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EP 56: Get Real With PBL In Math Class

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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 favorite summer drink, sit back, and let's get started!


Today's Topics

  • Overview of Project-Based Learning:
    • Definition and importance of PBL.
    • Making math concepts tangible and relevant through real-world problems.
  • Key Elements of Effective PBL:
    • Authentic Problems: Connect to real-world issues.
    • Student Voice and Choice: Foster ownership and motivation.
    • In-depth Inquiry: Encourage research and application.
    • Sustained Inquiry: Allow for deep exploration and revisions.
  • Challenges and Solutions:
    • Time Management: Start with small-scale projects.
    • Assessment: Use rubrics focusing on process and product.
    • Balancing Standards and Creativity: Align projects with curriculum standards.
  • Practical Tips and Strategies:
    • Start Small
    • Collaborate with Colleagues:


Resources and Related Materials

🎙️ Celebrate the end of testing season with hands-on math fun! 🪁 Try our Kite Project for National Kite Month and tackle volume and surface area with the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

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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 favorite summer drink, sit back, and let's get started!


Today's Topics

  • Overview of Project-Based Learning:
    • Definition and importance of PBL.
    • Making math concepts tangible and relevant through real-world problems.
  • Key Elements of Effective PBL:
    • Authentic Problems: Connect to real-world issues.
    • Student Voice and Choice: Foster ownership and motivation.
    • In-depth Inquiry: Encourage research and application.
    • Sustained Inquiry: Allow for deep exploration and revisions.
  • Challenges and Solutions:
    • Time Management: Start with small-scale projects.
    • Assessment: Use rubrics focusing on process and product.
    • Balancing Standards and Creativity: Align projects with curriculum standards.
  • Practical Tips and Strategies:
    • Start Small
    • Collaborate with Colleagues:


Resources and Related Materials

🎙️ Celebrate the end of testing season with hands-on math fun! 🪁 Try our Kite Project for National Kite Month and tackle volume and surface area with the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

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