Best Global Math Department Podcasts (2025)

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Nurturing Inclusion: Leading with Empathy & Allyship with Melinda Epler founder of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) 44:06

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Melinda Briana Epler has more than 25 years of experience elevating brands and developing business innovation strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), Melinda is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists around th…

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Empower and Thrive: Unleashing the Power of Knowing and Believing in Yourself - Dr. Yolanda Kerney, Diplomat in Residence in DC Metro (DC, DE, MD, W. VA), in the U.S. Department of State 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

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Today's guest is Dr. Yolanda Kerney. Dr. Yolonda joined the United States diplomatic corps as a Foreign Service Officer in 2004. She served as Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribb…

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Harmonizing Hustle: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Lasting Fulfillment - Angie Brown, Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

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Our guest today is Angie Brown. Angie is Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot. She and her team lead the Merchandising Development Organization, Technology Enablement functions and Enterprise User Experience. Prior to her current position, Angie served as Vice President of Technology – Stores, where she led the company’s in-store technolo…

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Empowering Futures: Inspiring STEM Exploration and Breaking Gender Barriers - Natasha Potashnik, SVP and Partner at Known 49:12

1y ago49:12

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Today's guest is Natasha Potashnik. Natasha is a recovering academic - she studied theoretical mathematics at Yale and then Columbia, getting her PhD from the latter in 2016. During her time there, she both performed research in algebraic geometry and taught math (to both undergrads and promising high schoolers). Towards the tail end of her graduat…

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Breaking Stratospheres: Journeying Beyond Earth's Limits and Breaking Barriers with Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., first Latina Astronaut ENCORE 44:02

1y ago44:02

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Today's encore episode's honored guest is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., who became the first Latina in space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. Dr. Ochoa eventually became the Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center until her retirement in 2018, and is now Chair of the National Science Board. Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr…

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Championing Equality: Advocating for and Amplifying the Voices of Trans Humans with Celia Sandhya Daniels, Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting 1:09:43

1y ago1:09:43

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Trigger warning - this episode contains references to themes of gender identity, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation, which some individuals may find distressing. Today’s guest is someone we’ve had the honor to have on our stage as a speaker for Wonder Women Tech, and she is an award-winning trans activist and Top Voice in highlighting the challe…

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Discovering Depths: Navigating The Journey to Oneself with Viktoriya Chaplytska, VP of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps ENCORE 23:55

1y ago23:55

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In an episode full of love and inspiration, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Viktoriya Chaplytska, Vice President of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps. Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own …

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Legacy Crafters: Building Legacy in Leadership - Claudia Clemente, Director of Product and Engineering at Amazon Alexa Shopping 56:18

1y ago56:18

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This episode is sponsored by Amazon Alexa Shopping! Claudia Clemente has sealed her future in an inspiring story that allows us to reflect on the magic that "all roads lead to home" -- or in this case, Amazon. In this episode, Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, and the Host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, take a trip down memory…

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Unveiling Enchantment: Journeying and Finding Magic on the Road Less Traveled with Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution ENCORE 41:10

1y ago41:10

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In this Encore of the debut episode of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews the lovely Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution. In this episode we learn how Kimberly discovered the "happiest place on …

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Innovating with South L.A. Tech Royalty; Cassie Betts, Founder of MISLA - Made In South LA ENCORE 47:23

1y ago47:23

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In today's incredibly powerful episode, host and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, Lisa Mae Brunson, talks to South L.A. Tech Royalty, Cassie Betts about her journey as a Black woman in the tech industry. Cassie is the founder of MISLA, "Made in South LA". Her incredible drive for innovation has allowed her to become the tech giant she is today. We are…

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Defying Expectations and Creating Scientific Impact with Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX 32:20

1y ago32:20

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Today's encore guest is Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX; a community-minded biotech and device development company searching for data science-based methods to combat brain disorders and other health issues. Listen in as host Lisa Mae Brunson interviews the amazing Dr. Joyonna. This episode not only explores her complex pat…

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Embrace and Empower: Unveiling the Power of Sisterhood and Identity with Fionnghuala O'Reilly, Miss Universe Ireland 2019 ENCORE 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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Today Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Fionnghuala O'Reilly, Correspondent for Mission Unstoppable (CBS), Miss Universe Ireland 2019 and NASA Datanaut! With a background in engineering Fionnghuala is passionate about advocating for women in STEAM, and hopes to be an inspiring role model for future g…

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Breaking Chains: Overcoming Financial Barriers with Mentorship Mastery - Trisha Walsh, VP of Engineering, Security Engineering and Technology at Yelp 1:05:40

1+ y ago1:05:40

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Today's guest is Trisha Walsh. Trisha is currently VP of Engineering, Security Engineering and Technology at Yelp. This organization includes the eternal IT end user support, technology sourcing, procurement, people technology, and security engineering. Trisha's role includes thought leadership and strategy for these teams in support of Yelp's empl…

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Exploring the Cosmos: Delving Deep into Leadership and Responsibility with Lisa Callahan, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Civil Space at Lockheed Martin ENCORE 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

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In this ENCORE episode, Lisa Callahan, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Civil Space at Lockheed Martin, dives deep into space and the past with our Host and Founder, Lisa Mae Brunson. Lisa Callahan began her career at Lockheed Martin a systems engineer working with the US Navy and fast attack submarines. Her ability to see through p…

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Empowerment Echoes: Mastering Self-Advocacy & Proactive Leadership Strategies - Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact at Intel Corporation 52:59

1+ y ago52:59

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Today's guest is an inspiring woman who is the perfect example of what it means to start at the bottom and rise to the top. Dawn Jones is Intel Corporation's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact. In this role, she leads the company's global diversity and inclusion strategy. In addition, she oversees Intel's inve…

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Braving the Wilderness: Navigating the Path to Leadership Courageously - Dr. Sarah B. Hiza, Ph.D., Vice President and General Manager of the Strategic and Missile Defense Systems Line of Business at Lockheed ... 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

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This episode is sponsored by Lockheed Martin! Dr. Sarah B. Hiza, Ph.D. is the Vice President and General Manager of the Strategic and Missile Defense Systems Line of Business at Lockheed Martin Space. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems Limited. In these roles, she is responsible for over 7,500 employe…

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Finding Joy in Math 54:58

2y ago54:58

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Finding Joy in Math May 30, 2023 It is common for a math educator to hear “I’m not a math person” or “Oh, I hate math.” How can we show that math as a subject is something to go towards rather than avoid? In this talk, we will discuss ways of finding joy in doing […]By Global Math Department Podcast

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Building Thinking Classrooms: Six Years Later 1:00:16

2y ago1:00:16

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Building Thinking Classrooms: Six Years Later May 16, 2023 There is no denying it—teaching is different now. We all feel it. And we see it manifest in our schools and communities, as well as in state and national politics. So, at this moment of inflection in K12 education, where do we go from here? Join […]…

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Grading and Assessment (and more): Where Do We Go From Here? 1:01:27

2y ago1:01:27

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Grading and Assessment (and more): Where Do We Go From Here? May 2, 2023 There is no denying it—teaching is different now. We all feel it. And we see it manifest in our schools and communities, as well as in state and national politics. So, at this moment of inflection in K12 education, where do […]By Global Math Department Podcast

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What We Learned about Math, Teaching and Technology While Building Desmos 58:44

2y ago58:44

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What We Learned about Math, Teaching and Technology While Building Desmos April 18, 2023 For the last ten years, Desmos has worked to help students learn math and love learning math. We are at a pivotal moment as colleagues, as is Global Math Department, so several of us wanted to offer a reflection on what […]…

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Street Data from Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms in Middle School 49:18

2y ago49:18

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Street Data from Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms in Middle School April 4, 2023 This is a story of a coach and a teacher moving from playing with non-curricular tasks last spring to implementing the BTC framework regularly with curricular tasks this year. Our journey is not over, but our street data are showing a powerful […]…

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Using CODAP to Teach Statistics and Data Concepts 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

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Using CODAP to Teach Statistics and Data Concepts March 21, 2023 Come and engage with a free online data tool, CODAP, for exploring bigger datasets and learning key statistics and data practices and concepts. The activities shared will be appropriate for middle and high school students. Participants will also be introduced to a new professional […]…

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Talk Number 2 Me: Mathematics and Mindfulness 1:02:42

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Talk Number 2 Me: Mathematics and Mindfulness March 7, 2023 Emotional Intelligence is the linchpin to building students’ identities as doers/lovers of mathematics. In 2020-2021, I was a first time principal during a pandemic! Come hear my candid reflections and learnings as I applied my skill of integrating The Standards of Mathematical Practice an…

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Innovative Mathematics and the Rosenthal Prize 1:01:36

2y ago1:01:36

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Innovative Mathematics and the Rosenthal Prize February 21, 2023 Join us as we explore a selection of Rosenthal Prize winning mathematics lessons. The Rosenthal Prize is an annual prize given for innovative mathematics lessons by the National Museum of Mathematics in New York. We will discuss what makes these mathematics lessons innovative and virt…

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Kindergarten Math Matters! 53:26

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Kindergarten Math Matters! Date: February 7, 2023 During this presentation we will discuss the importance of building a strong math foundation in kindergarten. We will discuss strategies, tools and reaources that will prepare children for success well beyond kindergarten. So much of what children learn and how they begin to see themselves as mathem…

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How can social justice can be a part of the math lessons in a classroom? 1:04:56

2+ y ago1:04:56

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How can social justice can be a part of the math lessons in a classroom? Date: January 10, 2023 The presentation will highlight the importance of social justice in today’s mathematics classrooms, and what some ways to include them as a regular feature in contents being taught in the classrooms. Some ways of how this […]…

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Statistics for Good: Let Your Students Speak for the Data! 1:01:07

2+ y ago1:01:07

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Statistics for Good: Let Your Students Speak for the Data! Date: November 29, 2022 How can we engage students in using statistics for the greater good? We’ll explore high impact resources that invite all students to speak on behalf of data involving safe drinking water, treating COVID-19 patients, and possible discrimination in AP Calculus recommen…

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From Math by Memorizing to Math by Understanding 1:02:34

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From Math by Memorizing to Math by Understanding Date: November 15, 2022 Too many times and for too long, we have seen that not every student experiences success in math. There are steps we can take to help address this. Let’s examine how we can implement effective teaching practices equitably to help each and every […]…

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Elevate Student Voices and What If Thinking with Desmos 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

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Elevate Student Voices and What If Thinking with Desmos Date: November 1, 2022 Learning mathematics is not a spectator sport. How do we get all students to participate and how do we get reticent students to share their thinking? In this session, you will learn how to use a single Desmos calculator page to encourage […]…

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Getting the Best from Your Questioning Strategies in Mathematics 57:55

2+ y ago57:55

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Getting the Best from Your Questioning Strategies in Mathematics Date: October 18, 2022 How can questioning effectively support student thinking? Questioning should focus on allowing students do the sense making. Explore planning questions, anticipating responses, and developing actions to engage students in learning. Tools are provided to create e…

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Math vs. Mathematics: Using Desmos to Honor Student Thinking and Value Student Input 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

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Math vs. Mathematics: Using Desmos to Honor Student Thinking and Value Student Input Date: October 4, 2022 Seymore Papert viewed mathematics as one of the great jewels of achievement of the human mind instead of what he called math – the boring stuff kids do in schools with putting in numbers. Technology can help create […]…

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Using a Blended Learning Model to Create a Language Rich Interactive Classroom in Which All Students Can Thrive 48:20

2+ y ago48:20

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Using a Blended Learning Model to Create a Language Rich Interactive Classroom in Which All Students Can Thrive Date: September 20, 2022 Teachers can harness the capabilities of technology in order to personalize instruction for students and support student’s linguistic background. We will use Desmos Activities to help create language rich interact…

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Play Borel! Testing your Probability Intuition and Confidence! 1:02:59

2+ y ago1:02:59

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Play Borel! Testing your Probability Intuition and Confidence! Date: September 6, 2022 Join us as we explore the game Borel and use some selected Borel randomness scenarios to test our probability simulation. We will then explore these scenarios through simulations in both Desmos and GeoGebra, and when possible, generate coding solutions to enumera…

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Mathematics: All Are Welcome! All Belong! 57:37

2+ y ago57:37

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Mathematics: All Are Welcome! All Belong! Date: August 23, 2022 Come and explore some Martian math, the 4th dimension, and unit chats. We will explore some high leverage strategies that will engage students from counting to exploring polynomials. Be ready to have some fun with mathematics! Presenters: Dave Martin Recommended Grade Level: K-12 Hoste…

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Beyond Right Answer: Math Tasks that Foster Agency and Identity 59:17

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Beyond Right Answer: Math Tasks that Foster Agency and Identity Date: August 9, 2022 Getting the right answer doesn’t always lead to deeper learning. Join us for an interactive session on how to create an atmosphere that promotes student thinking, problem-solving, & growth mindset by engaging students in culturally rich mathematical investigations.…

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Data Rich with Diagnostics 59:40

3y ago59:40

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Data Rich with Diagnostics Date: June 28, 2022 I love a good story, more so, a data rich story. We live in a world of data…but do we always use it and use it effectively? As educators, data informs our practice but we are often plagued with the task of how to manage it, review […]By Global Math Department Podcast

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The Status Quo in High School Math is Unacceptable 55:18

3y ago55:18

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The Status Quo in High School Math is Unaceeptable Date: June 14, 2022 Today, it seems as if nearly everyone agrees that high school mathematics needs to change. For far too long, math has not worked for far too many students. Math has not changed substantially in my lifetime, nor has it changed substantially for […]…

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On a Thinking Classroom – Reflections after 8 years of Implementation 1:00:23

3y ago1:00:23

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On a Thinking Classroom – Reflections after 8 years of Implementation Date: May 31, 2022 After spiraling courses for 5 years, I was lucky enough to hear Peter Liljedahl speak about Building Thinking Classrooms. With the energy of a young teenager I immediately implemented his ideas and never looked back. During this hour we will […]…

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Rethinking the Traditional Warm Up 56:09

3y ago56:09

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Rethinking the Traditional Warm Up Date: May 17, 2022 Typical warm up problems in math class often take longer than expected. How do you invite students to join classroom thinking without taking a significant amount of class time? This presentation will show some ways to invite students to find patterns, activate prior learning, and join […]…

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What is Experience First, Formalize Later (EFFL)? 1:01:43

3y ago1:01:43

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What is Experience First, Formailze Later (EFFL)? Date: May 3, 2022 In this presentation, we will present a few lessons that have been developed for a student-centered classroom. In these lessons, students work in small groups to experience the learning before the teacher formalizes the learning with definitions and formulas. Using this learning st…

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Powerful Moments in Math Class: Why Certain Experiences Stand Out for Students and How to Create More of Them 1:08:31

3y ago1:08:31

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Powerful Moments in Math Class: Why Certain Experiences Stand Out for Students and How to Create More of Them Date: April 26, 2022 As teachers, we want our lessons to leave a long-lasting impression on students. When we understand the psychology behind our memories, we can use that knowledge to design powerful moments for our […]…

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Reigniting our passion: Ten tips to thrive post-pandemic (are we there yet…?) 1:00:52

3y ago1:00:52

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Reigniting our passion: Ten tips to thrive post-pandemic (are we there yet…?) Date: April 5, 2022 Here we are, still perpetually caught in a purgatory none of us saw coming. Let’s talk about what really happens in classrooms, help each other to re-center our efforts, and explore actionable steps to embrace math, value every student, […]…

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Halt 8 Thinking Thieves 54:14

3y ago54:14

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Halt 8 Thinking Theives Date: March 22, 2022 How do we unintentionally limit student thinking? What should we do instead? Come engage in an interactive session on how to combat 8 thinking thieves and learn how the 8 effective teaching practices champion student thinking! Presenter: Traci Jackson Recommended Grade Level: K – 12 Hosted by: […]…

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If You Let Your Students Surprise You, They Will 59:55

3y ago59:55

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If You Let Your Students Surprise You, They Will Date: March 8, 2022 For many students, math class embodies the opposite of surprise: getting the right answer and using the right way to get to that answer. But the most joyful learning-and teaching!-happens when we relish ambiguity, invite the unexpected, and let students surprise us […]…

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Developing Mathematical Literacy through Equitable Teaching Practices 59:24

3y ago59:24

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Developing Mathematical Literacy through Equitable Teaching Practices Date: February 22, 2022 Presenters: Farshid Safi How do we develop mathematical literacy with our students through equitable teaching practices in order to make sense of an ever changing world? In this interactive session, we will explore intentional ways to effectively engage K-…

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Flexibility Through Facts 1:16:03

3y ago1:16:03

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Flexibility Through Facts Date: February 8, 2022 Presenters: Ann Elise Record Fluency has three aspects: flexibility, efficiency, and accuracy. Let’s explore the heart of the strategic thinking for all 4 operations and discuss how we can begin that conceptual understanding while developing students’ fact fluency. Not only will students develop flue…

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Improving College Readiness Through Mathematical Modeling 52:24

3+ y ago52:24

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Improving College Readiness Through Mathematical Modeling Date: January 25, 2022 Presenters: Denise Green, Alison Lynch What does it mean to be college-ready? How do we prepare more students to succeed in college-level math? In this session, we will share how integrating mathematical modeling into K-12 and post-secondary classrooms can change class…

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Building a Bridge to Grade-Level Math in MS & HS 1:01:23

3+ y ago1:01:23

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Building a Bridge to Grade-Level Math in MS & HS Presenter: Chrissy Allison Date: January 11, 2022 As secondary math teachers know, a history of struggle in math class starts to snowball as students move from K-5 to middle school, and then into high school. A lack of prerequisite skills makes it difficult for students […]…

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Beast Academy Playground: Math Games and Crafts to Foster Curiosity and Build Problem-Solving Skills 57:59

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Beast Academy Playground: Math Games and Crafts to Foster Curiosity and Build Problem-Solving Skills Presenter: Mark Hendrickson Date: December 14, 2021 Think of games you loved to play as a kid: Tic-Tac-Toe, Crazy Eights, Connect Four, Tetris. Many of these involve strategic thinking and problem-solving. When we give students opportunities to play…

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Learning Targets: How Clarity Drives Understanding 57:48

3+ y ago57:48

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Learning Targets: How Clarity Drives Understanding Presenter: Paul Battaglia Date: November 16, 2021 This session will emphasize the use of clear and concise learning targets in the mathematics classroom. Participants will learn strategies to writing an appropriate learning target, as well as associated success criteria so that students can better …

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