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Making Math Moments That Matter

Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students.As a teacher are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don"t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings?As a mathematics coordinator or leader are you wondering how to support teachers when implementing engaging math lessons that fuel student

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90% of Math Educators Won’t Implement Your Strategy...

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2024/11/07

Have you ever delivered a professional development session that felt powerful in the moment but didn't lead to the changes you hoped for in the classroom?In this episode, we tackle a common challenge: how to ensure your PD sessions translate into real, meaningful shifts in teacher practice. It’s not enough to inspire in the moment; you need to create lasting impact that continues well beyond the day of learning.Discover how to integrate reflection and self-assessment strategies to foster teac...

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28:00

Teaching Multiplication and Division: 10 Must Have...

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2024/11/04

How do you help students master multiplication and division while keeping them engaged and confident?In this episode, Dr. Nikki Newton shares how relationship-building and effective teaching tools can lower students' fear of math and boost their fact fluency, especially in multiplication and division. Discover strategies that directly address the challenge of making math approachable and accessible for all learners.By tuning in, you'll learn:How to lower students' anxiety around math and make...

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12:50

Two Components You’re Missing For Consistent Math...

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2024/10/31

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://growyourmathprogram.com Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. http://makemathmoments.com/discovery/ Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsEver wonder why teachers' implementation ...

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31:04

Why Early Math Matters & How All Grade Level Teachers...

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2024/10/28

How can we blend curiosity, deep understanding of the stages of counting to transform early math learning?In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, Sue Looney joins hosts Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr to share her personal journey and highlights the importance of curiosity-driven learning, especially in early childhood mathematics. Many educators face the challenge of moving beyond rote memorization, especially when teaching foundational concepts like counting. This episode ad...

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What Your Math PD sessions Have Been Missing |...

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2024/10/24

Ever wonder how to make your teaching or PD sessions more impactful? Teaming up with a colleague might be the answer!Yvette Lehman will convince you that team teaching and co-presenting provide invaluable opportunities for real-time feedback, deeper student engagement, and dynamic facilitation. With two educators working together, you can read the room more effectively, adjust on the fly, and improve the learning experience for everyone involved.Imagine being able to tackle tough questio...

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35:07

Rethinking How We Teach & Learn Fractions

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2024/10/21

Why do so many students struggle with fractions and how do we make math concepts stick beyond rote memorization?This episode is for educators looking to move beyond the frustration and confusion of teaching and learning fractions. We speak with Tara Flynn and Shelley Yearley, two co-authors of the book Rethinking Fractions. Tune in now and learn how a deeper understanding of fractions and a focus on student ownership can make math more meaningful and engaging.You’ll: Gain insights f...

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19:28

How To Choose A Core Math Curriculum Resource For...

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2024/10/17

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://growyourmathprogram.com Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. http://makemathmoments.com/discovery/ Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsStruggling to select the perfect math cur...

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28:50

How to Teach Division That Leads To Algebra: Why...

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2024/10/14

Why is division such a challenging concept for students to grasp, despite it being a fundamental part of elementary math?Many teachers struggle to teach division in a way that truly sticks, often leading students to view it as confusing or disconnected from other math concepts. But imagine a classroom where students confidently approach division and see its connection to fractions, proportional reasoning, and algebraic thinking.In this episode, you’ll uncover two types of division by using fr...

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7:24

The Most Important Math PD component You’re Not...

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2024/10/10

What if your next professional development session could transform not just how educators teach math but how they conceptually understand it?As educators, one of the biggest challenges we face is balancing the need to deepen our own mathematical understanding while effectively teaching students at various levels. This episode tackles how engaging in well-chosen math tasks during professional development can help strengthen educators’ conceptual understanding of mathematics, while also m...

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29:51

Understanding Multiplication with Whole Numbers,...

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2024/10/07

Are you struggling to help your students truly understand multiplication, beyond just memorizing math facts?In this episode Brittany Hege from Mix and Math is here to share insights into how you can strengthen students’ multiplication skills. This episode dives deep into practical strategies for teaching multiplication in grades 3-6 using models that connect concrete and abstract thinking. Brittany will share the details of her upcoming Make Math Moments Summit session on multiplication. ...

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11:08

How This Math Leader Stopped Firefighting and Started...

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2024/10/03

Ever feel like your role as a math coordinator is more about putting out fires than making real instructional progress?In this episode, we dive into the struggles many coordinators face when urgent distractions pull them away from their goals—helping you regain control of your time and refocus on what matters: building teacher capacity and improving student outcomes in math.Discover how to protect your time for instructional leadership, even when distractions are constant.Learn practical stra...

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36:18

Making Math Make Sense for Kids - An Interview with...

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2024/09/30

In this episode, Jon and Kyle dive deep into a conversation with James O’Neal, founder of Mastery for All, exploring the impact of prioritizing conceptual understanding in math education. James O'Neal, Jr. is a National Board-Certified middle school math teacher with 15 years of experience, currently teaching at Piedmont IB Middle School in Charlotte, NC. He holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from UNC-Charlotte and was a 2022 finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence i...

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10:24

How to Stop Negativity from Derailing Math PD...

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2024/09/26

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 crea...

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45:22

Coaching The 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive...

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2024/09/23

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

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13:09

Fix Your PD Sessions: Swap Confusion for Clarity |...

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2024/09/19

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 engage...

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50:17

Consistency On Problem Solving Pays Off For A Math...

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2024/09/16

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

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41:05

Who Are The Translators In The Language of...

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2024/09/09

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

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29:17

Arguing in Math Class - An Interview with Chris...

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2024/09/02

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

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46:56

How to Capture, Assess, and Report Mathematical...

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2024/08/26

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

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34:27

How To Keep All Students Engaged During A Math Talk -...

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2024/08/19

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

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