More Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Secondary Mathematics Instruction

Today the tables have turned! In this episode Jon & Kyle switch over to the other side of the interview and are put on the hot seat!

Jess Michalchuk, a Grade 7 educator from Foam Lake, Saskatchewan working towards a Masters of Education, interviews Jon & Kyle about memorable math moments from their teaching experience, their thoughts on leadership and innovation in mathematics and much more!

Stick around and you’ll hear stories from Kyle and Jon’s classrooms, how they got started on changing their pedagogy, and what it means to become a math moment maker.

You’ll Learn:

  • Why you need to use a “high/low/buffalo” routine.
  • Why random grouping does more for your culture than you think it does.
  • How taking risks can change your career.
  • What does an innovator and changer do in math class?
  • Are you using language that causes shaming with students.

Resources:

  • Transform Your Textbook Into a Curiosity Machine [4 Part Video Series]
  • Introduction To Making Math Moments That Matter [Episode 1]
  • Episode #167: Decluttering Proportional Relationships – An Interview With James Tanton & Ted Coe
  • More Good Questions - Differentiating High School Mathematics [Book]
  • Get in touch with Jess on Twitter @JessMichalchuk

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