Episodes
June 4, 2024
Ep 50: Modern Classrooms Project- is it right for you?
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ☀️Welcome to the first week of Poolside PD 2024! ☀️ This week we talk all about the Modern Classrooms Project-- what it is and if it is right for your classroom. 🧐 Kristen shares insight in...
May 28, 2024
Ep 49: 3 Questions for End of Year Reflections [REPLAY]
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Reflection doesn't just happen at the New Year, it happens at the end of the school year too! Join in on the REPLAY from 2023 to revisit our favorite reflection questions to wrap up the yea...
May 21, 2024
Ep 48: Probability Project in Progress
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Games are one of the best ways to teach your students about probability. And having a project where students create their own game and get to play them together? That's the ultimate! Whethe...
May 14, 2024
Ep 47: Geometry Projects in Progress- Wasted Space
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Looking to bring the real world to your geometry classroom? This is the PERFECT end of year geometry project! With an emphasis on geometric modeling and formula usage, your students will en...
May 7, 2024
Ep 46: Summer Countdown Survival Guide: Strategies for Motivating Math Students Till the Last Day
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Shoutout to all you amazing listeners, I appreciate you! <3 If you want to share your appreciation make sure to leave a rating or review! I read and apprec...
April 30, 2024
Ep 45: Engaging Math Activities for the End of the School Year
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! As we near the end of the school year, I can feel the excitement building, and I'm sure you can too. Today, we're diving into some fantastic math activities to keep your students engaged an...
April 23, 2024
Ep 44: Shake off Standardized Testing Blues with Creative Math Lessons
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! As we wrap up another round of standardized testing in my district, I can't help but reflect on the challenges of re-engaging students in math post-testing season. So, buckle up, because we...
April 16, 2024
Ep 43: 8 Assessment Strategies to Check for Understanding
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Let's dive into 8 strategies to check for understanding as we approach the end of the school year. With spring in full swing and time at a premium, I'm here to share assessment techniques t...
April 9, 2024
Ep 42: The Best of Both Worlds: Modern Project Based Learning
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today, we're continuing our "The Best of Both Worlds" mini-series. Today’s topic? Combining the Modern Classrooms Project with Project-Based Learning—a match made in educational heaven! The...
April 2, 2024
Ep 41: The Best of Both Worlds- Modern Classrooms Project and Building Thinking Classrooms
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome toThe Best of Both Worlds" mini-series on The Modern Math Teacher podcast! 🌟 Today, we're diving deep into the exciting combo of the Modern Classrooms Project with Building Thinking...
March 26, 2024
Ep 40: Lesson Planning with Purpose
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today's topic is all about effective math instruction, with a focus on lesson planning that drives student learning. Today's Topics: Determining the Focus of Your Unit: Explore the importan...
March 19, 2024
Ep 39: Unlock Student Engagement with Math Projects
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode, we explore the transformative power of project-based learning (PBL) in math education. Join us as we uncover the benefits of PBL, share inspiring success stories, and provi...
March 12, 2024
Ep 38: Beyond Kill and Drill: Engaging Math Practice Strategies
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today, we're breaking free from the monotony of traditional drill and kill worksheets and delving into the realm of engaging math practice strategies. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to in...
March 5, 2024
Ep 37: Teaching the Math Standards: Practice or Projects?
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome back to another insightful episode of "The Modern Math Teacher" podcast! In our previous episode, we dissected the three domains of math standards – procedural fluency, conceptual u...
Feb. 27, 2024
Ep 36: Unpacking Math Standards
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today, we're diving deep into the very foundation of our teaching – the math standards. Navigating through over 100 high school math standards can be a challenge, but I've got you. We're h...
Feb. 20, 2024
Ep 35: From Uncertainty to Excitement- Implementing PBL
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today's episode, titled "From Uncertainty to Excitement: Implementing PBL," serves as a comprehensive guide for turning the ambiguity surrounding PBL into a wellspring of enthusiasm and pra...
Feb. 13, 2024
Ep 34: The Power of Project Based Learning in Math Class
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today, we're delving into the heart of project-based learning, unraveling its power while dispelling lingering myths. Let's connect the dots between its benefits and the misconceptions that...
Feb. 6, 2024
Ep 33: How to Plan your next PBL Project with AI
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today's episode brings together two powerful forces: project-based learning and the cutting-edge ChatGPT. Listen in to unveil the magic that happens when AI becomes your ally in math clas...
Jan. 30, 2024
Ep 32: Getting Started with PBL in Math Class
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we're diving deep into the world of project-based learning (PBL). From demystifying PBL to today's practical steps, get ready to roll up your sle...
Jan. 23, 2024
Ep 31: Project Based Learning Demystified
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode, we take our journey from recognizing the frustration of student disengagement to the exhilarating world of project-based learning (PBL). Join us as we demystify PBL, bridgi...
Jan. 16, 2024
Ep 30: The 3Rs of Student Engagement: Real, Relevant, Rigorous Math Lessons
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this engaging episode titled "The 3Rs of Engagement: Real, Relevant, Rigorous Math Lessons," we embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of extraordinary teaching. Inside, we dive deep ...
Jan. 9, 2024
Ep 29: Connection is the Key to Student Engagement
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! We're kicking off the New Year with some serious classroom mojo. In this episode, aptly titled "Connection is the Key to Student Engagement," we tackle the age-old conundrum of making math ...
Jan. 2, 2024
Best of 2023: Classroom Management Dynamic Duo [REPLAY]
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! As we head back to the classroom after break, you may be thinking your classroom management needs a bit of a reset. Listen in to hear how you can combine the CHAMPS model with Capturing Kid...
Dec. 26, 2023
Best of 2023: AI In Math Education [REPLAY]
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! We're featuring the best episodes of 2023 and kicking off with our most listen to episode this year: AI in Math Education! And it's no surprise because AI took the world by storm this year....