Meaningful Math

<p>This episode continues our deep dive into questioning in the math classroom by exploring what makes a question truly effective. You’ll learn how open-ended questions can increase engagement, encourage rich discourse...

<p>What if I told you that today we’re going to begin exploring a topic that has the potential to completely change the dynamic of your classroom? That this single shift can actually give your math instruction a...

<p>It might sound strange at first. After all, how can you solve a math problem without any numbers? But that’s exactly what makes numberless word problems such a powerful tool. In this episode, we explore how removing...

<p>The hundred chart is a classroom staple, but what if a small change could make it an even more powerful tool? In this episode, we explore the bottom-up hundred chart, a lesser-known version that could help students...

<p>Let’s talk about one of the most underestimated math tools out there: your fingers.</p><p>In this episode, we’re flipping the script on something that’s often seen as a sign of struggle. We’ll unpack why finger use...

<p>Looking for a low-prep routine that sparks deep thinking and gives every student a chance to shine? In this episode, we’re exploring Silent Math—a quiet, powerful routine that encourages students to slow down...

<p>In this episode, we're talking about one of our very favorite math tools for students from kindergarten all the way through second grade - the Rekenrek. You might be thinking, "What the heck is a Rekenrek?" Well...

<p>Do calculators belong in elementary math classrooms? Or do they prevent students from learning the concepts? In this episode, we explore the long-debated question: are calculators a friend or a foe?</p><p>We’ll...

<p>Estimation often gets overlooked in elementary math instruction, yet it plays an important part in helping students reason flexibly, think critically, and develop meaningful number sense. This conversation invites...

<p>We’ve all had those tricky conversations with families about how math is taught today. Maybe you’ve been caught off guard by a parent asking why their child is learning math “a new way,” or you’ve struggled to...

<p>Math anxiety can start earlier than we think, and its impact runs deep.</p><p>This episode will explore what math anxiety looks like in young learners and how it can quietly interfere with their confidence...

<p>Today, we’re tackling an important and transformative topic: building strong mathematical identities. But what exactly is a mathematical identity, and why is it so critical not just for academic success, but for...

<p>What does the way we arrange and organize our classroom communicate to our students about what learning is valued and who holds the knowledge? How can we set up our classrooms in a way that fosters collaboration and...

<p>Some of the “rules” we teach in math class are surprisingly short-lived. They might work for a while... until they don’t. </p><p>In this episode, we’re diving into the kinds of strategies and shortcuts that seem...

<p>Today, we’re examining what happens when rules that students once learned in math class are no longer true, or in other words, they expire. Now, I know what you might be thinking, “If it’s a rule, how could it ever...