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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 ways, I decided to give it a shot—and I was blown away.

So today, we’re cutting through the noise to talk about what’s hype vs. what actually helps when it comes to AI in math education. 🚀

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why AI is already changing math education—whether we’re ready or not.
✔️ What AI can’t do (spoiler: It won’t replace teachers!).
✔️ Practical ways to use AI for lesson planning, differentiation, and real-time lesson tweaks.

💡 Key Takeaway: AI isn’t a shortcut or a replacement for real teaching, but it can help lighten the load, support differentiation, and make planning more efficient—if you know how to use it.

Resources Mentioned:

➡️ AI Tools for Math Teachers Ultimate Cheat Sheet & Guide (Includes the CRAFT framework for lesson design!)
➡️ Stay tuned for my upcoming AI training for math teachers—details coming soon!

✨ Let’s make AI work for us—not against us.

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This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

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🏀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 sporting events like the college basketball tournament in March to provide the perfect opportunity to hook students, spark curiosity, and make learning more relevant.

In this episode, we’re diving into how to capitalize on current events like March Madness ™ to create engaging, hands-on math experiences. Plus, I’ll introduce my brand-new March Basketball Madness project, where Geometry and Algebra 2 students apply right triangle trig skills to analyze basketball shot angles and court layouts!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why leveraging current events can make math more engaging and meaningful.
✔️ Different ways to bring College Basketball into your classroom—from data talks to hands-on activities.
✔️ How my March Basketball Madness project helps students apply trigonometry in a real-world setting.

💡 Key Takeaway: Tying math to what’s happening in the world—whether sports, awards season, or trending topics—keeps students engaged and makes concepts more accessible and exciting!

Resources Mentioned:

🏀 March Basketball Madness Project – A hands-on way for Geometry & Algebra 2 students to apply right triangle trig to real-world basketball shots.
📊 Basketball-Themed Warm-Ups – Daily warm-ups focusing on probability & statistics in basketball.

Get them both at my TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/moore-than-just-x

✨ Loved this episode? Share it with a fellow teacher who wants to bring real-world math into their classroom!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

Let’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 student engagement and success in the math classroom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why relationships are the foundation of a thriving classroom culture.
✔️ How to pair rigor with care to boost engagement and help students succeed.
✔️ Practical strategies to build relationships and implement meaningful, challenging tasks.

💡 Key Takeaway: It’s not either-or! Relationships and rigor go hand in hand to create a classroom culture where students feel supported, challenged, and ready to grow.

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Quick Interest Survey for Building Relationships
➡️ Membership Resources for Simplified Lesson Planning

✨ Let’s create a classroom culture that thrives—together!

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This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!