Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students.
Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings?
Over the last 19 years, Kyle and Jon, the founders of MakeMathMoments.com have been engaging students, teachers, and district program leaders with effective mathematics pedagogy, accessible resources, and inspiring learning environments in K-12 math classrooms.
Now, in this podcast they coach you – K-12 classroom teachers and district leaders of mathematics through a 6 step plan that cultivates and fosters your mathematics program like a strong, healthy and balanced tree.
If you master the 6 parts of an effective mathematics program, the impact you have on students or teachers will grow and reach far and wide.
Every week, you’ll hear insight from practicing classroom teachers and leaders in math education so you’ll get the feedback, guidance, and fresh ideas you need to stop feeling overwhelmed, gain back your confidence, and inspire the students and fellow teachers you serve to enjoy the beauty of mathematics once again.
Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180
How can we engage our students for the entire class with grade level content? Puzzles aligned to grade level standards is one answer.
In this episode we speak with Gordon Hamilton from Mathpickle.com who designs mathematical puzzles for K-12 classrooms.
Stick with us and you’ll learn How to use puzzles to teach grade level standards, how to challenge students who tend to move through problems faster than others, and why games are important for mathematical thinking.
You’ll Learn:
- How to challenge students who complete “the work” early.
- How to use puzzles to teach grade level standards;
- Where do I find gems to use in my math class;
- How to use a puzzle in my math class that can be used for all grade levels;
- How you can use the content standards to focus on the practice standards;
- How you can use puzzles to create math moments in our classroom;
- Why games are important for mathematical thinking;
Resources:
Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!
https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/
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