January 2024

  • 97: 6 Ways to Love Teaching Math

    In my 3rd year of teaching, I taught first and second grade. There were so many behavior problems such as kids rolling on the carpet, having fits, peeing their pants, asking to get water or go to the bathroom just to get out of the classroom, yelling out, refusing to do their work…. NO ONE […]

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  • 95: How Black History Leaders Can Help Our Students Feel Seen

    We work tirelessly to ensure our students feel safe to take risks in our math classroom communities. But to achieve that safety, our students need to be fully seen for who they truly are. By using the words of Black Mathematicians and other diverse math leaders we can empower and inspire our students to feel […]

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  • 94: 3 Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 in Building Your Math Community

    Are you ready to start 2024 as the year to bring THINKING and sense making to your math classroom? Building a community is essential for building thinking classrooms. Let’s discuss the 3 mistakes I want you to avoid in 2024 as you build your math community. In This Episode about Building Your Math Community: Why […]

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  • 93: Peter Liljedahl: Two Strategies for Consolidation

    On Today’s Episode about Strategies for Consolidation: Meet Peter Lilijedahl, Author of Building Thinking Classrooms Peter Liljedahl is an educator and researcher known for his significant contributions to the field of mathematics education, particularly in the development of “Building Thinking Classrooms.” With a passion for fostering deep mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, Peter Liljedahl has […]

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