Modern Math Teacher

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers middle and high school math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and more student-centered practices t...

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June 16, 2026

176 The Digital Delusion: Why I'm Rethinking Technology in Math Class

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Technology isn't going away. But that doesn't mean we should use it for everything. After years of integrating digital tools into my math classroom, I've found myself asking a different question: 👉 Not "Should we use technology…

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June 11, 2026

175 Why Every Math Teacher Should Study Above and Below Their Grade Level

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! One of the best things that ever happened to me as a math teacher was teaching multiple grade levels. Because the more I taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and intervention classes together… the more I realized: 👉 Math is o…

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June 9, 2026

174 The Math Concepts I Finally Understand More Deeply as a Teacher

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Can I admit something? There are math concepts I taught for years that I didn’t fully understand conceptually myself. I could teach the procedure. I could explain the steps. But true sense-making? That took time. In this episod…

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June 4, 2026

173 Why Teaching the Same Lesson Five Times Never Actually Works

Ever had one class LOVE a lesson… and another class completely flop with the exact same activity? Same teacher. Same lesson. Same day. This year completely changed the way I think about differentiation, responsiveness, and what intentional teaching actually looks like in a real math classroom. In t…

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June 2, 2026

172 Why I Stopped Winging It as a Math Teacher This Year

This year changed the way I think about teaching math. Between piloting a new curriculum, beginning National Board Certification, and teaching students with very different needs, I realized something important: 👉 Knowing math content is not the same thing as intentionally designing mathematical exp…

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May 26, 2026

171 Turn Any Math Lesson Into a Real-World Experience (In About 15 Minutes)

Ever feel like your math lessons are… fine, but not really connecting? You’re covering the content, following the curriculum—but students aren’t fully engaged. In this episode, we walk through a simple, repeatable process to turn any math lesson into a real-world experience—without starting from sc…

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May 19, 2026

170 You Don’t Have Time for This… Or Do You? (3 Biggest Myths About Real-World Math)

Think you don’t have time for projects? Feel stuck with your curriculum? Worried your students can’t handle it? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 3 biggest myths about real-world math and project-b...

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May 12, 2026

169 You Don’t Need a Full PBL Unit—Start With This Instead

Think you need a full project-based learning unit to bring real-world math into your classroom? You don’t. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to start with smaller, meaningful project experiences—without overhauling your entire curriculum or spending hours planning. 💡 In This Episode: Why ful…

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May 5, 2026

168 Why Most Math Projects Don’t Work (And How to Fix Them

Ever tried a math project that should have worked… but didn’t? Maybe students were off task, confused, or the math just didn’t stick. 👉 You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why many math projects fall flat—and what actually makes them work in a real classroom. 💡 In This Episode: W…

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April 28, 2026

What Actually Makes a Math Lesson “Real-World”? (It’s Not What You Think)

Most “real-world math” problems don’t actually feel real to students. In this episode, we break down what real-world math really means—and how to make small shifts that help students actually connect to what they’re learning. In This Episode: Why most real-world math falls flatThe difference betwee…

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April 22, 2026

The Difference Between Fun Math and Meaningful Math

Not all engagement leads to learning. In this episode, we break down the difference between fun math and meaningful math—and how to start designing lessons that actually stick. In This Episode: Why “fun” doesn’t always equal learningThe 3-part framework: real, relevant, rigorousHow to improve your …

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April 14, 2026

165 Why Students Keep Asking “When Will I Ever Use This?” (And What That’s Really Telling You)

When students ask this question, it’s not about attitude. 👉 It’s about relevance. In this episode, we break down what students are really asking—and how to start making math feel more meaningful without redesigning your entire curriculum. In This Episode: Why students struggle to see the value in m…

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April 7, 2026

164 You’re Not Boring—Your Math Lessons Might Be

If your students feel disengaged during math class… it’s probably not you. 👉 It’s the lesson design. In this episode, we break down why students check out—and why trying to be more “fun” isn’t the fix. Instead, we’re shifting toward what actually works: real, relevant, meaningful math. In This Epis…

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March 31, 2026

#163 What AI Is Revealing About Our Classrooms (And Why Students Are Using It)

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday classroom life—but the real conversation may be bigger than whether students should be using it. Students using AI isn’t the real story. The real story is what thei...

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March 24, 2026

162 AI Feedback That Actually Reaches Students (Before It's Too Late)

You spend the time grading. You write the comments. And then students look at the grade and move on. Sound familiar? In this episode, Kristen tackles two of the biggest feedback problems math teachers face: feedback that come...

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March 17, 2026

161 Lesson Plan AI: What Teachers need and What We Don't

Lesson plan AI is everywhere — but is it actually helping teachers? In this episode, we explore what teachers truly need from AI lesson plan generators and why many educational technology trends miss the mark. You’ll learn how AI can support planning, differentiation, and feedback without adding mo…

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March 10, 2026

160 How Can AI Be Used in Education Without Killing Thinking?

How can AI be used in education without killing thinking? In this episode, we explore how teachers can use AI education tools responsibly — without replacing productive struggle or meaningful learning. You’ll learn how AI can support lesson planning, reflection, and feedback while keeping student t…

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March 3, 2026

#159 What 10 Million Students + 30 Years Taught us About Math Engagement

What if 10 million students could tell us what keeps them engaged in math — and what pushes them away? In this episode, I sit down with veteran educator Sheila Robitaille (30 years in classrooms and administration across the ...

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Feb. 24, 2026

158 Effective Math Teaching Strategies: What Comes After Productive Struggle?

Productive struggle is an essential part of effective math teaching strategies, but it only works when teachers plan intentionally for what comes next. In this episode, we explore instructional teaching strategies that help s...

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Feb. 17, 2026

157 Productive Math Struggle in Practice: A Conversation with John SanGiovanni

In this special capstone episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast , I’m joined by John SanGiovanni, co-author of Productive Math Struggle , for a reflective conversation on what productive struggle looks like in real classr...

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Feb. 10, 2026

156 Student Reflection Activities That Makes Struggle Stick

Productive Math Struggle Series — Action 6: Reflecting on Productive Struggle In the final episode of our Productive Math Struggle series, we explore the power of reflection — the often-missing piece that transforms struggle into lasting learning. Grounded in research from Phillips (1987) and Sousa…

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