Episodes
Dec. 19, 2023
Ep 26: Year End Reflections to Reboot Your Classroom in the New Year
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this lively episode of The Modern Math Teacher podcast, join Kristen Moore for a deep dive into year-end reflections and strategies to reboot your classroom for the new year. As the acad...
Dec. 12, 2023
Ep 25: 3 Things To Do Now to Actually Enjoy Your Break
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Today, I'm sharing my best tips to get you ready to leave work at work so you can actually enjoy that break. Get ready to make the most of your well-deserved time off without the looming cl...
Dec. 5, 2023
Ep 24: What is a Modern Classroom?
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode we discuss one of my favorite teaching practices--that's the Modern Classroom Model, which consists of three big concepts: blended learning, self-pacing and mastery-based as...
Nov. 28, 2023
Ep 23: 4 Lenses to Engaging Lesson Design
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this lively episode of "The Modern Math Teacher," we tackle the age-old challenge of making math not just comprehensible but downright exciting for high school students. Unveiling the se...
Nov. 21, 2023
Ep 22: Coaching Students Thinking through Word Problems with Mona Iehl
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Inside this week's episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen is joined by guest Mona Iehl-- the go-to expert on teaching and learning from word problems. After years of teaching in the cl...
Nov. 14, 2023
Ep 21: Ensuring Equity and Engagement in PBL Group Projects
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this lively episode, we embark on a journey to revolutionize the way we approach Project-Based Learning (PBL) in our classrooms. Inside, we explore the keys to crafting group projects th...
Nov. 7, 2023
Ep 20: Inclusively Celebrating the Winter Holidays in Math Class
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this festive episode of "The Modern Math Teacher Podcast," we're diving headfirst into the holiday spirit while keeping math at the forefront. We're here to support those incredible seco...
Oct. 31, 2023
Ep 19: Breaking the Norms in Math Class: What's Scary and Why It Works
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode, Kristen explores innovative teaching practices that some may find "scary" but are undeniably effective. Join us in this exciting journey of redefining teaching practices i...
Oct. 24, 2023
Ep 18: Projects in Progress- The Rocket Project
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Hey there, Modern Math Teacher! We all know that nagging question from students: "When am I ever going to need this?" Well, today, we're about to unveil a project that not only answers that...
Oct. 17, 2023
Ep 17: Projects vs Project Based Learning
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of 'The Modern Math Teacher' podcast, we're diving headfirst into the exciting world of "Projects vs. Project-Based Learning." We explore the key differences between these t...
Oct. 10, 2023
EP 16: Mastering Math with Johanna Kuiper
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this exciting episode of The Modern Math Teacher podcast, I had the pleasure of co-hosting a captivating conversation with the brilliant Johanna Kuiper! We dove deep into strategies that...
Oct. 3, 2023
Ep 15: It's possible: Mastery Based Grading with Traditional Gradebook Scales
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In today's episode of "The Modern Math Teacher," we're embarking on a learning journey that blends the age-old wisdom of traditional grading scales with the groundbreaking approach of maste...
Sept. 26, 2023
Ep 14: Are you an AI Math Teacher?
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of "The Modern Math Teacher" podcast, we continue to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of AI in education. Inside, we explore the role of AI in the math classroom...
Sept. 19, 2023
Ep 13: Building My Geometry Thinking Classroom
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of "Modern Math Teacher," we dive headfirst into the exciting realm of creating a Geometry Thinking Classroom. With a nod to Peter Liljedahl's groundbreaking "Building Think...
Sept. 12, 2023
Ep 12: My Favorite Math Project for High School
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of math projects that bring real-world relevance to your classroom. We address the perennial question of when students will use math in real...
Sept. 5, 2023
Ep 11: What does it mean to be Good at Math? Birthday Episode!🎉
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! It's a birthday surprise this week! 🎉 Host, Kristen Moore, is joined by two amazing Math Education experts who happen to all have September 4/5 birthday! Listen is as Kristen, along with Mo...
Aug. 29, 2023
Ep 10: Introducing Mastery Based Grading to Students
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Get ready to revolutionize your classroom grading practices! In this episode of Modern Math Teacher, we're diving headfirst into the world of mastery-based grading. Say goodbye to tradition...
Aug. 22, 2023
Ep 09: The Classroom Management Dynamic Duo for the Secondary Math Classroom
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! The secret to classroom management isn’t a secret at all–it’s clarity and respect. How can you ensure everyone is crystal clear on expectations and that mutual respect drives the classroom?...
Aug. 15, 2023
Ep 08: Classroom Routines to Teach the First Week of School
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode, we're diving into the world of classroom routines – not just for elementary classrooms, but for high school as well. Routines provide the backbone of a well-functioning cla...
Aug. 8, 2023
Ep 07: My First Week in a Modern Math Class
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! It's back to school season and inn this episode, we're diving into the three big pillars that lay the foundation for success in a modern math classroom. Get ready to learn how to engage you...
Aug. 1, 2023
Ep 06: Self-Pacing for Success: Maximizing Student Engagement
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Hey there, modern math teachers! Welcome to an exciting new episode of our podcast, where we're all about shaking up the traditional classroom and unleashing the power of self-pacing in our...
July 25, 2023
Ep 05: Creating Sticky Lessons: Engaging Students through Anchor Activities
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Are your students forgetting important skills just a couple of units later? In this episode, we dive into the world of anchor activities to solve this problem. Anchor activities are the sec...
July 18, 2023
Ep 04: The Power of Connection to Boost Student Engagement
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! The Power of Connection: Making Learning Real, Relevant, and Rigorous for Student Engagement In this episode, we explore the power of connection in making learning real, relevant, and rigor...
July 11, 2023
Ep 03: Are your Grading Practices Equitable?
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! In this episode of Modern Math Teacher, we dive deep into the world of grading practices and challenge ourselves to answer the question: Are our grading practices truly equitable? We're goi...