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Room to Grow - a Math Podcast

Room to Grow Math
Principles To Actions
NCTM
Procedural Fluency
Conceptual Understanding
Productive Struggle
Education
Mathematics Teaching Practices
Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Data Science
Data Science 4 Everyone
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Direct Instruction
Learning Pit
Classroom Culture
Taking Action Series
Developing Mathematical Reasoning
Colorado Standards
Representations In Mathematics

Room to Grow is the math podcast that brings you discussions on trending topics in math education in short segments. We’re not here to talk at people. We’re here to think and learn with others — because when it comes to mathematics there’s always room to grow!

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Latest Episodes

In this back to school episode, Curtis and Joanie discuss key ideas for starting the new school year off right, to ensure effective teaching and learning for teachers and students. How do you spend the first day of school with your students? Do you g... more

What do kindergarten counting concepts have to do with high school algebra? More than most teachers realize. In this episode, Joanie and Curtis sit down with Erin Wahler-Cleveland, founder of Roots and Wings Math, to explore how deep understanding of... more

In this episode of Room to Grow, Ali Martinez, Chief Program Officer for Math at Student Achievement Partners (SAP), joins Joanie and Curtis for a conversation about the math that matters. In the current era, math teachers face too much content and t... more

In this episode, Curtis and Joanie sit down with Mahmoud Harding from Data Science 4 Everyone (www.ds4e.com)  to explore the growing role of data science in K-12 education.

Mahmoud breaks down the key distinction between data science and data litera... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Martinez
Chief Program Officer for Math at Student Achievement Partners
Student Achievement Partners
Episode: The Math That Matters
Mahmoud Harding
Representative from Data Science 4 Everyone
Data Science 4 Everyone
Episode: Data Science for Everyone!
Zandra de Araujo
Leading math work at a large research and development center at the University of Florida; researcher on math education and instructional nudges
University of Florida, College of Education / R&D Center
Episode: Instructional Nudges with Zandra de Araujo
Pam Harris
Author and educator known for the book and ideas around math is figureoutable
Author/Educator
Episode: What We Learned in 2025

Hosts

Curtis
Host of Room to Grow - a Math Podcast and related show iterations
Joanie
Host and co-host of Room to Grow podcast discussions on math education

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Fantastic reflections

    I love reflecting with Room to Grow. They give thoughtful consideration to the art of teaching. They give insight into teaching practices that can help any teacher grow their classroom practices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeachMath123!
    United States9 months ago
  • Practically zero information density

    Waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    We to try uhh
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Insights!

    Joanie and Curtis bring timely and relevant information right to my ears! Their insights push me to reflect on my instructional practices and what I can do to meet the varied needs of my students. They acknowledge that teachers are constrained by time, standardized tests, and curriculum pacing. I have learned a lot from listening to this podcast. Give them a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lorelei.mallett
    United States3 years ago
  • Reflective and Inspiring

    I love listening to the thought processes and experiences of Curtis and Joanie. The topics are timely and relatable to the classroom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    math_count
    United States5 years ago
  • Great for math educators

    I love listening to Curtis and Joanie! They feel like my friends/colleagues just having a discussion about math education.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alison_pruett
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, practical reflections for teaching.
Balanced focus on pedagogy and real classroom constraints.
Encourages reflection without overwhelming detail.
Engaging discussions for math educators seeking growth.
Hosts feel like colleagues, not distant experts.

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The Math That Matters
Q: What is the math that matters and how do you decide what to teach?
The approach is to identify a focused set of essential mathematics that allows deep, contextual learning, supported by data and collaboration with teachers, districts, and post-secondary partners, then let go of less essential topics to preserve time for deeper understanding.
Developing Mathematical Reasoning with Pam Harris
Q: Tell us about your personal and professional experiences that led you to your current work and passions.
Pam recounts her journey from a student who learned by memorizing and mimicking to someone who values deep conceptual understanding, crediting supportive teachers and experiences with graphing calculators for shaping her teaching philosophy. She emphasizes the importance of empowering teachers to help all students develop the mental actions of mathing and to explore the reasoning behind mathematical ideas rather than just memorizing procedures.

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Two math-education hosts foster reflective conversations on classroom practice, curriculum trends, and student thinking. Episodes repeatedly center data-informed instruction, balancing conceptual understanding with procedural fluency, leveraging technology thoughtfully, and sustaining teacher well-being through burnout-aware strategies. The show stands out for its practical, teacher-focused guidance, collaborative tone, and emphasis on community-driven improvement in math teaching across K–12 and related education fields.

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