We’re living through boom-times for Artificial Intelligence, with more and more of us using AI assistants like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok and Copilot to do basic research and writing tasks. But what is the environmental impact of these technologies? Many listeners have got in touch with More or Less to ask us to investigate various claims about the energy and water use of AI.One claim in particular has caught your attention - the idea that the equivalent of a small bottle of drinking water is consumed

Send us a text Starting the school year can feel overwhelming—but what if teaching routines didn’t have to be boring? In this episode, I’m showing you how to set up essential classroom routines and build a strong classroom community right from day one. You’ll walk away with ideas you can use immediately to make lining up, group work, and transitions smooth and stress-free. Want to skip the trial and error? I’ve created a 28-routine Classroom Routines Pack on TPT, complete with lesson plans, p...

Let’s discuss three easy warm-ups to develop number sense in early elementary math!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Helpful LinksBlog PostQuick Images Blog PostWhich One Doesn’t Belong Blog PostChoral Counting Blog PostLet's Connect! InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

In this episode, Cloretta interviews Dr. Jacqueline Brown Dr Jacqueline Brown taught 27 years for the Kansas City Missouri District. She holds Doctorates in Scriptural Psychology and Christian Education. "What is one misconception people have about your field?" That (teaching) is not worth it because you don’t make any money. "What is the most important takeaway you want listeners to remember?" It’s important to find out what people enjoy and then relate that to something that may no...

In this episode, Jamie Charles and Cloretta Lewis discuss the formula, the perimeter of a semi-circle, STEaM careers and more! Sources of information: The Organic Chemistry Tutor Wikipedia: Archimedes - Circumference- Connecticut Science Center: Archimedes Khan Academy: Please follow us on Facebook: We Bake: We.Bake.Homemade More Than One Way Math Academy, LLC.: This is a T-Creative Production.

Send us a text If your math block feels more like crowd control than joyful problem solving, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how proactive math classroom management strategies can help you stop reacting to behavior and start building a smooth, focused learning environment where students thrive — especially during challenging math work. 🛠️ Simple Steps to Implement Proactive Math Classroom Management Ready to take action? Here’s where Mona gets super practical: Step 1: Set Up

So you want to set up your math time to maximize success, but you don't have a curriculum. In this episode, we discuss components you can add to your math block that will last you all year!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful LinksGet a FREE Math TaskBlog PostDecomposing Numbers LessonsSetting Up A Thinking ClassroomLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

In this episode, I discuss an intriguing idea proposed by Victor Taelin, to base a logically sound type theory on an untyped but terminating language, upon which one may then erect as exotic a type system as one wishes. By enforcing termination already for the untyped language, we no longer have to make the type system do the heavy work of enforcing termination.

We’re living through boom-times for Artificial Intelligence, with more and more of us using AI assistants like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok and Copilot to do basic research and writing tasks. But what is the environmental impact of these technologies? Many listeners have got in touch with More or Less to ask us to investigate various claims about the energy and water use of AI.One claim in particular has caught your attention - the idea that the equivalent of a small bottle of drinking water is consumed

Send us a text Have you ever felt like every new math strategy or program is just more to juggle? From colorful problem-solving cards to trendy new resources, it's easy to feel like you're constantly adding to your plate — without seeing deeper learning stick. In this episode, Mona Iehl shares how she stopped the cycle of piling on and started using a student-centered math approach that truly transformed her classroom. 🔄 Ready to Shift? Here’s How to Make It Happen You don’t need a new

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In the midst of the television coverage of Soccer Aid, a celebrity soccer match organised by Unicef, the audience was told that “one in six children around the world are currently living through war”. Listener Isla got in touch with More or Less to ask whether the claim was correct, so we tracked down the source to an organisation called the Peace Research Institute Oslo.Research director Siri Aas Rustad tells us how they worked out a figure for the number of children living near to a “conflict” and

Send us a text Have you ever stared at your lesson plans, pacing guide, and testing calendar and wondered: How am I supposed to fit all of this in? If so, this episode was made for you. Host Mona Iehl, math coach and creator of Word Problem Workshop, helps you shift from cramming content to making room for deep thinking, math talk, and student growth. We’ve all asked it: How do I fit it all in? But Mona flips the script and offers a more powerful question: What really needs to fit? This episo...

Parents and teachers! Are you looking for ideas to help with math at home?Sometimes all it takes is 5 minutes daily to have a huge impact on your child’s learning and math skills!These 5 games require no materials only your time with your child and your helping your kids with math in the process!You can get these game ideas and more in this Math Game Activity Book!This post contains affiliate linksHelpful LinksMath Games Activity BookBlog PostLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

Manchester United are terrible, even according to their own manager. Last season saw their worst ever performance in Premier League history.But at the same time, according to Forbes magazine, they’re still the second most valuable football club in the world. How is that possible?Tim talks to Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert and the author of The Price of Football, to find out the secret of Manchester United’s financial success. Presenter: Tim HarfordProducer: Nicholas Barrett Series

Send us a text If you're trying to reach every student by creating multiple versions of your math lesson—this episode is for you. Host Mona Iehl, math coach and creator of Word Problem Workshop, shows you how to differentiate effectively without doubling your workload. The secret? One well-chosen, open-ended problem—and the right mindset to support it. Many of us grew up believing that differentiation meant creating different work for different learners—and then spent hours doing just that. B...

The summer slide is real! If you are a parent, caregiver, or teacher looking for games to play or suggest to your families, this episode is for you! This episode contains 7+ game ideas to help your little ones with math over the summer! No worksheets are required!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful LinksBlogActivity BookDicePlaying CardsFree Games and Practice PagesLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

Fenrir and Aoede dive into the must-have skills for developers in 2025. From mastering AI tools like GitHub Copilot and LangChain to nailing prompt engineering and system design, learn how to stay ahead in an AI-first world. Plus, why curiosity and adaptability are your superpowers. Tune in for practical tips to boost your career!

How does economics help us understand conflicts through history? That’s the question that economist and journalist Duncan Weldon tries to answer in his new book, Blood and Treasure. Tim talks to Duncan about the economic perspective on Viking raiders, Spanish conquest and the Vietnam war.Presenter: Tim HarfordProducer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon