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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-scenes look at my Save for Success Project

✔ The litmus test I use to decide if a lesson is worth teaching

💡 Try This: Pick a lesson you’re planning this week. Does it hit all three R’s? If not, choose one area to upgrade.

🎯 Key Takeaway: We don’t do projects because they’re fun—we do them because life is a project.

📥 Resources:

➡️ Save for Success Project (Career + Finance Algebra Activity)

➡️ Free Gold Standard Project Planner

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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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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 project students couldn’t stop talking about

✔ Why cross-curricular work matters more than we give it credit for

✔ A super easy way to make any word problem feel more relevant using AI

💡 Try This: Take one boring textbook word problem and use AI to rewrite it with your students' names and interests. Watch what happens when they feel seen in your lesson.

🎯 Key Takeaway: Want students to remember your class? Start with a moment they’ll care about.

📥 Resources:

➡️ Modern Math Teacher Membership Waitlist

➡️ Real World Rocket Project: Try it Here

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

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

🍗🥤 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, and how Google Vids + simple tools can make blended learning approachable—even if you’re new to tech.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why student-created videos work in math classrooms (and how they deepen understanding)
✅ How to overcome tech hesitations + start small with Google Vids or Canva
✅ Real stories of students unlocking engagement in fun, creative ways (hello, nuggets + pop!)
✅ The powerful future-ready skills video projects help build
✅ Why “when students create to learn, they remember for life” should be your new mindset shift

🎯 Key Takeaway: Instructional videos aren’t fluff—they’re a legit way to build creativity, collaboration, and confidence in your math class.

📢 Resources Mentioned:

Learn more at videoprolearning.com

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!