Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers

Let’s chat—send me a text! In this episode, we're diving into the world of classroom routines – not just for elementary classrooms, but for high school as well. Routines provide the backbone of a well-functioning classroom, offering clarity, consistency, and comfort. Join us as we explore insights from two education giants, Harry Wong and Angela Watson, and learn how to establish effective ro...

Let’s chat—send me a text!  It's back to school season and inn this episode, we're diving into the three big pillars that lay the foundation for success in a modern math classroom. Get ready to learn how to engage your students in authentic learning experiences, establish classroom norms, and implement equitable grading practices all in the first week! Today we discuss strategies to use...

Let’s chat—send me a text! Hey there, modern math teachers! Welcome to an exciting new episode of our podcast, where we're all about shaking up the traditional classroom and unleashing the power of self-pacing in our classrooms!! Get ready to fasten your seatbelts as we embark on a journey to ignite student ownership and skyrocket engagement. In this episode, we'll unveil the secrets to...

Let’s chat—send me a text! Are your students forgetting important skills just a couple of units later? In this episode, we dive into the world of anchor activities to solve this problem. Anchor activities are the secret sauce to making lessons stick with your students. They create memorable and engaging experiences that connect prior knowledge with new concepts. Our guest speaker shares examples o...

Let’s chat—send me a text! The Power of Connection: Making Learning Real, Relevant, and Rigorous for Student Engagement In this episode, we explore the power of connection in making learning real, relevant, and rigorous for student engagement. We discuss the challenges of students falling behind and the limitations of a boxed curriculum designed for on-pace learners. Discover how taking a project-...

Let’s chat—send me a text! In this episode of Modern Math Teacher, we dive deep into the world of grading practices and challenge ourselves to answer the question: Are our grading practices truly equitable? We're going to get real as we reflect on our current grading systems, and begin to explore some of the transformative ideas from Joe Feldman's book " Grading for Equity. " P...

Let’s chat—send me a text! Welcome to an exciting episode that will transform your math classroom! Join us as we explore my favorite topic discussing the power of project-based learning (PBL) and why now is the perfect time to dive in.  In the first part, we dive into the benefits of PBL, from increased student engagement to the development of critical thinking skills. Discover how PBL connects ma...

Let’s chat—send me a text! Get ready, math teachers, because we're about to embark on a journey that will revolutionize your lesson planning process. In this episode, we'll uncover the incredible potential of AI, specifically chatGPT, to streamline and simplify your math lesson planning endeavors. Trust me, this isn't just another Photomath equivalent for English teachers. It's...

Let’s chat—send me a text! Welcome to the Modern Math Teacher podcast, the podcast that will help you use today's best teaching strategies to ignite and excite your students in math class and maybe even make it the best part of their day.  It's no wonder why a lot of math teachers struggle with engagement, using resources that are outdated and focus on procedures over problem solving, wi...