#130- 3 Must-Have Classroom Routines That Actually Work in Secondary Math

Ready to stop managing behavior and start supporting student thinking?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the three essential classroom routines every secondary math teacher needs—especially if you're trying to run a student-centered classroom without constant chaos.

You’ll learn how to start class with purpose, build student talk into your everyday structure, and support group work with clarity and confidence.

 We’re also talking about how AI tools can help you build and maintain these routines without spending hours planning.

✅ In this episode:

• Why routines work better than rules
• 3 plug-and-play routines for entry, discourse, and group work
• Tips for launching these routines in the first weeks of school
• How to use AI to scaffold structure and save your energy
• A free planning guide to help you get started
  
  
  

🔗 Resources & Links:

📘 Download the Project or Practice Expert Guide – your first step toward building routines for relevance and rigor
→ https://moorethanjustx.com/guide

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💡 Key Takeaways:

• Routines = clarity = fewer behavior issues
• Entry routines, math talk norms, and group structures give students purpose and predictability
• AI can help generate, visualize, and maintain routines all year long
• You don’t need to do it all. Start with one routine and build from there.
  
  
  

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

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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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