Episodes

Ep 15: It's possible: Mastery Based Grading with Traditional Gradebook Scales
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...
Ep 14: Are you an AI Math Teacher?
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...
Ep 13: Building My Geometry Thinking 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...
Ep 12: My Favorite Math Project for High School
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...
Ep 11: What does it mean to be Good at Math? Birthday Episode!🎉
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...
Ep 10: Introducing Mastery Based Grading to Students
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...
Ep 09: The Classroom Management Dynamic Duo for the Secondary Math Classroom
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?...
Ep 08: Classroom Routines to Teach the First Week of School
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...
Ep 07: My First Week in a Modern Math Class
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...
Ep 06: Self-Pacing for Success: Maximizing Student Engagement
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...
Ep 05: Creating Sticky Lessons: Engaging Students through Anchor Activities
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...
Ep 04: The Power of Connection to Boost Student Engagement
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...
Ep 03: Are your Grading Practices Equitable?
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...
Ep 02: Mastering Math with Project-Based Learning: Why Now is the Ideal Time to Dive In
July 11, 2023

Ep 02: Mastering Math with Project-Based Learning: Why Now is the Ideal Time to Dive In

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome to an exciting episode that will transform your math classroom! Join us as we explore my favorite topic discussing the power of project-based learning (PBL) and why now is the perfe...
Ep 01: Unleashing the Potential: AI's Transformative Role in Math Lesson Planning
July 11, 2023

Ep 01: Unleashing the Potential: AI's Transformative Role in Math Lesson Planning

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Get ready, math teachers, because we're about to embark on a journey that will revolutionize your lesson planning process. In this episode, we'll uncover the incredible potential of AI, spe...
Ep 0: Welcome to the Modern Math Teacher Podcast
June 13, 2023

Ep 0: Welcome to the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Welcome to the Modern Math Teacher podcast, the podcast that will help you use today's best teaching strategies to ignite and excite your students in math class and maybe even make it the b...