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Making Math Moments That Matter

Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr
Math Education
Mathematics Education
Student Engagement
Professional Development
Teaching Strategies
Transforming Curriculum
Problem-Based Learning
Growth Mindset
Engaging Students
Effective Teaching Practices
Curriculum Development
Math Play
K-12 Education
Education
Mathematics
Curriculum Adaptation
Modeling In Mathematics
Thinking Classrooms
Equity In Education
Building Thinking Classrooms

Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students. As a teacher are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? As a mathematics coordinator or le... more

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Recent Guests

Marianne Greenhold
High school math teacher at York County School of Technology
York County School of Technology
Episode: My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment
Tom Nobly
Math consultant and educator
TJ Angkor Consulting
Episode: Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math
Shannon McCaw
Author for EdGemsMath and middle school teacher
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Episode: Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Practical Teaching Moves To Enhance Meaningful Mathematical Discourse
Jacqueline Williams-Wedner
Dedicated math educator and coach with nearly 30 years of experience in teaching grades three to five.
Episode: Shifting From Textbook Teacher to Responsive Teacher Through Formative Assessment
Kerry Whittaker
Math resource teacher and district leader in Kentucky
Episode: It’s Not Just About the Math Curriculum: Turning Math Routines Into Real Results
Suzanne Baccaro
Math TOSA from Orange County, California, with 28 years of experience in education.
Orange County Department of Education
Episode: Harnessing Feedback in Math Class: How to Make Assessment Work for You and Your Students
Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic
Author of 'Daphne Draws Data' and founder of Storytelling with Data
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Episode: Storytelling with Data: Making Data and Numbers Come Alive in Math Class
William Grippentrog
A 36-year educator teaching in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown School District
Episode: How Do I Engage My Students When Teaching a Split-Level Math Class - A Math Mentoring Moment
Bethany Lockhart-Johnson
Author and elementary educator
Episode: How To Use Tool Talks To Boost Student Agency And Sense Making in Math Class | Math Manipulatives

Hosts

Kyle Pearce
Co-host specializing in K-12 mathematics education and instructional strategies.
Jon Orr
Co-host focusing on mathematics education, pedagogy, and coaching.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 647 ratings
  • An enjoyable listen!

    Listening to Jon and Kyle chat with their guests is like having your best teacher/education buddies chat over a coffee. Always lots of great takeaways, the topics are engaging, and so many great guests from the math ed world!

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    5
    SaIoni73
    Canadaa month ago
  • Growth and Reflective Practices

    The Making Math Moments podcast has helped me reflect and grow as a math educator. They continue to promote great mathematical instruction practices and conversations for a variety of educators and listeners. Through their podcast, I have gained valuable insights and implemented strategies that have led to great success in my classroom and pedagogy—which, ultimately, is what matters most.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawson Tate
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this pod!

    If you teach any instructional level of math, this is the podcast for you! This podcast is full of helpful tips, surprising insights, and motivational guests. Listening to this podcast, just once a week, will help you feel empowered to try new strategies and help your students experience their own math moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boy Mom^2
    United States2 months ago
  • Game Changer

    Three years ago, when I left administration and went back into the math classroom, I knew I had to make some changes to my tired and traditional approach. This podcast serves up dish after dish of excellent ideas and new strategies that actually work in the classroom. It covers an amazing breadth of topics and is easily understood and relatable. Jon and Kyle are clearly passionate about teaching mathematics and have so much insight, that it’s hard to know where to begin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kclark76
    United States3 months ago
  • Great strategies to help math teachers

    The interviews are great and the mentoring moments are very insightful. The recent episode about student engagement gave some solid tips around giving students opportunities to show their thinking. It raised some great questions about am I structuring lessons in a way that will achieve my goals. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clement Townsend
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical teaching strategies shared by the hosts that can be easily implemented in the classroom.
Overall, listeners express a strong sense of community and connection with the content, feeling that it addresses real challenges in math education.
The show is often described as both inspiring and relatable, making complicated education topics more accessible.
Many reviews highlight the engaging nature of conversations with various guests in mathematics education, enhancing the learning experience.

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My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment
Q: What's a situation where you feel like you've done a really great job of helping kids understand the why behind something?
I helped my students understand why special right triangles work well, and they figured out the shortcut on their own, which demonstrated their understanding of the concept.
My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment
Q: What is a memorable math moment for you?
A moment when visiting an amusement park, I realized the safety of my family was assured because the weight limits worked out in our favor, showcasing the calming nature of math.
My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment
Q: What's your role? What's going on in math in your world?
I'm a high school math teacher teaching Algebra 2 at a technical school, where students choose to leave their home school to pursue technical fields.
Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math
Q: What is one key aspect that teachers should focus on before engaging with these instructional recipes?
Teachers should focus on their classroom management skills first to ensure a conducive learning environment before implementing deeper instructional practices.
Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math
Q: What does an instructional recipe look like?
An instructional recipe provides guidelines for high leverage practices in teaching without being lesson-specific, allowing flexibility in application.

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Focusing on K-12 mathematics education, the series aims to help educators enhance their teaching practices and engage students effectively. The hosts, experienced in mathematics pedagogy, explore a range of topics such as lesson planning, mathematics curriculum transformation, and strategies for fostering student engagement. Listeners can anticipate practical advice drawn from real classroom experiences, interviews with educators, and discussions on effective pedagogical frameworks. Special emphasis is placed on empowering teachers to build confidence in their teaching while providing innovative approaches to developing students' mathematical understanding. This unique blend of practical insights and expert commentary offers a valuable reso... more

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2. Tom Nobly
3. Shannon McCaw
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5. Kerry Whittaker
6. Suzanne Baccaro
7. Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic
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