#125 Start Small, Finish Strong: The Power of a Mini Real World Math Project

Big shifts don’t require big overhauls. If you’ve been craving a way to make math more meaningful without throwing out your whole curriculum, this episode is for you.
✅ Whether you joined the Bootcamp or not, this is your reminder that bite-sized, student-centered changes—like a mini project—can create real momentum.
✅ You’ll hear exactly how small actions this week are already paying off for teachers and how you can take your own next step.
✅ And if you're ready for the tools, support, and confidence to run with it, now’s the perfect time to join the Modern Math Teacher Membership.
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💡 Key Takeaways:
- Mini real world math projects are powerful, low-risk ways to build engagement and confidence in your classroom.
- It’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing something small and intentional.
- You don’t have to do this alone—the membership gives you the tools, math projects, and community to help you every step of the way.
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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast
Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.
Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
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