Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

Making Math Moments That Matter

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 sense making? Over the last 19 years, Kyle and Jon, the founders of MakeMathMoments.com have...

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Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

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Education

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makemathmoments.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The Real Magic Behind Math Talk Success In Your Classroom 24.03.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math 20.03.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

The Key to Understanding Fractions and Algebraic Thinking 17.03.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Why Math Coaching Might Not Be Sticking (And What to Do About It) 13.03.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Math Rules That Expire: Rethinking Math Tricks & Shortcuts for Long-Term Understanding 10.03.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Why Your Math PD Isn't Sticking (And What to Do About It) 06.03.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Building Thinking Classrooms: Finding the Right Balance 03.03.2025

Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structu...

How To Design Large-Scale PD For Math Improvement: When is it Worth the Investment? 27.02.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Practical Teaching Moves To Enhance Meaningful Mathematical Discourse 24.02.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Too Many Math Initiatives, Not Enough Impact - How One District Found Focus & Results 20.02.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

How To Group Students In Math Class: Similar Abilities or Mixed Abilities in Math Classrooms? 17.02.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

The Five-Why Framework For Decision Making in Math Leadership & Education 13.02.2025

Are you a math leader struggling to create meaningful math improvement plans that actually make a difference in your schools? In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, we sit down with Blaine McInosh, a Divisional Mathematics Support Teacher from the Winnipeg School Division who has partnered with our District Improvement Program. We unpack Blaine’s journey to uncover how to...

Hitting Refresh In Your Math Classroom: How To Create The Right Conditions For Math Success 10.02.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

How To Create Math Impact and Avoid Teacher Burnout 06.02.2025

Schools are caught between too much pressure (think: endless monitoring, weaponized data, and stressed-out teachers) and too much support with zero urgency (a.k.a. “We’ll get to it someday”). And let’s be real—sometimes, it feels like there’s neither pressure nor support, just a vague hope that things will magically improve. In this episode, we explore the critical balance between pressure and sup...

Shifting From Textbook Teacher to Responsive Teacher Through Formative Assessment 03.02.2025

Are you struggling to help students who seem years behind their classmates catch up in math? This episode dives into a practical, step-by-step approach for using targeted, small-group instruction to close gaps quickly guided by formative assessment—so you can ensure every student feels confident and capable in your math classroom. We speak with Jacqueline Williams-Wedner, a dedicated math educator...

It’s Not Just About the Math Curriculum: Turning Math Routines Into Real Results 30.01.2025

Are you a K-12 math coordinator looking for ways to spark genuine, productive discourse among students and teachers instead of just “covering” the curriculum? If you’re eager to move beyond the checklists and pacing guides and ensure your teachers truly embrace strategies like student-to-student discussions, this episode will help you strengthen your role as an instructional leader and coach. You’...

How To Prepare For Parent-Teacher Interviews for Math Success 27.01.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Challenging Math Coaching Relationships 23.01.2025

As a math coach, building relationships with teachers is critical to fostering meaningful growth and collaboration. But what happens when a math coaching partnership becomes stagnant or even toxic? In this episode, we tackle the delicate topic of ending a math coaching relationship when it’s no longer productive. We'll explore signs that it’s time to move on, strategies for reflecting on what...

Harnessing Feedback in Math Class: How to Make Assessment Work for You and Your Students 20.01.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem ba...

Beyond the Helper Zone: Strategies for Sustainable Math Coaching Impact 16.01.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

They’re Not Engaged! What Should I Do? - A Math Mentoring Moment 13.01.2025

Struggling to get your math students genuinely engaged and confident—without relying on the same old worksheets? In this mentoring moment episode, you’ll discover how a fellow high school teacher will restructure her lessons and rethink classroom culture to help students conquer math anxiety and develop true problem-solving skills—so you can do the same in your own classroom. Discover specific mat...

From Busywork to Results: How to Monitor What Matters in Math Improvement | Math Coaching & Support 09.01.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

Storytelling with Data: Making Data and Numbers Come Alive in Math Class 06.01.2025

What if we could transform how students—and even adults—view mathematics, turning graphs and data into a thrilling, creative superpower? For many educators, engaging students in math feels like a struggle, especially when it comes to making abstract concepts like data and graphs relatable. In this episode, author Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic shares how her passion for storytelling with data bridges the...

How You Can Model Math Lessons Effectively for Lasting Impact 02.01.2025

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/   Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com   Looking to supplement your curriculum with proble...

How Do I Engage My Students When Teaching a Split-Level Math Class - A Math Mentoring Moment 30.12.2024

Are you struggling to manage a math classroom with students learning at different paces while still creating engaging, equitable experiences for everyone? In this episode, we tackle the challenge of teaching split classes with staggered student groups—something many educators face in today's flexible and evolving classroom models. Whether you teach mixed-ability classes, blended learning envi...

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