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DebateMath Podcast

Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
Mathematics Education
Education
Mathematics
Math Education
Professional Development
Math Anxiety
Curriculum Fidelity
Fractions
Mathematics Identity
Stairs
Algebra
Analog Clocks
Mathematics Pedagogy
Teaching Methods
Mathematical Reasoning
Debate
Teacher Support
Subtraction
Math Games
Algorithms

Welcome to the DebateMath Podcast, the show where we’re redefining what it means to debate in mathematics & education, where multiple sides of ideas are explored, evidence matters, and we all grow and learn from hearing each other.

We know the world–and our classrooms–are not binary. So we lean into the gray area in our discussions. We invite on guests with differing viewpoints on the way math is... more

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In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentatio... more

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This month, we're tackling a topic that's sparking heated conversations in school board meetings, parent groups, and classrooms across the country: cell phones in schools. It's a topic with no shortage of opinions. Teachers an... more

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In this bonus debate, Chris engages Vanessa Vakharia in a friendly debate about the best way to have a latte -- iced or hot?

-You can find Vanessa Vakharia on social media @TheMathGuru and visit her website: MathTherapy.com  more

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Text us your thoughts!

In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentatio... more

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Recent Guests

Shayna Rudoren
Panelist; high school graduate, artist, Brown University freshman
Brown University
Episode: Debate 57 - Should We Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
Isaac Yukica
Panelist; twin, athlete, student
University of Southern California
Episode: Debate 57 - Should We Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
Uly Junker
Panelist; track and field athlete, high school graduate
Williams College
Episode: Debate 57 - Should We Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
Christina Lincoln-Moore
Educator, co-founder of Black Women in Mathematics Education; California Mathematics Council State President-Elect
Black Women in Mathematics Education; California Mathematics Council
Episode: Debate 56 - Should Math Teachers Become Admin?
Matt Vaudrey
Administrator, math enthusiast, speaker on bravery and risk-taking
CMC South; Fontana Unified School District
Episode: Debate 56 - Should Math Teachers Become Admin?
Stacy Estep
Math teacher and MT3T fellow from McDowell County, West Virginia
M3T/M3T Fellow
Episode: DebateMath Lesson #9 - Math Court?
Steven Alley
Math teacher and MT3T fellow from McDowell County, West Virginia
M3T Fellow
Episode: DebateMath Lesson #9 - Math Court?
Tifin Calcagni
Math educator; enrichment coordinator at the American School of Brasilia
American School of Brasilia
Episode: DebateMath Lesson #8 - Math Wrangles?
Deborah Peart Crayton
Founder and CEO of My Mathematical Mind; author and educator
My Mathematical Mind
Episode: Hot Seat #12 - We Are All Born Mathers?

Hosts

Chris Lesniak
Host of DebateMath Podcast, DebateMath Podcast; long-standing contributor with focus on math education debate formats and pedagogy.
Rob Beyer
Co-host of DebateMath Podcast; frequent co-presenter with strong emphasis on classroom practice and math discourse.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Sorting things out

    This podcast helps me and my students learn the different perspectives folks have on important issues. It is a real gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizafromMS
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging debates that provoke reflection without shaming differing viewpoints.
Practical, classroom-ready ideas paired with accessible discussion.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from classroom strategy to policy implications.
Clear, thoughtful debates that surface multiple valid approaches to teaching math.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Debate 57 - Should We Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
Q: When has math been controversial to you?
Shayna describes feeling out of sync with peers during high school because she pursued statistics instead of calculus, highlighting how personal math trajectories can diverge from school norms.
Fast Break #9 - What is the Coolest Way to Solve a Ratio Problem?
Q: What's the coolest way to solve a ratio problem?
The guest argues that tape diagrams are the coolest approach because they visually display the units and their relationships, making it easier to see how the parts fit into the whole, while ratio tables, algebraic equations, and graphing also play important roles in developing a deep understanding of ratios.
DebateMath Lesson #8 - Math Wrangles?
Q: What are the positives you've seen from students participating in Math Wrangles?
Students grow confidence, public speaking, and written communication; even students who struggled initially become effective debaters and presenters, and parents notice their child's increased engagement and mathematical thinking.
DebateMath Lesson #8 - Math Wrangles?
Q: How should teachers structure the first Wrangle and what pitfalls should they anticipate?
Start with a small group of four to eight students, provide a problem set, use a simple judging setup with multiple solution approaches, avoid heavy technology during presentations, and use reflections to guide improvement rather than grading.
DebateMath Lesson #8 - Math Wrangles?
Q: Can you walk us through the basic setup and a typical session of a Math Wrangle?
Two teams receive identical problem sets, prepare for 60–90 minutes, present solutions with reasoning, and rebut the other team's argument, with emphasis on elegance and clarity rather than just the right answer.

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1. Shayna Rudoren
2. Isaac Yukica
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4. Christina Lincoln-Moore
5. Matt Vaudrey
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