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

Today, we're delving into the heart of project-based learning, unraveling its power while dispelling lingering myths. Let's connect the dots between its benefits and the misconceptions that may be holding you back. Today’s TopicsBenefits of Project-Based Learning: ⭐️Engagement and Motivation: Unveiling how PBL enhances student engagement with examples like the "Save for Success" project.⭐️Real-World Relevance: Illustrating the practical applications of PBL through projects like "Pitch Profit" and "Wasted Space."⭐️Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Exploring how PBL fosters critical thinking skills using the example of the "Pitch Profit" project.Debunking Myths + Misconceptions:  ❌PBL is an Add-On to Student’s Regular Content  ❌ PBL is Hard to Assess Individual Students Because Everything is in a Group  ❌Myth: PBL is the same as "making something," "hands-on learning," or "doing an activity":**   ❌Myth: PBL takes too much time:Your unique journey in PBL is valuable, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the Modern Math Teacher’s Facebook group. If you find this PBL series helpful, share your favorite episode on social media and tag me at @moorethanjustXResources Mentioned- Project Based Math Class Creator- Project Based Math Class TeacherDon’t forget your EXCLUSIVE listener coupon code: PODCAST for over 40% off each course!Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Today's episode brings together two powerful forces: project-based learning and the cutting-edge ChatGPT.  Listen in to  unveil the magic that happens when AI becomes your ally in math class planning.Today’s TopicsDig in to the Gold Standard Project Planner  Explore how ChatGPT enhances the pre-planning and active planning phases. Discover the power of AI in crafting essential questions, determining project products and events, mapping out project pathways, and creating project calendars seamlessly integrated with your curriculum.ChatGPT is an amazing companion to the Gold Standard Project Planner. Creating an AI project plan is a great way to get started with PBL-- Filling in gaps in your own knowledge and understanding and helping spark ideas and unlock creativity you may not have otherwise tapped into!  And you can see it ALL in action in the brand new module for Project Based Math Class Creator for an exclusive module on project planning using ChatGPT– on sale exclusively for podcast listeners using the coupon code PODCASTResources:- The Gold Standard Project Planner- Get a free PBL planner to use alongside ChatGPT sent straight to your email- Project Based Math Class MakeoverLet’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we're diving deep into the world of project-based learning (PBL). From demystifying PBL to today's practical steps, get ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on a transformative journey in your math classroom. We've got the keys to make math class real, relevant, and rigorous through PBL, so let's get started!Today’s Topics1. Setting the Foundation:- Kristen takes us on a quick journey, revisiting past episodes and connecting the dots between student engagement, PBL, and the 3Rs (real, relevant, rigorous). Learn why a strong math community is the cornerstone for PBL success.2. Choosing the Right Project:- Discover the art of choosing the perfect project, with insights on aligning topics with learning targets, personalizing projects for student engagement, and fostering collaboration to enhance the PBL experience.3. Planning and Implementation : - Kristen unveils her planning process, offering a unique approach to marry curriculum requirements with PBL. Explore the importance of defining goals, creating timelines, and assigning roles for a successful PBL implementation.4. Assessing and Reflecting:   - Learn smart strategies to assess individual content knowledge and make assessment a breeze. This is an exciting episode that will arm you with the essentials to kickstart your PBL journey. Remember, it's not just about teaching math; it's about creating an experience. Keep that PBL fire burning as your students embark on a transformative journey. Until next time, keep it real!ResourcesCheck out Project Based Math Class Creator to learn how to write and create your own PBL unit with an opportunity for Kristen's feedback. Explore Project Based Math Class Teacher to master the art of assessing students and systems to rock pbl in your classRead about tiEdutopia: Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

In this episode, we take our journey from recognizing the frustration of student disengagement to the exhilarating world of project-based learning (PBL). Join us as we demystify PBL, bridging the gap between theory and transforming your math classroom-- yes you heard that right! Project based learning and math go hand in hand.Today’s Topics Include What is Project-Based Learning?Busting Common Myths and MisconceptionsThe True Essence of PBLSuccess stories of project-based learning in the classroom from Project Based Math Class AlumniStay tuned for next week! Get a sneak peek into the next episode, where we dive into the practical steps of getting started with PBL in your math class.Related Resources:Project Based Math Class Creator- learn to create your own PBL unit for your math class and get feedback from KristenProject Based Math Class Teacher- systems to streamline PBL and skyrocket success with your PBL unit!Don't forget your coupon code PODCAST to get an exclusive discount on enrollment!Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

In this engaging episode titled "The 3Rs of Engagement: Real, Relevant, Rigorous Math Lessons," we embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of extraordinary teaching. Inside, we dive deep into the importance of keeping math instruction: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous, providing actionable strategies and insights for educators aiming to elevate student engagement.Today's Topics  - Importance of the 3Rs: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous elements as keys to unlocking profound student understanding.- Practical Implementation: Utilizing AI tools like teacher-tools.ai to transform word problems, and designing projects connecting with real-world challenges.- Maintaining Rigor: Balancing engagement with maintaining academic depth and complexity.Resources:- teachertoolsai.com  AI tools for transforming standard word problems into engaging, personalized puzzles.-Project Based Math Teacher Creator Course- Project Based Math Class Creator is your step by step guide to walk you through selecting the right content to connect your students and your standards, so you can create a project based learning experience that is real, relevant and rigorous. Ensuring you and your students are engaging with and mastering the mathematics in a meaningful and engaging way. Podcast members get a special discount with Coupon code: PODCASTLet’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

We're kicking off the New Year with some serious classroom mojo. In this episode, aptly titled "Connection is the Key to Student Engagement," we tackle the age-old conundrum of making math relatable and engaging for our students. We dive into the disconnect dilemma between curriculum standards and student interests, share real-life success stories, and provide actionable strategies to amp up that student engagement. Trust us, you won't want to miss these game-changing insights!Today's TopicsThe Disconnect Dilemma: Unpacking the glaring gap between standard curriculum and student relevance.The Power of Personal Connection: Highlighting transformative moments in Algebra 2 and actionable tips for making math relevant.Real-World Applications for YOUR students: Exploring connections to video games, art, and hands-on activities like spoon catapults.The Reality Check: Breaking down actionable steps to infuse relevance, student interests, and academic rigor into your lessons.Related Resources Mentioned:🎙 Episode 5 Creating Sticky Lessons: Dive deeper into making lessons "sticky" for your students. (Note: Check out Episode 5 for more on sticky lessons!)3Rs of Engagement: Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll explore the 3Rs in depth. (Hint: Real, Relevant, Rigorous!)Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

As we head back to the classroom after break, you may be thinking your classroom management needs a bit of a reset. Listen in to hear how you can combine the CHAMPS model with Capturing Kids Hearts to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that can manage itself! Recommended Resources:💗 Capturing Kids Hearts- learn more about Capturing Kids Hearts here🎧 Reflections on The Semester-- Kristen goes in to what changes she's making for the upcoming semester based on how her classroom ran in semester 1🛍 Behavior Management Classroom Bundle--Combining the best of classroom management techniques-- having CLEAR expectations with CHAMPS and co-created classroom norms with this social contract--this bundle is everything you need to manage behaviors effectively at the high school level!Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

We're featuring the best episodes of 2023 and kicking off with our most listen to episode this year: AI in Math Education! And it's no surprise because AI took the world by storm this year. Catch the replay here then binge these other AI episodes and articles from Kristen: 🎙Utilizing AI  as a Teaching Tool- guest interview with Dan Meyer on the Math Teachers Lounge Podcast 🎧Ep 14: Are you an AI Math Teacher?- on the Modern Math Teacher podcast👩🏻‍💻Using ChatGPT in Math Lesson Planning- Kristen's most recently featured article on Edutopia Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

In this lively episode of The Modern Math Teacher podcast, join Kristen Moore for a deep dive into year-end reflections and strategies to reboot your classroom for the new year. As the academic year winds down, Kristen shares her own reflections on what went well, surprising discoveries, and aspects that didn't quite hit the mark. She guides teachers through a quick three-question reflection process to facilitate easy and effective self-assessment. Moving beyond personal reflections, Kristen delves into the intricacies of planning, classroom management, and the student experience, offering valuable insights and actionable tips for improvement. Today's Topics:The importance of reflecting on your current experienceReflecting on planning, teaching and classroom managementThe importance of student feedback in the reflection processHow to make changes based on your reflectionsSimple 3 Step Reflection Questions1. What is One Thing That Went Well?2. What is One Thing That Surprised Me?3. What is One Thing That Flopped?Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Today, I'm sharing my best tips to get you ready to leave work at work so you can actually enjoy that break. Get ready to make the most of your well-deserved time off without the looming cloud of work! 🌟1.  Give yourself a Grading Day 📝💪   - Trust me, conquering that grading mountain in one swoop is the secret sauce for a worry-free holiday break.2. No Sunday Scaries, Only Sunday Serenity" 📅✨   - Invest a bit of time now to save yourself from the Sunday scaries later. Your future self will thank you for the strategic prep!3. Ready, Set, Roll into the New Term 🚀📚:   - Prep your first week back with military precision. Walk back into your classroom after break with confidence and flair.Ready to make your teaching life smoother than ever? 🌈 Share this episode with your math teacher bestie, and let's make the next semester our best one yet! Remember, a little prep now means a lot more joy later. 🎉Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen 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!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!