Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and math education expert empowers middle and high school math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and more student-centered practices to boost engagement in their classrooms. Teaching math has never been this fun! Whether you're a math teacher newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode that's sure to start ...
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#96 Fun Math Activities To Get out and Enjoy the Spring Weather
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8:14Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 What if you could take math outside and still hit your learning goals? Say goodbye to packets and hello to sunshine ☀️—because spring is the perfect time to take your math lessons outdoors without sacrificing rigor. In this episode, I’m sharing two of my favorite math project…
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#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love
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11:46Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 What if your next math review or intro lesson didn’t feel like a worksheet… but like a real, creative challenge your students couldn’t wait to do? If spring fever has hit your classroom, it’s time to switch gears and bring in hands-on math activities that are engaging, meanin…
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#94 Unlocking AI for Math Teachers: Easy Ways to Start Today
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9:46Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 What if AI could save you hours of planning each week? AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, no-stress ways to start using AI in your math classroom right now. We’ll explore how to: ✨ Use AI to simplify lesson planning an…
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#93 Spring into Something New: Why Now is the Best Time to Try PBL
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9:34Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 Have you ever thought about trying something new in your classroom but worried about the timing? Spring might be your perfect opportunity to experiment with project-based learning (PBL)! In this episode, I’ll show you why the final stretch of the school year is actually the b…
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#92: 3 Ways AI Can Help with Lesson Planning and Differentiation
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13:41Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Wish you had more time to personalize lessons, create engaging activities, and support all learners—without adding hours to your prep? AI might just be the tool you need. In this episode, we’re breaking down three powerful ways AI can help with lesson planning and differentiati…
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#91 Spring Reset: Simple Teaching Strategies to Re-Energize Your Classroom
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13:07Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Feeling the mid-semester slump? You’re not alone! March is that tricky time of year when energy dips, students get distracted, and classroom routines start slipping. But the good news? A simple spring reset can help bring back structure, engagement, and momentum for the rest of…
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#90 AI in Math Education: What’s Hype vs. What Actually Helps?
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16:08Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔 When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "This is just Mathway for English teachers." But after hearing how my colleagues were using AI in creative and time-saving way…
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#89: March Math Madness in the Classroom🏀
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16:10Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🏀What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets? March is one of the best times of the year to bring real-world connections into your math classroom. From buzzer-beaters to bracket predictions, major spor…
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#88: Rigor + Relationships = Student Engagement
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11:11Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! February is the month of love, and we’re asking: Can you set high expectations and still be the teacher your students love and trust? Spoiler alert: You absolutely can! In this episode, we’re diving into how balancing meaningful relationships with rigorous instruction leads to …
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#87: Winning Warm-Ups: Easy Bell Ringers to Energize Your Math Class
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10:47Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets them thinking critically right from the start. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✔️ Why wa…
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#86: Presidents Day Projects: Connecting Math to History 🇺🇸📊
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9:11Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Presidents’ Day isn’t just a time to reflect on leadership—it’s a perfect opportunity to connect math to history and civic engagement! In this episode, we’re diving into cross-curricular connections that bring real-world math into your classroom. In this episode, you’ll learn: …
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#85: Real-World Math at the Big Game: The Football Championship Project 🏈📊
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10:40Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real, relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the biggest cultural events of the year! 🙌 In this episode, we’ll cover: ✔️ Why real-world math …
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#84 Transforming Classrooms to Meet Every Learner’s Needs with Rob Barnett
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42:10Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Rob Barnett, a former teacher, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), and author of the brand-new book Meet Every Learner’s Needs. Rob has dedicated his career to empowering educators with practical strategies to unlock the f…
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#83 Using AI to Engage Students Beyond the Classroom
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12:25Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Want to make math feel relevant? In this episode, Kristen shares tips for connecting math lessons to students’ lives and interests. Plus, learn how to use AI tools to find real-world examples and data to bring into your classroom! 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why real-world connections…
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#82 Classroom Management Strategy Reset for Second Semester
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10:58Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Is your classroom ready for the second semester? This episode dives into CHAMPS strategies to help you reset routines, reestablish expectations, and create a positive learning environment. Plus, discover how AI tools can make classroom management easier than ever! 💡 What You’ll…
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#81 New Year, New Goals: Simple Goal Setting Classroom Activities
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10:58Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Start the new year with intentionality! In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help teachers and students set meaningful goals for 2025. From reflecting on last semester to using AI tools for organization, this episode is packed with actionable tips. 💡 What You’ll Learn:…
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🏆BEST OF 2024: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking
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19:44Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 51: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking 🎉 Back by popular demand, this episode blew up in 2024, and we’re bringing it back to give you all the tools to level up your Thinking Classroom! Whether you’re diving int…
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🏆BEST OF 2024: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips
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12:46Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 🎉 We’re bringing back one of your absolute favorites from 2024! This episode topped the charts because you loved the actionable strategies and clear structure ideas to mak…
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Ep 78: Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January
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9:19Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the semester and prepare for a fresh start in January. ✨ In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help you and your students reflect on progress, reset your cl…
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Ep 77: Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students
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8:49Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students Feeling the pressure of semester exams? 📝 In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite tips to help teachers and students prepare for exams with confidence and less stress. Learn how to run effective review sessions…
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Ep 76: The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands on Math Activity
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8:54Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands-On Math Activity Bring holiday cheer into your math classroom with the Gift Wrap Challenge! 🎁 In this episode, Kristen shares how this hands-on activity engages students with real-world math during the holiday season. Learn how to use this fun…
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Ep 75: Managing Classroom Energy and Behavior During the Holiday Season
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9:43Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holidays right around the corner, keeping classroom behavior on track can feel like a challenge! 🎄 In this episode, Kristen shares practical strategies to manage classroom energy and maintain a positive learning environment during the busiest time…
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Ep 74: Inclusively Celebrating Winter Holidays in Your Math Classroom
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8:55Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Inside the Episode The winter holidays are here, and it’s time to celebrate! 🎄 But how can we bring the holiday spirit into our math classrooms in a way that’s inclusive and respectful of all students? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares practical strat…
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Ep 73: Easy Real-World Math Applications for the Busy Season
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9:33Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holiday season in full swing, it can be hard to keep students engaged and focused. 🎄 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares easy real-world math applications that require minimal prep but keep students learning! From budgeting …
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Ep 72: Surviving the Holiday Season in the Classroom: Simple Strategies for Success
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15:48Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✨The holiday season is here, and we know how hectic it can get in the classroom! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing simple classroom strategies that will help you stay on top of things and enjoy the season. From managing classroom energy to adding festive f…
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Ep 71: The Power of Reflection: How to Use Exit Tickets Effectively
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10:09Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re diving deep into one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for any math teacher: exit tickets. If you’re looking for a quick, effective way to check for understanding and gather valuable insights about your students, this epis…
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Ep 70: Using the Election in Math Class: Engage Students with Real-World Data
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9:36Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re talking about how you can make math relevant and exciting by integrating election data into your algebra lessons. With the upcoming 2024 election, there’s no better time to show students how mathematical concepts can be used to …
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Episode #69: Controversial Conversations with Julianna Tapper
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37:39Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this exciting episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we dive into some of the most debated topics in math education with Juliana Tapper, author of the upcoming book Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention. Juliana shares her insights on when direct instruction is not just effective—but…
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Ep 68: Rock your Parent Teacher Conferences + Open House
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10:59Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Are you ready to make the most of parent-teacher conferences and open house this fall? 🍁 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing my top tips to help you feel prepared and confident! 🔑 Learn how to use a pre-conference reflection form to keep conferences focused …
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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Are you ready to foster a growth mindset in your math classroom? 🎯 In this episode, we break down Jo Boaler’s top strategies for encouraging students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and develop effective problem-solving skills. 🧠✨ What you'll learn: The true meaning…
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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Welcome to The Modern Math Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to bring the 8 Mathematical Practices into your everyday math lessons. These practices are the key to helping students think like mathematicians, and we’ve got practical tips to make them a seamless…
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Ep 65: Get them Talking! Boosting Student Engagement with Discourse
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11:09Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful strategy for increasing student engagement: mathematical discourse. If you’ve ever struggled to get your students talking about math, this episode is for you! I’ll be sharing practical tips on how to use the 5 Practices for Orche…
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Ep 64: Project Based Learning without the Overwhelm
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12:02Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Today, we’re tackling a topic that can truly transform your classroom—Project-Based Learning (PBL). If the idea of PBL feels daunting, don’t worry! In this episode, I’m breaking it down into simple, manageable steps so you can start incorporating PBL into your lessons without f…
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Ep 63: Engaging Students with Real World Math Applications
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11:33Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to every math teacher’s heart—engaging students with real-world math applications. We’ve all heard the classic, “When am I ever going to need this?” question, and today, I’m here to give you the tools to answer that in a way …
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Ep 62: Build Positive Classroom Culture with a Social Contract
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12:06Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today’s episode, Kristen Moore breaks down the essentials of creating a positive classroom culture. From setting clear expectations to co-creating norms and establishing a social contract, this episode is packed with tips to help you foster a supportive, respectful, and coll…
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Ep 61: Classroom Management Strategies for a Successful School Year
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21:55Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this episode, we continue our back-to-school series with a focus on effective classroom management strategies. We’ll explore how to set up clear classroom rules, routines, and procedures to ensure a productive and positive learning environment. Drawing insights from renowned…
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Ep 60: Start with Success: Planning for the First Week of School
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16:21Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the essential strategies you need to set your students up for success during the first week of school. From setting clear expectations and practicing routines to easing into math content with low-floor tasks, we’ve got you covered. I’ll s…
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Ep 59: Classroom Decor + Design for a Productive Math Classroom
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21:05Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this week's episode, we kick off our back-to-school series by focusing on setting up your classroom for success. Join Kristen Moore as she shares essential tips on organizing your teacher workspace, arranging student desks, and creating an engaging overall classroom feel. Wh…
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Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips
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13:31Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Discover how a consistent class structure can transform your teaching and reduce student anxiety. Welcome to another episode of The Modern Math Teacher podcast! In today's episode, Kristen Moore dives into the importance of consistency in classroom cadence and how it can transf…
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Ep 57: Fitting It All In: Balancing Effective Teaching Practices
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11:05Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Don’t let overwhelm stop you from integrating new innovative and effective teaching practices in your math classroom. In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of "fitting it all in" when it comes to integrating various effective teaching practices in your classroom. We und…
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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Welcome back to Poolside PD! Today, we’re diving into Project-Based Learning (PBL) in middle and high school math classes, discussing key elements, challenges, and practical tips. PBL can make math engaging and meaningful by connecting it to real-world problems. Grab your favor…
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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Join us this week as we dive in to the history and power of Problem Solving. Look before the Building Thinking Classrooms book took the math world by storm, other educational experts were leading the way with problem solving and the power of teaching through problems. It's time…
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Ep 54: More than Just Math! Integrating STEAM into Math Class
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13:14Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Welcome back to another STEAMY episode of "Poolside PD"! Today, we're diving into integrating mastery-based practices into a STEAM-focused classroom. Grab your favorite summer drink, sit back, and let's get started! Today's Topics: Overview of Mastery-Based Practices in STEAM a…
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Ep 53: Switching to Standards Based Grading
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19:04Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Welcome to another episode of Poolside PD! Today, we're diving into standards-based grading—what it is, common challenges, and practical strategies. If you want to suggest a topic, find me on socials @MoorethanJustX or leave your idea in the Modern Math Teachers Facebook group.…
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Ep 52: Do your grading practices make the grade?
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15:58Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In today's Poolside PD, we talk taboo: grading practices as Kristen asks listeners "Do Your Grading Practices Make the Grade?". We skim the surface on equitable grading practices to ensure your grades truly reflect student knowledge and understanding. Drawing from Joe Feldman's…
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Ep 51: (Re) Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Notes Taking
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20:29Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! In this Poolside PD episode, we dive into enhancing our "Building Thinking Classrooms" by mastering two critical areas: consolidating from the bottom through student discussions and creating meaningful notes. Join Kristen as we explore a simple but effective way to support cons…
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Ep 50: Modern Classrooms Project- is it right for you?
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12:26Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ☀️Welcome to the first week of Poolside PD 2024! ☀️ This week we talk all about the Modern Classrooms Project-- what it is and if it is right for your classroom. 🧐 Kristen shares insight into how each of the components of a Modern Classroom work for her and some of her mentees.…
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Ep 49: 3 Questions for End of Year Reflections [REPLAY]
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13:36Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Reflection doesn't just happen at the New Year, it happens at the end of the school year too! Join in on the REPLAY from 2023 to revisit our favorite reflection questions to wrap up the year! Today's Topics: The importance of reflecting on your current experience Reflecting on …
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Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Games are one of the best ways to teach your students about probability. And having a project where students create their own game and get to play them together? That's the ultimate! Whether you call it a probability fair, or a probability carnival, this project means highly en…
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Ep 47: Geometry Projects in Progress- Wasted Space
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13:41Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Looking to bring the real world to your geometry classroom? This is the PERFECT end of year geometry project! With an emphasis on geometric modeling and formula usage, your students will engage in analyzing product packaging and redesign a better, more efficient and eco-friendl…
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