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Free 4-Part Video Course
Just like you, we’re frustrated with how easily students in math class give up when solving unfamiliar problems. We want to help our students as much as we can, just like you do. Join Kyle & Jon in this 4-part video series to learn how to build resilient problem solvers.
Online Teaching
Plan lessons for online remote learning that apply the Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework to Spark Curiosity, Fuel Sense Making, and Ignite Teacher Moves.
Download The Guidebook
Just like you, we’re frustrated with how easily students in math class give up when solving unfamiliar problems. We want to help our students as much as we can, just like you do. Join Kyle & Jon in this 4-part video series to learn how to build resilient problem solvers.
Starting The School Year
The First Week of School is supposed to be exciting, fun, and a great way to build a positive classroom culture that will promote a productive disposition towards mathematics.
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5 Key Considerations for Unlocking Impactful Professional Development For K-12 Math Educators
K-12 Math Coaches, Coordinators and leaders
Learn 5 Key Considerations for Unlocking Impactful Professional Development For K-12 Math Educators.
So that teachers engage, adopt, and implement effective teaching practices that drive student improvement.
Two Components You’re Missing For Consistent Math Teaching Strategy Adoption
If you’re looking for consistent adoption and implementation of effective teaching strategies in mathematics ensure you have these 2 pieces in place.
How This Math Leader Stopped Firefighting and Started Leading: A Simple Change For Math Improvement
Are you letting the fires run your schedule, or are you protecting time for the things that will truly make a difference by the end of the year?
Your Priorities In Your Math PD Program May Need Shifting
Often, we focus on resources and structures rather than the actual goals and outcomes we aim to achieve.
Ohio School District sees improved test scores & improved student perseverance after refocusing their math action plan.
Learn how an Ohio school district with declining math test scores changed their program and saw increased results.
Commitment Cards: A Strategy for Mathematics Coaches
By integrating commitment cards into weekly PLC meetings, teachers can articulate and share their professional development goals, creating a supportive environment that encourages growth and accountability.
A Framework For Coaching Math Teachers
When planning the rollout of your district’s math program to teachers, coaches, and administrators, creating a unified vision for mathematics is essential. Are you ensuring to include a framework that builds capacity for math teachers?
7 Questions For Coaching Math Teachers
Learn effective math coaching using 7 strategic questions to help teachers identify and address their challenges, enhancing their professional growth and classroom performance.
Staying Aligned: Essential Strategies Toolkit for Math Coordinators and Coaches
Staying focused and aligned with our initial goals is a vital aspect of our roles as math coordinators, coaches, or administrators. Learn insights and tools that are instrumental in maintaining focus throughout the school year.
Math Teacher Mindset Shifts Before Instructional Shifts?
Should we always shift math teacher mindsets before we shift their pedagogical practice? Is this a prerequisite?
The Meal Kit Strategy: Providing Scope & Sequence Scripts in Math Class
How much script is too much script in the math class? Navigating effective balance between guidance and independence is critical.
Avoiding The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Math Education: Lessons Learned From Being Scammed Online
How can we avoid the sunk cost fallacy in our mathematics planning, support, and in our classrooms.
Creating “Buy-In” For Effective Math Teaching
How can we create “buy-in” for effective math teaching? Getting math teachers “on-board” is the biggest barrier to improved student results.
How Can We Get Math Teachers To Do The Right Kind Of Thinking?
How can we help our math teachers do the necessary thinking so they can teach flexibly in a robust classroom environment?
Two Components Necessary For Coaching Math Teachers
Why do math teachers resist change? Here’s two components that all leaders need to consider when coaching math teachers.
Who Is The Elf On The Shelf In Math Class?
Why is teaching and learning math so hard? Mathematical Thinking is at the core of why teachers struggle to teach math and students struggle to learn math.
Teaching & Learning Math Is Hard. Here’s Why…
Why is teaching and learning math so hard? Mathematical Thinking is at the core of why teachers struggle to teach math and students struggle to learn math.
Math Leaders Need Support To Do Their Work Effectively
Why do school districts focus so much funding on math professional development for teachers, but not mathematics leaders?