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Maximizing Your PLCs: Turning Collaboration into Real Impact
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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
Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units
Are your Math PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) or teacher collaboration meetings feeling unproductive? Do they often turn into extra prep time or casual check-ins rather than meaningful discussions that drive student learning? In this episode, we dive into how to reclaim and refocus your Math PLCs so they become a powerful force for improving math instruction. From defining the facilitator’s role to structuring meetings for maximum impact, we’ll share practical strategies to ensure collaboration leads to better student outcomes. If you’re ready to transform your PLCs into high-impact learning spaces, this episode is for you!
Key Takeaways:
- Shift from informal meetings to intentional, goal-driven collaboration focused on student learning.
- Ensure facilitators, teachers, and leadership teams have clear expectations to maximize efficiency.
- Implement a predictable meeting structure with data analysis, lesson planning, and instructional reflection.
- Focus discussions on instructional strategies and student outcomes rather than just operational tasks.
- Encourage open dialogue, shared decision-making, and accountability to ensure continuous improvement.
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Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.
Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.
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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.
367 episodes
Manage episode 475609846 series 2471185
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
Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units
Are your Math PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) or teacher collaboration meetings feeling unproductive? Do they often turn into extra prep time or casual check-ins rather than meaningful discussions that drive student learning? In this episode, we dive into how to reclaim and refocus your Math PLCs so they become a powerful force for improving math instruction. From defining the facilitator’s role to structuring meetings for maximum impact, we’ll share practical strategies to ensure collaboration leads to better student outcomes. If you’re ready to transform your PLCs into high-impact learning spaces, this episode is for you!
Key Takeaways:
- Shift from informal meetings to intentional, goal-driven collaboration focused on student learning.
- Ensure facilitators, teachers, and leadership teams have clear expectations to maximize efficiency.
- Implement a predictable meeting structure with data analysis, lesson planning, and instructional reflection.
- Focus discussions on instructional strategies and student outcomes rather than just operational tasks.
- Encourage open dialogue, shared decision-making, and accountability to ensure continuous improvement.
Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!
Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.
Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.
Take the assessment
Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.
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