Making Math Moments That Matter
Episodes
Navigating the Blend: Unifying Grades in Standards-Based Grading - A Math Mentoring Moment
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the often unspoken struggles that even seasoned math teachers encounter when grappling with concepts in middle and high school grades. Gain in...
How To Consolidate & Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson [Part 2]
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As educators of mathematics around the world embrace the ideas shared in Building Thinking Classrooms, more and more students are being positioned to ...
The Crucial Role of Educational Leadership in Math - An Interview with Rob Baier
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about the transformative power of leadership in mathematics education? Ever felt the challenge of aligning your strategic plan when it seems l...
How To Consolidate & Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson [Part 1]
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As educators of mathematics around the world embrace the ideas shared in Building Thinking Classrooms, more and more students are being positioned to ...
Creating Safe and Equitable Math Classrooms - A Math Mentoring Moment
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why creating a safe space for students in mathematics class is crucial? This episode of The Making Math Moments That Matter Pod...
Can We Build A Thinking Classroom & Still Maintain Rigor - A Math Mentoring Moment
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Michael Finley, the academic dean for math and science at a K-12 independent school. Michael's staff is questioning their wo...
Are You Cleaning Up Messes That Haven't Happened Yet? - A Math Mentoring Moment
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Diana Worthen, a 10th grade math teacher from Denver Colorado. In our discussion we help to shake out a common pebble in an educat...
The Pathway To Higher Achievement: A Conversation with Mike Lipnos
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an uplifting conversation with Mike Lipnos, a middle school teacher and math coach from Ohio. In this episode Mike shares his experience a...
Storytelling and Conceptual Mastery in Mathematics Education with Shayla Heavner
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in the latest episode as we dive into the world of mathematics education with Shayla Heavner, the visionary founder of MathBaitâą. With over ...
Evolving as an Educator: Journey to Demonstrating Mathematical Thinking - A Math Mentoring Moment
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this where are they now mentoring moment episode we speak again with Adam Love; Adam joined us back on episode 120 when he was as first year teache...
When Calling Parents Isnât Your Calling - An Interview With Crystal Frommert
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready Math Moment Makers for a great âcallâ with Crystal Frommert, who will be sharing some great tips and strategies that we can put to use t...
Setting & Changing Your Goals - Discover What Matters Most!
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on track to hit the goals you set out for yourself, your school, your district? Itâs December, which often marks the half-way point of the s...
What Is Your Definition of Success In A Math Classroom? - A Math Mentoring Moment
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Ryan Kinzler, an 8th grade teacher from Pittsburg. Ryan is here to fill us in on the changes heâs made in his classroom since he las...
The Myth of the Math Brain and the Underdiagnosis of Dyscalculia - An interview with Dr. Sandra Elliot
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
âIâm not a math person.â Iâm sure that is something you two have heard more than once. But have you ever heard someone say, âI am not a read...
Visual Patterns & Practice Standards: A Conversation with Fawn Nguyen
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring on another 2023 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit speaker: Fawn Nguyen! Fawn is on the Math Advance Team at Amplify Desmos Math. Sh...
Integrating Numeracy Beyond the Math Block: An interview with Kendra Jacobs
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a lovely chat with Kendra Jacobs about mathematizing our world around us and bringing it into our classrooms. Listen in and learn the one...
Uplifting Students by Uplifting Mathematics: A Conversation with Sunil Singh
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs show, weâre bringing on Sunil Singh, a colleague, friend, and fellow Ontarian from the math education world for a second time. Sunil, ...
Empathy and Effective Math Teaching: Lessons from Rick Wormeli
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with author, speaker, educator, Rick Wormeli. Rick is a true trailblazer in the field of...
Math Is Figureoutable - An Interview With Pam Harris
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pam Harris is here and sheâs changing the way we view and teach mathematics. She is a mom, a former high school math teacher, a university lecturer,...
When Students Are Missing Valuable Background Knowledge - A Math Mentoring Moment
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak with Jason Garner, a veteran 5th grade teacher of 15 years. Jason joined us on episode 127 and weâve brought him back to pr...
Why Equity Is Just a Buzzword In Education - An Interview With Dr. Kristopher Childs
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, weâll dive into a conversation with Dr. Kristopher Childs, a Mathematics Educator, Presenter, and Speaker from Orlando, Florida. Kr...
How Do I Align My K-12 Mathematics Program? - A Math Mentoring Moment
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we bring back Shawn Hershey, a math interventionist teacher and department chair from Pennsylvania. Shawn joined us back in episode 22...
How To Engage The Disengaged - A Math Mentoring Moment
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Robert Barth, a high school math teacher from the South side of Chicago. Robert shares his experience with teaching with the origi...
The Two Bucket Approach To âFitting It All Inâ - A Math Mentoring Moment
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Lisa Marentette onto the podcast to discuss how to transition from 9 years in the Kindergarten classroom environment into the grade 2 class...
Peter Liljedahl and How To Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we bring back on the podcast for the third time the godfather of the Thinking Classroom Peter Liljedahl. We spoke with Peter way back ...
How Do I Avoid Burnout and Still Achieve Success
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we dive into a topic of utmost importance: maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between achieving success and nurturing your we...
Where to Start In Order to Gain Momentum? - A Math Mentoring Moment
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, California high school mathematics teacher leader Giovanni Patalano returns to continue where we left off last time. While his goal is stil...
What Youâve Missed: The Most Essential Component of Every Math PD Session
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today youâll hear from Yvette Lehman, an elementary educator from Windsor, Ontario. Yvette is a Primary and Junior Division Teacher Consultant for t...
Balancing Group Dependence & Independence - A Math Mentoring Moment
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we spoke with Lauren Sawyer, a middle school math teacher from the Chicago area. Lauren has been implementing Peter Lilijedahlâs work Buil...
Micro & Macro Teacher Moves - A Math Mentoring Moment
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this âWhere are they nowâ Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we bring back Jeremy Sarzana, a high school math teacher at a Vocational High School i...
[REPLAY] Morphing Your Assessment Practices - A Math Mentoring Moment
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today weâre releasing a replay episode where we spoke with Nick Rhodes who has been teaching online in one of the largest cyber schools in America. ...
Helping Students Find the Why - A Math Mentoring Moment
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Where Are They Now?" episode, we reconnect with Tom Marker, a dedicated 6th grade teacher from Ohio, who continues to inspire us wi...
Lost in the Middle: Maximizing Achievement for Every Student in Math Class
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our latest podcast episode as we dive into an important discussion about improving mathematics instruction and ensuring accessibility for a...
How Can I Engage My Students Consistently?
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Cara Carbone, a high school teacher from Bellingham Washington. Cara is here to share a pebble in her shoe around engaging her hig...
Shift Teacher Practice with Measurable PD Goals - A Math Mentoring Moment
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amy Buchheit, an instructional coach from the Chicago area. In our chat, Amy discusses her curre...
What Matters Most In A Successful Math Program
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Without a clear, concise and well-communicated mathematics vision and a sustainable professional development plan rooted in relevant, attainable, rese...
Engaging Students, Empowering Minds: A Conversation with Bill McCallum
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Bill McCallum, co-founder of Illustrative Mathematics and a distinguished professor in mathematics educati...
From Labels to Growth: A Game-Changing Approach to Math Assessment
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Lind again. Jonathan is an experienced high school math teacher currently teach...
Why Do My Lessons Have The Sprinkles, But No Cupcake? - A Math Mentoring Moment
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hop on a call with Andrea; a middle school mathematics educator and Texas native now living and teaching in Germany. Andrea joins...
Making Change Across an Organization When Change Is Hard - A Math Mentoring Moment
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Jake Hickson, the System Math Lead for the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch of the Ministry of Education here ...
How to Move Beyond Answer Getting. A Math Mentoring Moment (Ep. 38 Replay)
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Math Mentoring Moment episode we speak with a year 1 (first grade) teacher Sierra Classen in her second year of teaching from Melbourne, Austr...
Where to Go Next When Your Team Is âAll-Inâ - A Math Mentoring Moment
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is a Mathematics Specialist and Vice Principal of Academics in his school from the Seattle, Washington area. Join us as we learn about Steve and...
What Can I Do When My District Feels Stuck? - A Math Mentoring Moment
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Giovanni Patalano, a high school mathematics teacher leader from California. Giovanni is striving to continue pushing mathemat...
Teaching Math Is Hard. Here's Why... [Part 1]
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching mathematics in school is complex and often misunderstood.This paper titled Why Are Learning And Teaching Mathematics So Difficult by Alan H. ...
You Have Time For This - Trust Us!
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We dug into some survey data around why teachers are limiting their PD experiences or completing opting out and the results are kind of shocking. Sti...
How Can I Help My Colleagues Slow Down? - A Math Mentoring Moment
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Rose Piso, an elementary interventionist teacher from Seneca Valley. Rose is dedicated to helping her students feel confident,...
3 Act Math Tasks Arenât Working
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe youâve recently come across the idea of a Dan Meyer-style 3 Act Math Task and youâre intrigued to give one a shot with hopes to engage your ...
What Can I Do When My Students Are Grade Levels Behind?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Math Mentoring Moment episode we speak with a high school teacher who is in her second year of teaching. Teaching statistics and algebra 2, th...
How Building a Thinking Classroom Can Make Math Moments
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we build thinking classrooms to create memorable math moments? In this special episode we share our opening session of the 2022 Make Math Mome...
Kids Are Different Now (âŠAnd What to Do About It)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel that students are âdifferentâ compared to past years? Has it been a struggle to gain student attention and strengthen their work ethic...
Strengthening Your Math Team - A Math Mentoring Moment
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we casually chat with middle school math teacher and department chair Shawn Hershey. Shawn recently took our Make Math Moments Distric...
Where Math Programs Flourish and Where They Need Support
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dig into some of the results from over 100 district leaders across over 100 institutions around the world who have already jumped o...
Celebrating Black Voices From The Math Moment Maker Community
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this compilation episode of the podcast in honour of Black History Month, Kyle & Jon highlight conversations from six educators of colour that ...
Helping Kids With Financial Literacy [Invested Teacher Podcast]
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jon and Kyle share an episode of their newest podcast Invested Teacher so you can help your students think about money. They bring on ...
How to Strengthen the Home-School Math Relationship - A Math Mentoring Moment
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Lenny VerMaas from Lincoln Nebraska. Lenny joined us on episode 159 to chat all about not ditching your lesson model; reverse it. Lenny...
What Standard Should We Focus On Most? - A Math Mentoring Moment
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TL is a 3rd / 4th grade educator from Grove City Pennsylvania. We welcome TL joined us back on Episode 198: Assessing Multiplication Facts. Back then ...
What Should âCountâ With Standards Based Grading? - A Math Mentoring Moment
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Guillaume Paré, a high school math teacher from Quebec City, Quebec. Guillaume has transformed his assessment and eval...
How To Sow, Cultivate and Foster Your Math Professional Learning Plan
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode weâll share why we believe that an effective mathematics program must be cultivated and fostered like a strong, healthy and balanced...
What To Do Instead of Rushing to the Algorithm - A Math Mentoring Moment
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Megan Garner, a 4th grade math teacher from Liberty Hill Texas. Megan is just in her 5th year of teaching and is aiming ...
Why New Yearâs Resolutions Usually Fail and How You Can Succeed Instead
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is our first episode of the year 2023. What better topic to dig into than goal setting now that you may have set your New Year's Res...
Are Problem-Based Lessons Always The Right Approach to Teaching Math? - A Math Mentoring Moment
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Kyle Greenholt, a 15-year teaching veteran from Pennsylvania about the common struggle educators face when designing an...
How Much Homework Should I Assign in Math Class?
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon & Kyle discuss what role (if any) that homework should play in math class across the K-12 grade bands. Stick around as we dig...
What Should a Math Support Class Look Like? - A Math Mentoring Moment
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Laura Compean about the common struggle educators face when designing and facilitating a math support class to help stud...
How to Develop a Growth Mindset In Your Math Class - A Math Mentoring Moment
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, youâll hear a slightly different episode style as the tables are turned as Ali Melia interviews Kyle Pearce as a means to gather ...
What Math Class Can Learn From The Oblivious Viewer Loop
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jon & Kyle compare the consolidation and connection phase of your math lesson to the Oblivious Viewer Loop phenomenon in common my...
Five Math PD Pitfalls To Avoid - Part 2
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our two part series highlighting Math PD Pitfalls To Avoid, Jon & Kyle dig deeper into the weeds we often find ourselves in ...
Choosing To See: An Interview with Pamela Seda
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Dr. Pamela Seda. Pamela has over 30 years of educational experience and currently lives in metro Atlanta. Pamela has hel...
Crafting a Productive Math Struggle in Your Math Classroom
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with veteran Grade 8 classroom teacher, author and current NCTM President, Kevin Dykema.Kevin spends time with us to unpack w...
Five Math PD Pitfalls To Avoid in 2022-2023 - Part 1
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first part of a two part series Jon & Kyle discuss break down math PD pitfalls we should all avoid so that we can support, encourage, an...
Crafting Mentoring Moments - An Interview With Jim Strachan
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with one of our mentorâs, Jim Strachan. Jim authored the work Mentoring For All and has been instrumental in developing su...
Are Calculators Good or Bad For Math Class?
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jon & Kyle discuss whether calculators are good or bad for mathematics learning.Dig in with them as they chat about their past cal...
How To Fill Your Bucket - An 2022 NCTM Annual Reflection
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this live taping of the Make Math Moments That Matter Podcast Jon & Kyle visit the 2022 Annual NCTM Conference in Los Angeles. The discuss how ...
How Can I Use Standards Based Grading When Policies Are Limiting - A Math Mentoring Moment
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Anna Clark all about how to fit a square peg in a round hole. Yes, weâre talking about standards based grading and rig...
How Effective Math Educators Are Developed
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jon & Kyle discuss the importance of building both math content knowledge and pedagogical-content knowledge when designing your ow...
Whatâs On YOUR Magic Wand Wish List For Math Class?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you envision for mathematics teaching and learning in your math class?While we all want teachers and students to feel capable and confident ea...
Assessing Multiplication Facts - A Math Mentoring Moment
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with TL Eller around developing assessment tools and routines to capture student understanding of their multiplication facts....
Figuring Out Fluency - An Interview with Jennifer Bay-Williams
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with professor, author, speaker Jennifer Bay-Williams. Dr. Bay-Williams is an internationally respected mathematics educator,...
Whatâs After The Lesson?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do I do after I finish a lesson? How does practice fit in? Do I have enough time to build conceptual understanding using a problem-based lesson A...
How To Mentor Educators With New Math Standards - A Math Mentoring Moment
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring on Laura Tomas for a record third appearance. Laura has been an educator for 31 years, sheâs a math coach and fellow podcast host fro...
Belief Is The Most Important Word In Math Education
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever met a math guru who shreds the keytar and just so happens to be in a rock band that opened for Bon Jovi? Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math G...
How To Create More Time When Time is Scarce
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we hop on our Monthly Q&A Calls with Academy Members or Mentorship Calls with District Math Leaders, one of the largest barriers to transform...
How to Use Trickery & Influence In Math Class For Good
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how to use trickery or influence in your math class for good. Weâll discuss the difference between moral influence and im...
Clothesline Math - An Interview With Chris Shore
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Chris Shore all about changing the world and why clothesline math is the master number sense maker. Chris has spent 33 y...
Assessment Questions & Answers
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 189 we discussed all things assessment and standards based grading with guru Tom Schimmer. We knew you had follow up questions around asses...
Assessing Beyond Right & Wrong - An Interview with Tom Schimmer
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with an independent education author, speaker, and consultant from Vancouver, BC. Over the course of his career he has been a classroom...
Hold Off On Grabbing The Wheel - A Coaching Moment
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, weâre excited to bring back two of our past educator guests for a discussion about supporting teachers through instructional coachi...
Misconceptions About Teaching Students Who Struggle With Math
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have students who struggle with math in your classroom? How can we get them to take the earbuds out and actually put in effort in our classes? ...
Helping Parents to See The âWhyâ In Math Class - A Math Mentoring Moment
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Where Are They Now? episode, we speak with Tom Marker, a 6th grade teacher from Ohio. Tom is back to update us on how he has progressed moving...
How To Create An Authentic Math Class
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we speak with Jonathan Lind, a high school math teacher currently teaching at an American school in Qatar! Over...
Make Restorative Moments: Our Summer Rejuvenation Guide
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a long school year for those in the Northern Hemisphere! Whether you are already off on summer break like our friends in the Southern Stat...
Ensuring Equitable Supports for Students â An Interview with Tashana Howse
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Dr. Tashana Howse, an associate professor of mathematics education at Georgia Gwinnett College. With over...
How To Reach More Students After Two Tough Years
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue another school year during this pandemic, educators everywhere are asking themselves:What should I focus on most?How can I help my stud...
Guided Math & The Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework - An Interview with Christine Michalyshen
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Christine Michalyshen, a math consultant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As a mathematics consultant for the Frontier School Division, Chri...
The Imperfect and Unfinished Teacher - An Interview With Chase Orton
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast, we sit down with fellow Math Moment Maker, Chase Orton. Chase is a self-proclaimed â...
Whatâs On YOUR Worksheet and How Are You Using It?
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jon & Kyle outline their experience using worksheets. Youâll hear them outline different styles of worksheets while giving you i...
Debate Math: A Hotdog Is A Sandwich
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode Kyle & Jon highlight and showcase one of their favourite new podcasts: Debate Math Podcast! Recently in episode 4 of the ...
Making The Consolidation Count - A Math Mentoring Moment
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Math Mentoring Moment Episode, we speak with Jeremy Sarzana, a high school math teacher at a Vocational High School in Boston, Massachusetts. ...
Using Curiosity to Engage Students With Abstract Concepts - An Interview With Elana Reiser
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with University Professor, author and former Making Math Moments That Matter Online Workshop participant, Elana Reise. Elana joins us t...
Experience First, Formalize Later - An Interview With Sarah Stecher
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Sarah Stecher from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sarah has experience teaching courses from Geometry all the way through to AP Calculus ...
Warm-Up Worries - What Should A Warm-Up Look Like?
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, weâre eager to dive into a discussion about the beginning of each and every math class⊠you got it: Warm-Ups! Stick around and y...