Best Kristen Moore, Project Based Learning Coach Podcasts (2025)

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#131 Real-World Math Projects Your Students Will Actually Care About 8:07

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Not all real-world math is created equal. In this episode, I’m breaking down what makes a math project actually relevant to your students—and how to make math feel meaningful without needing a full curriculum rewrite. You’ll learn what students really care about, how to design your first spark of engagement, and how to use AI tools to help personal…

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#130- 3 Must-Have Classroom Routines That Actually Work in Secondary Math 10:38

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Ready to stop managing behavior and start supporting student thinking? In this episode, we’re breaking down the three essential classroom routines every secondary math teacher needs—especially if you're trying to run a student-centered classroom without constant chaos. You’ll learn how to start class with purpose, build student talk into your every…

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#129- Student Engagement Strategies That Actually Work in Math Class 8:49

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What does student engagement really look like in a math classroom? Spoiler: it’s not quiet rows, silent worksheets, or step-by-step compliance. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of my Holt student teaching placement—the moment I realized math class could be so much more—and walking through real engagement strategies you can use right now. You’…

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#128 My First Real-World Math Project Was a Mess—What I’d Do Differently Now (with AI Support) 7:12

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Ever launch a project you were sure would be a hit… only for it to totally flop? In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of my first real-world math project—a polished, professionally-designed activity that completely fell apart in the classroom. But that failure? It led to one of my most powerful, student-centered projects yet: Change M…

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#127 The First 5 Minutes Can Transform Student Engagement in Your Math Class 11:32

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What if the most powerful way to shift your math class didn’t take a new curriculum—just the first 5 minutes? In this episode, we’re exploring how to kick off your class period with warm-ups that build relevance, confidence, and classroom culture. You’ll learn how to use thinking routines and real-world tasks to engage students before the lesson ev…

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#126 What Makes Math Feel Relevant? Isn’t it just Practical Examples of Real World Math? 13:51

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We all want our students to feel like math matters—but what does “relevant” even mean in the classroom? Is it just practical math examples? Spoiler: It’s not just about adding real-world word math problems to a worksheet or doing a budget project once a year. In this episode, we’re breaking down what relevance really looks like, why it’s critical t…

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#125 Start Small, Finish Strong: The Power of a Mini Real World Math Project 10:09

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Big shifts don’t require big overhauls. If you’ve been craving a way to make math more meaningful without throwing out your whole curriculum, this episode is for you. ✅ Whether you joined the Bootcamp or not, this is your reminder that bite-sized, student-centered changes—like a mini project—can create real momentum. ✅ You’ll hear exactly how small…

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#124 You’re Not Boring, But Your Math Curriculum Might Be 9:20

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If you’ve ever walked out of your math classroom thinking, “Why don’t they care? What am I doing wrong?”—this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: You’re not the problem. The system is. In this episode, we’re digging into: ✅ Why even the best teachers struggle to engage students with scripted, one-size-fits-all math curriculum ✅ What real student eng…

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#123 – 3 Quick Wins You’ll Walk Away With at Bootcamp 5:56

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Wondering if the Back to School Bootcamp is for you? You don’t need a 180-day curriculum plan. You just need 3 small wins to start the year strong. In this episode, I walk you through what you’ll ACTUALLY build inside the Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp: ✅ Day 1: One first-week spark that sets the tone ✅ Day 2: An anchor task that sparks real …

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#122: Get Ready for the Back To School Bootcamp —Creating a KickAss Math Class 8:00

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Build Your Dream Math Class in Just 3 Days (Without the Overwhelm) Want a math class that feels more real, relevant, and engaging—but not sure where to start? The (FREE) Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp is your answer. If you’re ready to build a math class that feels real, relevant, and rigorous — but don’t know where to start — this 3-day Boot…

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#121: How to Get Started As a Modern Math Teacher (Even If You’re Not “Techy”) 9:04

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Worried you’re not “techy” enough to transform your teaching with real-world, project-based math? You’re not alone—and the good news is: you don’t need to be. You don’t need to be a tech expert to run engaging, real-world math lessons. In this episode, I’ll share: ✔️ Why low-tech strategies still work ✔️ How to build confidence without jumping into…

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#120: Still Planning Lessons Alone? Let’s Fix That 10:04

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Trying to make your math class more engaging, more real, and more relevant—completely alone? Are you still lesson planning alone at your kitchen table? You’re not lazy. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to do too much without a support system. You were never meant to do this work in isolation. In today’s episode, we explore: ✔️ Why plan…

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#119 BTS— What’s Inside the Modern Math Teacher Membership 11:04

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If you're tired of buying resources that don't solve your classroom struggles, this episode is for you. I’m giving you a full behind-the-scenes tour of the Modern Math Teacher Membership—and sharing you why it’s so much more than just a library of lessons. 💡 Inside This Episode: ✅ Why most resource memberships still leave teachers overwhelmed ✅ Wha…

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#118: The Truth About Teaching Real-World Math 10:02

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There are so many myths out there about teaching real-world math: 👉 It’s too hard to plan 👉 Students can’t handle it 👉 You have to sacrifice rigor None of it is true. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real story—and showing you how real-world, relevant, and rigorous math is totally doable with the right tools and support. 🎙 In this episode, I’…

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#117 Why Your Students Deserve This Kind of Math Class 10:18

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Let’s put aside standards and curriculum for a moment. Let’s talk about the actual humans in your classroom. Because chances are, you’ve felt it too: “They deserve more than just what the textbook gives them.” ✅ They deserve to see math as meaningful. ✅ They deserve to feel confident and curious — not just compliant. ✅ They deserve your best, even …

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#116 Done-For-You Projects Are Not Enough 7:44

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We’ve all been there: 📥 You download a promising project. 📄 The instructions look solid. ✅ The math checks out. But once it hits your classroom? Something’s missing. The truth is: done-for-you isn’t the same as done-right. In this episode, I’m breaking down the “Done-for-You Trap” — why great resources still fall flat without the systems, structure…

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#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math 8:20

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You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom? 🙄 The kids don’t care. 🌀 The lesson falls flat. 😤 Or worse—it turns into total chaos. In this episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when trying to implement real-world math—and…

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#114 The 5-Stage Path to a Kickass Math Class 9:30

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What if transforming your math classroom didn’t require a complete overhaul—just a roadmap? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 5-stage success path at the heart of the Modern Math Teacher Membership. Whether you're stuck in survival mode or starting to explore project-based learning and real-world applications, this episode will help y…

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#113 From Survival to Success: A Summer Reset Plan 10:06

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What if summer wasn’t just a break… but a bold reset? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, we’re ditching the survival mindset and using summer as a launchpad for a lighter, more aligned school year. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch or finally clearing out your inbox, this is your invitation to pause—and reimagine. We’ll wa…

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#112 – You’re Not the Only One Doing This Alone 6:00

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Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at a brand-new charter school to building a classroom from scratch, I’ve lived the “lone wolf” life. And if you’re there r…

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#111 – The Lesson Design Hack That Saves Time and Increases Engagement 8:08

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Ever feel like lesson planning takes forever—and still falls flat with students? In this episode, I’m sharing the Reality Check, my go-to lesson design framework that helps you quickly build lessons that are real, relevant, and rigorous. Whether you’re designing a warm-up, full lesson, or project milestone, this hack saves time and boosts student b…

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#110: The #1 Shift That Changes Everything (and It’s Not More Work) 9:50

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What if your classroom didn’t need more resources—but a better rhythm? In this episode, I’m sharing the one shift that changed everything for me as a math teacher: designing with rhythm. From launching units with anchor activities to structuring daily warm-ups and routines, I’ll show you how simple systems lead to better engagement, deeper understa…

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🤩 BONUS: What’s Coming in the Modern Math Teacher Membership 9:23

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Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, “Yes! This is the kind of math class I want—but I can’t do it alone”? Then this episode is for you. Today I’m giving you an inside look at the Modern Math Teacher Membership—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can get in early as a founding member. I’ll also share the story that inspired it all—…

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#109: PBL Without the Chaos: Yes, It’s Possible 6:14

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You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it… you panic. What if it flops? What if it’s chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from panicked to confidently using project-based learning in my classroom—without the mess. Inside this episode: ✔ Why PBL feels chaotic (and why it doesn’t have to be) ✔ The biggest …

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#108: Signs You’re Ready to Teach Differently 6:14

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Ever feel like your class is full of students… but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you’re ready. Inside this episode: ✔ 3 red flags that your current teaching approach isn’t working (and what they really mean) ✔ The mindset shift that saved my sa…

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#107: Why “Real, Relevant, and Rigorous” Is the Future of Math 11:05

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If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these aren’t just buzzwords. Inside this episode: ✔ What it really means to design math that’s real, relevant, and rigorous ✔ A behind-the…

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#106: The Math Class They’ll Remember 8:54

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Is your math class unforgettable—for the right reasons? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It reminded me that students don’t remember worksheets. They remember moments. Inside this episode: ✔ How I turned a standard quadratics unit into a proj…

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#105 – Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Boosting Math Engagement with Clement Townsend 28:19

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🍗🥤 What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of today’s conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class. I’m joined by Clement Townsend, founder of Video Pro Learning, to dive into best practices for educational video projects, why video isn’t just for ELA anymore,…

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#104 – Creative Final Exam Review with Stations, Choice Boards, and a Little Help from AI 12:44

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😮‍💨 Feeling overwhelmed by finals prep? Whether you’re planning a final exam review for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, today’s episode is here to save your sanity—and your time. I’m sharing creative, low-prep ideas to get your students engaged and reviewing without the usual stress-fest. Plus, you’ll hear how to use AI + ready-made warm-ups to …

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#103 – Your Summer, Your PD: What Do You Want to Hear Next? 5:42

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☀️Summer is almost here—and so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. 😎 In this quick episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming AND asking for your input to help shape the next few months of bite-sized, bingeable episodes. In t…

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#102 – Finishing Strong: Building Math Mindset and Confidence at the End of the Year 11:21

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🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final exam. We’ll explore simple, meaningful ways to build a growth mindset and foster a strong mathematics mindset—so your students walk aw…

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#101 – Free, Fun, and Still Rigorous: End-of-Year Math Activities That Just Work 7:40

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✏️ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? You’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities to keep your students learning (and moving) through the end of the year. These aren’t just fluff—they’re rigorous, hands-on, and tied directly to key s…

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#100 🎉 15 Real Moments from 15 Years of Teaching: What They Taught Me 23:00

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What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by keeping it 100% real? In this milestone episode, I’m looking back on 15 real, raw, and totally relatable teaching moments from the past 15 years of my math classroom. From launching tennis balls across fields (oops) to learning the hard way why some things can’t be gray (looking at you, cell phones)…

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#99 – How Snorkl Transformed My Math Class: AI-Powered Practice that Builds Deeper Understanding 13:54

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🤔 What are the best AI tools for teaching math? If you’ve been asking this, I have a game-changing classroom story for you! In this episode, I’m sharing my new favorite AI tool—Snorkl—and how it completely transformed my lesson on graphing trigonometric functions. I’ll take you behind the scenes of an unforgettable class period where students: ✔ Go…

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#98 – You’re the MVP: A Big Thank You + Easy End-of-Year Ideas to Celebrate YOU 10:13

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🥳 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week—and this episode is all about YOU. Whether you’re coasting into summer or barely hanging on (no shame), I want to say THANK YOU for the work you do every single day. In this special episode, we’re keeping things light, fun, and helpful with: ✔ Heartfelt encouragement (because you deserve it) ✔ Fun end-of-year teache…

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#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae Hughart 38:14

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Teaching doesn’t have to be exhausting. What if small shifts could give you back your time, reduce burnout, and make learning more engaging—without adding extra stress? In this episode, I’m joined by Rae Hughart, educator, speaker, and founder of Teachers Deserve It. Rae is passionate about helping teachers set boundaries, reclaim their time, and m…

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#96 Fun Math Activities To Get out and Enjoy the Spring Weather 7:44

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🎧 What if you could take math outside and still hit your learning goals? Say goodbye to packets and hello to sunshine ☀️—because spring is the perfect time to take your math lessons outdoors without sacrificing rigor. In this episode, I’m sharing two of my favorite math projects that work perfectly outside and still cover those key standards. Wheth…

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#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love 11:16

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🎧 What if your next math review or intro lesson didn’t feel like a worksheet… but like a real, creative challenge your students couldn’t wait to do? If spring fever has hit your classroom, it’s time to switch gears and bring in hands-on math activities that are engaging, meaningful, and standards-aligned. In this episode, I’m sharing three of my fa…

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#94 Unlocking AI for Math Teachers: Easy Ways to Start Today 9:16

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🎧 What if AI could save you hours of planning each week? AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, no-stress ways to start using AI in your math classroom right now. We’ll explore how to: ✨ Use AI to simplify lesson planning and create scaffolded materials ✨ Boost student support and error analysis…

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#93 Spring into Something New: Why Now is the Best Time to Try PBL 9:04

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🎧 Have you ever thought about trying something new in your classroom but worried about the timing? Spring might be your perfect opportunity to experiment with project-based learning (PBL)! In this episode, I’ll show you why the final stretch of the school year is actually the best time to dip your toes into PBL—and exactly how to do it without the …

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#92: 3 Ways AI Can Help with Lesson Planning and Differentiation 13:11

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Wish you had more time to personalize lessons, create engaging activities, and support all learners—without adding hours to your prep? AI might just be the tool you need. In this episode, we’re breaking down three powerful ways AI can help with lesson planning and differentiation. Whether you're brand new to AI or already testing it in your classro…

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#91 Spring Reset: Simple Teaching Strategies to Re-Energize Your Classroom 12:37

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Feeling the mid-semester slump? You’re not alone! March is that tricky time of year when energy dips, students get distracted, and classroom routines start slipping. But the good news? A simple spring reset can help bring back structure, engagement, and momentum for the rest of the school year. 🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why spring fatigue…

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#90 AI in Math Education: What’s Hype vs. What Actually Helps? 15:38

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AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔 When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "This is just Mathway for English teachers." But after hearing how my colleagues were using AI in creative and time-saving ways, I decided to give it a shot—and I was blown away. So today, we’re cut…

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#89: March Math Madness in the Classroom🏀 15:40

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🏀What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets? March is one of the best times of the year to bring real-world connections into your math classroom. From buzzer-beaters to bracket predictions, major sporting events like the college basketball tournament in March to provide t…

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#88: Rigor + Relationships = Student Engagement 10:41

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February is the month of love, and we’re asking: Can you set high expectations and still be the teacher your students love and trust? Spoiler alert: You absolutely can! In this episode, we’re diving into how balancing meaningful relationships with rigorous instruction leads to student engagement and success in the math classroom. In this episode, y…

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#87: Winning Warm-Ups: Easy Bell Ringers to Energize Your Math Class 10:17

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Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets them thinking critically right from the start. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✔️ Why warm-ups are essential for focus and engagement. ✔️ Five practical bell ri…

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#86: Presidents Day Projects: Connecting Math to History 🇺🇸📊 8:40

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Presidents’ Day isn’t just a time to reflect on leadership—it’s a perfect opportunity to connect math to history and civic engagement! In this episode, we’re diving into cross-curricular connections that bring real-world math into your classroom. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why integrating math with history deepens student understanding. ✔️ H…

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#85: Real-World Math at the Big Game: The Football Championship Project 🏈📊 10:10

7M ago10:10

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Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real, relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the biggest cultural events of the year! 🙌 In this episode, we’ll cover: ✔️ Why real-world math matters and how it transforms engagement in your classroom. ✔️ How sport…

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#84 Transforming Classrooms to Meet Every Learner’s Needs with Rob Barnett 41:40

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This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Rob Barnett, a former teacher, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), and author of the brand-new book Meet Every Learner’s Needs. Rob has dedicated his career to empowering educators with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of every student. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ Rob’s j…

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#83 Using AI to Engage Students Beyond the Classroom 11:55

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Want to make math feel relevant? In this episode, Kristen shares tips for connecting math lessons to students’ lives and interests. Plus, learn how to use AI tools to find real-world examples and data to bring into your classroom! 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why real-world connections boost student engagement How to use AI to create relevant lessons Examp…