Best Math Podcasts (2025)

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The Universe Is Done With Us: How Knowledge Became Disposable—and Why That Might End Us 19:15

9h ago19:15

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What if the collapse isn’t coming—because it’s already here? In this episode, we tear the veil off the illusion of progress and ask the question no one in power dares whisper: Has humanity outlived its usefulness to the universe? From the fall of academic integrity to the rise of performative ignorance, from the loss of wonder to the death of virtu…

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Transform A Compliance-Driven Math PD Calendar Into Real Change 24:51

1d ago24:51

24:51

Math professional development is everywhere—but is it actually helping teachers grow? In this episode, we explore Jim Knight’s Outside-In and Inside-Out models of professional learning, diving into why traditional top-down math PD often fails to make an impact and what happens when teachers take the lead in their own learning. Learn how math PD can…

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#200 AI and Education – episode 2 (with James Radburn) 1:56:18

3d ago1:56:18

1:56:18

This is the second instalment in a series of episodes examining the role of AI in education. On this episode, I am joined by James Radburn. As you will hear, James has devoted considerable time to considering the positive benefits and pitfalls of AI in education. Today, after James shares three practical use cases of AI that all listeners can use, …

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How to Support All Students Without ‘Watering Down’ the Math: A Look At MTSS 37:42

5d ago37:42

37:42

Why Your Struggling Students Aren’t Catching Up—Even With Extra Help In this episode, we take a closer look at MTSS—Multi-Tiered System of Supports—through the lens of mathematics. While many schools have a clearer vision of what MTSS looks like in literacy, applying the same structure in math can be more complex. We unpack what Tier 1, Tier 2, and…

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You Bought a Math Curriculum Resource... Now What? 24:21

9d ago24:21

24:21

School districts often invest significant time and money into purchasing new math curriculum resources, but all too often, those materials end up collecting dust—or worse, being implemented in ways that dilute their impact. In this episode, we unpack what comes after the purchase. How do you move from adoption to actual transformation in the math c…

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Scientists Cooperate while Humanists Ruminate (EF, JP) 41:46

9d ago41:46

41:46

Back in 2021, John and Elizabeth sat down with Brandeis string theorist Albion Lawrence to discuss cooperation versus solitary study across disciplines. They sink their teeth into the question, “Why do scientists seem to do collaboration and teamwork better than other kinds of scholars and academics?” The conversation ranges from the merits of coll…

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S6E19 Misheard (Statistical) Lyrics: A Mixtape 45:32

10d ago45:32

45:32

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg have some serious fun with song lyrics they misunderstood at some point in their personal lives. They then use this as a thinly veiled excuse to explore some very basic statistical things that they have also misunderstood at some point in their professional lives. Along the way they discuss over-engineered fr…

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My War Against Algebra Tricks - A Math Mentoring Moment 44:40

12d ago44:40

44:40

Have you been relying on endless algebra flowcharts to nowhere? Are your students relying on tricks and shortcuts instead of truly understanding math? Are they seeing math as a set of disconnected procedures to apply and success comes when you figure out which procedure applies given a set of inputs? Whether you teach elementary or high school, the…

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Episode 2502: Discussing the Science of Math - Sarah Powell and Rachel Lambert 1:31:48

13d ago1:31:48

1:31:48

In this episode, Sam is joined by two separate guests. Sarah Powell (University of Texas) describes the origins and aims of the Science of Math efforts, and Rachel Lambert (University of California, Santa Barbara) shares some critiques and concerns about the Science of Math as it is currently instantiated. Introduction (0:00:00) Origins with Sarah …

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How To Lead Effective Math PLCs 27:05

16d ago27:05

27:05

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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#199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell) 48:24

16d ago48:24

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In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the 'Do Now' structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also touches on their upcoming Aussie tour, providing insig…

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Maximizing Your PLCs: Turning Collaboration into Real Impact 28:03

19d ago28:03

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Support or Setback? The Hidden Cost of Front-Loading Support for Math Teachers 15:32

23d ago15:32

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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S6E18 Count Variables 42:24

25d ago42:24

42:24

In today’s episode Patrick and Greg talk about outcomes that are count variables: when you need to worry about them and what you can do about them within your analytical models. Along the way they also mention: Bela Lugosi, Vlad the Impaler, Patrick the Poker, Count Chocula, Count von Count, drunken bar brawls, secret distributions, K!, bio breaks,…

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How To Prepare For Your Upcoming Standardized Math Test & Reduce Unwanted Pressure 27:47

26d ago27:47

27:47

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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How Useful Are Pacing Guides in Math Instruction? Balancing Alignment and Autonomy 34:48

1M ago34:48

34:48

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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The Real Magic Behind Math Talk Success In Your Classroom 31:01

1M ago31:01

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Instructional Recipes For Teaching Math 39:10

1M ago39:10

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Grace Lindsay, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain" (Bloomsbury, 2021) 51:54

1M ago51:54

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Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain (Bloomsbury, 2021) provides a multifaceted and approachable introduction to theoretical neuroscience. It discusses some major topics of the field, including both the milestones from their history and the currently open questions. It's accessible …

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#198 AI and Education – episode 1 (with Neil Almond) 2:10:23

1M ago2:10:23

2:10:23

I hope this will be the first of a series of episodes investigating AI's role in education. Specifically, I am interested in how AI can save teachers time, help them do their jobs better, or ideally both. I am also interested in the role AI may play in the future in acting as an intelligent 1-to-1 tutor for our students. So, in this first conversat…

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S6E17 Age-Period-Cohort Analysis 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore both the challenges and the opportunities of age-period-cohort analysis when trying to understand the complexities of human behavior over time. Along the way they also discuss bachelor night, Dave Brubeck, pay phones, street lights, global nuclear war, lazy thinking, I'm not a crook, biking to grandma…

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Feminist Deconstruction of Science 17:48

1M ago17:48

17:48

The feminist movement in science is forming a dynamic restructuring and challenging privileged and elitist enclaves.

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The Key to Understanding Fractions and Algebraic Thinking 25:53

1M ago25:53

25:53

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Why Math Coaching Might Not Be Sticking (And What to Do About It) 25:47

1M ago25:47

25:47

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Math Rules That Expire: Rethinking Math Tricks & Shortcuts for Long-Term Understanding 31:47

2M ago31:47

31:47

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Why Your Math PD Isn't Sticking (And What to Do About It) 18:55

2M ago18:55

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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S6E16 Correspondence Analysis 46:41

2M ago46:41

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick shine a flashlight on correspondence analysis and find that this is an extraordinarily cool yet often neglected method similar to factor analysis but applied to nominal contingency tables. Along the way they also discuss online personality tests, marital therapy, modern antibiotics, the Newlywed Game, grand s…

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Building Thinking Classrooms: Finding the Right Balance 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement p…

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#197 Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell) 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

This is the third in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on the choice of content, and what students do whilst working on the Do Now. As ever, we go super deep. So, I hope people enjoy it. Show-notes: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/l…

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How To Design Large-Scale PD For Math Improvement: When is it Worth the Investment? 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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What is Time? 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

In this episode of Breaking Math, Autumn and Andrew Novick delve into the intricate world of timekeeping, exploring the significance of precise time measurement in modern technology. They discuss the evolution from traditional atomic clocks to cutting-edge optical clocks, the critical role of time in various industries, and the implications of time…

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Beyond Think-Pair-Share: Practical Teaching Moves To Enhance Meaningful Mathematical Discourse 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Too Many Math Initiatives, Not Enough Impact - How One District Found Focus & Results 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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What is Measurement? 7:12

2M ago7:12

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Summary This episode of Breaking Math explores the fundamental concept of measurement, its importance in daily life, and the necessity for standardized units. The discussion highlights the role of the International System of Units (SI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in maintaining measurement accuracy. It also touches…

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S6E15 Loglinear Models: Someone Should Have Told You 40:08

2M ago40:08

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In this week’s episode Greg and Patrick talk about loglinear models as a clever method to deconstruct the potential dependencies among two or more categorical variables. Along the way, they also discuss Children of the Corn, Mr. Magoo glasses, tighty whities, Fogo de Chão, blinded by hand soap, logarithms as drug mules, Euler Euler Euler, conspirac…

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How To Group Students In Math Class: Similar Abilities or Mixed Abilities in Math Classrooms? 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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The Five-Why Framework For Decision Making in Math Leadership & Education 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Are you a math leader struggling to create meaningful math improvement plans that actually make a difference in your schools? In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, we sit down with Blaine McInosh, a Divisional Mathematics Support Teacher from the Winnipeg School Division who has partnered with our District Improvement Prog…

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Hitting Refresh In Your Math Classroom: How To Create The Right Conditions For Math Success 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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How To Create Math Impact and Avoid Teacher Burnout 27:01

3M ago27:01

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Schools are caught between too much pressure (think: endless monitoring, weaponized data, and stressed-out teachers) and too much support with zero urgency (a.k.a. “We’ll get to it someday”). And let’s be real—sometimes, it feels like there’s neither pressure nor support, just a vague hope that things will magically improve. In this episode, we exp…

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S6E14 Factor Rotation: But is it Art? 42:57

3M ago42:57

42:57

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick invoke the very personal interpretation of modern art as a framework for thinking about the exceedingly cool topic of rotation in exploratory factor analysis. Along the way they also discuss Venice Beach, haystacks, drug fronts, being insufferable, ignoramuses, .22's and stop signs, weak pivots, honking facto…

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Shifting From Textbook Teacher to Responsive Teacher Through Formative Assessment 41:51

3M ago41:51

41:51

Are you struggling to help students who seem years behind their classmates catch up in math? This episode dives into a practical, step-by-step approach for using targeted, small-group instruction to close gaps quickly guided by formative assessment—so you can ensure every student feels confident and capable in your math classroom. We speak with Jac…

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It’s Not Just About the Math Curriculum: Turning Math Routines Into Real Results 27:16

3M ago27:16

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Are you a K-12 math coordinator looking for ways to spark genuine, productive discourse among students and teachers instead of just “covering” the curriculum? If you’re eager to move beyond the checklists and pacing guides and ensure your teachers truly embrace strategies like student-to-student discussions, this episode will help you strengthen yo…

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Karenleigh A. Overmann, "The Material Origin of Numbers: Insights from the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East" (Gorgias Press, 2024) 10:50

3M ago10:50

10:50

What are numbers, and where do they come from? Based on her groundbreaking study of material devices used for counting in the Ancient Near East, Karenleigh Overmann proposes a novel answer to these timeless questions. Tune in as we talk with Karenleigh Overmann about her book, The Material Origin of Numbers: Insights from the Archaeology of the Anc…

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How To Prepare For Parent-Teacher Interviews for Math Success 22:03

3M ago22:03

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Challenging Math Coaching Relationships 31:13

3M ago31:13

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As a math coach, building relationships with teachers is critical to fostering meaningful growth and collaboration. But what happens when a math coaching partnership becomes stagnant or even toxic? In this episode, we tackle the delicate topic of ending a math coaching relationship when it’s no longer productive. We'll explore signs that it’s time …

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S6E13 Group Codes in GLM: Dummy and Dummier 45:47

3M ago45:47

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about group coding approaches, like dummy variables and effect code variables, for helping to analyze group differences within the larger general linear model. Along they way they also discuss hacking up a lung, made for audio faces, walking pneumonia, putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet, cards in your sp…

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Harnessing Feedback in Math Class: How to Make Assessment Work for You and Your Students 46:34

3M ago46:34

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Beyond the Helper Zone: Strategies for Sustainable Math Coaching Impact 23:30

3M ago23:30

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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Loo…

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Episode 2501: Alan Schoenfeld - career in math education (problem solving, assessment, models of teaching, and math wars) 1:25:34

3M ago1:25:34

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Alan Schoenfeld from the University of California, Berkeley, discusses his career in mathematics education research. Alan's professional webpage Alan's Google Scholar page List of episodes

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They’re Not Engaged! What Should I Do? - A Math Mentoring Moment 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Struggling to get your math students genuinely engaged and confident—without relying on the same old worksheets? In this mentoring moment episode, you’ll discover how a fellow high school teacher will restructure her lessons and rethink classroom culture to help students conquer math anxiety and develop true problem-solving skills—so you can do the…

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