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

Ep 09: The Classroom Management Dynamic Duo for the Secondary Math Classroom

Aug 22, 2023

Clear expectations and mutual respect drive classroom calm. CHAMPS sets specific behavior norms for varied activities. Capturing Kids Hearts builds relationship-driven class contracts. Practical tips for displaying expectations and keeping a contract alive in a secondary math room.

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INSIGHT

Mutual Respect Is Foundational

Mutual respect, not teacher-only respect, is the foundation for high school classroom management.
Kristen Moore argues teens need responsibility and modeled self-management as they near adulthood.

ANECDOTE

From Skeptic To Convert

Kristen first dismissed CHAMPS after seeing elementary posters but adopted it after a colleague recommended it for struggling high schoolers.
That recommendation led her to dig deeper and change her practice.

ADVICE

Use CHAMPS To Communicate Expectations

Use CHAMPS to set explicit expectations for Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success.
Display and teach these criteria so students know exactly how to behave for each task.

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The secret to classroom management isn’t a secret at all–it’s clarity and respect. How can you ensure everyone is crystal clear on expectations and that mutual respect drives the classroom? Simple–use the Classroom Management Dynamic Duo– CHAMPS + CKH.

Inside this episode, I break down each component of my favorite classroom management strategies and detail how I use them in a high school classroom.

Need help with either of these? I’ve got you covered with the Classroom Management Bundle

Today we break down…

Respect- find out what it means to me
- Highlighting the role of respect in classroom management.
- Emphasizing the need for mutual respect and responsibility in high school classrooms.
CHAMPS- what is it and why use it?
- What the heck is CHAMPS mean?
- Why Use CHAMPS in a high school classroom
- How I use CHAMPS in my classroom
Capturing Kids Hearts
- What is Capturing Kids Hearts
- Creating a Class Contract
The Dynamic Duo in Action

Resources Mentioned:

Classroom Behavior Management Bundle- Combines both CHAMPS and CKH methods into a comprehensive system for classroom management.
CHAMPS Expectations- Printable CHAMPS expectations in different color options
Class Contract Classroom Management - Mini lesson plan for creating a class contract and strategies for maintaining it. Including printables for display!

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Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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