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

Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers

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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 engagement actually looks like (hint: it’s not loud or flashy)
✅ How to spark meaningful change in your math class—without a full overhaul or replacing your math curriculum

You don’t need to throw everything out and start over. You just need one intentional spark to reset your classroom vibe. That’s exactly what we’re doing this week inside the Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp—and it’s not too late to join us.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
💥 Join the Bootcamp (before doors close!): moorethanjustx.com/bootcamp
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📢 Join our free teacher community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

💡 Key Takeaways:

You are not boring—your math curriculum might just be out of touch with what your students need.
Engagement doesn’t mean being a performer—it means creating choice, challenge, and connection.
One small change (like a warm-up, anchor task, or mini project) can totally reset your classroom culture.

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
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