142 My National Board Journey—Redefining What Effective Math Teaching Looks Like

In this episode, Kristen shares why she decided to pursue National Board Certification now—and how that lens is already reshaping daily teaching moves. You’ll hear concrete strategies you can use this week (with or without NBC):

You’ll learn how to…

• ✅ Plan one “evidence moment” per lesson to capture real mathematical thinking
• ✅ Orchestrate discussions with 5 Practices (selecting & sequencing who shares)
• ✅ Create safe math spaces that elevate status and reduce math trauma
• ✅ Move from concept → vocabulary so terms actually stick
• ✅ Design finals review that pushes reasoning, not just recall

Mentioned:

• 🧭 Class norms & status-elevating talk moves
• 🧩 5 Practices for Mathematical Discussion
• 💬 “When I noticed ___, I decided to ___ because ___” reflection stem

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

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.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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