Solving for the Undefined: Recent Episodes
Johanna DeMuth
Solving for the Undefined is here to develop your intrigue for math & learning while helping teachers do the same for their students. When our host, Johanna, became a teacher, she found herself alone, creating her own activities, and to find ways to make math fun plus easy to implement...but it wasn’t exactly a piece of pi (or cake!). She’s on a mission to solve those problems for teachers and show students just how awesome math can be! On Monday’s you’ll hear from teachers, professionals & students on their own journey, who use math in their everyday lives. And that’s what you can count on! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support
Have you ever wondered how to kindle that spark of curiosity, igniting a passion for numbers that goes far beyond rote practice and skill drills? Well, wonder no more, because Kristen from Moore than Just X and I have got some alternative approaches up our sleeves that will transform your teaching methods from traditional to extraordinary.
Whether you're a seasoned math teacher looking for fresh ideas or a new educator ready to embark on this mathematical journey, you're in the right place. Get ready to unlock the true potential of your students and help them become math masters.
Join the FREE math teacher conference, Educator Exponential! Sign up here!
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Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
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I'm sure as teachers, we can all think of something in the education system that just doesn't measure up, like how little students are taught about measurement. And that's why I invited Kelly Hogan on the show to share about how we can close that gap in our students learning. inch by inch. Let's get started.
Links
- Toy Theater Website
- Listen to Kelly's podcast, The Mathematically Enthused Teacher Podcast
- Follow Kelly on Instagram
- Follow Johanna on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
“This isn’t how I did math when I was in school! Why does it have to be so complicated?” Every time a parent or grownup has this complaint, I have to take a BIG DEEP BREATH. In today’s episode, we are going to be addressing how to talk to parents about “new math”. Let’s get started!
Links
- FREE Download to give to parents and grownups
- Study on parent Involvement in children's math work
- Follow Johanna on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
You know the saying practice makes progress? That is especially true in the math classroom because students need intentional math practice on a regular basis. So why not make it fun by turning it into a game? In today’s episode we are joined by Asia Hines who is going to give us the rundown on how to play Ghosts in the Graveyard. Let’s get started.
Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-71-how-to-play-ghosts-in-the-graveyard/
Links
- More tips on playing Ghosts in the Graveyard
- Asia's Ghosts in the Graveyard templates
- Follow Asia on Instagram
- Follow Johanna on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
If I could eliminate that one aspect of math class, I would get rid of notes. I hate standing and doing notes under the document camera. And so I did. I no longer facilitate notes in my classroom. And you might be thinking I’m crazy or you might be intrigued at the possibility of relieving yourself from that duty as well. Whether you fall into that first category, the last one or somewhere in between, let’s get started.
Links
- Check out my notes on TPT
- Listen to the episode on Mild, Medium, & Spicy
- Follow me on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Have you ever wondered how teachers transform their classrooms into forensics labs, an operation room or do a Starbucks classroom transformation? In today’s episode, we are joined by Katy and Natalie who are here to share how they create memorable classroom transformations for their students.
Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-69-classroom-transformations-making-a-meaningful-math-experience
Links
- Setting up a Glow Day Transformation
- Transforming the Middle TPT Store
- Follow Transforming the Middle on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Recently, I asked you all what you wanted to hear on this podcast. And one of you asked: how can you level practice with low level and extension on the same page? So in today’s episode I will be sharing one of my favorite ways to level practice questions to meet and grow all of my students. Let’s get started.
Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-68-leveled-practice-to-reach-and-grow-all-students
Quick Links
- Linear Equation "Menu" Activity
- Cake Walk Pythagorean Theorem Game
- Active Notes with Leveled Practice
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Ready for the beginning of the school year? If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you might already have a routine for the beginning of the school year. So whether you are a new teacher or looking to revamp your first week agenda, let me share my favorite first week activities that involve teamwork, math, and a whole lot of fun! Let’s get started.
Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-67-activities-for-the-first-week-of-school
Quick Links
- A to Z, Get to Know Me Activity
- Chaos to Community
- The Ultimate Math Bundle
Mentioned in this episode:
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
As a teacher, who wouldn't want to save time? So that’s why I invited Lauren Ellis on to the show to share a few tips on how we can easily systematize things in our classroom to allow us to work more efficiently. Let’s get started.
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⭐ The Ultimate Math Bundle ⭐
We’re talking… 😮 $400+ in Each Grade Level Bundle, for only $35!! 🥳 100+ Resources per Grade Level! 🤩 Choose from Grades 3 - Calculus!! 🎉 Top of the Line Resources for Less Than $0.35 Each
My favorite part about this bundle is how we tried to get resources to cover each topic you need to cover throughout the school year.
👉 Want to learn more? Check out the bundles here: https://johannakuiper.krtra.com/t/FRO8U0PVaeXc
Feeling guilty for having to take a sick day? Kelsey Sorenson is here to talk about the best way to prep for a sub and how to move past the feelings of guilt. You won't want to miss this one.
Links
- Join the Educate and Rejuvenate Conference!
- Connect with Kelsey on Instagram
- Free Sub Planning Starter Kit
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The foundation of any good data strategy is the assessments you give your students. In today's episode, we are joined by Cassandra Harris (@simplyorganizedwithcassandra), the go-to expert on gathering, organizing, and understanding student data. Let's get started!
Links
- Follow Cassandra on Instagram
- Get your free guide "10 Tips for Organizing Student Data"
- Join the Data Made Simple waitlist
- Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative Website
- Explore Quizizz
- Explore Blooket
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The end of the year is no cake walk…but I’ll tell you what is! This review game. In today’s episode, we are continuing our series on review games that get student thinking and learning. Let’s get started.
Links
- Pythagorean Theorem Review Game Slides
- Check out the Review Game Slides from Miss Kuiper's Classroom
- Connect with Johanna on Instagram
- Join the community of math teachers here!
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Are you looking for a new way to simultaneously meet the needs of your lower learners, on grade level learners, and your learners who need a challenge?
In today’s episode, we are joined by Kelsey Hardwick who is here to share how math centers can be the tool that helps meet every students’ needs. Let’s get started.
Links
- Kelsey's Ultimate Math Centers Guide
- Read more about the benefits of math centers
- Connect with Kelsey on Instagram
- Download the 7 Math Teacher Must Haves
- Connect with Johanna on Instagram
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Back in episode 56, we talked about leveling up your curriculum to meet the needs of your students and engage them. But what happens when that isn't enough? In today's episode we are joined by Annette Kuperis (@countonkupe) who is sharing the behind the scenes on creating your own interactive math resources. Let's get started!
Links
- Learn more from Annette!
- Connect with Annette on Instagram.
- Check out the 7 Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
- Connect with Johanna on Instagram.
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As teachers, we are bombarded with people telling us what needs to be done in our classrooms. But when we're ready to take on something new, where do we even begin? In today's episode, I am sharing the 3 things every math classroom should have and therefore a good place to start when you're ready to make a change. Let's get started!
Links
- Join A Fraction of Math Teachers Facebook Group
- Download the Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success here!
- Follow Johanna Kuiper on Instagram
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What if I told you that I found the key to your students' math success? It would be hard to believe, right? In today's episode, Jay Brown is bringing us all the details on how self-efficacy can speed up student learning and set them up for math success. Let's get started.
Links
- Connect with Jay on Instagram
- Visit Jay's website to learn more
- Check out the Seven Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
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Ready for state testing? I'm not! But whether we are ready or not, with state testing coming up, we are all looking for ways to creatively review everything that we have been learning this year. Today I am going to share a game that is going to have your students up & moving and solving math problems. It’s called the Paper Bag Review. Let’s get started!
Links
- Grab my free guide: Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success
- Build better math community by joining Chaos to Community!
- Episode 47: How to Play the Unfair Game
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Did you know that 10% of students are considered gifted? Not just in a “wow they are really smart!” way, but in a Talented and Gifted student (Tag, Gate, etc.) And if you have a class of 30, that’s roughly 3 kids. So how can you identify and provide support for them in the classroom? With the expertise of Kimberly Jayne, we are going to learn just that. Let’s get started!
Links
- Join Molding Mathematicians Course
- Read more on Kim's website
- Connect with Kim on Instagram
- Nrich Math Resources
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Raise your hand if you like your school's math curriculum. Yup...not many hands raised! That's because the majority of textbooks were not designed with our post-covid students in mind. So in today's episode, I am going to be sharing three ways to give your curriculum an upgrade. Let's get started!
Links
- Come hang out with me on Instagram!
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Today’s episode is one that I am thrilled to share with you because it is something that I know is not done enough in the classroom. With the expertise of Elaina Weaver, the classy teacher, we are going to learn how simple it truly is to implement choice in the classroom. Let’s get started.
Links
- Join the Chaos to Community mini-course here!
- Connect with Elaina on Instagram
- Read more about Choice Boards
- Connect with Johanna on Instagram
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It’s time to take a stand! Quite literally actually. In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing what I believe is the most overlooked way to get students’ brains thinking and engaged with math. And that is adding movement in the math classroom. Let's get started.
Links
- Supply Round Up Slides
- Musical Partner Slides
- Join my mini course, Chaos to Community
- Clock partners [FREE]
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The one thing that all of us teachers need is more time. More time to plan, to grade, and to teach. One way to maximize teaching time in the classroom is by implementing the math workshop model.
In today's episode, Jamie Miller (@jamiemillermath) is sharing her expertise on what the math workshop model is, how to implement it, and the benefits it has on student collaboration. Let's get started!
Links
- How to Get Started with Math Workshop
- Jamie Miller's Instagram
- Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
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When you see math class in movies and tv shows, do you recall how it’s depicted? Typically as a boring direct instruction lesson full of algorithms. But anyone who truly knows math knows how frickin' cool it is! So in today's episode, I walk through 4 ways to bring creativity to the math classroom. With that, let's get started.
Links
- Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
- Rotation Scavenger Hunt
- My TPT Store
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Put the magic back into math worksheets by turning them into games! In this episode, Brooklyn, from Brooklyn's Brightest, shares her expertise on two games that transform worksheets into games.
Links
- Brooklyn's Blog
- Brooklyn's Instagram
- Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
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WOW! It is wild that we have reached 50 episodes of Solving for the Undefined Podcast. In celebration of this milestone, I am going to share 3 things I wish I knew about teaching math when I first started. Let's get started
Links
- Math Teacher Must Haves Guide
- Episode 49: Rough Draft Thinking
- Episode 44: Better Warmups for Math Class
- Episode 40: Homework, Yay or Nay?
- Miss Kuiper Instagram
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Here's my 2nd best teacher tip: utilize rough draft thinking as an essential practice in your math classroom.
What started off as a random attempt to get students to try turned into the daily practice of rough draft thinking. And in today's episode, I share that experience and how you can replicate it for your students. Whether it's students below grade level or apathetic learners, this can be a game changer for them.
Links
- Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
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How often do you get this question from your students? When am I going to use this in real life?
In today's episode, we’re going to help answer that question. With Caroline’s expertise, we are going to be talking about how to create project based assessments using real world examples. Let's get started!
Links
- Project Based Assessment Starter Kit
- Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
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Looking for a math review game to wrap up a unit? The Unfair Game is the perfect game to keep students engaged while actually showing work on math problems. In today's episode, I share the rules, the setup, the pros and cons, and how to make it better. Let's get started!
Continue to build math community through my mini course: Chaos to Community!
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Wondering how to use strategic questioning in math to further student thinking? In this episode, Mona Iehl and I share how we do just that in our classrooms.
Links
- "Never Say What a Kid Can Say" Article
- Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl
- In the Moment by Jen Munson
- 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions
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What better way to start of 2023 than to predict what could happen this year? In today's episode I share 4 predictions I have about 2023 in regards to the math education space.
Links
Chaos to Community Course
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How soon after the bell rings do your students start to think critically about math? In today's episode, I share 4 tasks you can use to get your students thinking critically as soon as the bell rings. Let's get started!
Links
Which one doesn't belong?
Estimation 180
TED-Ed Riddles
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Kids feel safer and perform better when there is consistency in the classroom. In today's episode, I share 3 ways to be consistent to help student be successful with math. Let's get started!
LINKS
Free Classroom Slides
Math Teacher Must Haves
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One of the four major correlations of positive student outcomes is teachers having high expectations for their students. But what does that look like?
In today's episode, we dive into what the research shows, what high expectations are, and how to live it out in the classroom. Let's get started.
Links
Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
Bicycle Growth Mindset Video
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Are the problems you're assigning students actually worth their time? If there's no cognitive demand, it might be a time waster. In today's episode, we explore what cognitive demand is and isn't, how to make problems better and how to scaffold without taking away the rigor.
Join us for another exciting episode of Solving for the Undefined Podcast. I'm glad you're here.
Links
Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success Checklist
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Homework is a complex topic that is highly debated in the education space. Today we talk about the pros, cons, and how to make it an equitable item for student success. Let's get started.
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Building connections that first week of school is vital in building the foundation of trust. Team building activities are a way to start paving the way to having a community within the classroom.
In today's episode, I share team building activities that can achieve the following things:
- Students getting to know each other.
- Students working towards a common goal.
- Students learning to trust each other.
Links from the episode:
A to Z, Get to Know Me
The 100 Numbers to Get Students Talking
Guess that Slogan Activities
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Think back to an emotion-packed moment. Do you remember everything that was said or how the words made you feel? Words have a powerful impact on our impressionable students.
In today's episode we talk about how to tweak your words to ensure they evoke positive emotions in your students.
Links from today's episode:
- Download your free Daily Slides Template
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As teachers, we know that going visual is the best thing since sliced-bread. But are you using them to their full potential? In today's episode, we dive into how to use slides, whether Google or PowerPoint, to help your students be successful.
I talk about the 3 types of slides, Intro/Agenda, Warmup, and Work Time.
Links from today's episode:
Download your free Daily Slides Template
Join Math Resource Academy! (This is where I learned how to create the majority of the resources you'll find in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!)
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Looking for ways to make math more visual and hands-on? In today's episode I share the 7 manipulatives that have changed the game in my classroom. Take a listen!
If you enjoyed this episode, download my "Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success" to learn about 6 more must haves for your math classroom.
Links from the episode
Kristen Damman's Algebra Tiles Video
Your "Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success" Guide
Estimating Square Roots video by Scaffolded Math and Algebra
Math Resource Creation Challenge with Lindsay Bowden
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It seems that summer time is the only time I make reading a priority. In today's episode, I share my summer reading list and why I chose them. Here are my 3 teacher-reads for this summer:
- Teaching with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen
- Fair isn't Always Equal by Rick Wormeli
- Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl
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Join my Facebook group for middle school math teachers: “A Fraction of Math Teachers” 🤩 It’s a place for those who have students working below grade level yet don’t have a curriculum to support those students.
You’ll receive support, free tools to increase engagement, and a community of teachers who are in the same boat! I hope to see you in there!
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In March, I decided it was a good time to start a classroom economy. Best time of the year to try new things is at the end of it!
I did a lot of research and found 5 major things: class jobs, rent & utilities, bonuses & fines, a classroom store, and a program to manage it. In today's episode, I dive into all of that. I share what I liked, what I did not like, and what I plan to do next year.
Let me know if you like today's episode by sending me a message on Instagram. I want this podcast to be for you!
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Reignite the Math Classroom is a virtual professional development opportunity for math teachers by math teachers! Beginning on July 7th, for one month you will have access to our virtual conference to help students become active learners and engage in the math classroom.
Purchase your ticket here!
Listen to the other 2 parts here!
- Let's Talk Teaching with Kayla Durkin
- Honest Math Chat
Learn more about the Reignite the Math Classroom Conference 2022 here!
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How should you group students in math class? Pairs? Groups of 4? Rows, table groups, etc. There are so many options, but which is the best way for students to stay focused and learn best? Find out in today's episode!
Read the full transcript or browse the summary here!
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Links:
Random Groups Study
Peter Liljedahl Podcast Episodes
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Curious how you can use whiteboards in the secondary math classroom? In today's show, I will share how to use non-permanent surfaces to increase engagement and reduce apathy towards learning.
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As we enter the end of the school year, are you noticing that your students are less engaged than usual? Or maybe you’ve noticed that this year has been unlike any other students are apathetic towards learning. They don’t want to do anything, and there’s an overall unwillingness to try. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a strategy that I use in my classroom to combat this thing. So let’s get started.
These are the three different ways I use nonpermanent surfaces:
- Mini Whiteboards
- Dry Erase Sleeves
- Vertical Whiteboards or Nonpermanent Surfaces.
I know I’ve said this and hopefully convinced you throughout this episode. But just the idea that students can wipe something away and start over fresh has really changed just the basis or the foundation of how I teach and how my students work through problems. I’ve noticed that students who may have appeared apathetic earlier on have definitely grown in confidence, or at least in willingness to try out problems.
I will be linking everything that we talked about in this episode on the show notes on my website. So if you’re like, “I need a refresher or just a recap”, definitely check it out. I will link it in the whatever platform you’re listening on. I will link the link there. So that way, you can go find it.
And as always, if you have questions, feel free to send me a message on Instagram or email me.
And with that, I’ll calc-u-later.
Johanna
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Have you started the count down for the end of the school year! I certainly have. But between now and the end of the year, how do I engage my students? In today's episode, I share 3 ways you can engage your students as the end of the school year approaches.
Activity Links:
- Math Lottery by The Teaching Files
- Scavenger Hunts
- Budget Project
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Trust me, this is probably different than you expect. Especially number 4.
Join my ✨brand new✨ Facebook group for middle school math teachers: “A Fraction of Math Teachers” 🤩 It’s a place for those who have students working below grade level yet don’t have a curriculum to support those students.
You’ll receive support, free tools to increase engagement, and a community of teachers who are in the same boat! I hope to see you in there!
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Join my ✨brand new✨ Facebook group for middle school math teachers: “A Fraction of Math Teachers” 🤩 It’s a place for those who have students working below grade level yet don’t have a curriculum to support those students.
You’ll receive support, free tools to increase engagement, and a community of teachers who are in the same boat! I hope to see you in there!
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Incorporating games in the math classroom increases engagement. But does it increase learning? In today's episode I walk through 5 games that you can play with your students that don't compromise learning!
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Ultimate Tic Tac Toe video: Click here to watch it!
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If I had to choose my favorite thing I implemented this school year, it would be the attendance bracket. In today's episode, I walk through what it is, how it works, why it engages students and you can do it too!
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Scaffolding geometric transformations can be extremely beneficial if you have students who are currently struggling with on-grade level math.
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Wondering how to better engage your students in math? Tune in to hear Kelly (@mathematicallyenthused) talk about using Escape Rooms, Pico Fermi Bagel, and Scavenger Hunts. We chat about the what, the how, and most importantly the why behind using these activities.
Interested in learning more? Check out the show notes for all the links and resources talked about in today's episode!
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Want your students to truly understand what it means to solve for the value of x? This episode breaks down solving equations so you can easily scaffold the concept to best benefit your students!
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STEM isn't just about building robotics and other crazy technological masterpieces! In today's episode, Lindsey Lippert, a K-5 STEM specialist breaks down STEM, how to implement it in the classroom, and the impact it has on students. Join us as I learn that one simple tweak to my lessons can make a huge change for students.
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Lindsey Lippert's Instagram
Lindsey Lippert's TeachersPayTeachers Store
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With the challenges that we have faced this past year, I wanted to offer some encouragement. Tune into to hear three pieces of encouragement and advice to help you continue to crush this year.
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Do you break your class up into teams? How well do they run? I bet you can improve their productivity by incorporating team jobs into their routine. While we're here, let's address how to handle fast finishers equitably while also working with struggling students.
It's a packed episode so let's jump on in!
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The first day of school can be daunting, especially after being online for so long. In today's episode, I walk through the 4 Phases of the First Day of School.
Click here for all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode!
"A to Z, Get to Know Me" Activity
"Teacher True or False" Activity
Full First Day of School Bundle
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The first days of school should be backed by science...right? In today's episode we are combining the science of how we learn and comprehend with the science of growth mindset. Join us for the ride!
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Guess that Slogan Activities
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How does growth mindset actually impact learning? This is a question that educators need to know the answer to. Tune into today's episode all about the science behind growth mindset and how intrinsic motivation plays a key role in that. Enjoy!
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Reignite the Math Classroom Ticket
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How does our brain actually learn? This is a question that educators need to know the answer to. Are we catering to the neuro process that happens when we teach students? Listen to the first episode in the series about how we learn!
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Have you ever wondered what explorative learning is or how it works? Today's episode is all about how to give students access to learning while allowing them to take ownership of that learning.
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Growing your math identity is an integral part of seeing yourself as a mathematician. A healthy math classroom is more than students understanding math. It is about creating a student-led environment where students know who they are as mathematicians. Join us today as Mona talks about how to cultivate your math classroom's culture by finding your math identity.
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The end of the school year is a mix of burn-out and excitement for summer. Here are some engaging yet slightly academic things to end the year strong.
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Reignite the Math Classroom Conference Waitlist
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Have you ever wondered how to take your make assessments matter? In today's episode, we chat with Davette Kuiper (How cool is it that my first ever interview episode is with my mom?!) about taking your curriculum's assessments and tailor them to your students. My mom had been an educator for 35 years and she shares insights she has learned through her journey that will benefit teachers.
If you are in need of support in classroom management, making assessments, or encouragement as an educator, this episode is for you.
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Are you being too over-the-top with your assessment habits? Do your students GROAN at the thought of taking an assessment? Make sure you aren't making one of these 7 mistakes when assessing your students!
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Want a sneak peek behind the curtain or who runs this show? Literally? Well here's your shot!
In today's episode we are diving into who I am and what I do. Enjoy :)
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Can you believe it's been a year since we went virtual? Wow!
Through it all, here are my five favorite virtual tools! I will definitely still be using these once we go back in person!
Using Jamboard in your Classroom
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Task cards are a huge excitement in the classroom! But what about online? or hybrid? Most people think task cards are just for math.
Let's bust some myths by chatting about the what, the why, and the how of task cards.
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Have you heard that 70 to 93 percent of all communication is done nonverbally? Use this to your advantage in classroom management! In this episode we will explore 3 strategies for classroom management that I learned my first year of teaching. These are taken from a book called ENVoY by Michael Grinder.
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Growth Mindset is defined as the belief that you can control your ability and improve. The power of mindset is huge within a classroom. How do you demonstrate it for your students?
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Books Referenced:
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov
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Being an effective teacher is more than being good at your subject. It is about engaging students and helping them want to learn. Here are 5 creative ideas to increase student engagement.
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How to make Dollar Tree Sparklers
Books Referenced:
ENOVY by Michael Grinder
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov
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Wow! Episode 3. It blows my mind that this is seriously happening!
In this episode, I dive into my journey of WHY I started a podcast. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
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Scaffolding is a huge part of what teachers do inside the classroom. We have students that come to us with a wide range of academic and social abilities. Our job is to help them by meeting them where they are at and building them up from there.
Tune in to hear about the 5 main scaffolds I use in my math classroom.
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Welcome to the first podcast episode! I am so excited to have you here.
In this episode, we dive into the 4 main reasons why people and students have a hard time with math. Tune in to hear all about it.
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Hello! And welcome to Solving for the Undefined Podcast!
I will be releasing my podcast on February 6, 2021! I can't wait to share it with you!
Until then, feel free to check out my Instagram or Website to find more about me!
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