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The Build Math Minds Podcast

Christina Tondevold

The Build Math Minds podcast is for my fellow Recovering Traditionalists out there. If you don’t know whether or not you are a Recovering Traditionalist, here’s how I define us. We are math educators who used to teach math the traditional way. Flip lesson by lesson in the textbook, directly teaching step-by-step how to solve math problems. But now, we are working to change that to a style of teaching math that is fun and meets our students where they are at, not just teaching what comes next in the

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Episode 188 - The Science of Making Math Stick: Using...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2025/02/09

How can we help our students retain what they learn in mathematics? The latest 2024 NAEP scores show that only 39% of 4th grade students and 28% of 8th grade students are performing at or above the Proficient level in mathematics, suggesting many students aren't retaining fundamental concepts. In this episode, Christina shares research-backed strategies from two Virtual Math Summit presenters, Jen Hunt and Michaela Epstein, that can help combat these concerning trends. Learn about The Forgetting

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Episode 187 - Problem Solving Success: 3 Experts’...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2025/02/02

In this episode, get an inside look at three powerful sessions from the 2025 Virtual Math Summit focused on transforming math problem solving in elementary classrooms. Listen to clips from John SanGiovanni sharing a unique routine that shifts focus from answers to understanding, Danielle Moore demonstrating practical strategies for building student independence through CGI instruction, and Christine Riad exploring how classroom culture impacts students' problem-solving confidence. These pre-recorded

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Episode 186 - Live Elementary Math PD Sessions You...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2025/01/26

In this episode, get a sneak peek at the live sessions happening at the 2025 Virtual Math Summit. Learn about sessions from renowned math educators including Pam Harris on moving beyond algorithms, Shannon Olson on connecting mathematical representations, Kim Rimbey's innovative approach to ten-frames, Latrenda Knighten's strategies for mathematical discourse, and Ann Elise Record's deep dive into visualizing problem-solving structures. These live sessions, happening February 22nd-23rd, are designed

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08:45

Episode 185 - Tasks for Building Thinking Classrooms...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2025/01/19

In Episode 185, we dive into Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC), one of the most transformative approaches in mathematics education. Learn why this popular teaching method is more than just vertical surfaces and random groups - it's about creating environments where students truly think and engage with mathematics. This episode addresses a common misconception about BTC and previews the Peter Liljedahl & Maegan Giroux’s 2025 Virtual Math Summit opening keynote. Plus, get insights from their new book

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Episode 184 - Don’t Discount the Use of Games in Your...

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2025/01/12

Transform both your math AND reading instruction with two powerful game-based resources! In this episode, discover how to implement engaging games that provide meaningful practice without the typical hassles of game setup and complicated rules. Learn about Reading Simplified's "Switch It" game for building foundational reading skills, and explore the versatile "Evergreen Games" for math practice that can be adapted for any math concept throughout the year. These games offer the perfect balance of

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08:48

Episode 183 - The Count - Uncovering Mathematical...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/12/15

The Count is an activity from John SanGiovanni's book that turns simple counting into a deep mathematical exploration. In this episode, learn how this routine helps elementary students engage with Math Practice #7 by looking for and making use of mathematical structure. We'll break down how a seemingly simple counting sequence can develop number sense, encourage mathematical thinking, and create a low-pressure environment for pattern recognition. Key Takeaways: Learn what "The Count" activity is

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Episode 182 - Visual Patterns: The Secret Weapon for...

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2024/12/08

Discover how Visual Patterns can transform mathematical thinking in your elementary classroom! Listen in as we explore Fawn Nguyen's powerful activity that engages students in all 8 Standards of Mathematical Practice. Learn how a single activity can help students reason, argue, model, and see the hidden structures in mathematics. This episode is a must-listen for educators looking to make math more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for their students. Key Takeaways: Understand how Visual

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09:05

Episode 181 - Exploring Patterns Through Number Routines

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/12/01

The predictability of mathematics is one of the things I love about math. There are some great activities you can do in your classroom with your students to help them see & USE that predictability. Last week I shared one (Leaping Numbers) and this week I’m sharing another: Finding One and All. This is a great number routine that is similar, yet different, to Number Strings and is a wonderful way to get your students engaged in Math Practice #7: Look For and Make Use of Structure. To see this

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05:13

Episode 180 - Leaping Numbers: a great math activity...

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2024/11/24

Want a fun, engaging, and mathematically powerful activity to help keep your students engaged in math until the holiday break? In this episode I’m sharing a new activity by one of my favorite creators, Steve Wyborney, Leaping Numbers. This activity is a great way to get your students doing Standard of Math Practice #7: Look For & Make Use of Structure. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To get any links mentioned in the episode go to:

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Episode 179 - A Math Hack That Isn’t a Hack

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2024/11/17

Math tricks or hacks are everywhere, but which ones should you actually use with your students? I came across one this week on social media and thought I’d use it as an example to give you some ideas on how to approach the use of math tricks in your classroom. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To get any links mentioned in the episode go to: https://buildmathminds.com/179

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Episode 178 - Students who struggle with Less Than...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/11/10

This week’s episode comes from a question that was sent in about helping students who struggle with math problems that are written differently than kids typically see them. These types of “less than” math problems are strange because kids don’t often encounter them in that way even in their own lives. I’m giving you two tips to help students so that these types of problems aren’t so difficult for them. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To

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Episode 177 - Math Misconceptions

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/11/03

Math Misconceptions might just look like mistakes that your students are making, but they are usually slightly different. Mistakes happen when we don’t remember, or remember incorrectly, whereas Misconceptions are rooted in understanding…we believe this is the way it is. Mistakes happen from time to time, and are usually not anything to get too worried about. But Misconceptions stem from a person’s understanding of something and if it isn’t addressed it will forever be misunderstood. In this

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Episode 176 - Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/10/27

In this episode I’m introducing you to a not-yet-released book about the traps of math algorithms, but it’s actually so much more than that. It’s about women supporting women and lifting someone up when you see they are doing good instead of trying to tear them down. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To get any links mentioned in the episode go to: https://buildmathminds.com/176

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Episode 175 - Always Building Relationships - ...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/10/20

Rounding numbers should be way more than just a procedure where we ask students to look to see if the number behind is a 5 or higher. Helping elementary students round should be based upon their number sense. In this last episode of the Rounding Numbers series, I’m giving you an acronym to remember to help your students with rounding numbers: ABR. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To get any links mentioned in the episode go to:

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Episode 174 - Helping Students Understand Magnitude...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Rounding numbers should be way more than just a procedure where we ask students to look to see if the number behind is a 5 or higher. Helping elementary students round should be based upon their number sense. In this 2nd episode of the Rounding Numbers series, I’m giving my 2nd tip on how to help your students round with understanding. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To get any links mentioned in the episode go to:

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Episode 173 - Using Number Lines to Round Numbers - ...

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/10/06

Rounding numbers should be way more than just a procedure where we ask students to look to see if the number behind is a 5 or higher. Helping elementary students round should be based upon their number sense. In this first episode of the Rounding Numbers series, I’m giving my first tip on how to help your students round with understanding. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds To get any links mentioned in the episode go to:

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Episode 172 - Is Emotional Teaching a Thing???

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/09/29

I think we’ve all heard and know about Emotional Eating, but have you ever felt like you’ve done Emotional TEACHING? Not sure it’s a thing, but it kind of feels like it should be. Listen in to my random thoughts and then let me know in the comments over on the YouTube video or the show notes page if you’ve ever done Emotional Teaching? I give an example of Teaching Emotionally in math, but your example could be from any content area.

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Episode 171 - Summer Book Study for Elementary Math...

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2024/06/02

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Episode 170 - The Importance of Play

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/05/26

My kids and I play a lot. Sports, card games, board games, but they all have a preset goal…to win. According to a book I’m reading, true play does NOT have a preset goal. So it got me wondering how much true play my kids, and I, actually do. I’m making it a goal to include more opportunities for us to truly play. In this episode I’m sharing my ideas on what I will be doing this summer to play (and getting my kids to join in) plus I give you the Seven Principles of Self-Active Play they lay out

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Episode 169 - Math Fluency Through Flexibility

The Build Math Minds Podcast ·

2024/05/19

If you’ve struggled with how to help your elementary students build their math fluency, there is one thing I encourage you to do: Help your students build their flexibility with numbers. Textbooks try to directly teach strategies to students thinking that is how they will build flexibility, but you spend months doing that and then later in the year they act like they have no idea what you are talking about. That’s when we revert back to just making kids memorize. In this episode we take a look at

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