Math, Actually

In this episode, Gina and Chuck explore the impact of student-driven math talk—how giving students the floor to explain, question, and reason out loud helps deepen understanding and build confidence in math. Discover strategies to turn everyday lessons into meaningful math conversations.

In our second series, we connect with Gina Rivera, Math Leader and Reveal Math author. In this episode, Gina and Chuck explore the power of student-led corrections and feedback—how shifting ownership of the learning process helps students reflect, grow, and truly understand their work.

Cat Gaspard joins the podcast for an insightful conversation about teaching math for real understanding, not just memorization. Tune in as she and host Chuck Poole discuss practical strategies to help students truly "get" math. In this episode: The difference between solving math problems and truly understanding the concepts. Why focusing on memorization can undermine deeper learning. Common mistakes teachers make when introducing new concepts (and how to fix them). ...