More Math for More People

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the More Math for More People podcast! On this Episode Joel and Misty talk about National Macaron Day (coconut? French? Emmanuel?). And it's also Joel's home state day - congrats, Utah! They also have a conversation with Tony Jones, one of the CPM writers, about his article The Magic of Mistakes: Are Correct Answers Really Necessary from the May CP...

It's Episode 2 of Season 2 of the More Math for More People podcast! Today is National Cherry Cobbler Day and did Joel and Misty say that they wanted to have fun on the podcast? Well, that's definitely evident today! Also, they talk with Karen Bloom about Course Chats and you'll learn that Course Chats are now Content Sessions! A great way to get some planning done and get some insi...

Welcome to Season 2 of the More Math for More People Podcast! Joel and Misty are back with more delightful shenanigans this week as they celebrate National Two Colored Shoes Day. They also talk with Jocelyn Dunnack and Jeremiah Morgan to learn about the Building on Discourse learning event that launches this summer.  Plus  Announcements, Announcements! Send your questions, comments and suggestions...

It's our final episode of Season 1! As a treat Joel and Misty first talk about National Garlic Day and then they give you a "Best of Season 1" montage! Enjoy and come back for Season 2 beginning in May. It'll be exponentially better than Season 1! Send Joel and Misty a message! The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program. Learn more at CPM.org X...

It's Episode 24 of More Math for More People!  In this episode, Joel and Misty discuss how they might celebrate First Contact Day (Trekkies will know!). They also reflect on some "ahas" that they've had during Implementation Support Visits this year and discuss some of the options that sites have for additional support.  It's always fun! Send Joel and Misty a message! The...

Join Joel and Misty as they celebrate National Daffodil Day (and Misty's Mom's Birthday!). Then they have some "Announcements, Announcements" for you about things happening this summer. Lastly, Bruce Brusoe, Regional Professional Learning Coordinator for the Great Lakes Region (including Kentucky...) joins them to talk about the Academy of Best Practices. This has GOT to be one...

Join Joel and Misty this week to hear some impressions, reflections and learnings from the 2022 CPM Teacher Conference. It’s going to make you want to submit a proposal and plan to attend next year! Send Joel and Misty a message! The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program. Learn more at CPM.org X: @cpmmath Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

Unfortunately, it’s only Episode 21 of the More Math for More People podcast (how cool would it have been to be Episode 22 on 2/22/22?!?!?) It’s alo National Walk your Dog Day. Wendell and Bella have very different opinions about walks... Orencio Medina, a teacher from Arizona, joins Joel and Misty to talk about his challenges implementing CPM and his successes! Come join us for the fun! Send Joel...

It's February 8, 2022 and Episode 20 (wow!). In this episode, Joel and Misty discuss their experiences flying kites (which involved a lot of running for Misty...).  We also have another edition of "Making CPM Mine" where Joel and Misty talk with Alexis Reid, a teacher in NYC, about her experiences implementing CPM in her classroom. They both wish that they could have her as a teache...

It's National Opposite Day and Episode 19 of the More Math for More People Podcast!  Joel and Misty discuss the philosophical ramifications of declaring it National Opposite Day and all of the things that they will (or will not?) be doing on said day... It's very confusing, our apologies. They also have a conversation with Mindy Karp from Poway Schools in San Diego as installment #2 of &...

It's National Milk Day! You won't believe the amount of random information that Joel has about milk products... Also, we talk with Jonathan Kell, a teacher from Anoka-Hennepin SD in MN about how he has integrated CPM into his existing teaching in the first in our series called "Making CPM Mine". And Joel might need some fact checking....  Send Joel and Misty a message! The More...

It’s Episode 17 and we will be taking a break for the holidays. So Joel and Misty discuss National Monkey Day with Ashley and then do a couple of dramatic reenactments of “famous” CPM problems. Lastly, the PL Team gives teachers some mid-year advice in the form of a Whiparound. Happy Holidays from More Math for More People CPM Podcast! Send Joel and Misty a message! The More Math for More People P...

Welcome to Episode 16! Joel and Misty talk about mason jars and pickling for National Mason Jar Day. Then we have TWO guests this week! First, Dr. Lara Jasien talks about CPM research (contact her below!). Then, John Hayes joins us again to talk about talk moves and taking risks in your classroom in order to grow!  It’s good stuff! Google form for CPM research requests Contact info for Dr. Lara Ja...

It's Episode 15! It's National Button Day - so Joel and Misty go off about buttons for a bit... And we got a Study Team and Teaching Strategy mashup from a listener! How about a Fish-bassador? They are also joined by Gail Anderson from the Curriculum and Assessment department at CPM. They discuss "What makes a good assessment?" Come and learn with us! Send Joel and Misty a mess...

Episode 14 is here!  It’s National Deviled Egg Day so Joel and Misty talk about how to make them as they model a Pairs Check Study Team and Teaching Strategy.  They also have a conversation with Dr Judy Kysh, one of the founders of CPM, about how it all got started 30+ years ago… She has some great stories that you won’t want to miss!  So grab your deviled eggs of choice and come hang out with us...

Here it is! Episode 13 of More Math for More People! This week Joel and Misty spend some time talking with Dr Leslie Dietiker about mathematical storylines - what they are, why they matter and how they show up in CPM courses. They also do a Reciprocal Teaching study team and teaching strategy to tell each other about implementation support visits and CPM coaching.  And it's National New Frien...

It's a MEGA episode of More Math for More People!  It's Episode 12 and we have so much to share with you on this National Be Nice, Get Funky and World Teacher's Day.  Joel and Misty chat with each of the presenters for the CPM Teacher Conference Pre-Sessions with a Gallery Walk. The CPM Teacher Conference is on February 26 and 27, 2022 so you won't want to miss out! Registratio...

Episode 11 of More Math for More People is here! Joel and Misty talk with Wendy Phillips about how she gets her study teams established first thing! They also discuss the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and challenge listeners to come up with some interesting STTS combinations. Lastly, have you heard of Core Matters? They can help you get started in your classroom with ease! Send Joel and Misty a message...

It’s Episode 10 of More Math for More People! Joel and Misty have a conversation with Angela Kraft about how she uses number talks in her classroom and their benefits. They also share some of the ways that they set up study teams at the beginning of the school year.  They are also joined by JJ Mills and Nicky M to model an Ambassador Study Team and Teaching Strategy. You won’t want to miss out! Se...

In this episode of More Math for More People, Joel and Misty talk with Karen Wootton, CPM President and Director of Curriculum and Assessment about "just in time" versus "just in case" instruction and how to think about "instructional loss" (or not...).   We also discuss TWO Study Team and Teaching Strategies - Teammates Consult and Huddle (bit.ly/CPMPlutoHuddle <-...

In Episode 8 of the More Math for More People podcast, we pick up where we left off last time with our conversation with Tom Stricklin and Marcus Blakeney about supporting minority students in the classroom. We also get a little carried away in our discussion of dogs for National Spoil Your Dog Day (Bella and Wendell are NOT spoiled!) and Tom and Marcus help us demonstrate a Traveling Salesperson...

Do you like creme brulee? Listen to Episode 7 of the More Math for More People and hear us demonstrate a Swapmeet teaching strategy about National Creme Brulee Day.  We also continue with part 2 of our 3-part conversation with Marcus Blakeney and Tom Stricklin about how to support minority students in the math classroom.  Send Joel and Misty a message! The More Math for More People Podcast is prod...

On Episode 6 of More Math for More People, Joel and Misty begin an 3-part conversation with Marcus Blakeney and Tom Stricklin, two CPM teachers who have focused on connecting with and advocating for their minority students within their classroom.  We address the question "How can a white math teacher better support minority students?" We also demonstrate a Pick Three teaching strategy an...

It's Episode 5 of More Math for More People!  In this episode, Joel and Misty have a conversation with Sharon Rendon, the Director of Professional Learning for CPM, and talk about Starting Strong 2021.  They also discuss various emoji choices for National Hug Day. Send Joel and Misty a message! The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program. Learn more at CPM.org...

It’s National Bug Busting Day so check your kids for nits while you listen to the CPM Podcast - More Math for More People!  Joel and Misty demonstrate a Silent Debate about the necessity of National Bug Busting day and also spend some time talking with Mark Cote, who manages the Teacher Research Corps for CPM. Send Joel and Misty a message! The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM...