Have you ever noticed how negativity can take over a mathematics coaching and training session, turning a productive opportunity into a venting session?

When challenges dominate, progress gets sidelined, and it’s easy for our hard working teachers to disengage. But with the right approach, you can transform the tone of the session and foster meaningful learning and collaboration.

Listen in and learn that by starting with a focus on wins and successes, you can energize your participants and create a space for positivity. Real-life success stories inspire action and help hesitant teachers take that first step toward improvement. Imagine your next mathematics coaching and training session buzzing with productive conversation and motivation.

Use these simple prompts to kickstart your next mathematics coaching and training session with positivity: “What has been successful for you recently?” or “Share a celebration from using a new tool.” Try this approach in your next PD session to see the shift in energy and engagement.

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District Math Leaders:

K-12 Math Coordinators, Coaches, Directors and Math Leaders. Get Professional Development Support from Make Math Moments

Learn how you can create, coordinate, and implement an aligned school and district math action plan for improved student success.

So that you can create long term sustainable student success in mathematics and proficiently & pedagogically strong educators.

Book a call with us to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

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Are you curious about how to overcome the most common challenges in implementing student-centered teaching practices in math and to unpack the 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions?

In this episode, Kyle Pearce, Yvette Lehman and Peg Smith, co-author of the new book Coaching The 5 Practices from Corwin dive into practical strategies for making math classrooms more effective and engaging. Whether you're a teacher or a coach, this discussion on the 5 practices for orchestrating productive mathematical discussions and new coaching models will help you address real challenges and create a more student-centered learning environment.

• Learn how setting clear learning goals can transform your teaching approach and student outcomes.
• Discover a new coaching model that helps teachers tackle classroom challenges through collaboration and reflection.
• Gain insights into a student-centered approach that encourages productive struggle and deepens mathematical understanding.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching—listen to the episode now and pre-order Peg Smith’s new book to start implementing these strategies in your classroom!

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District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

Book a short conversation with our team now.

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Have you ever been in a PD session where the goals were unclear, and the entire experience felt scattered? It’s a common issue that leaves participants frustrated and disengaged.

Clarity is the key to transforming professional development sessions into impactful learning experiences. Research by John Hattie shows that teacher clarity significantly affects learning outcomes, and the same principle applies to PD. When facilitators clearly articulate their objectives, participants are more engaged and able to apply what they learn.

Imagine facilitating a PD session where participants know exactly what they will walk away with, how it will solve their real classroom challenges, and why it matters.

By using clear goals, transparent communication, and framing content around participants' needs, you can create sessions that inspire lasting, meaningful change.

Ready to fix your PD sessions? Listen in. Start by outlining clear objectives, connecting them to participants' needs, and guiding them through the process with transparency and purpose. Swap confusion for clarity, and watch your PD sessions transform into powerful learning experiences.

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District Math Leaders:

K-12 Math Coordinators, Coaches, Directors and Math Leaders. Get Professional Development Support from Make Math Moments

Learn how you can create, coordinate, and implement an aligned school and district math action plan for improved student success.

So that you can create long term sustainable student success in mathematics and proficiently & pedagogically strong educators.

Book a call with us to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

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Ever wondered how consistency and patience in teaching methods can drastically improve student & teacher performance in math?

This episode dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of designing and sticking with consistent math action plans that support teachers with effective math teaching strategies. Whether you're a teacher aiming to boost your students' math scores or a math coordinator, coach, or administrator seeking sustainable change, this conversation provides actionable insights that align with your goals.

• Discover how a focus on problem-first teaching led to a remarkable increase in student test scores.
• Learn strategies for developing teachers' conceptual understanding across grade levels, crucial for long-term success.
• Gain insights into balancing individual and group learning in the classroom using innovative approaches like non-permanent surfaces.

Don’t miss out on these game-changing strategies—listen to the episode now and start transforming your math teaching approach today!

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District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

Book a short conversation with our team now.

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Are you ready to transform your math classroom into a space where students see the beauty and relevance of mathematics in their everyday lives?

In this episode, we speak with long time friend of the show Sunil Singh who is here to give you a snapshot of his upcoming Make Math Moments Summit session around the Language of Mathematics. Sunil is an author, educator, and advocate for the teaching and learning of the beauty of mathematics! Stick with us and you’ll hear how viewing mathematics as a language to be fluently learned can revolutionize your teaching. You’ll uncover why contemporary mathematics has been excluded from K-12 math classrooms; how teachers are acting as translators in the language of mathematics and how we can help students become more fluent; and how we can create a community of scavengers in a world of mathematics.

You’ll learn:

• Discover strategies to create "math epiphanies" that foster lifelong curiosity and excitement about mathematics in your students.
• Learn about the concept of contemporary fluency in mathematics, which goes beyond procedural knowledge to include conceptual understanding and current developments in the field. This holistic approach can help you stay updated and make your teaching more relevant.
• Find out how to address the challenges of making higher-level mathematics accessible. Through practical examples and storytelling, Sunil Singh illustrates how to make complex mathematical ideas more approachable and engaging, even for students who might find math intimidating.

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your math teaching approach—listen to this episode now and start inspiring a new generation of mathematically curious and engaged students!

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District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

Book a short conversation with our team now.

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What if our students were not focused solely on finding the correct answer? What if they felt motivated to discuss and explain math topics? If we want students to deeply understand topics, they need to communicate their thinking, construct arguments, and listen and respond to others. They need to DebateMath!

Listen in as Chris Luzniak, author of Debate Math shares his insights on how to get your students arguing in math class. Chris is here to give you a sneak peek of his upcoming 2024 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit session: Arguing In Math Class.

You’ll learn:

• Discover how to create structured debates that make math concepts more engaging and relatable for students.
• Learn strategies to overcome the fear of trying new teaching techniques and embrace flexibility in the classroom.
• Gain insights into the latest brain science behind effective argumentation and how it can enhance student understanding.

Don’t miss out on transforming your teaching approach—listen to this episode now and bring a new level of excitement to your math lessons!

Resources

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District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

Book a short conversation with our team now.

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Are your current assessment methods truly capturing your students' growth and understanding in mathematics?

In a world where traditional testing often falls short of showcasing real student achievement, this episode explores innovative strategies that could redefine how we measure success in the math classroom. Whether you're struggling to balance content standards with the need to teach mathematical practice standards or looking to implement deeper thinking methods, like The Thinking Classroom, Number Talks, Problem Based Lessons, or 3-Act Math Tasks, this discussion offers practical solutions.

• Learn how to integrate conceptual understanding into your teaching to foster lasting student success.
• Discover innovative assessment approaches that better reflect student growth beyond test scores.
• Explore how teaching the mathematical practice standards alongside content standards can transform your classroom and student outcomes.

Tune in now to uncover actionable strategies for transforming your math assessments and teaching practices!

Resources

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• Assessment For Growth: A Blueprint Course For Standards Based Grading in Math Class
• Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units

District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

Book a short conversation with our team now.

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How can you keep ALL students engaged and excited about math when the topic doesn’t seem to lend itself to engaging and insightful ideas?

If you're struggling to maintain your students' interest in math or finding it difficult to balance foundational skills with engaging activities, this episode offers practical solutions that could transform your classroom experience.

We speak with Kindergarten teacher Nichole Collins who’s on a journey to engage all the young minds in her classroom especially when the topic doesn’t seem to be that exciting on its own.

Listen in and you’ll learn:

• strategies to make math talks more interactive and meaningful for young learners.
• how to incorporate hands-on activities and partner routines to boost student engagement.
• insights into planning intentional, time-effective lessons that support both numeracy and student participation.

Listen now to uncover actionable tips for creating a vibrant and engaging math classroom for your students.

Resources

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District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

Book a short conversation with our team now.

Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!