Best Math Podcasts (2025)

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When High Scores Lie: Rethinking How We Assess in Math Class 22:30

28m ago22:30

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On a recent coaching call, we spoke with a new teacher who was feeling great about a math quiz her students had just aced—until she wasn’t. The quiz focused on using the array model for multiplication, and students were awarded points for drawing the array and getting the right product. But when we looked deeper, something didn’t sit right: Did the…

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What We Got Wrong (and Right) in Our Last Full-Day Math PD 23:34

2d ago23:34

23:34

Planning a full-day professional development session for math can feel like a golden opportunity—and a daunting challenge. How do you make the most of extended time with educators while keeping energy high, engagement strong, and math learning impactful? In this episode, we reflect on our most recent full-day math PD session and unpack the choices …

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#202 AI and Education – episode 3 (with Neil Almond) 1:39:37

4d ago1:39:37

1:39:37

This episode, Neil Almond, creator of the amazing Teacher Prompts newsletter, returns to the show. We begin by reflecting on some recent developments in the world of AI and then turn our attention to Neil’s AI spin on Neil Postman's Technology Principles, where Neil expresses caution about the impact AI could have on our students' education and the…

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19 Years of Advice on Teaching Through Math Tasks in 25 Minutes 29:28

5d ago29:28

29:28

In this reflective and candid episode, we dive into the lessons we’ve learned since shifting to a task-based approach to teaching math. With over 19 years (combined) of experience experimenting, adjusting, and growing, we each share one key insight we wish we had known earlier. From choosing the right math task to setting up your classroom for enga…

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Episode 2504: Yusuke Uegatani - semi-formal reasoning and negotiation 13:34

9d ago13:34

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Yusuke Uegatani from Hiroshima University High School (Fukuyama, Japan) discusses the article "Decentralising mathematics: Mutual development of spontaneous and mathematical concepts via informal reasoning," published in Educational Studies in Mathematics (Vol. 118). Co-authors: Hiroki Otani, Taro Fujita. Article URL: https://link.springer.com/arti…

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Your School or District Math Improvement Plan Dashboard: A Walkthrough Guide 38:47

9d ago38:47

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How do you know if your district’s math improvement plan is truly making an impact—and can you prove it before the test scores roll in? If you're a district math leader overwhelmed by fragmented documents, unclear goals, and scattered PD efforts, this episode will feel like a reset button. Too often, school systems lack a cohesive strategy for driv…

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S6E21 Quantitude: How the Sausage is Made 57:21

11d ago57:21

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In this week's episode, the last of Season 6, Patrick and Greg pull back the curtain and reveal how the Quantitude sausage is actually made. Their motivation is to share their own joys and challenges in making a podcast in the hope that others might consider doing this themselves, whether it be for simple self-satisfaction or for using it as a free…

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How We Boosted Math Scores in High School Without Homework or High-Stakes Tests 46:28

12d ago46:28

46:28

What happens when two math teachers throw out homework, redefine grading and assessment, and make student growth the heart of every math lesson? Too many classrooms are dominated by points, pressure, and compliance. But what if your students actually chased learning—without sacrificing test scores or accountability? In this episode, Keenan Clark an…

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How To Help Teachers Build Resilient Problem Solvers in Math - Reverse Engineering Your Goals 22:10

16d ago22:10

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In this case study episode, we dive into a common but concerning classroom reality: students passively waiting for instructions while teachers carry the cognitive load. This learned helplessness undermines students’ mathematical thinking and independence. So, what can you do as an instructional leader to shift the culture? How can you move from ans…

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Episode 2503: Alina Kadluba - assessing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) 22:00

19d ago22:00

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Alina Kadluba from the Technical University of Munich (Germany) discusses the article, "How much C is in TPACK? A systematic review on the assessment of TPACK in mathematics," published in Educational Studies in Mathematics (Vol. 118). Co-authors: Anselm Strohmaier, Christian Schons, Andreas Obersteiner. Article URL: https://link.springer.com/artic…

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Three (3) Critical Math Topics To Avoid Rushing To The Algorithm 19:14

19d ago19:14

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In the push to cover content and keep pace, it's easy to jump straight to the algorithm. But what if that focus on efficiency is doing more harm than good? In this episode, we explore how rushing to procedures can rob students of opportunities to reason, make connections, and develop true mathematical understanding in three(3) critical math topics.…

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Why Most District Math Improvement Plans Fail (And How to Fix It) 28:32

23d ago28:32

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District improvement efforts often stall—not because of a lack of intention, but because of misaligned objectives, vague goals, or a failure to track meaningful progress. In this episode, we dig into the foundational question: What are we really trying to achieve? You'll learn how to craft clear, lofty district-wide objectives that serve as a true …

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Avoiding The Trap of Algorithms in Math - An Interview with Pam Harris from Math Is Figureoutable 41:28

26d ago41:28

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Are we teaching students fake math — and missing the chance to build real mathematical thinkers? If you've ever felt frustrated that your students are following procedures without true understanding — or wondered why some students seem "mathy" while others struggle — this conversation with math is figureoutable’s Pam Harris will open your eyes. Tog…

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How To Convert Math PD Into Classroom Action 27:27

1M ago27:27

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As a K-12 math coordinator, coach, leader are you constantly collecting resources, leading PD, and chasing the next big idea—only to wonder if any of it is actually changing classroom practice? If you're a math coach, coordinator, or administrator who feels stuck in a loop of sharing best practices without seeing those practices transferred consist…

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#201 Atomisation in Action – episode 1 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler) 1:44:52

1M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

This is the first in what I hope will be a new series of episodes focusing on Atomisation and its potential impact on student learning. Access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-1

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S6E20 Dominance Analysis 42:17

1M ago42:17

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore the extremely clever yet inexplicably underused method of dominance analysis which offers a set of techniques for determining the relative importance of predictors in a regression model. Along the way they also discuss giving compliments, looking tired, Indy vs. F1, chicken paprikas, Gustav Holst, Foz…

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Parent Pushback: How to Teach High Quality Math Instruction Without the Backlash 29:20

1M ago29:20

29:20

How can we bridge the gap between modern math classrooms and the way our generation learned math? Today’s classrooms look nothing like they did 20 years ago—by design. But while educators are embracing student-centered math that fosters deep understanding, many parents are left confused or concerned. Kelly Green, an experienced educator and math co…

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The Universe Is Done With Us: How Knowledge Became Disposable—and Why That Might End Us 19:15

1M ago19:15

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What if the collapse isn’t coming—because it’s already here? In this episode, we tear the veil off the illusion of progress and ask the question no one in power dares whisper: Has humanity outlived its usefulness to the universe? From the fall of academic integrity to the rise of performative ignorance, from the loss of wonder to the death of virtu…

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Transform A Compliance-Driven Math PD Calendar Into Real Change 26:33

1M ago26:33

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Math professional development is everywhere—but is it actually helping teachers grow? In this episode, we explore Jim Knight’s Outside-In and Inside-Out models of professional learning, diving into why traditional top-down math PD often fails to make an impact and what happens when teachers take the lead in their own learning. Learn how math PD can…

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#200 AI and Education – episode 2 (with James Radburn) 1:56:18

1M ago1:56:18

1:56:18

This is the second instalment in a series of episodes examining the role of AI in education. On this episode, I am joined by James Radburn. As you will hear, James has devoted considerable time to considering the positive benefits and pitfalls of AI in education. Today, after James shares three practical use cases of AI that all listeners can use, …

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How to Support All Students Without ‘Watering Down’ the Math: A Look At MTSS 39:24

1M ago39:24

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Why Your Struggling Students Aren’t Catching Up—Even With Extra Help In this episode, we take a closer look at MTSS—Multi-Tiered System of Supports—through the lens of mathematics. While many schools have a clearer vision of what MTSS looks like in literacy, applying the same structure in math can be more complex. We unpack what Tier 1, Tier 2, and…

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You Bought a Math Curriculum Resource... Now What? 24:21

1M ago24:21

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School districts often invest significant time and money into purchasing new math curriculum resources, but all too often, those materials end up collecting dust—or worse, being implemented in ways that dilute their impact. In this episode, we unpack what comes after the purchase. How do you move from adoption to actual transformation in the math c…

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Scientists Cooperate while Humanists Ruminate (EF, JP) 41:46

1M ago41:46

41:46

Back in 2021, John and Elizabeth sat down with Brandeis string theorist Albion Lawrence to discuss cooperation versus solitary study across disciplines. They sink their teeth into the question, “Why do scientists seem to do collaboration and teamwork better than other kinds of scholars and academics?” The conversation ranges from the merits of coll…

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S6E19 Misheard (Statistical) Lyrics: A Mixtape 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg have some serious fun with song lyrics they misunderstood at some point in their personal lives. They then use this as a thinly veiled excuse to explore some very basic statistical things that they have also misunderstood at some point in their professional lives. Along the way they discuss over-engineered fr…

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My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

Have you been relying on endless algebra flowcharts to nowhere? Are your students relying on tricks and shortcuts instead of truly understanding math? Are they seeing math as a set of disconnected procedures to apply and success comes when you figure out which procedure applies given a set of inputs? Whether you teach elementary or high school, the…

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Episode 2502: Discussing the Science of Math - Sarah Powell and Rachel Lambert 1:31:48

2M ago1:31:48

1:31:48

In this episode, Sam is joined by two separate guests. Sarah Powell (University of Texas) describes the origins and aims of the Science of Math efforts, and Rachel Lambert (University of California, Santa Barbara) shares some critiques and concerns about the Science of Math as it is currently instantiated. Introduction (0:00:00) Origins with Sarah …

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How To Lead Effective Math PLCs 28:47

2M ago28:47

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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#199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell) 48:24

2M ago48:24

48:24

In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the 'Do Now' structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also touches on their upcoming Aussie tour, providing insig…

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Maximizing Your PLCs: Turning Collaboration into Real Impact 29:45

2M ago29:45

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Support or Setback? The Hidden Cost of Front-Loading Support for Math Teachers 15:32

2M ago15:32

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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S6E18 Count Variables 42:24

2M ago42:24

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In today’s episode Patrick and Greg talk about outcomes that are count variables: when you need to worry about them and what you can do about them within your analytical models. Along the way they also mention: Bela Lugosi, Vlad the Impaler, Patrick the Poker, Count Chocula, Count von Count, drunken bar brawls, secret distributions, K!, bio breaks,…

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How To Prepare For Your Upcoming Standardized Math Test & Reduce Unwanted Pressure 29:29

2M ago29:29

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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How Useful Are Pacing Guides in Math Instruction? Balancing Alignment and Autonomy 36:30

2M ago36:30

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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The Real Magic Behind Math Talk Success In Your Classroom 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Grace Lindsay, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain" (Bloomsbury, 2021) 51:54

2M ago51:54

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Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain (Bloomsbury, 2021) provides a multifaceted and approachable introduction to theoretical neuroscience. It discusses some major topics of the field, including both the milestones from their history and the currently open questions. It's accessible …

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#198 AI and Education – episode 1 (with Neil Almond) 2:10:23

2M ago2:10:23

2:10:23

I hope this will be the first of a series of episodes investigating AI's role in education. Specifically, I am interested in how AI can save teachers time, help them do their jobs better, or ideally both. I am also interested in the role AI may play in the future in acting as an intelligent 1-to-1 tutor for our students. So, in this first conversat…

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S6E17 Age-Period-Cohort Analysis 41:34

2M ago41:34

41:34

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore both the challenges and the opportunities of age-period-cohort analysis when trying to understand the complexities of human behavior over time. Along the way they also discuss bachelor night, Dave Brubeck, pay phones, street lights, global nuclear war, lazy thinking, I'm not a crook, biking to grandma…

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Feminist Deconstruction of Science 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

The feminist movement in science is forming a dynamic restructuring and challenging privileged and elitist enclaves.

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The Key to Understanding Fractions and Algebraic Thinking 27:35

3M ago27:35

27:35

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Why Math Coaching Might Not Be Sticking (And What to Do About It) 27:30

3M ago27:30

27:30

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Math Rules That Expire: Rethinking Math Tricks & Shortcuts for Long-Term Understanding 33:29

3M ago33:29

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Why Your Math PD Isn't Sticking (And What to Do About It) 18:55

3M ago18:55

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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S6E16 Correspondence Analysis 46:41

3M ago46:41

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick shine a flashlight on correspondence analysis and find that this is an extraordinarily cool yet often neglected method similar to factor analysis but applied to nominal contingency tables. Along the way they also discuss online personality tests, marital therapy, modern antibiotics, the Newlywed Game, grand s…

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Building Thinking Classrooms: Finding the Right Balance 28:56

3M ago28:56

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Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement p…

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#197 Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell) 56:41

3M ago56:41

56:41

This is the third in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on the choice of content, and what students do whilst working on the Do Now. As ever, we go super deep. So, I hope people enjoy it. Show-notes: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/l…

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How To Design Large-Scale PD For Math Improvement: When is it Worth the Investment? 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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What is Time? 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

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In this episode of Breaking Math, Autumn and Andrew Novick delve into the intricate world of timekeeping, exploring the significance of precise time measurement in modern technology. They discuss the evolution from traditional atomic clocks to cutting-edge optical clocks, the critical role of time in various industries, and the implications of time…

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Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Practical Teaching Moves To Enhance Meaningful Mathematical Discourse 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Too Many Math Initiatives, Not Enough Impact - How One District Found Focus & Results 21:41

3M ago21:41

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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