Ashley KozaK

What I Thought I Knew About Teaching Math

Education EN ↓ 3 episodes

In What I Thought I Knew About Teaching Math, we take a fresh look at math teaching and learning. This limited podcast series brings together expert guests, as well as educators from the Upper Grand District School Board to talk about pedagogy, problem solving, and what’s really happening in math classrooms. With honest conversations and practical insights, the podcast aims to spark new thinking and new approaches to teaching math.

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Ashley KozaK

Episodes

Ep.3 Big Shifts, Minor Tweaks - Conversations with Upper Grand Math Educators 17.06.2026 25:49

In Episode 3, math educators from the Upper Grand District School Board are asked about recent small changes they have made in their math instruction. Below are links and resources related to their conversations. Related Resources: Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Grades K-8: Moving Beyond Basic Facts and Memorization by Jennifer M. Bay-Williams, John J. SanGiovanni Math...

Ep.2 Early Screening - Part 2 of the Interview with Jo-Anne Lefevre and Heather Douglas 14.05.2026 22:27

In this episode, you will hear the rest of the interview with Jo-Anne Lefevre and Heather Douglas from the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University. The guests discuss the importance of proficiency with facts, fluency, and early screening to support students' mathematical learning. National Centre on Intensive Intervention The Science of Math Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborativ...

Ep.1 Why Early Math Learning Is Important 17.02.2026 24:35

Guests: Jo-Anne Lefevre - Chair, Department of Cognitive Science Carleton University Heather Douglas - Adjunct Research Professor, Carleton University