hard Even When Students Know the Math

200: I Still Believe This after 200 episodes! & 🎁 a free Gift

199: Instructional Nudges, Interview with Sam Otten

198: Why Math Coaches are the Key to Sustainable Change

197: Math Is a Language of Power an Interview with Stephanie Marrero

196: A Classroom Moment That Changed How I Teach Problem Solving

195: Readers Read and Mathers Math, Interview with Deborah Peart Crayton

194: What If Students Don’t Know the Math Yet?

193: Questions to Ask in Math Class

192: What Should Students Do, Say, and Think in Math Class & How We Get Them There.

191: When 1st Graders Tackle Multiplication Stories… Magic Happens

190: What Happens When Students Struggle? How We Can Help Without Taking Away the Opportunity to Think

189: My Kindergarten Lesson

188: "Let's Just See What They Can Do!"

187: Anchor Moves to Coach in Chaos

186: Learning Walks - Getting Better Together

185: A Better Way to Use CUBES - Ditch Keyword in Math for Making Sense

184: Building Joyful, Equitable Math Classrooms with Kendra

183: What if We’ve Been Telling the Wrong Math Story?

182: What Matters Most in Math Classrooms? With John SanGioVanni

181: Book Launch Day - A Classroom of Problem Solvers Starts Here

180: Kassia - Behind the Dedication - My Editor’s Behind-the-Scenes Thoughts at Shaping the Book

179: Behind the Scenes of Writing Word Problem Workshop

178: Mark Golden - Behind the Dedication - Hot Takes From a Teacher Who’s Lived WPW for Years

177: Word Problem Workshop - Planning

176: Amanda - Behind the Dedication - How Doing Hard Things Grows Math Understanding and Confidence

175: Step 5 Word Problem Workshop - Reflect

174: Meghan Princehorn - Behind the Dedication - The Gift of Building Classroom Communities Where Every Child Belongs

173: Step 4 Word Problem Workshop - Discuss

172: Ed Spicer - Behind the Dedication - How One Classroom Opened my Eyes to the Genius Children Carry

171: Step 3 Word Problem Workshop - Share

170: Jimmy - Behind the Dedication - A Real Teacher’s Story of How WPW Shifted Learning in his Classroom

169: Step 2 Word Problem Workshop - Grapple

168: Step 1 Word Problem Workshop - Launch

167: Go Slow to Go Fast - How Word Problem Workshop Transforms Math Proficiency

166: Kickstarting Problem Solving from Day One

165: Changing the ‘I’m Bad at Math’ Mindset—One Task at a Time

164: Classroom Routines Made Easy

163: Student Led & Self–Regulated (3 Management Tips Inside)

162: More Isn’t the Answer

161: Vanessa - The Math GuRu

160: The Math Block — A Mindset Shift for Fitting It All In

159: One Problem, Many Levels - How to Differentiate Without 5 Versions of the Lesson

158: SEL in Math Can Boost Student Success

157: Yes, It’ll Be Noisy—And That’s a Good Thing

156: What Great Math Teaching Looks Like—Even If You’re Just Getting Started

155: You Already Have What You Need—Here’s How to Use It Differently

154: Leading a Successful Math Program with Katie Thomas

153: What to Do When Kids Don’t Want to Think in Math Class

152: How to Extend Student Thinking (Without More Worksheets)

151: Shifting to Student Centered Math, with Dr. Pamela Seda

150: 35 Questions to Get Students Thinking in Math Class

149: Common Mistakes That Shut Down Math Discussions (And What to Do Instead)

148: Plucking Pebbles - Small Shifts That Transform Math Instruction with Jon Orr & Kyle Pearce

147: Beyond the Curriculum - SHAPE-ing Math Success at the School Level

146: Curriculum Selection - 3 Common mistakes to avoid

145: Number Sense with Christina Tondevold

144 The Problem with "Yet"

143: Interview Christopher Danielson

142: Hard Math Problems are Scary

141: 5 Quick Math Talk Strategies to Spark Classroom Conversations

140: Understanding Comparison Problems in Math

139: Why Every Classroom Needs Productive Struggle in Math

138: Break Free from Script Planning a Math Lesson

137: Serving Up Problem Solving: A Slice of Math Joy

136: You're not the only expert in the room (My NCTM session in podcast form!)

135: How to get students to SHOW their reasoning

134: Are your students thinking? How do you know?

133: 3 Reasons Why Math Intervention Programs Don't Work, with Juliana Tapper

132: Math Grades: What should I grade?

131: Counting in Math with Collections: Interview with Kathy Minas

130: 3 Things You’re Missing in Math Community

129: Start the School Year with High Math Engagement

128: What are the 5 strands of math proficiency?

127: Classroom Management, an Interview with Jenna from That Strong Teacher

126: The only classroom "rule" you need for classroom management in Math Class

125: 3 Mistakes to Avoid when Planning for the Year

124: Word Problem Workshop - What is it & Why you need it this school year

123: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created - The Pros & Cons

122: Schoolwide math norms you need!

121: What is student-centered learning?

120: Want a math coach or Math PD but can't afford it? Do this!

119: Math Teacher Power Moves to Empower Mathematicians

118: The Opposite of I Do, We Do, You Do in Math Class

117: Collaborative Math Coaching with Nicora Placa

116: Simple Steps to Help Students Access the Math Word Problem

115: Trigger Warning for People Entering My Thinking Classroom

114: Practical Teaching Ideas for Teaching Black History 365, an Interview with Dawnavyn James of @QueendomTeaching

113: The Only 3 Questions You Need to Ask

112: Do Less to Let Kids Lead

111: Effective Math Conferences

110: Building Thinking Classroom with Maegan Giroux

109: New Math: How to Get Everyone On Board

108: Testing Season: How to not stress about standardized tests

107: Math Discussions: 3 Ways to Get Students to Engage

106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math

105: Professional Learning & Coaching in the Math Classroom

104: Differentiating Word Problems

103: Practical Manipulatives with Kimberly Rimbey

102: Talk Less so Students Talk More

101: Math Problem Types for Addition & Subtraction

100: 4 Ways to Integrate Math with Social Studies

99: Thin Sliced Problems

98: What's your relationship with math? An Interview with authors of Cultivating Mathematical Hearts

97: 6 Ways to Love Teaching Math

96: Peter Liljedahl - Building Thick Understanding in Consolidation

95: How Black History Leaders Can Help Our Students Feel Seen

94: 3 Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 in Building Your Math Community

93: Consolidation with Peter Liljedahl, author of Building Thinking Classrooms

92: Use Purposeful Techniques for Math Discussions, an Interview with Paola Sztajn

91: Preparing for Building Math Thinking in 2024

90: Math Trauma & What to do about it!

89: Math Joy During the Winter Break Build Up

88: Quick Math Warm Ups

87: Why you need SEL in Math Problem Solving...Now!

86: 3 Mistakes when Debriefing a Math Problem Solving Tasks

85: Math Problem Solving with John SanGiovanni

84: Productive Struggle: Building Confident Problem Solvers

83: Shifting Pedagogy: Try Something New with 3 Simple Steps

82: Say This to Parents to Explain “New Math”

81 Simplify Math Discussions with a Routine

80: Ambitious Teaching with Margaret "Peg" S. Smith

79: 5 Reasons You Should Be Anticipating Students Strategies

78: Math Differentiate Tasks with these 4 Steps

77: Let your math lesson plan build your community on auto pilot

76: Beyonce's Birthday & Being Good at Math

75: Proactive Classroom Management in 4 Steps

74 Avoid Homework Stress this Year by Not Giving Homework

73 Three Best First Week Activities

72 Procedural Fluency: No More Timed Tests & Tears

71 What is Math Anyway?

70 What Really Matters When Lesson Planning for Math!

MINI: High Expectations for ALL

3 Ways a Math Community Supports Courageous Mathematicians?

Math Is Uninspiring

Mini Math Chat: Number Sense & Fluency PD

Modern Math Teaching with Kristen Moore

Mini Math Chat: Building Community & Math Identity PD

Math Research Behind Word Problem Workshop

My Student Teacher, Tanner, & I chat Math Instruction!

Wait! 3 Common Pitfalls When Trying Something New in Math

Math Teacher Passion with Janet

Teaching Math Differently Next Year? Maybe or Maybe Not...

Reflection Teacher End of the Year

Math Mindset Surveys an Interview with Rachelle McCracken

Thinking About Math with Ann Elise Record

Math Equity in the Classroom

SEL in Mathematics an Interview with Caitie Cupples

Activities for Fluency and More!

Real Teacher Job Math Teacher & Interventionist

Planning Math Lessons with Math Curriculum

Math Reasoning: SMP #8

Algorithm Standard or Inventive, which are best?

Math Structure SMP #7

Count On Strategy in Math Problem Solving

Math Precision SMP #6

Concrete Models in Math & How they Build Math Intuition

Math Tools: Standards for Mathematics Practice #5

What is a base 10?

Model with Math

Math Intervention & Math Mindset: A teacher interview with Kym

Mini: Construct Viable Arguments in Math

Math Strategies to Solve Problems and 3 Models to Show Math Thinking

Mini: What is Math Reasoning anyway? Standard for Mathematical Practice #2

3 Expectations & "Just in Time Supports" for Math for Help

Mini: Make sense & persevere in solving problems

8 Standards for Mathematical Practice common core IRL classrooms like yours

46 Math Block Elementary Classroom

45 Word Problem Solving Workshop

Mini Math Chat: Productive Disposition

Decomposing Numbers in 4 Simple Steps with Zeba

Mini Math Chat: Strategic Competency

Purposefully Planning for Math Discussions in 3 Simple Steps

Mini Math Chat: Adaptive Reasoning

Learning Labs Help Teachers Develop an Investment in the Math Culture

Mini Math Chat: Math Procedural Fluency

#41 How Math in Real World Situations Builds Engagement & Understanding with Kelly from Mathematically Enthused

Mini Math Chat: Conceptual Understandings Explained

40 What is Proficiency in Math?

Mini Math Chat: Black Mathematicians in Math Class

#39 Let's Talk Math Talks

Mini Math Chat: David Blackwell, Famous Black Mathematician

Bringing Important Black History Leaders to Life in Your Classroom with Desiree Mcgee Greene

#37 Happy Classroom in 5 Joyful Lessons from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad

#36 Math Questioning Strategies co-hosted with Johanna Kuiper

#35 How to Build a Community in a Classroom in 3 Simple Steps

#34 Have you considered a Teacher as a Leader of Strong Math Culture?

#33 Math Culture Starts with a Strong Math Vision

#32 Elementary Math Teachers: Are you using research based instructional strategy to empower students?

#31 Self Assessment Examples & 3 Tips to Increase Engagement

#30 Learning Targets and Criteria Help When Giving Students Feedback

#29 Giving Students Feedback 4 Tips from my Elementary Math Class

#28 Math Survey + 2 Ways to Build Relationships with Students

#27 Which Ones Doesn't Belong Birthday Party with Juliana

#26 Take the Pressure off Back to School

#25 Math Coach; will they really help me achieve my goals?

#24 Checking for Understanding & Trusting the Process in Student Centered Math Class

#23 My Struggle to Struggle

#22 Math Warms Ups One Small Shift Toward more Student Centered

#21 The Hardest Decision I’ve ever Made as a Teacher

#20 Develop Professionally Despite What’s Provided at School

#19 All About the Students Engagement Strategies to Hook Them

#18 Questions about Math 3 Ways to Refine Your Math Questions

#16: What is a Math Discussion? A Clear Definition to Work From (Part 1)

#15 How Black History Leaders Can Help Our Students Feel Seen

#14 Real Life Student Centered Teaching with Lorraine of Apple Blossom Teachers

#13 How to Create an Inclusive Math Classroom with Juliana Tapper

#12 Powerful tips for resetting math classroom norms in the new year

#11 How Math Discussions Can Amplify Your Amazing Student Centered Math Classroom

#10 Reflection for Teaching Math in 4 Ways to Start Today

#9 Math Collaboration Develops Real World Skills for a Better World

#8 Boost Participation in Math Discussions with 3 Tips from a Real Teacher

#7 Relationships In Math a Four Step Framework

#6 Four Simple Steps to Teach Anything and Everything in Math Class

#5 Math Classroom Community: 3 things you do in reading you can use in math

#4 Math Identity 4 Strategies for your Classroom Community

#3 Making Thinking Matter More Than Answers in Math Class

The First Episode!

#2 Student Centered Math: What Exactly Does That Mean? A classroom tour