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

🎧 What if AI could save you hours of planning each week? AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, no-stress ways to start using AI in your math classroom right now.We’ll explore how to: ✨ Use AI to simplify lesson planning and create scaffolded materials ✨ Boost student support and error analysis using Chat AI tools like Mathway ✨ Instantly generate real-world math problems based on your students’ names and interests ✨ Try a quick, AI-powered activity with a real-world datasetIf you’ve been hearing the buzz about AI in education and wondering how to actually use it as a math teacher, this episode is your beginner-friendly guide!💻 Resources & Links Mentioned:Free AI in Math Cheat Sheet – My 25 favorite AI tools + quick-start promptsSnorkl – Formative feedback tool for studentsMath Teachers Guide to AI🎯 Your challenge this week: Try just ONE new AI tool from the cheat sheet and report back in our Facebook group—The Modern Math Teachers Project!Until next time, Keep experimenting with AI for you and your students, and as always… keep it real.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!

🎧 Have you ever thought about trying something new in your classroom but worried about the timing? Spring might be your perfect opportunity to experiment with project-based learning (PBL)! In this episode, I’ll show you why the final stretch of the school year is actually the best time to dip your toes into PBL—and exactly how to do it without the overwhelm.I’ll walk you through: ✨ Why spring is the sweet spot for trying PBL ✨ 3 low-risk, high-engagement ways to start today ✨ How to tweak one lesson this month into a mini project ✨ My favorite beginner-friendly projects: Stained Glass, Going Viral, and Rockets!If you’ve ever wondered: 🔎 What is PBL? 🔎 What are some PBL ideas that actually work? 🔎 How can I start project based learning without overhauling everything? This episode is for YOU.🛠 Resources & Links Mentioned:Stained Glass Project (Linear Equation Project)Going Viral (Exponential Function Project)Rockets (Quadratic Function Project) Gold Standard Project Planner📢 Want to share your project? Post it in our Facebook Group: The Modern Math Teachers Project, or text me directly—let’s celebrate your wins!Until next time, Keep engaging those students, keep trying new things, and as always… keep it real.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!

Wish you had more time to personalize lessons, create engaging activities, and support all learners—without adding hours to your prep? AI might just be the tool you need.In this episode, we’re breaking down three powerful ways AI can help with lesson planning and differentiation. Whether you're brand new to AI or already testing it in your classroom, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to save time, enhance instruction, and better support students.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why AI is a time-saving tool (not a shortcut!) for teachers.✔️ Three simple ways to use AI for lesson planning and differentiation.✔️ How the CRAFT Prompting Framework helps you get better AI-generated content.💡 Key Takeaway: AI won’t replace teachers, but teachers who use AI effectively can streamline lesson planning, personalize instruction, and free up time to focus on student learning.Resources Mentioned:📄 AI Tools for Math Teachers Ultimate Cheat Sheet & Guide – Get my CRAFT framework and best AI prompts for math instruction.🎓 AI in Education Training for Math Teachers – Learn how to use AI to save time and improve instruction.✨ If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow teacher who wants to simplify their lesson planning!🎧 Enjoyed the episode?✅ Share it with a fellow teacher who’s curious (or skeptical!) about AI.✅ Leave a review—it helps more math educators find the podcast!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!

Feeling the mid-semester slump? You’re not alone! March is that tricky time of year when energy dips, students get distracted, and classroom routines start slipping. But the good news? A simple spring reset can help bring back structure, engagement, and momentum for the rest of the school year. 🌱In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why spring fatigue is real and how to shake it off-- like Taylor.✔️ Simple strategies to refresh your classroom without adding stress.✔️ Small shifts that can boost engagement and make teaching feel easier.💡 Key Takeaway: A small reset now can help make the last few months of school way more manageable—it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, just intentional.Resources Mentioned:📚Moore than Just X TpT Store – Find ready-to-go activities and projects to keep your classroom fresh and engaging📝 Classroom Management Resources – Tools to help you reset routines and re-energize your students ✨ If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow teacher who needs a classroom refresh!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!

AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "This is just Mathway for English teachers." But after hearing how my colleagues were using AI in creative and time-saving ways, I decided to give it a shot—and I was blown away.So today, we’re cutting through the noise to talk about what’s hype vs. what actually helps when it comes to AI in math education. 🚀In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why AI is already changing math education—whether we’re ready or not.✔️ What AI can’t do (spoiler: It won’t replace teachers!).✔️ Practical ways to use AI for lesson planning, differentiation, and real-time lesson tweaks.💡 Key Takeaway: AI isn’t a shortcut or a replacement for real teaching, but it can help lighten the load, support differentiation, and make planning more efficient—if you know how to use it.Resources Mentioned:➡️ AI Tools for Math Teachers Ultimate Cheat Sheet & Guide (Includes the CRAFT framework for lesson design!)➡️ Stay tuned for my upcoming AI training for math teachers—details coming soon!✨ Let’s make AI work for us—not against us.🎧 Enjoyed the episode?✅ Share it with a fellow teacher who’s curious (or skeptical!) about AI.✅ Leave a review—it helps more math educators find the podcast!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!

🏀What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets?March is one of the best times of the year to bring real-world connections into your math classroom. From buzzer-beaters to bracket predictions, major sporting events like the college basketball tournament in March to provide the perfect opportunity to hook students, spark curiosity, and make learning more relevant.In this episode, we’re diving into how to capitalize on current events like March Madness ™ to create engaging, hands-on math experiences. Plus, I’ll introduce my brand-new March Basketball Madness project, where Geometry and Algebra 2 students apply right triangle trig skills to analyze basketball shot angles and court layouts!In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why leveraging current events can make math more engaging and meaningful.✔️ Different ways to bring College Basketball into your classroom—from data talks to hands-on activities.✔️ How my March Basketball Madness project helps students apply trigonometry in a real-world setting.💡 Key Takeaway: Tying math to what’s happening in the world—whether sports, awards season, or trending topics—keeps students engaged and makes concepts more accessible and exciting!Resources Mentioned:🏀 March Basketball Madness Project – A hands-on way for Geometry & Algebra 2 students to apply right triangle trig to real-world basketball shots.📊 Basketball-Themed Warm-Ups – Daily warm-ups focusing on probability & statistics in basketball.Get them both at my TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/moore-than-just-x✨ Loved this episode? Share it with a fellow teacher who wants to bring real-world math into their classroom!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!

February is the month of love, and we’re asking: Can you set high expectations and still be the teacher your students love and trust? Spoiler alert: You absolutely can! In this episode, we’re diving into how balancing meaningful relationships with rigorous instruction leads to student engagement and success in the math classroom.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why relationships are the foundation of a thriving classroom culture.✔️ How to pair rigor with care to boost engagement and help students succeed.✔️ Practical strategies to build relationships and implement meaningful, challenging tasks.💡 Key Takeaway: It’s not either-or! Relationships and rigor go hand in hand to create a classroom culture where students feel supported, challenged, and ready to grow.Resources Mentioned:➡️ Quick Interest Survey for Building Relationships➡️ Membership Resources for Simplified Lesson Planning✨ Let’s create a classroom culture that thrives—together!🎧 Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a fellow teacher who loves actionable ideas.Leave a review—it helps more educators find the podcast!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!

Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets them thinking critically right from the start.In this episode, we’ll explore:✔️ Why warm-ups are essential for focus and engagement.✔️ Five practical bell ringer ideas to energize your math class.✔️ A simple, bonus warm-up strategy you can implement tomorrow—even if you’re short on prep time!💡 Key Takeaway: Warm-ups aren’t just time fillers—they’re powerful tools that build routine, reinforce skills, and spark curiosity.Resources Mentioned:➡️ Word Problem of the Day Warm-Ups on TpT✨ Ready-to-go warm-up resources are available now to simplify your planning and engage your students!🎧 Enjoy the episode?Share it with a fellow teacher who loves fresh, actionable ideas for the classroom.Leave a review—it helps more educators find the podcast!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!

Presidents’ Day isn’t just a time to reflect on leadership—it’s a perfect opportunity to connect math to history and civic engagement! In this episode, we’re diving into cross-curricular connections that bring real-world math into your classroom.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why integrating math with history deepens student understanding.✔️ How my Election Project engages students with data analysis, probability, and civic themes.✔️ Simple Presidents’ Day activities that tie math to real-world events—even if you don’t grab the full project!💡 Key Takeaway: Cross-curricular lessons, like those tied to elections and Presidents’ Day, engage students by showing them how math connects to the real world.Resources Mentioned:➡️ Election Project on TpT✨ Don’t miss your chance to bring Presidents’ Day to life in your math classroom!🎧 Love the episode?Share it with a colleague who loves innovative teaching ideas.Leave a review—it helps more educators find the podcast!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!

Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real, relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the biggest cultural events of the year! 🙌In this episode, we’ll cover:✔️ Why real-world math matters and how it transforms engagement in your classroom.✔️ How sports-themed lessons (like the Super Bowl Project) tie into math concepts like probability, stats, and graphing.✔️ Actionable ideas you can use tomorrow to connect math to sports—even if you don’t grab the resource!💡 Key Takeaway: Lean into current events and trending topics to help students find the relevance of math in their lives. Whether it’s a full project, warm-up routine, or student-driven data collection, the goal is to show your students that math is everywhere!Resources Mentioned:➡️ Football Project on TpT➡️ Football-Themed Warm-Ups on TpT✨ Don’t miss your chance to grab these resources on sale this week only!🎧 Love the episode?Share it with a fellow teacher who loves real-world math ideas.Leave a quick review—it helps more educators find the podcast!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!